Transcript Highlights:

• I think it's CC<02:07:20.320><c> 19</c><02:07:20.639><c> if</c><02:07:20.880><c> I'm</c><02:07:20.960
• And that's fine.<02:07:26.400><c> I</c><02:07:26.560><c> think</c><02:07:26.639><c> someone's</c><02:
• </c><02:07:30.800><c> The</c><02:07:31.040><c> chair</c><02:07:31.280><c> calls</c><02:07:31.520><c>
• This is what's in<02:15:15.119><c> the</c><02:15:15.280><c> decrim</c><02:15:15.840><c> statute.
• ><04:02:32.720><c> statute.

Committee: House Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• ><c> to</c><02:02:36.480><c> this</c><02:02:37.040><c> statute</c> should not uh adherence to this statute
• should not uh adherence to this statute should<02:02:37.760><c> not</c><02:02:37.920><c> be</c><02:02
• </c> act is statute. act is statute. &gt;&gt; It's<02:03:58.320><c> RSA</c><02:03:58.800><c> 507H.
• c> this</c><02:20:06.960><c> in</c><02:20:07.280><c> statute.
• > in</c><02:41:05.280><c> the</c><02:41:05.439><c> statute</c><02:41:05.920><c> and</c><02:41:06.160>

Committee: Senate Children and Family Law

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Our office's non-compliance process is based on Arizona Revised Statute Section 15-271.
• That statute...
• The statute then allows a non-compliant district 90 days to correct the deficiencies.
• Statute requires the auditors, to school districts to address the issues we identify.
• Yes, Chairman, I have spoken with the legislative auditor from the state of Minnesota.

Committee: Joint Joint Legislative Audit Committee

Keywords: 1182, all

Transcript Highlights:

• of the offenses in the banking statutes<02:05:19.840><c> also</c><02:05:20.159><c> have</c><02:05:20.320
• </c> statutes also have mandatory minimums. statutes also have mandatory minimums. in<02:05:22.159><c
• </c> life type statutes. and it's break them life type statutes. and it's break them down<02:08:21.199
• </c><02:21:56.080><c> criminal</c><02:21:56.479><c> statutes</c><02:21:57.439><c> in</c><02:21:57.760
• ><c> addition</c><02:21:58.080><c> to</c> of uh criminal statutes in addition to of uh criminal statutes

Committee: Joint Judiciary

Keywords: 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Changes to the statement are usually driven by statute.
• That is prescribed in statute. Let’s go back to which...
• I, Glenn, showed you what Minnesota looks like.
• Well, if we go to statute and what the statute says about a statement that is prescribed by the tax commissioner
• And that's all we get in statute.

Summary: The subcommittee of the Tax Reform and Relief Advisory Committee met to begin its study of whether the content of the real estate tax statement should be revised to improve transparency. Legislative Council staff reviewed the study directive from HB 1176 and the statutory requirements for tax statements, including required line items such as true and full value, mill levy, legislative tax relief, primary residence credit, legacy fund share, discounts for early payment, and special assessments. The Tax Department then explained how the current uniform statewide statement is prescribed and approved, and noted that changes are typically driven by statute and implemented collaboratively with counties and vendors. County officials from NDACO, including auditors from McKenzie and Richland counties, described the full annual property tax timeline from budgeting through mailing final statements. They explained how counties gather budgets, calculate levies, verify taxable values, handle centrally assessed property, and prepare required notices and statements. They also said public attendance at budget hearings is generally very low, though the notices and statements generate some calls, mostly about whether attendance is required or why taxes are changing. Several members questioned the usefulness of the legislative tax relief line and the complexity of the 5% discount calculation, and county officials said the current process can be confusing and depends on manual data entry and coordination among counties, vendors, and taxing districts. The committee also discussed assessment frequency, valuation equalization, the 3% cap, and whether more frequent reassessment would reduce large jumps in taxable value. County officials said they try to use rotating reassessments and sales-ratio reviews to keep values within statutory tolerance, but staffing, training, and local market changes make the work difficult. NDACO staff estimated, based on a small county survey, that tax statement preparation and mailing costs average about 74 cents per statement, with outsourcing generally cheaper than in-house printing, and said HB 1176 added some mailing and administrative costs even if the tax statement itself did not change dramatically. Software vendors from CPT and Tyler then began presentations showing how their systems handle budgeting, valuation notices, tax statement generation, primary residence credit processing, and levy worksheets, emphasizing that many of the required calculations and reports are still manually entered or verified by county staff.

