Video & Transcript Research : 'contested adoption'

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OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

County and Municipal Government Feb 11th, 2026 at 03:00 pm

County and Municipal Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • If we get adopted, I'll just explain it all at one time if that's ok.
  • Do I have any objection on adoption of PCS? Not adopting. Can you explain PCS now?
  • I yield questions and urge adoption. Any questions on the bill? Ever do pass or hold up?
  • Could we adopt our CS? We need to adopt a PCS before we do that, Mr. Turner.
  • We adopted, representative. Is that the bill too? That's the bill. Yes.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 05/01/25

Environment, Climate, and Legacy

Transcript Highlights:
  • I would not encourage anyone for amendment, but we'll proceed with today's business and adopt the A1
  • I move that the A1 amendment to the Senate File 2781 be adopted. All in favor say I. Oppose? No.
  • <00:01:36.400> the<00:01:36.560> A1 uh with today business and adopt the A1 uh with
  • <00:02:13.360> All to the Senate file 2781 be adopted.
  • All to the Senate file 2781 be adopted.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • today,<00:01:39.360> I Further discussion seeing none, Representative, well, I will adopt
  • Amendment is adopted. Closing comments. Thank you, Mr.
  • <00:02:09.679> the representative well I we'll adopt the representative well I we'll adopt
  • <00:02:17.280> Amendment<00:02:17.680> is<00:02:17.840> adopted.
  • Amendment is adopted. Motion prevails. Amendment is adopted. Closing<00:02:20.080> comments.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

CAA Public Hearing - Wed Mar 12, 2025 @ 10:00AM HST

Culture & Arts

Transcript Highlights:
  • So it is your recommendation is adopted. Thank you, members.
  • Seeing none, the recommendation is adopted. Thank you.
  • :05:17.120> is raise so it is your recommendation is raise so it is your recommendation is adopted
  • thank you members moving on to adopted thank you members moving on to our<00:05:20.360> final
  • is adopted thank you members<00:05:58.759> we<00:05:58.880> are<00:05:59.000> adjourned
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The Committee on Culture and the Arts met on March 12 at 10:00 a.m. and heard two measures concerning Hawaiian observances. SB 614 SD1 would establish La Kua as Hawaiian Independence Day and SB 1051 SD1 would relate to Hawaiian History Month. No members of the public testified in person or on Zoom for either bill, but the chair read into the record written testimony and comments, including support from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Kingdom of Hawaiian Islands, Kumukahi Health and Wellness, the Hawaiian Civics Club, and several individuals, along with comments from state departments such as Human Resources and Budget and Finance. After recessing for decision-making, the committee voted to advance SB 614 SD1 with amendments and to further adjust the date to July 1st. The vote was unanimous among members present, with Chair and Vice Chair voting aye and Representatives Garrett and Lee also voting aye; Representatives Sayama and Roda were excused. The committee then took up SB 1051 SD1 and similarly recommended it be passed with amendments, also changing the date to July 1st. The vote on SB 1051 SD1 was likewise adopted without opposition, with the same excused members noted. After both measures were approved for advancement, the committee adjourned.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 02-18-2025 11:30am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • President, I move for the adoption of standing committee reports number 675 to 678 as well as 689 to
  • 689<00:02:17.800> to<00:02:18.040> 698<00:02:18.720> for<00:02:18.959> adoption
  • on page three 689 to 698 for adoption on page three 689 to 698 for adoption Senator<00:02:19.959
  • of<00:02:22.640> standing<00:02:22.920> committee<00:02:23.239> reports adoption
  • of standing committee reports adoption of standing committee reports number<00:02:23.879> 675
Keywords: 912, senate, all
FL

