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• To my friends and neighbors who have grounded me and shared me on.
• So if you want to hear a little bit more about it, I'm happy to share.
• I know we spoke of it, but I'd like for you to share with us here, and when this change came about or
• Share a little bit about where you came from and why transit is so important to you, if you would, for
• And I think I shared with you that transit and multimodal are...

Summary: The Senate Committee on Rules met to consider several governor’s appointments, routine agenda items, and the confirmation hearing for Dina El-Tawansy to serve as Director of the California Department of Transportation. The committee first approved a series of appointments to the Board of Behavioral Sciences, Contractors State License Board, and Medical Board of California, along with bill referrals, a rule waiver for guests on the Senate floor for a memorial adjournment in honor of former President Pro Tempore John Burton, and floor acknowledgments. Most of these actions were approved on 5-0 votes, with the early appointment items passing 3-2. The committee then heard testimony from El-Tawansy, who emphasized her 28 years at Caltrans, a focus on safety, equity, climate resilience, workforce development, and multimodal transportation. Senators questioned her on a range of transportation issues, including the impact of federal and state disputes affecting immigrant truck drivers and highway funding, the Highway 58 truck climbing lane project, DBE reevaluation under new federal rules, asphalt recycling and disposal, climate-related damage to roads and coastal infrastructure, and the future of gas-tax revenue and road user charges. El-Tawansy said Caltrans is prioritizing safety and emergency projects, working on reevaluating DBEs, advancing climate adaptation planning, and studying road user charge pilots and related technology. Members also asked about small business participation, toll lane agreements, homelessness encampments on Caltrans property, and the Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo rail corridor. El-Tawansy described Caltrans programs to support small and disadvantaged businesses, local hiring, heavy equipment and CDL training, standardized toll lane agreements, delegated maintenance MOUs with local governments, and expanded efforts on encampment response and rail/transit planning. Public testimony was overwhelmingly supportive, with representatives from transportation agencies, contractors, local governments, labor, and technology firms urging confirmation. The committee voted 5-0 to advance El-Tawansy’s appointment to the full Senate for confirmation, then adjourned.

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• Those hospitals were sort of indirectly in competition, but they collaborated with each other, sharing
• , coordinating staffing arrangements, and joint quality improvement initiatives and sharing platform
• , sharing records, uh, changing<00:16:24.800><c> equipment</c><00:16:25.279><c> back</c><00:16:25.519
• </c><00:16:55.519><c> I</c> and uh sharing platform technologies.
• I and uh sharing platform technologies.

Bills: SB367, SB368, SB350, SB351

Keywords: rural health, healthcare access, state funding, health transformation, appropriations, fiscal policy, healthcare funding, economic development, mental health, maternal health, antitrust, competition, market regulation, business practices, consumer protection, anaphylaxis, epinephrine, auto-injector, public health, school safety

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• And I share your concerns about sovereignty and making sure that Missouri is... ...a leader in this and
• will double check on that outside this, and so, and maybe somebody in the audience will come up and share
• And I share your concerns about sovereignty and making sure that Missouri is a leader in this and that
• And that's, I just want to share that. So thank you for sharing your story about that.
• Thank you very much. ...to share that, so thank you for sharing your story about that.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• I would like to take a moment to share my appreciation for the hard work and collaboration of the tribe
• The tribe and the state share public protection interests, as listed here, which tie back to the core
• Obviously, implementing a bill also requires operating cost and shared support that makes it possible
• Obviously, implementing a bill also requires operating cost and shared support that makes it possible
• We apply that rate consistently across eligible funds to common support costs and share transparency.

Keywords: 904, all

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• I have pictures I cannot even share in texts, cannot even share, that came from actual people and things
• My prime sponsor has shared facts but I want to stand before you and say I'm standing here because blood
• Salzman: sharing the same videos I was listening to and sharing. They were so incredibly scared.
• Joseph: Can you share what some of the top line concerns were? Chair Brannan: You are recognized.
• We have the misfortune to share a suite together.

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• This kind of consensus is rare, and it reflects a shared understanding that wage theft hurts workers,
• This kind of consensus is rare, and it reflects a shared understanding that wage theft hurts workers,
• bill that reallocates certain employer and employee contributions for the medical and family leave shares
• First, it splits the medical and family shares based on a fixed percentage, with 48% for family leave
• It also modifies the maximum employee deduction for the family leave shares.

