Transcript Highlights:

• with real-time data, criminal history, cross-border surveillance, financial transactions, and open-source
• Chinese products, such as power transformers, have been found to have significant vulnerabilities. ..

Bills: SB659, SB1585, SB2201, SB2514, SB2569

Keywords: smuggling, human trafficking, criminal penalties, felony offenses, law enforcement, foreign adversary, foreign-owned company, scrutinized company, China, national security, cybersecurity, information technology, communications technology, ICT, critical infrastructure, state contracts, government procurement, vendor certification, debarment, civil penalty

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• As everyone understands, nuclear power is forever, and it seems so is this bill.
• , which I think is equally important, is that it starts the process of having a dedicated funding source

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Natural Resources Committee reconsidered Senate Bill 2159, which concerns a study related to nuclear energy and waste. Members discussed a proposed amendment to clarify that the study would address above-ground storage of nuclear waste, not underground storage, reflecting concerns raised by constituents about earlier nuclear-related proposals. The committee adopted the amendment and then gave SB 2159 a unanimous 13-0 do pass recommendation. The committee then took up Senate Bill 2245, described as a hunting-related bill, and recommended it do pass on a 13-0 vote after brief discussion with Game and Fish support noted. Senate Bill 2216, the duck stamp bill, was also advanced 13-0. Testimony on SB 2216 explained that it would help Game and Fish better track resident duck hunting participation and generate revenue for waterfowl habitat, PLOTS access, and possible federal matching funds. The most extensive debate centered on Senate Bill 2137, which addresses baiting rules and chronic wasting disease surveillance. An amendment was proposed to set a 50-gallon limit at a hunting location, require a 50-foot setback from property used for animal agriculture, and direct continued disease surveillance with a report due before December 31, 2028. After discussion about fence setbacks, livestock concerns, and the department’s authority to manage disease, the committee adopted the amendment by a 7-6 vote and then passed the bill as amended on an 8-4 vote. The committee also noted several remaining bills would be taken up the following week and adjourned, with no meeting the next day.

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• So, it has a tremendous impact on the low-energy power plants in New Hampshire.
• We represent loggers, sawmills, foresters, biomass power plants.
• We represent loggers, sawmills, foresters, biomass power plants.
• We do believe it is a new tax. foresters, biomass power foresters, biomass power plants.<01:04:36.039
• not that great to our town for a source not that great to our town for a source of<02:09:22.239>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• This bill basically prohibits that and separates the powers and protects everybody from malfeasance.
• Power should reside in the hands of the people through their elected representatives, not the courts,
• But one way I think to counteract that is the power the Legislature has given the Attorney General to
• He tweeted, actually, parents have the power to purchase whatever books they want.
• I'm not sure at the local level where their funding sources come from and what pots the funding sources

Bills: HB2242, HB2446, HB2799, HB4502, HB2920, HB2790, HB5620, HB5060, HB5076, HB5080, HB5081, HB5128, HB5130, HB3847, HB5116, HB2969, HB4546, HB4202, HB5624, HB3964, HB4803, HB872, HB4775, HB4777, HB4961, HB5570, HB2988, HB4260, HB1375, HB5009, HB5411, HB5134, HB4388, HB3095, HB1387

Keywords: constables, civil rights, local government, law enforcement, policy-making authority, affidavit, medical bills, civil actions, reasonable charges, healthcare services, judicial statistics, court performance, family law, civil cases, efficiency reporting, court security, emergency management, harassment penalties, judicial safety, court committee