Transcript Highlights:

• firearms are<00:02:16.600><c> so</c><00:02:16.760><c> that</c><00:02:17.000><c> the</c><00:02:17.360
• </c><00:02:30.840><c> This</c><00:02:31.080><c> is</c><00:02:31.200><c> also</c><00:02:31.480><c> part
• ><c> out</c><00:02:34.120><c> of</c><00:02:34.320><c> existing</c><00:02:34.760><c> statute</c><00:02
• we're<00:02:35.440><c> recodifying</c><00:02:36.360><c> it</c><00:02:37.040><c> subsequent</c><00:02
• </c><00:02:40.240><c> It</c><00:02:40.480><c> also</c><00:02:40.880><c> the</c><00:02:41.160><c> the<

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• interpret that statute correctly<02:01:11.680><c> or</c><02:01:11.880><c> they</c><02:01:12.080><c>
• that that<02:03:13.280><c> statute</c><02:03:14.280><c> exists</c><02:03:14.920><c> and</c><02:03:15.080
• :03:26.440><c> statute</c><02:03:27.080><c> that</c><02:03:27.280><c> we're</c><02:03:27.400><c> going
• <c> statute,</c><02:45:39.960><c> um,</c><02:45:40.720><c> agricultural</c> of the state statute, um,
• it's not specifically in the statute.<02:46:06.920><c> The</c><02:46:07.040><c> ridiculous</c><02:46

Committee: Joint Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources

Keywords: 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Well, in statute, the language is by April 1st. Okay.
• Like, what's Minnesota, South Dakota, Montana? Ballpark. Mr.
• State fleet provides vehicles to every agency and institution in the state via Century Code 24-02-03.3

Committee: Joint Government Finance Committee

Summary: The Government Finance Committee met with new leadership and approved the December 11 minutes. The committee first received an update from the Office of Management and Budget on the state general fund and major special funds. OMB reported revenues were tracking very close to forecast, with an estimated ending general fund balance of about $397 million, higher than previously expected. Staff also reviewed balances in the budget stabilization fund, legacy fund, foundation aid stabilization fund, social services fund, and strategic investment and improvements fund, along with oil tax collections and the current revenue picture. Legislative Council staff then summarized the special session budget changes and noted the updated beginning balance increased the projected ending balance for the next biennium. The Tax Department presented taxable sales and purchases data by county and industry, showing overall sales tax activity remained strong, with retail trade the largest sector and several counties posting notable gains. Commissioner Kraschis then reviewed federal tax changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and estimated their impact on North Dakota income tax collections, explaining that the figures were compared to the 2025 baseline and would be incorporated into future forecasts. Members asked about the overtime and tip exclusions, the senior standard deduction, and the primary residence property tax credit application count, which was running ahead of last year at more than 154,000 applications. The committee also heard from the Department of Transportation on fee schedules, with members focusing on driver’s license fees and the fact that current fees cover only about half of program costs, meaning the highway fund subsidizes the remainder. DOT also reported on specialty plate activity, including nearly 3,900 blackout plates issued, and noted increased state fleet usage. The Information Technology Department explained its internal service fund rate-setting process and discussed possible billing simplification, including annual billing and improved invoice detail. OMB also provided data on leased office space in the Bismarck-Mandan area and state workforce counts, and Legislative Council updated the committee on legislative branch space planning. Finally, subcommittee reports noted continued work on fixed-route transit funding and regional jail capacity, including Burleigh-Morton’s new DOCR housing wing and ongoing overcrowding in state correctional facilities. No formal votes beyond the minutes approval were taken, and the meeting adjourned with the next meeting set for June 25.