Summary: The Labor and Workplace Standards Committee held a public hearing on House Bill 2479, the Wage Recovery Act, which would create a wage recovery program and account to provide limited advance payments to low-wage workers facing immediate hardship from unpaid wages, while also changing how L&I prioritizes wage complaints and increasing civil penalties for willful wage violations. The bill was described as a consensus product of a labor-business work group, and testimony from the sponsor, work group members, business groups, and labor organizations was strongly supportive, emphasizing faster wage recovery, better enforcement, and a balanced approach to wage theft. No one testified in opposition. The committee then moved into executive session and took action on several bills. It reported out House Bill 291, extending employee contact-information sharing requirements to all state agencies; House Bill 2105, as amended, on notice requirements for I-9 audits and related records; House Bill 2107, as amended, on L&I notice to employers after construction-site hazard inspections; House Bill 2151, as amended, on factory-built housing and inspection standards; House Bill 2190, on compensation for language access providers for missed appointments; House Bill 2303, as amended, prohibiting employer requests or coercion for microchip implantation; and House Bill 2345, as amended, adjusting paid family and medical leave premium allocation to address an IRS-related issue. The committee also deferred action on House Bills 2191 and 2218. Several amendments were adopted during executive session, including technical and policy changes to HB 2105, a carve-out in HB 2151 for certain prefabricated enclosures used for energy equipment, and removal of administrative enforcement from HB 2303. Final votes were largely bipartisan, with most measures passing on voice vote or by recorded vote and receiving due pass recommendations.

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• I have shared on the floor before that I have supraventricular tachycardia and that's something that
• Chavez's legacy and the shared struggle of black and brown communities. Thank you.
• was shared with me from my father.
• Thank you, Madam Speaker, for the opportunity to share this story. Thank you, Assemblymember.
• Thank you very much for sharing. This incredible man with all of us.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• BUSY SCHEDULES TO ALLOW US TO COME HERE ON BEHALF OF THE FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND SHARE
• INITIALLY WE HAD 90 DAYS TO GET OUR DEBRIS IN RELATIONS WITH FEMA AT A 100% COST SHARE, THEY WERE ABLE
• I THANK YOU ALL FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO COME HERE TODAY AND TO SHARE SOME INSIGHT.
• INCLUDES UNDERSTANDING THOSE VENDOR RELATIONSHIPS, HAVING THOSE VENDORS WITH TRANSPARENCY ABLE TO SHARE
• > IT IS A UNIQUE SERVER, IT IS A FLORIDA FIRST AND IT IS A NATIONAL BEST PRACTICE WE ARE TRYING TO SHARE

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• I think in total, it's been about a week turnaround from committee members to then share any feedback
• Is that in the shared, I don't know if I am looking in the right place, I just am in the shared drive
• Madam Chair, Senator Blaylock, we actually shared that information for that particular... ...one in an
• The next program that we would propose is a shared statewide clinical infrastructure.
• The next program that we would propose is a shared statewide clinical infrastructure.

Summary: The Rural Health Transformation Committee approved the May 28 minutes and received a status update from DHW Director Juliet Sharon on the Rural Health Transformation Program. Sharon reviewed the committee’s expedited review process for solicitations and subgrants, explained where funding opportunities are posted, and noted a new email subscription feature for stakeholders. She said the department has focused first on administrative and contractor awards, with provider-oriented subgrants coming soon, and said the committee will receive information on applicants, scoring, and awards. Members raised concerns about process complexity, outreach, and whether smaller rural providers may be disadvantaged; Sharon said DHW is working to simplify applications and expand outreach. The committee also discussed the first maternal and child health solicitation, with Sharon saying she would follow up on the applicant pool and would bring any need to pivot back to the committee. The committee then heard from the Idaho Military Division on its rural health priorities. Bureau Chief Wayne Denny said the division is partnering with DHW on modernizing the 911/emergency communications system, including next-generation 911 work with counties, relocating the backup state communications center, and coordinating exercises. He also described rural health extenders, including community health workers and community health EMS, and said the goal is to place at least one paid full-time EMS provider in every county and use prevention and chronic-care management to reduce emergency room use. Members asked about how the extenders would function, how the 911 work would be funded and implemented county by county, and how sustainability would work after the five-year grant period. Jennifer White of the State Board of Education outlined higher education and workforce proposals, including mobile simulation training, shared statewide clinical infrastructure, learn-in-place programs, and targeted equipment and facilities for nursing and allied health. She said the board is also working on graduate medical education, with about $5 million of ready-to-launch projects and roughly $3 million still available, and proposed a strategic rural GME incubator and a rural training site network. A lengthy discussion followed about whether remaining funds should support GME, broader medical education, or undergraduate medical education, including a proposed University of Idaho/University of Utah partnership and possible satellite campus. Some members supported using funds to build Idaho’s medical pipeline and noted existing policy for UME expansion, while others warned against creating long-term state obligations without legislative approval. The committee also discussed outreach, the first federal progress report due at the end of August, and plans to create a governor-appointed rural health transformation task force with legislative and stakeholder representation. The meeting ended with plans for an additional committee meeting on August 18 and a later meeting in late September, with adjournment following.