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills affecting civil practice, judicial conduct, and attorney regulation. HB 4961 and the similar HB 3095 would bar uninsured motorists from recovering non-economic damages after a collision, with HB 3095 also addressing certain exceptions and limiting economic damages in some cases. Supporters said the measures would encourage insurance coverage and fairness for insured drivers, while opponents argued they would unfairly punish injured people who were not responsible for the lack of insurance, including pedestrians, passengers, children, and others. HB 3095 drew constitutional concerns from witnesses, and the committee later withdrew the committee substitute and left the bill pending; HB 4961 was also left pending after questions about its scope, including passengers. HB 5570 would expand a continuing legal education exemption to attorneys appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate who serve on boards or commissions. The author and witness said the bill would free up time for public service while still requiring ethics training. A committee member raised a discrepancy in the number of attorneys covered, and the bill was left pending. HB 2969 would prohibit the State Bar from adopting rules or penalties that unreasonably burden attorneys’ religious exercise or free speech, especially in relation to sincerely held religious beliefs. Supporters framed it as a protection for lawyers of faith against an ABA-style speech code, while no one testified in opposition; the bill was left pending. HB 4260 would prohibit county judges and county commissioners from practicing law in courts over which they have jurisdiction. The author described it as an ethics measure to avoid conflicts of interest, but county officials and the County Judges and Commissioners Association opposed it, saying existing ethics rules already address conflicts and that the bill would impose hardships, especially in rural counties. The bill was left pending. HB 4388 would require all judges, including those who serve only in administrative roles, to remain subject to the Code of Judicial Conduct; supporters said some judges avoid discipline by relinquishing judicial functions, while opponents said the bill was unnecessary and could burden county judges who serve as administrators. It was also left pending. The committee also heard HB 5134, which would limit Rule 202 pre-suit depositions to people who have suffered or reasonably expect to suffer actual damages and allow attorney’s fees against abusive petitioners. The author said the bill would curb harassment and fishing expeditions, but members questioned how the standard would work in practice; the bill was left pending. Finally, HB 3964 would narrow common-law public nuisance claims by barring suits over lawful conduct, conduct already addressed by other remedies, and products, while preserving other causes of action. Supporters said the bill would prevent regulation through litigation and protect legislative authority; opponents said it would eliminate important remedies and that no Texas abuse had been shown. The author indicated he would revise the bill, and it was left pending.

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• You can speak all the truth you want to power, but good luck in your career.
• source source so<01:39:54.159> this<01:39:54.360> bill<01:39:54.719> or<01:39:54.960
• or to uh install an open source or to uh install an open source operating<02:18:18.559> system
• We all think those Second Amendment rights are pretty powerful.
• <03:43:02.159> our amendment rights are pretty powerful our amendment rights are pretty powerful

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 232 from prime sponsor Representative Mark Pearson, who said the bill is intended to protect conscience rights for health care professionals and students, especially in relation to abortion and sterilization-related procedures. He argued that protecting ethical objections would help retain and recruit medical workers in New Hampshire, reduce moral injury, and preserve patient access to care. Pearson said the bill is not meant to allow discrimination based on protected characteristics and emphasized that it is limited to objections to specific procedures, with an amendment added to address concerns raised by Chairman Lynn. Members questioned Pearson closely about the scope of the bill and amendment, including whether it could apply to non-physician staff such as schedulers or receptionists, whether a provider could refuse emergency care, and who would determine when an emergency exists. Pearson said the bill does not apply to emergency situations or to treatment after an abortion has already occurred, and he stated that emergency triage would control in obvious emergencies. He also said the intent was not to allow a person to take a job and then unexpectedly refuse duties, and he suggested the amendment could be tweaked to clarify its application to facilities and staff. Additional questions focused on whether the bill should be broader than the procedures listed, how it would interact with federal conscience protections, and whether it could affect contraception-related services, including pharmacies. Pearson responded that the bill addresses the specific issues raised by people he and his wife had spoken with, and he was open to revising the amendment to reduce ambiguity. No vote or final committee action was taken in the portion provided.

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• The federally administered grants and funding sources can be used to access resources, although with
• <01:16:08.120> of I think kind of serves as a source of I think kind of serves as a source
• <01:33:40.520> of dangerous toxic and unstable source of dangerous toxic and unstable source
• Enforcement is a challenge for the agencies which have the enforcement powers.
• The agencies which have the enforcement powers.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• <01:06:52.160> But power no matter who the governor is?
• But power no matter who the governor is?
• And then they say, “We're taking power away from workers.”
• power away from workers
• President Larson came with a very powerful testimony to add CPTSD into language.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The water lab provides lab testing for public water sources in the event of a drinking water emergency
• <00:06:00.440> for<00:06:00.840> public<00:06:01.199> water<00:06:01.479> sources
• <00:06:02.400> in test in uh for public water sources in test in uh for public water sources
• It's becoming the shift is now uneven, and so we're just trying to do everything that we can in our power
• It's becoming the shift is now uneven, and so we're just trying to do everything that we can in our power

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• HB 3770 by Lauderback relating to the use of geothermal energy as a generation source.
• HB3896 by Raymond, relating to the generation of electric power for sale by a water supply.
• This bill would allow Profit Water Supply Corporation in Laredo to sell excess power generation back
• The Attorney General concluded that presiding election judges have the same power as a...
• HB 4373 by Dean relates to the authority of a special district to exercise certain powers and duties