Transcript Highlights:

• However, However, However, the<02:02:24.480><c> statute</c><02:02:24.960><c> that</c><02:02:25.280><c
• So, we found<02:02:35.840><c> that</c><02:02:37.119><c> the</c><02:02:37.679><c> statute</c><02:02:38.480
• ><c> that</c><02:02:38.719><c> we</c><02:02:38.880><c> are</c> found that the statute that we are found
• that the statute that we are addressing<02:02:40.159><c> has</c><02:02:40.719><c> somehow</c><02:02:
• sections in<02:07:30.480><c> the</c><02:07:30.719><c> statute</c><02:07:31.599><c> is</c><02:07:31.840

Committee: House Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

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• 02:11.840><c> efficient,</c><00:02:12.640><c> more</c><00:02:12.879><c> effective</c><00:02:13.280><c
• /c><00:02:26.800><c> you</c><00:02:27.040><c> all</c><00:02:27.360><c> know</c><00:02:28.000><c> um</
• So there's<00:02:30.400><c> a</c><00:02:30.640><c> federal</c><00:02:30.879><c> requirement</c><00:02
• </c><00:02:38.080><c> Now</c><00:02:38.400><c> we</c><00:02:38.720><c> have</c><00:02:38.879><c> to</

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 958, all

Transcript Highlights:

• 02:03.040><c> We</c><02:02:03.280><c> are</c><02:02:03.360><c> aware</c><02:02:03.679><c> of</c><02:02
• </c><02:02:08.800><c> So</c><02:02:09.040><c> I'm</c><02:02:09.280><c> aware</c><02:02:09.599><c> of<
• this to see<02:02:20.400><c> how</c><02:02:20.639><c> are</c><02:02:20.719><c> they</c><02:02:20.960>
• ><02:13:45.040><c> statute.
• </c><02:13:45.679><c> So,</c><02:13:45.840><c> it's</c><02:13:46.159><c> not</c> this is a criminal statute

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee opened with Senate Bill 22-FN, which would expand child care licensing background checks so the Department of Health and Human Services can receive fuller criminal history information, including pending charges and other non-conviction records, similar to the system already used for school staff. Grant Bossi, for Senator Pearl, and DHHS officials Melissa Clement and Christine Sheay testified in support, saying the bill closes a gap that can allow people with disqualifying charges to work with children. They explained that the FBI record is a snapshot in time, that juvenile records are not included, and that the bill would apply to child care programs including residential group homes. Questions focused on what “confidential criminal history” means and how often checks are repeated; DHHS said checks are done every five years or sooner if new charge information is received. The hearing on SB 22 was then closed. The committee then took up Senate Bill 23-FN, which would expand the child endangerment statute and remove the word “purposely” from part of the language. Senator Pat Long said the bill is intended to strengthen protection for children and allow more serious conduct to be charged appropriately. Testimony from law enforcement, including Executive Counselor Dave Wheeler, Sergeant Ryan Rooney of Nashua Police, and Nicholas Georgulis of Manchester Police, supported the bill as a way to distinguish routine misdemeanor cases from the most egregious abuse and neglect cases, such as children living in squalor or being exposed to severe danger. Wheeler and some members raised concerns that the language could be vague or overbroad and cited a prior Manchester firearm-in-a-car arrest as an example of possible unintended consequences; supporters responded that the bill still requires knowingly violating a duty of care and that the serious bodily injury or death standard limits its reach. Rooney also described a fentanyl overdose case involving an 11-year-old and said the current misdemeanor charge did not fully reflect the seriousness of the conduct. The committee recessed SB 23 briefly to open and close SB 161, then returned to SB 23, which remained under hearing with no final vote taken in the excerpt.

Transcript Highlights:

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• ><c> bill</c><00:02:11.520><c> that</c><00:02:12.239><c> uh</c><00:02:12.400><c> the</c><00:02:12.560
• We began talking about existing<00:02:31.520><c> statute</c><00:02:32.480><c> and</c><00:02:33.120><c
• > uh</c><00:02:33.200><c> the</c> existing statute and uh the existing statute and uh the incorporation
• </c> statute of limit statute of limitations. statute of limit statute of limitations.

Bills: SF0114 , SF0102 , SF0117

Committee: House Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions

Keywords: elections, Wyoming House of Representatives, state representatives, multi-member districts, county-based districts, party list voting, list voting, proportional representation, Jefferson method, greatest divisors method, ranked choice voting, RCV, primary elections, party conventions, minor parties, major parties, ballot design, apportionment, redistricting, nomination procedures

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> I visit all of 87 counties in Minnesota. I visit all of 87 counties in Minnesota.
• Congress and here in Minnesota so that Congress and here in Minnesota so that Minnesota<00:12:03.760>
• </c> Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild. Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild.
• </c> in DC to follow the Minnesota model. in DC to follow the Minnesota model.
• Minnesota, it inadvertently saved much of the Minnesota craft beer industry.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Minnesota Land and Liberty is active in 55 counties across Minnesota.
• c><00:56:57.000><c> Minnesota.
• Minnesota Rule 7030.0040.
• No, Minnesota does not. Minnesota is subjecting landowners to impacts that are not workable.
• </c> told us at the University of Minnesota? told us at the University of Minnesota?