Florida 2026 4th Special Session

February 16, 2026 - 06:15 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • The committee adopted a special order for Thursday, February 19th.
  • The motion to adopt the new special order will also include a motion to rescind the previously distributed
  • special order letter we adopted on February 10th.
  • All in favor of rescinding the special order previously adopted on February 10 and adopting the new special
  • Show the special order adopted on February 10 rescinded and the new special order adopted.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • I have a motion and a second for adoption of PHS 1. PHS 1 is adopted.
  • We have a motion and second for adoption of PHS 1. All in favor? All opposed? PHS 1 is adopted.
  • <00:21:44.320> of adoption of adoption of phs1<00:21:46.080> uh<00:21:46.200> all
  • We have a motion for adoption of PHS 1. We have a motion and a second for adoption of PHS 1.
  • PHS 1 is adopted.
Summary: The House Standing Committee on Appropriations and Revenue met on February 25 and considered a series of bills and joint resolutions, mostly involving appropriations, capital projects, and local infrastructure funding. The committee first adopted PHS 2 and passed House Bill 152, which creates a Medicaid supplemental payment program for public ground ambulance providers; the sponsor said the substitute ensures no state general fund dollars will be used and that local agencies must identify a funding source for any required match. HB 152 was reported favorably on a 20-0 vote. The committee also passed House Bill 545, the annual claims bill, after members confirmed all executive-branch claims were included; it was reported favorably on a 21-0 vote. House Bill 606, requiring reporting for general obligation bonds, also passed unanimously and was reported favorably. The committee then took up several joint resolutions tied to capital and infrastructure spending. House Joint Resolution 30, concerning water projects, was described as implementing ranked projects under the Waters program administered by KIA and was reported favorably on a 21-0 vote. House Joint Resolution 32, concerning school facilities construction, was amended by PHS 1 and advanced after discussion referencing the Auditor’s report and questions about a Johnson County Schools expenditure; it also passed 21-0. House Joint Resolution 34, relating to contingent appropriations for KCTCS, was amended by PHS 1 and advanced after testimony outlining three projects in Somerset, Jefferson Community and Technical College, and Glasgow; it passed 21-0. House Joint Resolution 46, for local road projects, was described as funding the highest-scoring local road requests from a larger pool of applications and passed 21-0. The committee also advanced House Joint Resolution 53, authorizing release of funds for KSU’s Health Sciences Center project, after KSU officials said the building is needed for nursing and allied health programs and promised a business plan report by November 1, 2025; it passed 21-0. House Joint Resolution 54, authorizing funds related to the State Fair Board, also passed unanimously. Later, the committee considered House Bill 546, which revises the local roads and streets program by adding a DOT-developed scoring system, monthly reporting, a match requirement, and a $500,000 project cap; members asked about the cap and were told larger projects should be handled through other mechanisms. HB 546 was reported favorably on a 21-0 vote. Finally, House Bill 605, a technical corrections and update bill for the local economic relief grant program, was amended by PHS 1 and discussed as expanding eligibility, including to the Delta Regional Authority and certain local-affiliated applicants; the transcript cuts off before the final vote on HB 605.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • or not adopt.
  • adopt or not adopt. Very good. adopt or not adopt. Very good. Um<00:14:43.199> Mr.
  • that would not be part of the adoption that would not be part of the adoption or<00:18:00.960>
  • We'd urge the members to adopt it.
  • <01:20:40.000> Oh, to adopt it. Thank you, Ms. Finn. Oh, to adopt it. Thank you, Ms.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee 5/9/25

Rules and Legislative Administration

Transcript Highlights:
  • The minutes are adopted. Next order of business is the calendar for the day for Tuesday, May 13th.
  • I move the adoption of the calendar for the day pursuant to Rules 1.21 and 3.33.
  • The calendar for the day is adopted. Members, that's our business, and we are adjourned. [Music] I.
  • 08.640> our<00:01:08.880> business adopted.
  • Members, that's our business adopted.
Keywords: 1183, house
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

JHA Public Hearing - Thu Mar 5, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Recommendation is adopted. reservations? Recommendation is adopted.
  • Recommendation is adopted. reservations? Recommendation is adopted.
  • like to adopt like to adopt their<02:32:25.120> amendments.
  • Recommendation is adopted. reservations? Recommendation is adopted.
  • >> Recommendation is adopted. >> Recommendation is adopted.
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 1531, HD1, which would require the governor or county mayors to provide American Sign Language interpreters during official emergency announcements broadcast on television or the internet, ensure the interpreter is visible, and provide a primary pool feed with picture-in-picture so rebroadcasters would not need to add the feature themselves. Testimony from the Disability and Communication Access Board and the State Council on Developmental Disabilities strongly supported the bill, emphasizing effective communication for deaf and hard-of-hearing residents and noting that interpreter placement and size can make broadcasts inaccessible. The council requested an effective date of July 1, 2027 to allow implementation time. Members raised concerns about interpreter availability and emergency logistics on Hawaiʻi Island, but the chair moved to pass the bill with amendments reflecting the picture-in-picture recommendation and the later effective date. The committee adopted the motion, with several members voting aye and others voting with reservations. The committee then heard House Bill 1880, HD2, which would prohibit, beginning January 1, 2027, the use or application of pesticides containing 1,3-dichloropropene, such as Telone. The Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity explained that pesticides are already regulated at both the federal and state levels, with EPA risk assessments and state enforcement of label restrictions, reporting, and school-buffer requirements. The Hawaii Public Health Institute supported the bill, citing cancer and respiratory risks and arguing that safer alternatives exist. In opposition, Dole Food and the Hawaii Farm Bureau said Telone is important for controlling nematodes in pineapple production, that it is applied underground under EPA conditions, and that no comparable registered alternative exists for pineapple; they also said the bill’s 2027 start date is too short for growers to adjust. A representative from the Y Alliance for Progressive Action and Support supported the measure, citing statewide usage data and concerns about drift and chronic health impacts. Committee members questioned both sides about drift monitoring, groundwater impacts, alternative methods, and whether a transition period or research into resistant varieties could reduce reliance on the chemical.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Legislative Session Day 35 (2-26-26) - Reupload