Bills: HB200, HB541, HB1803, HB30, HB175, HB249, HB721, HB851, HB897, HB 1128, HB1904, HB1916, HB5560, HB3071, HB5627, HB5435, HB3913, HB2921, HB2695, HB2688, HB3045, HB3483, HB3673, HB4213, HB4226, HB783, HB4373, HB4735, HB5155, HB5057, HB4984, HB4944, HB4813, HB5339, HB5196, HB5033, HB4853, HB3486, HB4211, HB74, HB4670, HB4730, HB4743, HB4603, HB4463, HB3892, HB4139, HB4752, HB4520, HB4517, HB4486, HB4437, HB4426, HB4396, HB4263, HB3487, HB3418, HB2284, HB2266, HB2229, HB4912, HB2189, HB4506, HB5269, HB5224, HB5195, HB3317, HB4166, HB3947, HB3358, HB3370, HB4438, HB3745, HB3602, HB3697, HB2001, HB1968, HB3371, HB3909, HCR7, SB1744, SB1364, SB1316, HB2026, HB3302, HB3368, HB1639, HB5652, HB4655, HB5654, HB5658, HB5656, HB4894, HB4996, HB5088, HB5650, HB4464, HB3751, HB5665, HB5661, HB 1237, HB2802, HB5437, HB2703, HB5666, HB5667, HCR113, HCR86, SB2196, SB463, SB856, SB1245, SB1169, SB509, SB985, SB305, SB552, HB1535, HB 123, HB1804, HB426, HB1773, HB1871, HB2035, HB2492, HB1411, HB4753, HB4666, HB4529, HB1499, HB1610, HB2028, HB1506, HB886, HB3546, HB796, HB223, HB3556, HB2448, HB4638, HB 111, HB180, HB 1027, HB 1178, HB610, HB 1277, HB1615, HB1620, HB5342, HB4885, HB4751, HB4530, HB4488, HB2149, HB2071, HB2282, HB2248, HB2243, HB2522, HB2310, HB2513, HB2300, HB1902, HB1813, HB3719, HB4284, HB3743, HB3778, HB5153, HB5147, HB4877, HB4850, HB3261, HB3005, HB3033, HB2849, HB2967, HB3531, HB1768, HB333, HB2914, HB2613, HB3717, HB3704, HB2697, HB3801, HB3099, HB3488, HB3477, HB3466, HB3396, HB3469, HB2594, HB2776, HB2564, HB2298, HB5331, HB5646, HB5247, HB5323, HB4384, HB3896, HB4014, HB3627, HB3594, HB2524, HB510, HB561, HB5111, HB5446, HB 1181, HB3963, HB2785, HB1661, HB2460, HB200, HB541, HB1803, HB30, HB175, HB249, HB721, HB851, HB897, HB 1128, HB1904, HB1916, HB5560, HB3071, HB5627, HB5435, HB3913, HB2921, HB2695, HB2688, HB3045, HB3483, HB3673, HB4213, HB4226, HB783, HB4373, HB4735, HB5155, HB5057, HB4984, HB4944, HB4813, HB5339, HB5196, HB5033, HB4853, HB3486, HB4211, HB74, HB4670, HB4730, HB4743, HB4603, HB4463, HB3892, HB4139, HB4752, HB4520, HB4517, HB4486, HB4437, HB4426, HB4396, HB4263, HB3487, HB3418, HB2284, HB2266, HB2229, HB4912, HB2189, HB4506, HB5269, HB5224, HB5195, HB3317, HB4166, HB3947, HB3358, HB3370, HB4438, HB3745, HB3602, HB3697, HB2001, HB1968, HB3371, HB3909, HCR98, HCR92, HCR126, HCR7

Keywords: juvenile offenders, parole eligibility, youth justice, criminal justice reform, inmate rehabilitation, direct patient care, healthcare, physicians, medical services, insurance regulation, dentist, dental hygienist, interstate practice, licensure, compact privilege, public health, military members, disaster relief, tax rates, local government

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• amendment that the hydro power amendment that the hydro power association<00:20:42.559> asked
• <01:48:15.199> And situation with Burgess Power Plant.
• And situation with Burgess Power Plant.
• But the fact is, it's only when the power is off that you turn those on.
• So, you know, try to avoid sending power So, you know, try to avoid sending power back. back. back

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• c> tremendous basketball team success is a tremendous basketball team success is a tremendous source
• 09.440> pride<00:10:09.760> for<00:10:09.920> the<00:10:10.080> members source
• of pride for the members source of pride for the members families,<00:10:11.360> classmates,<
• I said, "Listen, the gabble can be a set of P's, can be powerful, it can be providential, it could also
• , can be powerful, can be powerful, it<00:34:18.879> can<00:34:19.040> be<00:34:19.280

