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• Senate File 388, a bill for an act relating to transportation permitting tow trucks to use variable message
• The secretary reads the next message. permitting tow trucks to use variable permitting tow trucks to
• <00:54:32.079> Uh,<00:54:32.720> which permitted on school property.
• Uh, which permitted on school property.
• are outlawed or prohibited may permits are outlawed or prohibited may be<02:15:13.199> a<02:15

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• 96, an act relating to weapons, amending the age requirement for qualified persons to be issued a permit
• <02:38:43.359> a for qualified persons to be issued a for qualified persons to be issued a permit
• to carry a concealed weapon permit to carry a concealed weapon making<02:38:46.000> conforming
• requirements for simal casting permits requirements for simal casting permits including<02:43:17.359
• simal casting permit as specified. simal casting permit as specified.

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• This has to do with notices and orders, and this does permit the district court to publish their own
• This has to do with notices and orders, and this does permit the district court to publish their own
• This has to do with notices and orders, and this does permit the district court to publish their own
• This has to do with notices and orders, and this does permit the district court to publish their own
• This has to do with notices and orders, and this does permit the district court to publish their own

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• Specifically, the bill amends RSA 265:63 to permit municipalities to lower speed limits to no less than
• So starting on line 17 here is this permitting authority operate in the right-of-way.
• So that's something that we would have to look at from a licensing agreement and our access permits.
• agreement and our our access permits. agreement and our our access permits.
• and whatnot from their building permit and whatnot from the<02:38:53.200> city<02:38:53.359><

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• to Mark the specific<01:14:57.800> circumstances<01:14:58.800> that<01:14:59.000> permits
• <01:14:59.400> the specific circumstances that permits the specific circumstances that permits
• The only difference there is that they permit by statute... um premise or assertion I don't mean to um
• The only difference there is that they permit by statute that Arizona, by Arizona law, that the manual
• So I would argue, and I did argue, that if it took an amendment to the state constitution to permit the

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• municipalities as defined by blah blah blah in the state without further modification except as permitted
• except as permitted by this section<05:17:08.680> and<05:17:08.958> shall<05:17:09.160
• <05:17:26.558> by rule except as otherwise permitted by rule except as otherwise permitted
• <05:18:27.360> by<05:18:27.638> this except as otherwise permitted by this except as
• otherwise permitted by this section<05:18:28.760> and<05:18:28.958> this<05:18:29.160>

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Summary: The hearing opened on House Bill 192, which concerns the Joint Committee on Employee Classification process for state employee positions. Representative Peter Schmidt explained that the bill is a procedural step to send already-reviewed classifications to Korn Ferry and then into statute and the budget. Department of Corrections staff and Commissioner Helen Hanks testified that one Deputy Director of Medical Services position had been omitted from the bill by mistake even though it had already gone through the JCEC process, and they asked for an amendment to add it. Hanks clarified that the position is an existing classified job being converted to unclassified status, not a new position. The committee discussed how the amendment would work and the quorum requirements for the JCEC, then closed the hearing on HB 192 after no further testimony. The committee then heard House Bill 435, sponsored by Representative Don McFarland, which would clarify professional engineering licensure law. McFarland said the bill is intended to make clear that work in IT security, electronics, digital systems, computing, and software is not the practice of engineering requiring a professional engineer license, while preserving licensure requirements for fields such as civil, structural, and building-related engineering. He said he had consulted with the American Council of Engineering Companies and that the bill is meant to remove ambiguity and legal risk, not deregulate engineering. Several members with engineering backgrounds spoke in support, describing the distinction between licensed PE work and other technical fields, and one member noted that software development and regulated software work typically do not require a PE license. The committee voted ought to pass on HB 435 by a roll call of 16-0 and placed it on consent. Finally, the committee opened House Bill 210, which would create a commission to study the New Hampshire state flag. Representative Tom Corman argued that the current flag is a generic “state seal on a blue bedsheet” and does not meet common vexillological design principles such as simplicity, meaningful symbolism, limited colors, and distinctiveness. He said the proposed commission would include legislative members plus representatives of the New Hampshire Historical Society and the New England Vexillological Association, and would review the flag’s history and recommend whether to redesign it and how to do so. He also indicated he intended to add language to avoid costs, but the bill discussion was not completed in the portion provided.