Kentucky House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • . >> Move for adoption. Question for the body is on adoption of House Committee Substitute 1.
  • adoption of citation 47. adoption of citation 47.
  • Speaker, I move for adoption.
  • Move for adoption. Without objection, citation is adopted.
  • Move for<02:48:20.160> adoption. for adoption. for adoption.
Summary: The House convened with 97 members present, declared a quorum, approved excusing absent members, and suspended the rules to allow co-sponsorships and vote modifications. The journal for February 25, 2026 was approved. The clerk also reported that the Senate had passed Senate Bills 98 and 122 and requested concurrence. The House then received second-reading reports on a range of bills, including measures on prison educational programs, respiratory care, dietitians, wildlife depredation, temporary structures, military families, civil rights, local boards of education, light pollution, controlled-substance prescribing licenses, youth health services, class sizes for exceptional children, the athletic trainer compact, limited commercial driver’s licenses, and Senate Bill 145 relating to the Department of Agriculture and Alcohol Beverage Control. Committee reports moved several bills forward, including the main budget bills House Bill 500 and House Bill 504, along with measures on workforce investment, data centers, domestic violence, guardians ad litem, domestic relations, health delivery and “food is medicine” initiatives, state personnel, open records, and fish and wildlife resources. House Bill 500 and House Bill 504 were taken from the Rules Committee and placed on the orders of the day. House Bill 500, the executive branch budget bill, was then taken up for third reading and explanation. Members presented extensive floor explanations of House Bill 500 and House Committee Substitute 1, describing it as a “good first draft” of the executive budget. Supporters said the proposal emphasizes restrained spending growth, base reductions with exemptions for key areas, employee salary increments, and deposits to the Budget Reserve Trust Fund for future one-time investments. They highlighted funding for K-12 education, postsecondary aid and workforce training, Medicaid and behavioral health, public health infrastructure, pensions, veterans, public safety, economic development, tourism, and state technology and facility maintenance. The budget substitute was adopted by voice vote, and the discussion continued with detailed descriptions of the bill’s provisions; no final passage vote was shown in the excerpt.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Jun 25th, 2026

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Reports of committees will be deemed read and amendments deemed adopted.
  • The ACA is adopted, immediate transmittal to the Senate.
  • The resolution is adopted.
  • The resolution is adopted. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
  • The measure is adopted. The measure is adopted. Immediate transmittal to the Senate.
Keywords: 988, house, all
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Municipal May 7th, 2026