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• The left-hand column contains where the like the source of if Counsel could go through the We now if
• <00:57:52.120> of The left-hand column contains where the source of the language is.
• And um that brings to a second piece, which is the separation of powers.
• But we need to be very clear about separation of powers. Administration is one separation.
• the powers of the executive.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• their government non-government sources their government non-government sources but<00:18:46.919
• And so they are almost at 50/50 with government sources and non-government sources. on these last two
• <00:52:50.040> in up so the the government sources in up so the the government sources in
• with government sources and non-government<00:53:17.040> sources<00:53:18.040> um<00:53
• :18.200> that<00:53:18.319> was<00:53:18.440> in non-government sources um that

Keywords: 1183, house

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• It's not huge in the context of your total Proposition 98 package, but it is a powerful way to hedge
• The identified fund source is federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act funds, or IDEA funds
• The identified fund source is federal individuals with Disabilities Education Act funds or IDEA funds
• Though the identified fund source is federal Title II, Part A funds, funding is fungible with Prop 98
• General Fund because the May Revision funds one program with both sources.

Summary: The committee heard an overview of the May Revision’s Proposition 98 changes for K-12 and community colleges. The Department of Finance said the minimum guarantee rises by $6.4 billion over the Governor’s Budget across the three-year window, with higher guarantees in each year, full payment of the prior settle-up, and larger deposits into the school rainy-day fund. The LAO said the revenue and LCFF updates were reasonable, but urged caution about the settle-up approach and recommended using more of the available funding to protect ongoing programs and build budget resilience. Members focused heavily on the size of the proposed $3.9 billion settle-up, the $10.3 billion reserve deposit, declining K-12 enrollment, and how much of the new funding should be ongoing versus one-time. The committee then reviewed the community colleges portion of the budget. Finance described the May Revision’s higher SCFF COLA, additional funding for enrollment growth, a student support block grant, apprenticeship adjustments, and continued funding for deferred maintenance, Calbright, Common Cloud, and credit for prior learning. The Chancellor’s Office supported the core investments but asked for more funding for enrollment growth, changes to the growth formula, and a COLA for Student Equity and Achievement. The LAO recommended prioritizing the statutory COLA increase, noted that more than half of districts are already above current-year growth targets, and said the new adult learner demonstration project should be rejected because districts already have tools to support similar services. Members also discussed a $52 million current-year apportionment shortfall, which Finance said was discovered too late for the May Revision and would need to be addressed later. Finally, the committee took up the proposed implementation of the federal Workforce Pell program. Finance proposed one-time funding for the California Student Aid Commission and Cradle to Career to build eligibility and data systems, along with trailer bill changes to set up state approval processes. CSAC said the program is promising but highly complex, that California lacks the needed infrastructure, and that the state will need emergency regulations, data linkages, and ongoing funding beyond the one-time proposal. The LAO agreed that some initial funding is needed but warned that the amounts and ongoing costs remain uncertain and that the Legislature should carefully draft the trailer bill language. Members asked about timing, other states’ actions, and how the state would ensure the program is ready for students and institutions.

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• This conveyance tax revenue is the only dedicated source of funding for this very needed fund, which
• of funding for the only dedicated source of funding for this<02:48:01.400> very<02:48:01.760>
• Housing is not just a shelter for the Public Health Institute; it's a powerful social determinant of
• I<05:28:30.920> had<05:28:31.160> a<05:28:31.480> power<05:28:31.800> uh<
• We have Partners in Development Foundation in support. more power over their future as they more power

Bills: HB2459, HB1616, HB1799, HB1604, HB1732, HB1736, HB1931, HB772, HB2153, HB2122, HB2009, HB2012, HB1779, HB2296, HB2397, HB2398, HB1596, HB2233, HB1976, HB1563, HB815, HB1655, HB1851, HB1941, HB2037, HB1635, HB2201, HB1943, HB1163, HB2452, HB2429, HB2148, HB2306, HB2007, HB2049, HB2616

Keywords: food innovation, agribusiness, food safety, market access, branding, economic diversification, performance indicators, agriculture, aquaculture, commercial activity, swine production, Korean natural farming, housing development, commercial projects, county authority, public works, construction standards, exemption, zoning, housing