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• And I was just hoping that the gentlelady from Worcester could share the substance of these two amendments
• But that's another piece to the puzzle, and that's an appropriate place to earmark fair share money.
• We had this debate a couple of years ago when we did vote to exclude fair share revenue from Chapter
• Today we are debating a higher ed deferred maintenance bond bill using dedicated fair share monies.
• Today we are debating a higher ed deferred maintenance bond bill using dedicated fair share monies.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate took up a higher education capital bond bill, House 4769, and considered a long series of amendments focused largely on campus facilities, housing, and related policy issues. Many amendments were adopted, including funding or project language for MassBay Community College HVAC and window replacement, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Springfield Technical Community College, Cape Cod Community College nursing/allied health expansion and housing-related land use, Worcester State University and Quinsigamond Community College, Middlesex Community College, Salem State’s Sullivan Building, Roxbury Community College’s Center for Economic and Social Justice, UMass Boston’s Manning College of Nursing and Health Sciences, and several Massachusetts State College Building Authority updates. Some amendments were rejected, including proposals on a sustainable hand hygiene incentive program, unlocking housing on surplus land, a Senator Bill Owen Center designation, Urban College of Boston, and a board membership change. A number of amendments were held or withdrawn during the process. A major debate centered on an amendment by Senator Tarr to dedicate $300 million of surtax revenue to K-12 education, framed as a response to Chapter 70 funding concerns and the need to modernize school aid. Supporters argued that local districts face rising costs and that the state should set aside fair share revenue for school funding and future school building investments. Opponents said the bill was the wrong vehicle and noted the Commonwealth already dedicates substantial surtax revenue to K-12 programs. The amendment was defeated by roll call. Tarr also offered amendments on a safety valve for surtax revenue declines, equity analysis of surtax allocations, bond covenant requirements, and Chapter 62F taxpayer protections; those were not adopted. The Senate also adopted a separate amendment on AP credit policies at public higher education institutions, though the transcript reflects some procedural confusion around that vote. After completing amendments, the Senate ordered the bill to a third reading and then passed it to be engrossed by a recorded vote of 38-0. Senators then adopted several extension orders giving committees additional time to report on pending bills, including Environment and Natural Resources and Municipalities and Regional Government. The chamber also adopted an order to meet again the following Monday at 11 a.m. The session concluded with a unanimous memorial adjournment in honor of Bolton Police Chief Luke Hamburger, followed by a brief statement recognizing Rare Disease Day and the challenges faced by patients seeking diagnosis and treatment.

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• I also want to share and specifically to that in a few minutes.
• We've gone over there and actually started to share and collaborate on how our leadership team... ...
• I would be happy to share with you where those beds are located.
• We would be happy to share that with you after the presentation. Thank you.
• And I, just as a... ...be happy to share that with you after the presentation. Thank you.