Municipal

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Kathy moves that we adopt set 3-228. Seeing no objection, that will be adopted.
  • If we were to adopt this amendment set today, you guys would still have time for this to make To adopt
  • to try to adopt an amendment on the floor. to adopt this amendment set today, you guys would still have
  • to try to adopt an amendment on the floor.
  • You don't adopt the amendment, and maybe we work together to try to adopt an amendment on the floor.
Summary: The committee on Local and Municipal Affairs met on May 7, 2026 and approved the prior meeting minutes before taking up a series of local bills. Early action included HB 362, creating the Regency Park Towns Townhomes Crime Prevention and Security District in Orleans Parish, which was reported favorably. HB 822, dealing with nonprofit entities that hold appointments on boards and commissions while not in good standing with the Secretary of State, drew discussion about how long an entity must be out of compliance and whether notice should be required; the committee adopted an amendment changing the threshold to three consecutive years and then reported the bill as amended. A major portion of the meeting focused on HB 1243, which would shift more authority over the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board to the Orleans Parish City Council. Supporters, including Representative Hilfriddy and Council President J.P. Morrell, argued the current structure is dysfunctional and unresponsive, and that local elected officials need authority to act more quickly. The Bureau of Governmental Research testified without taking a position on the bill itself but urged a formal transition plan or study committee so the city would have a clear governance path. Despite that concern, the committee adopted an amendment clarifying asset ownership and then reported HB 1243 as amended. The committee also handled several St. George bills. SB 348, allowing local law enforcement to contract for administrative support related to motor vehicle enforcement, was reported favorably. SB 444, granting St. George expropriation authority for certain public infrastructure projects, was also reported favorably. SB 485, concerning the city’s authority over insurance premium taxes, initially had amendments adopted but was then reconsidered; the amendments were stripped and the bill was reported favorably in its original form. HB 431, requiring mayors to complete annual continuing education, was amended to clarify approved training and then reported favorably. Other measures reported favorably included HB 990 on Jefferson Parish master water meters, HB 466 on West Feliciana Parish tax rebates tied to a data center project, HB 664 raising the maximum fine for parish ordinance violations, HB 87 increasing per diem for a Livingston Parish gas utility district board, HB 115 abolishing the police chief position in Edgefield, HB 741 creating emergency housing vouchers for human trafficking survivors, HB 377 removing civil service pay-plan restrictions for state examiners, HB 162 allowing a fee increase for the Jefferson Place/Bocage Crime Prevention District, HB 368 increasing fines for improper demolition of historic properties in New Orleans, and HB 441 returning New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board employees to city civil service. The committee adjourned after reporting the bills.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • we asked for the DE to be adopted. we asked for the DE to be adopted.
  • Well, we discuss things after we adopt them. We don't discuss them always before we adopt them.
  • Things like constitutionality. adopt them. And so once the DE was voted adopt them.
  • When a down, there was nothing to adopt.
  • And as we went through the nine amendments, two were adopted.
Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: The House considered a motion by Representative Nash to recall Senate File 856 from the Committee on State Government, Finance, and Policy and re-refer it to Judiciary, Finance, and Civil Law. Nash argued the bill, which concerns creating or empowering an inspector general to address fraud, had already received two hearings and should move quickly because time was limited. Supporters of the motion said the bill needed further work on constitutional and data-practices issues in Judiciary, and that holding it in State Government would delay or effectively kill it. Opponents of the motion, led by Representative Cleorne, argued the bill should remain in State Government because that committee was the proper place to address constitutional concerns and other substantive changes. Cleorne said the committee had already considered a delete-everything amendment and nine amendments, with only two adopted, and maintained the bill as amended raised separation-of-powers concerns. Other members said the bill had bipartisan support in the Senate, passed 60-7, and that further negotiations should happen in a working group rather than through floor maneuvering. The debate focused heavily on whether the bill’s structure for selecting an inspector general was constitutional and whether the motion was an attempt to speed the bill along or to block it. Representative Norris said nonpartisan staff, the legislative auditor, and Senate and House authors had all indicated the bill needed fixes to be constitutional. After a roll call vote, the motion failed 67-66, so Senate File 856 remained in the Committee on State Government, Finance, and Policy.
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