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• Did you know that moderators are permitted to accept any legitimate ID in order to prove identity when
• Follow-up from Mirad: did you know that, for instance, the moderator in NASA would be permitted to accept
• <00:17:54.440> to moderator in NASA would be permitted to moderator in NASA would be permitted
• As soon as my schedule permits, I intend to register to vote as an independent voter.
• That case permits New Hampshire to limit spending by corporations and business entities, and it also

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• Because you're going too far now, the state constitution was amended in 1942 to permit absentee voting
• Betsy Ferguson said that if we look at what excuses or permissions people in states ranked 49 and 48 permit
• This body is only permitted to pass statutes and regulations controlling the elections that are contained
• He then referenced RSA 659:49, which currently permits 10 or more voters to postpone absentee ballot
• 10 or more voters 492 currently permits 10 or more voters to<04:10:59.439> postpone<04:11:00.000

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• authorizes the Baltimore City Board of Licensed Commissioners to issue a related event promoters permit
• And now that we've been awarded an extension in that contract, we're extending the promoters permit that
• promoters permit um for the<00:10:09.360> Central<00:10:10.000> Inter<00:10:10.959>
• that contract, we're extending the that contract, we're extending the promoters<00:10:34.959> permit
• that we created a promoters permit that we created a couple<00:10:36.160> of<00:10:36.320>

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Thursday, January 29, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate reconvened after a snow delay, heard an invocation from Reverend Scott Shelton, and conducted several floor introductions and recognitions, including birthday wishes for staff, a welcome for a temporary office staffer, recognition of the Center for Urban Families, and introduction of the week’s pages. The chamber then approved the prior journal and moved through bill and bond initiative readings, referring the listed measures to their standing committees or the capital budget subcommittee. The first substantive action was adoption of a favorable committee report on Senate Bill 17, an emergency bill authorizing the Baltimore City Board of Licensed Commissioners to issue a related event promoters permit for the CIAA tournament. The floor leader said the bill had no amendments, no fiscal impact, and no opposition in committee. The Senate adopted the report without objection and ordered the bill printed for third reading. The Senate then took up Senate Bill 1 from the Judicial Proceedings Committee, which would require the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission to adopt a statewide policy on law enforcement face coverings, apply it to state, local, and federal officers in Maryland, and enforce violations through a civil citation and discipline. The committee report included two amendments: one technical and one making the policy statewide and preempting local policies. During extended debate, the bill’s sponsor argued that masks undermine transparency and trust and that the measure would create a uniform standard. A senator from Frederick County questioned whether the bill would effectively create a policy for federal agents without Maryland-specific training and raised concerns about enforcement, temporary detention, complaints, and possible conflicts with federal authority. The sponsor responded that officers would retain discretion, that the bill would be enforced through civil citations, and that similar civil enforcement mechanisms have been upheld in Maryland. No final vote on the amended report is shown in the transcript excerpt.

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• On the Infrastructure Permitting Act.
• We would not have a permit without a certificate of need.
• We would not have a permit without a certificate of need.
• No other permitting reform.
• No other permitting reform. These that. No other permitting reform.

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• So the chart that is in front of you is looking at building permits for new construction since 2004.
• looking at building new building permits looking at building new building permits for<00:09:56.560
• Laws being symbolic then of the regulations, whether it be the permitting costs, whether it be zoning
• Laws being symbolic then of the regulations, whether it be the permitting costs, whether it be zoning
• regulations whether it be the permitting regulations whether it be the permitting costs,<00:25:46.559

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• So, um, is your business model or models like this kind of contingent on clarity permitting rewards,
• <01:42:51.520> Well<01:42:51.760> I<01:42:51.920> I all permit them all in one
• Well I I all permit them all in one.
• We can look at that. >> At least in terms of permitted ones that avoid securities, it completely cuts
• <01:59:02.480> ones<01:59:02.639> that >> at least in terms of permitted ones

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Summary: The meeting began with roll call and approval of the prior meeting minutes, which passed unanimously. Members then introduced the day’s presentations, including one on the Canton network and another on tokenizing real-world assets, with a focus on how blockchain systems can support regulated financial institutions and asset tokenization. Julie, the director of policy and government affairs at Digital Asset, presented on the Canton network, describing it as a privacy-enabled public blockchain designed for regulated finance. She said tokenization should preserve the same legal and economic rights as the underlying asset, and argued that blockchain-based books and records can shorten settlement times, improve 24/7 trading, and reduce friction in capital markets. She identified three main barriers to institutional adoption of public blockchains: lack of privacy, limited throughput/scalability, and lack of control for compliance purposes such as freezing assets, pausing transactions, and meeting AML/sanctions obligations. She explained Canton’s structure as a public, permissionless network with application-level privacy controls, a global synchronizer, and super validators chosen by vote. She also highlighted current ecosystem participants and use cases, including Broadridge, Circle, and the DTCC’s planned tokenization of U.S. Treasuries on the network. Members and online participants asked about the relationship between tokenized assets and the Clarity Act, tokenized deposits, safeguards for faster settlement, and whether the platform could be used for municipal or property records. Julie said Digital Asset was not taking a position on rewards, but supported clearer statutory definitions because tokenized securities should carry the same rights as the underlying assets and investors need to know whether a token is a true tokenized security or a synthetic/reference token. She said the company is agnostic on whether the cash leg is stablecoins or tokenized deposits, though it expects both to develop. In response to concerns about rapid settlement, she pointed to institution-level permissions and SEC disclosure expectations as safeguards. She also said the technology could be used for other records, including potentially property-related records, if those assets can be tokenized.