Committee: House Energy Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• were crafting a more specific if I were crafting a statute<02:01:09.679><c> or</c><02:01:09.840><c> a
• </c><02:01:10.639><c> Because</c> statute or a rule. Okay. Yeah. Because statute or a rule. Okay.
• um or how they write their have done um or how they write their statutes<02:03:30.480><c> to</c><02:03
• </c><02:10:37.199><c> the</c><02:10:37.440><c> statute</c><02:10:37.840><c> is</c> Um so currently the
• way the statute is Um so currently the way the statute is written<02:10:39.360><c> a</c><02:10:39.599

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee met to hear the Legislative Budget Assistant Office’s performance audit of the New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights. Auditors said the commission was inefficient and ineffective in investigating discrimination complaints and closing cases in a timely manner during fiscal years 2020 through 2023. The report contained 25 observations; the commission fully concurred with 24 and concurred in part with one. Auditors highlighted major problems with case processing delays, inaccurate case data, lack of a case management system, weak strategic planning and risk assessment, outdated and disorganized policies, confidentiality issues, expired administrative rules, fee-setting practices, incomplete financial-interest filings, and failure to complete required reports and reconciliations. Two recommendations, involving complaint screening and conciliation, may require legislative action. Several observations focused on the commission’s intake and investigation practices. Auditors said complaints may have been screened out before docketing, potentially preventing commissioner review required by statute, and that the investigation process lacked clear rules and guidance. They also found investigators were assigned non-investigative tasks, training was inadequate, interview requirements were unclear, supervisory duties were burdensome, and confidential information was not always protected by encrypted email. The audit recommended clearer administrative rules, better internal controls, more focused staffing, a supervisory investigator position, and improved training and documentation. Commission representatives said they had already made progress on several items since the audit began, including posting overdue biennial reports and moving toward a case management system expected to go live in June. They said they were working with EEOC counterparts and legal counsel, but emphasized staffing shortages and high turnover, noting the commission currently had nine people working out of 15 authorized positions, with three investigator vacancies and a vacant paralegal position. Committee members thanked the auditors and commission staff, discussed the history of the audit request, and raised concerns about how long the recommended corrective actions might take. The committee took no vote or formal action during the hearing.

Transcript Highlights:

• 02:20:56.560><c> statute.
• </c><02:21:12.160><c> this</c><02:21:12.399><c> statute</c><02:21:13.200><c> that</c><02:21:13.520><c
• of this statute that the act is the<02:21:14.640><c> distribution</c><02:21:15.359><c> or</c><02:21:
• that language into this statute,<02:21:50.319><c> a</c><02:21:50.560><c> replace</c><02:21:51.040><c
• </c><02:21:52.240><c> Um,</c> statute, a replace all amendment.

Committee: House Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• :24.280><c> in</c><02:43:24.520><c> statute.
• > court</c><02:45:56.160><c> statute,</c><02:45:57.320><c> and</c><02:45:57.520><c> then</c><02:45:57.800
• each part of<02:57:27.400><c> statute</c><02:57:27.920><c> to</c><02:57:28.000><c> what</c><02:57:28.160
• c> that</c><02:58:15.080><c> statute</c><02:58:15.480><c> that</c><02:58:15.560><c> we</c> in regards
• to that statute that we in regards to that statute that we talked<02:58:15.920><c> about,</c><02:58:

Keywords: 981, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> So the statute for abuse is the statute. So the statute for abuse is the statute.
• </c><02:32:29.280><c> Um</c><02:32:29.680><c> and</c><02:32:29.920><c> I</c><02:32:30.080><c> think</
• </c><02:40:33.760><c> to</c><02:40:33.920><c> a</c><02:40:34.080><c> statute</c><02:40:34.399><c> of<
• /c> shall be subject to a statute of shall be subject to a statute of limitations.<02:40:35.200><c> We
• c><02:52:22.880><c> statute</c><02:52:23.200><c> of</c><02:52:23.359><c> limitations.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Summary: The committee of conference spent most of its time on Senate Bill 96, which deals with educator conduct and when information may be withheld from parents. The main dispute was over the House-amended language on violations and the “compelling state interest” standard. The Senate sponsor objected to extending penalties to third-party medical or mental health contractors and to language suggesting psychological or emotional injury to a child would not constitute a compelling state interest. The House side argued its draft was intended to keep the bill focused on credentialed educators and administrators, to include parents or guardians, and to avoid creating competing standards by relying on existing abuse definitions in statute. The House also added a requirement that any withholding of information be documented and reported to the school board in nonpublic session, and both sides discussed whether educators, administrators, nurses, and guidance counselors would be covered under the statutory definition of educator. The discussion also covered enforcement and penalties. The House draft proposed that an educator found to have willfully violated the law could have a credential suspended for a first offense and would face a minimum one-year suspension for multiple offenses, while the Senate raised concerns that this was too rigid and did not allow enough discretion or address revocation. The House later explained that the department would still have discretion on first offenses and that the one-year rule applied only to multiple offenses. Another point of disagreement was a three-year statute of limitations for investigations, which the House said was meant to prevent “witch hunts,” while the Senate noted New Hampshire’s constitutional prohibition on retroactive laws. After caucusing, the Senate rejected the House amendment, and the House then voted non-concur; the committee of conference adjourned without agreement. The transcript then moved to Senate Bill 87, concerning one-day liquor license requirements and allowing salons and barber shops to obtain on-premise licenses. The members discussed a House amendment that would allow two drinks instead of one, with supporters saying the change reflected the longer time customers may spend in salons and that alcohol service would still be covered by existing training requirements, including the EDGE course. Opponents worried that allowing multiple drinks would create over-serving and enforcement problems and could complicate business practices. After discussion, the Senate member agreed to go along with the House position, and the bill was reported ready for final sign-off.

Transcript Highlights:

• 02:18.159><c> very</c><02:02:18.560><c> popular</c><02:02:19.119><c> in</c><02:02:19.280><c> in</c><02
• </c><02:02:27.679><c> Both</c><02:02:27.920><c> teams</c><02:02:28.320><c> go</c><02:02:28.719><c> to
• I<02:02:38.000><c> don't</c><02:02:38.159><c> know</c><02:02:38.239><c> why</c><02:02:38.480><c> the<
• /c><02:02:38.800><c> I</c><02:02:39.040><c> don't</c><02:02:39.119><c> know</c><02:02:39.280><c> why<
• :46.400><c> and</c><02:02:46.719><c> now</c><02:02:46.960><c> you</c><02:02:47.119><c> only</c><02:02

Keywords: 1136, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Like, do we not have anything in statute that allows for them?
• While we could not do this, it is because the statute did not say we could.
• Like I said, this most of what you're seeing Here has been in statute for a few years, and so I have
• So, understanding that we are expanding existing statute, that this has already been a thing, can you
• tell us how much money the existing statute has saved the state of Oklahoma, and the The taxpayers so

Bills: HB4420 , HB3974 , HB3016 , HB3062 , HB3021 , HB3145 , HB4128 , HB3131 , HB3015 , HB3472 , HB3453 , HB1638 , HB4126 , HB2696 , HB2710 , HB3552 , HB3031 , HB3544 , HB3521 , HB4490 , HB4488 , HB1746 , HJR1069 , HB4428 , HB4429 , HB1170 , HB3538 , HB4124 , HB3904 , HB4106 , HB2999 , HB3982 , HJR1077 , HB3464 , HB2588 , HB3462 , HB4440 , HB3674 , HB3345 , HJR1067 , HB4326 , HB4331 , HB4337 , HB4338 , HB4359 , HB4392 , HB3557 , HJR1076 , HB4003 , HB3495 , HB3497 , HB3501 , HB3505 , HB3749 , HB3011 , HB4336 , HB4346 , HJR1087 , HB3240 , HB3647 , HB3796 , HB3969 , HB3972 , HB3983 , HB3984 , HB3989 , HB3383 , HB3130 , HB4358 , HB3327 , HJR1055 , HB3386 , HJR1089 , HB3087 , HB2970 , HB3314 , HB4129 , HB4199

Keywords: reading, intervention, literacy, education, third grade retention, teacher training, funding, Strong Readers Act, tort claims, inmate housing, government immunity, public trust, private prison, emergency legislation, vision screening, binocular vision, kindergarten, elementary education, health, firearm rights