Keywords: 907, all

Summary: The joint Senate and House Behavioral Health committee met for informational presentations on the Oregon State Hospital and civil commitment, followed by a planned tour of the hospital. Oregon Health Authority and Oregon State Hospital leaders reported that Sean Murphy will become the next permanent superintendent on July 13, with Sarah Castle to follow as permanent chief nursing officer on July 20. They described recent leadership turnover, a major organizational restructure, and efforts to build a culture of safety, transparency, and accountability. Officials said the hospital regained Joint Commission accreditation and CMS compliance, and they highlighted daily safety huddles, incident review processes, stronger escalation procedures, and improved management of seclusion and restraint. Committee members pressed hospital leaders on past prolonged seclusion practices, falls, staffing, and the need for better public reporting; OHA said it is building a public dashboard of key safety and workforce metrics. The committee then heard a civil commitment overview from the Oregon Judicial Department. The presenter explained that civil commitment is a separate legal process from criminal cases, usually beginning with a hospital hold, investigation, court review, appointed counsel, and a hearing within five days. She summarized changes made in House Bill 2005, including revised standards for danger to self, danger to others, and basic-needs commitments, plus a second 14-day diversion option. She cautioned that the new law has only been in effect since January and that it is too early to draw firm conclusions from the data, though there has been a recent uptick in commitments and a decrease in diversions. Testimony from NAMI Oregon and a forensic psychiatrist emphasized that Oregon still relies too heavily on jails and state hospitals because community services, housing, and outpatient supports are insufficient. They argued that the state needs more less-restrictive alternatives, including better use of assisted outpatient treatment or outpatient civil commitment, and more supported housing so people do not cycle between homelessness, incarceration, and hospitalization. A family member described a relative remaining psychotic in jail for more than 120 days before ending up back at the state hospital, urging faster intervention and better collaboration among courts, counties, hospitals, and state agencies. Committee members and witnesses also discussed workforce shortages, the expansion of secure residential treatment beds, and the need for broader system reforms beyond the hospital itself.

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• . >> You guys made it through 2 years of this power-sharing agreement, 2 years with vastly different
• At the same time, um, you know, this power-sharing agreement prevented some really important work from
• agreement, 2 years with power-sharing agreement, 2 years with vastly<00:07:16.040><c> different</c><
• agreement that I hope are power-sharing agreement that I hope are sticky.<00:07:32.800><c> You</c><00
• </c><00:08:20.200><c> agreement</c> you know, this power-sharing agreement you know, this power-sharing

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I thought maybe if you would speak to the importance, this is dealing with the information, sharing,
• It's sharing information to the victim.
• Being able to share information that they have passed... ...list. Did they move closer to me?
• Being able to share information that they have passed away is really important for that victim.
• I think some of the prior questions about the wording on the type of medication—I don't share some of

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• It's not something she doesn't share. So whichever way this goes, I hope that we can work with her.
• custody, but not so much sharing other information.
• So thank you for the opportunity to share. If not, bring this back next year.
• So thank you for the opportunity to share. There's no questions. No questions. That was closing.
• And the other thing I'd like to finish by sharing is this is happening in other states.

Summary: The House Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee approved the minutes from March 11, 2026, then took up House Bill 803 on execution procedures. The bill would extend confidentiality protections for people involved in firing squad executions to match those already used for lethal injection, with supporters saying it protects state employees from doxxing and is consistent with recent court rulings. Some members objected that the bill reduces transparency and removes even limited administrative review, but the committee passed it on a roll call vote, 11-2, with Representatives Matthias and Rubel voting no. The committee then heard House Bill 857, which would give both parents equal access to a minor child’s records, including medical, educational, child care, law enforcement, and court records, unless a court order restricts access with written findings that the restriction is necessary to prevent substantial harm to the child. The sponsor said the bill clarifies parental rights and helps schools and providers know when records must be released, while opponents argued it could expose parents and children to danger, create a high burden for courts, and reduce privacy protections. After testimony from family law attorneys, a court representative, and parents, the committee sent the bill to General Orders unanimously. House Bill 859, also from Representative Scott, would require restoration of parenting time when a parent loses time due to abuse allegations that are later found unsubstantiated or insufficient, and would require courts to order make-up time and report willful interference to prosecutors. Supporters said it would deter false allegations and restore time wrongfully lost, while opponents said existing family law rules already provide make-up time, the bill would burden courts, and the reporting requirement would compromise judicial neutrality. The committee rejected a motion to hold the bill and instead passed a motion to hold it in committee by a 7-5 roll call vote. The committee then quickly passed Senate Bill 1308, a cleanup bill related to mediator information, and Senate Bill 1293, which clarifies that crime victims compensation is not a public benefit under last session’s public benefits law. Both were sent to the floor with due pass recommendations.