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• town meeting cannot place questions on the official ballot used to elect officers unless the state permits
• We've defined where they're permitted and then let the town write whatever rules and regulations around
• We we've defined where<02:13:26.480> they're<02:13:27.440> permitted<02:13:28.159> and
• <02:13:28.480> then<02:13:28.639> let<02:13:28.880> the where they're permitted
• and then let the where they're permitted and then let the town<02:13:29.280> write<02:13:29.520

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• So they would not be permitted to bill in excess of the services or amounts that are authorized by the
• to bill in excess would not be permitted to bill in excess of<00:37:56.720> the<00:37:56.960>
• I would also note that there are up to 12 hours of service permitted per day in this service line, and
• per day in the service service permitted per day in the service uh<00:39:59.440> in<00:39:59.599
• The state statute explicitly permits the state to stop payment where there are credible allegations of

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• Uh, 296, building permits along private roads. And this one I think had to do with class six roads.
• Uh 296, building<00:09:45.040> permits<00:09:45.440> along<00:09:45.839> private
• building permits along private roads. building permits along private roads.
• Roman 5 has a, or permits a, digital asset exchange, the defined term we added, offering staking as a
• Roman 5 has a, or permits a, digital asset exchange, the defined term we added, offering staking as a

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• inspections<01:14:53.040> and<01:14:53.239> plan<01:14:53.639> review to permits
• inspections and plan review to permits inspections and plan review uh<01:14:54.800> with<01:14
• , for plumbing plan review and permit fees. constructors local 9 the board of constructors local 9 the
• :16:14.560> fees<01:16:15.199> for<01:16:15.400> electrical<01:16:15.920> permits
• The changes include fees for electrical permits, plumbing plan review, and permit fees.

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• As a reminder, I will not permit conduct that disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct
• As noted by a senator substantively, we believe this bill would permit a state of emergency to be declared
• of emergency to be declared even when no actual supply emergency exists in California, and would permit
• of emergency to be declared, even when no actual supply emergency exists in California and would permit
• from disclosing to any person copies of sexually explicit material depicting an adult victim unless permitted

Summary: The committee heard several bills, though no final votes were taken because a quorum had not yet been established. SB 493 by Senator Becker would add war or armed conflict to California’s price-gouging emergency triggers, with the author and supporters arguing it would protect consumers from gas-price spikes tied to international conflict. Opponents, including business and housing groups, warned the bill could over-trigger emergency powers and create broad, ongoing price controls. The chair indicated support for an aye-as-amended recommendation once quorum was reached. SB 1056 by Senator Grayson would require protective orders for disclosure of sexually explicit material involving adult victims in specified criminal cases. Denise Huskins-Quinn and Aaron Quinn testified in support, describing how sensitive evidence in their case was copied and handled without adequate safeguards; supporters said the bill would extend privacy protections similar to those already used for child sexual abuse material. Criminal defense attorneys supported the goal but raised concerns about notice procedures and how the bill would apply when material is in the public domain. The chair said the bill filled a gap in existing law and would receive an aye recommendation. SB 1208 by Senator Grayson would let law enforcement seize and return crypto assets used in scams and fraud to victims. The Attorney General’s office and law enforcement groups supported the bill as a tool to recover losses from transnational crypto fraud, while the ACLU and public defenders argued it lowered the burden of proof, raised constitutional concerns, and could be misused against unbanked or low-level defendants. The chair nevertheless said the bill aligned with existing law for stolen property and would be recommended aye. SB 874 by Senator Weber-Pearson would strengthen oversight of Medi-Cal behavioral health treatment services, including requiring background checks for employees of providers and convening a stakeholder workgroup; it drew support from the California Association for Behavior Analysis and no opposition was heard. Later, SB 1266 by Senator Stern would change how the value of stolen copper and related infrastructure damage is calculated, aiming to address copper theft and its costs to cities and utilities. Supporters said the bill would better capture the real harm from thefts that disrupt streetlights, telecom, and emergency services, while opponents argued it would inflate charges, turn many misdemeanors into felonies, and increase court and incarceration costs. The author said he would continue discussions and accept the amendments. Senator Cervantes presented SB 1379, which would separate the Riverside County sheriff and coroner offices and create an independent medical examiner; supporters cited in-custody death concerns and conflicts of interest, while opponents said the problem was not unique to Riverside and that the bill would override local control. Cervantes also presented SB 1418 to extend ballot-custody protections to other election records and equipment after a Riverside County ballot seizure, with support from the Attorney General’s office. Finally, Senator Blakespear began presenting SB 936 on nitrous oxide misuse, describing public health, impaired-driving, and disposal concerns, but the transcript cuts off before the bill’s testimony concluded.