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• Ashley is truly a source of innovators.
• The report states that the main source.
• industry while the CCP remains in power. industry while the CCP remains in power.
• The power of this country is in the people.
• They are the ones the ultimate power.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, May 5, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• 27:58.880> Chief information from one of our um Chief information from one of our um Chief sources
• of information which is the sources of information which is the courts<00:28:01.480> um<00:28
• <00:32:27.399> not<00:32:27.480> our<00:32:27.600> only<00:32:27.960> source
• don't the courts are not our only source don't the courts are not our only source of<00:32:28.360
• agreement and give Advanced joint Powers agreement and give Advanced Training<00:53:46.520> for

Bills: HF2432

Keywords: HF2432, judiciary finance bill, public safety finance bill, corrections policy, crime victims, victim services, Minnesota victims of crime account, court fees, marriage license fee, financial crimes, fraud investigations, insurance fraud, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, Commerce Fraud Bureau, wage theft, automobile theft prevention, nonprofit security grants, 911 funding, POST Board

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• I hope we can also agree that the authority we entrust to those in a position of power relies on the
• <00:26:13.320> a<00:26:13.480> position<00:26:13.760> of<00:26:14.000> power
• <00:26:14.720> relies<00:26:15.360> on those in a position of power relies on those
• in a position of power relies on the<00:26:15.679> trust<00:26:16.000> of<00:26:16.120
• chilling effect the expansion of the law may have on justifiable reporting, particularly given the power

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Tens of millions of chips will be made right here in Arizona that power this future that we're talking
• to go back to the slide you were on before you got on the correctional officers: the general fund sources
• to go back to the slide you were on before you got on the correctional officers: the general fund sources
• And what's the source of the other fund? It should be the Highway Patrol Fund, is my understanding.
• It's great reading, especially if you're having trouble falling asleep at night, especially that sources

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The committee met to review the governor’s fiscal 2027 budget presentation, with the chair repeatedly asking members to keep questions brief and avoid speeches. The discussion focused first on the overall revenue and spending outlook, including concerns from members that the executive forecast was more optimistic than the JLBC baseline and that the budget appeared to front-load revenue and expenditure growth. The governor’s budget team said the forecast was close to JLBC’s, that the budget was structurally balanced, and that differences were roughly $100 million per year on ongoing revenue. Members asked for follow-up calculations in writing, including the total multi-year gap and the amount of revenue enhancements above base revenues. A major portion of the meeting centered on tax and fee proposals tied to data centers, water use, and sports betting. The governor’s team defended eliminating the existing data center tax incentive as the removal of a loophole rather than a new tax, arguing the incentive had already succeeded in attracting major investment. They also described a proposed Department of Water Resources fee-setting authority for data centers to support a new Colorado River Protection Fund, and said the proposal would apply to existing and future facilities without a grandfather clause. Members raised concerns about fairness, competitiveness, and whether the changes would require a supermajority vote. The team also discussed increased sports betting fees, saying the revenue forecast did not include dynamic behavioral effects. The committee then moved through major spending areas, including corrections, public safety, border security, cybersecurity, K-12 education, Medicaid, and developmental disabilities. The governor’s budget includes ongoing funding to prevent correctional officer pay cuts, money to comply with prison health care court orders, probation funding, body-worn cameras, law enforcement staffing, fentanyl task forces, and cyber readiness grants. Members questioned the lack of funding for a prison oversight committee and asked for corrections spending totals over the administration. On border security, the executive said it was seeking about $759.7 million in federal reimbursement for border-related costs and that the governor had met with federal officials, including Secretary Noem and Tom Homan, about the request. In education, the budget proposes renewing Prop. 123, adding K-12 base funding, and issuing $1.5 billion in school facilities bonds over three years; members debated whether the proposal was appropriate and whether Prop. 123 revenues could support the debt service. The meeting also covered AHCCCS cost growth and federal HR1 impacts, with the executive warning of major coverage losses and hospital funding reductions, and DDD funding, where the governor’s team said the budget fully funds services and includes about $120 million in supplemental needs. No votes were taken; the meeting was a presentation and question-and-answer session only.

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• as I said, we expend about $1.73 billion in research, more than half of which is funded by federal sources
• shortfall of this magnitude cannot be absorbed by UC campuses, which have very few alternative funding sources
• federal regulation, it is just without adding bureaucracy, we have to add more manpower or people power
• As the fifth largest economy in the world, of course, California itself is the source of much of that
• able to cover some components of its 25-26 spending plan from revenue that's generated from other sources

Keywords: 988, house, all