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• To be taken into consideration under this and shared.
• custody, but not so much sharing other information.
• So thank you for the opportunity to share. If not, bring this back next year.
• So thank you for the opportunity to share. There's no questions. No questions. That was closing.
• And the other thing then that I'd like to finish by sharing is this is happening in other states.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from March 11, 2026, then heard House Bill 803 on execution procedures. Sponsor Bruce Skaug said the bill extends confidentiality protections for people involved in firing squads to match those already used for lethal injection, mainly to prevent doxxing, while preserving inmates’ constitutional and court-challenge rights. After questions about the current death-row inmate and the firing squad’s priority over lethal injection, the bill drew some opposition over transparency and reduced APA review, but it passed on a roll call vote and was sent to the floor with a do pass recommendation. The committee then took up House Bill 857, which would give both parents equal access to records about their minor child, including medical, educational, child care, law enforcement, and court records, unless a court order limits access with written findings that restriction is needed to prevent substantial harm to the child. Testimony split sharply: supporters said it would clarify parental rights and improve access, while opponents warned it could expose victims of domestic violence, reduce privacy protections, and burden courts. After discussion about definitions, redaction of addresses, and existing law, the bill was moved to general orders unanimously. House Bill 859 followed, proposing a process to restore parenting time when restrictions based on abuse allegations are later found unsubstantiated, and requiring courts to order make-up time and report willful interference to prosecutors. Family law attorneys, court counsel, and others testified that the bill would limit judicial discretion, increase costs and delays, create neutrality concerns for judges, and duplicate existing remedies under family law rules; supporters argued it would deter false allegations and restore lost time. The committee rejected a motion to hold the bill and instead sent it to general orders by a 7-5 vote. Finally, the committee quickly advanced Senate Bill 1308 as a cleanup measure, and Senate Bill 1293, which clarifies that crime victims compensation is not a public benefit and should not be affected by last session’s public-benefits law; both were sent to the floor with do pass recommendations.

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• The first is that the department decided to shift the shared customer portal vendor contract into, as
• And so from your analysis, could you just share how many of the claims that EDD receives?
• This has provided more detailed claim status information shared with customers and allowed agents to
• I totally share your concern about ongoing cost for these systems.
• I totally share your concern about ongoing cost for these systems.

Summary: The Budget Subcommittee on State Administration held an informational hearing on whether the Employment Development Department is ready for the next recession, with a focus on EDD Next, the department’s long-running technology modernization effort. The Legislative Analyst’s Office reviewed EDD’s major benefit programs, the history of prior modernization attempts, the current Integrated Claims Management System work, and the department’s remaining risks, including continued reliance on a COBOL-era mainframe and the challenge of adapting quickly to future federal or state policy changes during a downturn. The LAO also explained that most pandemic-era fraud was tied to temporary federal unemployment programs rather than California’s core UI system, and that the state’s UI loan repayment is not largely attributable to fraud. Members raised concerns about the cost of repeated modernization efforts, paper versus online claims, appeal overturn rates, WARN notices, and legislative oversight of the project. EDD’s panel said the department has made substantial customer-service and processing improvements, including online self-service tools, improved call center features, identity verification, fraud controls, language access upgrades, and a new document management system. Officials reported that as of early 2026, about 83% to 85% of claims across programs were being processed timely within two weeks, and said paid family leave delays in 2024 were tied to the transition into the disability insurance online platform and seasonal workload patterns. They also said EDD is working with the Department of Technology on EDD Next and that the project will proceed in phases, with paid family leave and disability insurance first and unemployment insurance later. Members pressed EDD on persistent paid family leave backlogs, the share of paper applications, response times for constituents, and whether the department tracks long-running cases and WARN notice trends. EDD said its service standard is generally immediate response through phone, chat, or callback tools, while more complex cases can take longer because the department may be waiting on claimants or medical providers. The department also said it tracks call outcomes and outstanding cases, and that it can provide additional data on WARN notices. No votes were taken, and the hearing ended with plans to continue discussing EDD Next and paid family leave at a later March 10 budget hearing.

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• The first is that the department decided to shift the shared customer portal vendor contract into, as
• And so, from your analysis, could you just share how many of the claims that EDD receives?
• And so, from your analysis, could you just share how many of the claims that EDD receives?
• This has provided more detailed claim status information shared with customers and allowed agents to
• I totally share your concern about ongoing cost for these systems.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Thank you for your courage and sharing your story with us. Emily Gillum, Gilliam. Gilliam.
• Thank you also for coming down and sharing your story with us. That's everybody that I have. Mr.
• SB 1165 eliminates cost-sharing or co-pays for medically necessary diagnostic breast examinations and
• Thanks for sharing your story. Stuart Goodman, you're the only one on the deck here. Mr.
• Currently, Medicaid and the state employee health program have waived the cost-sharing components for