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• It's requiring that qualified organizations get a gaming permit whenever the organization conducts gaming
• Amendment two uses the term gaming permit rather than license and makes technical changes to the bill
• 01:14:33.840> gaming Amendment two uses the term gaming Amendment two uses the term gaming permit
• Um, colleagues, time permitting, the Montgomery County Senate delegation will get together right after
• , time permitting, the colleagues, time permitting, the Montgomery<01:53:28.639> County<01:53:

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened with an invocation, journalized the prayer, and recognized Read Across America Day with a special resolution congratulating the Maryland State Education Association on the program’s 28th anniversary. Senators also welcomed several guests and student groups, including Eleanor Roosevelt High School students, Maryland Federation of Republican Women members for Red Scarf Day, medical shadows from Johns Hopkins, a student page prospect, and a group from Matthew Henson Elementary School. The chamber then took up multiple Finance Committee consent calendars and individual local alcohol-related bills, all of which were reported favorably, adopted without objection, and ordered printed for third reading. Measures included changes to alcohol license fee refunds for uniformed service members, Anne Arundel County license classifications and compensation for liquor board officials, a Baltimore City racetrack license extension, a Cecil County license quota change, and new or expanded licenses for golf courses, sports venues, and barber shop/beauty salon establishments. The Senate also advanced bills on social work licensing, a rural readiness economic development program, a Maryland-Ireland Trade Commission extension, peer-to-peer car sharing insurance rules, telematics-based auto insurance disclosures and appeals, and veteran status notation on public profiles. Several bills were amended before being advanced, generally with technical or clarifying changes and no recorded opposition. Senate Bill 18 would create a provisional social work license; Senate Bill 351 would regulate insurer use of vehicle telematics data; Senate Bill 395 would revise insurance and liability rules for peer-to-peer car sharing; and Senate Bill 197 would alter comprehensive plan elements in land use law. Senate Bill 439, protecting fire and rescue public safety employees from adverse action based on medical cannabis certification, also moved forward without amendment. One measure, Senate Bill 69, which would make permanent the nonprofit navigator position in the Department of Commerce, was discussed at length after a member raised concerns about oversight of nonprofit grant funding. On request, the bill was special ordered to the next day for further consideration. All other bills discussed in the transcript were advanced to third reading by unanimous or near-unanimous voice action, with no recorded roll-call votes.

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• This bill is for non-emergency policy where the school cannot permit transport without parental permission
• This bill is for non-emergency policy where the school cannot permit transport without parental permission
• This bill is for non-emergency policy where the school cannot permit transport without parental permission
• <01:36:17.120> transport<01:36:17.760> without school cannot permit transport without
• school cannot permit transport without perman<01:36:18.800> parental<01:36:19.360> permission

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• to<00:17:16.079> look<00:17:16.240> at<00:17:16.360> a<00:17:16.520> permit
• /c><00:17:17.240> or<00:17:17.400> an<00:17:17.559> approval uh to look at a permit
• or an approval uh to look at a permit or an approval process<00:17:19.600> uh<00:17:19.959>
• Do you permit smoking anywhere in the facility?
• Do you permit smoking anywhere in the facility?

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Summary: The House Municipal and County Government subcommittee met on February 19, 2025 to gather additional information on House Bill 432, which concerns recovery houses. The first witness, State Fire Marshal Sean Tumi, said his office had worked with stakeholders for more than a year on the bill’s definition changes and supported the revised definition. He explained that the bill removes vague language such as “safe, healthy, family” and instead relies on fire-code requirements and certification standards, including a primarily non-transient dwelling unit and living as a single household. He distinguished recovery houses from boarding or rooming houses and from other congregate settings such as group homes or transitional housing, saying those other uses do not currently have the same exemptions. Members questioned Tumi about fire safety, inspections, smoke alarms, egress, and whether sprinklers should be required. He said recovery houses are inspected by the fire marshal’s office and local fire departments, with annual inspections under state fire code provisions, and that operators must work with a certifying body. He described the inspection process as checking alarms, extinguishers, heating systems, cooking equipment, street numbers, and no-smoking rules, and said new houses are generally given time to obtain certification. He also said he would prefer sprinklers everywhere but believed mandating them for these existing structures would likely shut down many recovery houses and significantly harm the recovery community. Bill McKenny of the New Hampshire Building Officials Association then testified in support of HB 432. He said recovery housing is an important step after treatment and that the 2024 code changes and the bill help align state law with federal disability law. He emphasized that certification through a recognized organization gives code officials confidence that standards are being monitored, and warned that if a recovery home loses certification it would lose the waiver from sprinkler requirements and could be treated more like a boarding or rooming house. No vote or final action was taken at this meeting.