Community Affairs Feb 10th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • We'll show that amendment adopted without dissent.
  • The amendment is adopted. We are back on the bill as amended.
  • The amendment is adopted. We are back on the bill as amended.
  • The amendment is adopted. We are back on the bill as amended.
  • The motion is adopted. We are adjourned.
Summary: The committee heard and advanced a wide range of bills, with several focused on water safety, utilities, and local government transparency. CS/SB 848 on stormwater treatment was explained as clarifying water quality credits and water quality enhancement areas, and it was reported favorably after one support appearance. SB 28, a claim bill for Reginald Jackson against the City of Lakeland arising from injuries caused by a police shooting, was also reported favorably. CS/CS/SB 658 on water safety requirements for rental properties drew extensive testimony in support from child advocacy and drowning prevention advocates, who cited Florida’s high child drowning rates and the disproportionate impact on children with autism; the bill was amended to require front-end certification and remove local add-on authority, then passed favorably. CS/SB 18, a claim bill involving the estate of a deceased minor and the Broward County Sheriff’s Office, was reported favorably after questions about the verdict, settlement posture, and who would receive the funds. SB 934 on areas of critical state concern was amended to remove a provision viewed as conflicting with the Live Local Act and then passed favorably. SB 1622, which creates a one-time waiver for certain late-filed financial disclosure fines, also passed favorably with support from an appearance form. SB 1264 on private schools and zoning was reported favorably after members noted ongoing concerns and planned further discussion. CS/CS/SB 260 on electric vehicle storage in towing yards was amended to narrow the bill to storage issues and cap the fee period until inspection; it drew both support and opposition from insurers, fire officials, and vehicle industry representatives, and was reported favorably. CS/CS/SB 1014, dealing with municipal utility service to properties outside city limits, was amended to limit it to residential development and clarify capacity standards, then passed favorably. CS/SB 1102 expanded the local infrastructure surtax to include body camera programs and was reported favorably after an amendment requiring voter approval. Finally, CS/SB 1724 and SB 1566, both on local government utility and budget transparency, were amended and reported favorably despite concerns from cities and counties about implementation costs and burdens.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • How do we increase adoption and bring more people into the networks?
  • ...be informative to think about how do we increase adoption and bring more people into the networks?
  • But price is only one piece of the adoption puzzle.
  • This is particularly true as adoption levels rise and cost barriers are addressed through things like
  • Our adoption levels are only at 60% across this region.
Summary: The Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee held an informational hearing on the state of broadband affordability in California. Chair Tasha Berner said the committee was examining how broadband prices, access, and affordability are affecting households, especially after the end of the federal Affordable Connectivity Program and amid concerns about federal resistance to state broadband regulation. She noted the committee’s continued interest in policy options for 2026 and referenced prior legislation, including AB 353, that would have required affordable home internet as a condition of doing business in California. Industry witnesses from U.S. Telecom and CTIA argued that broadband and wireless prices have generally fallen in real terms even as inflation and other household costs have risen, citing competition, infrastructure investment, and faster speeds as the main drivers. They said California’s higher costs are tied to permitting delays, taxes, copper theft, and legacy obligations such as COLR requirements, and they urged the Legislature to preserve market incentives, reduce fees and regulatory burdens, and support infrastructure deployment. They also discussed fixed wireless access, federal BEAD funding, and Universal Service Fund reform, arguing that more entities benefiting from networks, including tech platforms, should contribute to support programs. Consumer and public-interest witnesses presented a different view, saying California still has a serious affordability and adoption problem, especially for low-income households. Sunny McPhee of the California Emerging Technology Fund said broadband adoption has improved dramatically over time, but about 500,000 households remain offline or underconnected and many low-income households still pay above the FCC affordability benchmark. Ernesto Falcon of the CPUC Public Advocates Office said California’s market is losing its competitive edge, with prices higher than in other states and meaningful price pressure coming mainly from fiber competition at the gigabit tier. He said roughly 4.8 million Californians are limited to one gigabit option and estimated that more competition could save consumers more than $1 billion annually. Both witnesses emphasized the need for stronger transparency, targeted subsidies, and a permanent affordability solution, including extending and refining the CPUC broadband Lifeline pilot and advancing SB 716. Public commenters, including representatives from cable providers, nonprofits, and digital equity organizations, largely supported SB 716 and a permanent broadband affordability program. Several urged the committee to remove a cap on the Lifeline program, expand the CPUC pilot, and invest in digital navigators, outreach, and enrollment assistance. The hearing ended without a vote or formal action, after the chair thanked the witnesses and public commenters for their testimony.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • You need to think about adoption. Integrate.
  • Drive better security tool adoption.
  • So we see wide adoption in some products and not so much in others.
  • So we see wide adoption in some products and not so much in others.
  • We stay product talk. adoption in some products and not so much in others.
Summary: The Assembly Select Committee on Cybersecurity and the Assembly Committee on Emergency Management held a joint informational hearing focused on maximizing the value of state cybersecurity investments, especially by fully using security features already included in existing vendor contracts. The first panel included representatives from Microsoft, Zscaler, and Palo Alto Networks, who described the products and services they provide to California and generally agreed that agencies often have strong adoption in some areas but still face challenges from tool overlap, limited staff, lack of awareness of available features, and the need for ongoing training and configuration support. They also discussed major threats such as ransomware, data loss, attack-surface exposure, IoT/OT vulnerabilities, and the growing role of AI in both attacks and defenses. Members pressed the vendors on whether state departments underuse purchased cybersecurity tools, how to improve utilization, and how to address the cybersecurity workforce shortage. The vendors said utilization is often constrained by staffing, procurement complexity, and the need to align tools with agency missions and maturity levels, but emphasized that training, leadership buy-in, and regular vendor-agency collaboration can improve results. They also discussed how AI can help with phishing triage, data-loss prevention, and security operations, while warning that agencies must manage AI safely and with human oversight. The second panel featured officials from the Department of Technology, Cal OES/CalSIC, and the California Military Department. They described statewide oversight efforts including audits, independent security assessments, continuous monitoring, advisory services, vulnerability disclosure programs, and workforce development initiatives such as the Information Security Leadership Academy and Cybersecurity Education Summit. Officials said some underutilization is real, but it is often tied to differing agency maturity, overlapping tools, and deliberate feature restrictions to reduce attack surface and complexity; they emphasized a balanced approach using people, process, and technology, with plans of action and milestones to hold departments accountable. They also noted federal uncertainty around MS-ISAC and the state and local cybersecurity grant program, saying California is advocating through federal partners and monitoring the impact. The hearing ended after public comment and adjournment.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Jan 29th, 2026