Summary: The Senate Finance Committee considered a lengthy agenda of bills covering consumer lending, insurance coverage, professional scope of practice, property tax administration, digital assets, and aviation tax policy. The committee first approved prior committee amendments, then heard SB 1689 on consumer loan thresholds and rates. After sponsor testimony that the bill modernizes outdated lending caps and lowers rates on larger loans, the committee adopted an amendment but the bill failed on a 3-1 vote, with Senator Epstein arguing the structure would shift costs onto smaller borrowers. The committee then passed several health-related measures. SB 1347, requiring insurance coverage for fertility preservation services for cancer patients, was amended and passed 4-2 after testimony from the sponsor and cancer survivors; Senator Epstein opposed the religious-employer definition. SB 1165, eliminating cost-sharing for diagnostic and supplemental breast exams, passed 5-1 after testimony from Senator Angus and Susan G. Komen, with supporters saying it would reduce barriers to follow-up screening. SB 1212, barring insurers from reimbursing providers differently based on vaccination status, also passed 4-2 despite concerns that it could undermine vaccination incentive programs. Other bills advanced or failed after similar debate. SB 1206, addressing contractor and public adjuster conduct after property losses, passed 5-1 with an amendment and support from State Farm. SB 1291, limiting county reassessment and inspections of agricultural property for four years after a successful appeal, passed 5-1 over assessor opposition and farm group support. SB 1649, creating a digital assets strategic reserve fund, passed 4-2 after debate over civil asset forfeiture and whether crypto should be treated as a strategic reserve. SB 1516, expanding an aviation-related tax exemption to aircraft maintenance and repair property, passed 4-1 amid sharp disagreement over whether it was economic development or a tax break for private jets. SB 1554, changing chiropractic statutory language from x-rays to diagnostic imaging, initially failed 3-3 but was reconsidered and later passed 3-2 after additional discussion about its practical effect.

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• By collecting and sharing this information, the local governments are going to better be able to explain
• These cities already track housing data and are willing to share it; it's just not in the burdensome,
• Many municipalities, including the City of Las Vegas, already collect this data and we readily share
• The difficulty is that a lot of jurisdictions don't want to share this, and so the jurisdictions that
• we're just on, you know, I love that they want to share that.

Summary: The committee first took up HB 110, as amended by a committee substitute, which would require quarterly public reporting of housing development and permitting data by Class A counties and municipalities over a population threshold. The sponsor and supporters said the bill is intended to improve transparency, identify bottlenecks in housing approvals, and help policymakers and developers understand permitting timelines and staffing needs. Support came from home builders, realtors, economic development, housing advocates, and some local officials, who argued that consistent data would help address New Mexico’s housing shortage and support better policy decisions. Opponents, mainly from the Municipal League and several smaller cities, argued the bill was an unfunded mandate, a step toward state preemption of local control, and a burden on municipal staff; they also warned it could expand to smaller communities later. Committee members raised concerns about rural impacts, the lack of penalties in the bill, whether the data already exists and could be obtained voluntarily, and what the state would do with the information after collection. The sponsor said the bill was only a reporting measure, not a preemption bill, and that the data would help identify where resources or staffing support are needed. During discussion, the sponsor agreed to amendments discussed with the Vice Chair to raise the population threshold from 30,000 to 40,000 and add a five-year sunset, which would remove several smaller municipalities from coverage. The committee then voted 4-3 to give the committee substitute a do pass recommendation, with the bill itself receiving a do not pass recommendation; several members explained their votes by emphasizing either support for the data effort or concern about mandates and future expansion. The committee then heard HM 24, which asks the Guadalupe Hidalgo Treaty Division of the Department of Justice and the Land Grant Council to study the potential consequences of restructuring the Las Vegas land grant. The sponsor and witnesses explained that the Las Vegas land grant is uniquely managed through the Fourth Judicial District Court and that the memorial would help explore the historical basis for that arrangement and possible paths toward greater autonomy. Supporters said the study could help the land grant move toward independent governance and clarify procedures and policies. The committee approved the memorial on a do pass motion without opposition, and the meeting adjourned afterward.

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• It talks about compensation, but I'll share those with staff.
• So they asked me to come and just share that concern with you, but we'd be happy to work with you on
• Today, a large share of vehicles operating on city streets weigh more than 6,000 pounds.
• Maybe I'll just add briefly along the lines of what Commissioner Grant shared.
• Maybe I'll just add briefly along the lines of what Commissioner Grant shared.

Bills: SB6253, SB6311, SB6262, SB6335

Keywords: public transportation, governing bodies, transit authorities, local government, community planning, pedestrian safety, construction, accessibility, public safety, urban planning, vehicle weight, transportation, fees, public infrastructure, funding, state commission, infrastructure, traffic safety, responsibilities, 904