Alabama House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • It is adopted. >> Any opposed? It is adopted.
  • Is adopted. Move for >> Any opposed? Is adopted.
  • adoption as amended. adoption as amended.
  • It is adopted. >> Any opposed? It is adopted.
  • Is adopted.
Keywords: 1136, house, all
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Finance (04/01/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • All in favor of adopting one of adopting one Z5, raise your hand to hands down. Any opposed?
  • All in favor of<00:10:00.800> adopting<00:10:01.760> one of adopting one of adopting one
  • And adopted.
  • The motion to retain is adopted. Next. The motion to retain is adopted. Next.
  • <04:30:10.399> We<04:30:10.479> haven't adopt? We haven't adopt?
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee first considered House Bill 66, a right-to-know measure that would broaden access from “citizen” to “person,” including out-of-state requesters. Members also adopted an amendment removing the current no-filing-fee provision for appeals of unfavorable right-to-know ombudsman rulings, citing budget concerns. The bill was then reported ought to pass as amended on a 16-9 vote, with a minority report requested. House Bill 187, which would let a parent or guardian seek a protective order on behalf of a minor alleging abuse by someone outside the family or household, was described as a narrow fix with little fiscal impact. It passed unanimously, 25-0, and was placed on the consent calendar. House Bill 215, requiring landfill permit applicants to submit a report on potential harms and benefits, was retained because its policy had been folded into House Bill 2; the committee voted 25-0 to retain it. House Bill 219, dealing with renewable portfolio standard changes and lower renewable energy certificate values, drew opposition from members who said it would weaken renewable energy development and raise concerns about energy costs, but the motion to retain was adopted 14-11, allowing the bill to be moved into House Bill 2. The committee then retained House Bills 365, 552, 566, 572, 607, 611, and 624, all by unanimous or near-unanimous votes, generally because the relevant policy or funding had been incorporated into House Bill 2 or because the bills were viewed as technical or low-impact. HB 566 was described as a landfill leach-management bill with a fiscal note under $10,000 annually and was sent to consent. HB 572 and HB 607 were retained because their money components were moved into HB 2, though one member objected that HB 607 represented an unfunded mandate for the Hampton Beach Area Commission. House Bill 511, concerning ICE detainers and county detention practices, generated the most debate. Supporters said the amendment clarified how long counties may hold detainees without a federal contract and compared the detention period to existing bail rules; opponents argued the bill could sanction detention of people not charged with crimes and raised due-process concerns. The committee adopted the amendment 14-11 and then reported the bill ought to pass as amended on another 14-11 vote, with a minority report requested. House Bill 639, involving securities and digital currency issues, was also reported ought to pass after members noted unresolved concerns but said the Secretary of State’s Securities Division was willing to continue working on it in the other body; the vote was 16-10.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Municipal and County Government (01/30/2026)

Municipal and County Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • has adopted over the years. has adopted over the years.
  • If the assessment adopted the policy.
  • This only goes for the what committee is is adopted under RSA 3212. committee is is adopted under RSA
  • <03:01:11.040> Sometimes adopted under RSA 3224. Sometimes adopted under RSA 3224.
  • RS RSA for an adoption question. RS RSA for an adoption question.
Keywords: 1189, house, all