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• It includes the name, the product number, the total number of all chemical irritants, smoke screens,
• One thing she also heard consistently is that there really needs to be lethality assessments done in
• So they have asked the task force to look at that and have a consistent lethality assessment across the
• </c><00:47:12.960><c> done</c> needs to be lethality assessments done needs to be lethality assessments
• </c><00:47:19.680><c> across</c> a consistent lethality assessment across a consistent lethality assessment

Bills: HF3465, HF3782, HF4075, HF391, HF3946, HF2976, HF3350

Keywords: theft, vulnerable adults, public safety, penalties, Minnesota statutes, chemical irritants, law enforcement, transparency, building owners, tenant rights, notification, remediation, firearm restrictions, domestic violence, court orders, criminal convictions, firearms prohibition, gun surrender, order for protection, protective order

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• these individuals met the same rigorous standards as their peers: the same physical exams, the same screenings
• these individuals met the same rigorous standards as their peers: the same physical exams, the same screenings
• identifying the unique risk factors associated with aviation service, we can implement targeted screening
• Our bill addresses this by creating an exam to assess your ability to understand financial risk when
• It would be tasked with evaluating emerging financial technologies, including digital assets, to assess

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, July 21, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• </c> I've also brought a list of, uh, offenses that we screen for.
• of uh fences I've also brought a list of uh fences that<00:11:48.000><c> we</c><00:11:48.240><c> screen
• <c> don't</c><00:11:49.120><c> know</c><00:11:49.200><c> if</c><00:11:49.360><c> that</c> that we screen
• I don't know if that that we screen for.
• </c> offenses that we screen for. offenses that we screen for.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• c> and</c><04:21:42.479><c> then</c><04:21:42.720><c> getting</c><04:21:42.880><c> their</c> pre-screening
• and then getting their pre-screening and then getting their lawful<04:21:43.760><c> presence,</c><04
• too, the reason the delay, well, first of all, everybody mentions, and I did too, there is a pre-screening
• They haven't proven anything at that pre-screening.
• They haven't proven anything at that pre-screening.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held public hearings on three transportation bills. SB 154 would add the Snow Traveler Foundation to the list of charitable organizations authorized to offer multi-use decal plates through the existing Department of Safety program. Senator David Roford said the bill would create a non-tax funding source for snowmobile trail maintenance, especially after flood damage, and Dan Gold of the New Hampshire Snowmobile Association said the foundation would accept tax-deductible donations for projects such as upgraded trail signage. He explained that the association’s 96 volunteer clubs maintain about 7,000 miles of trails and that the sign program is costly. No opposition was presented, and the hearing was closed after questions from members about the foundation’s status and fundraising goals. SB 271 would expand eligibility for veteran license plates to include veterans with a general discharge under honorable conditions. The sponsor’s representative said the change would recognize service members who are already eligible for many veterans benefits but are excluded from plates under current law. Supporters included Phil Grizzo, who argued that general discharges often reflect service that was otherwise honorable, and Kevin Grady of the State Veterans Advisory Committee, which said it strongly supported the bill and was also considering broader statutory cleanup to standardize the definition of veteran across state law. Committee members asked whether the change should be limited to plates or applied more broadly, but the sponsor said broader changes would be a separate policy question. The public hearing was then closed. SB 273, titled “Cheryl’s Law,” would update New Hampshire’s move-over requirements for motorists approaching stopped or standing vehicles on the roadside, including stranded vehicles and those with warning signals. Senator Donovan Fenton said the bill was intended to save lives and honor Staff Sergeant Jesse Cheryl and Brigadier General John Pogo, both of whom died in roadside incidents. He said the measure would require drivers to slow down, change lanes if safe, and move over for roadside vehicles, with the intent of education rather than punishment. Committee members asked about enforcement, the lack of a fiscal note, whether the bill applied statewide, and whether the language could be read as weakening the move-over requirement; the sponsor said it applied to all roads, did not change fines, and was meant to clarify and broaden safety obligations. The hearing continued with additional questions, and the sponsor said state police and other safety stakeholders supported the approach.

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• driving offense are required to attend and participate in this program, and they do this for the screening
• driving offense are required to attend and participate in this program, and they do this for the screening
• </c><01:24:01.120><c> and</c><01:24:01.280><c> evaluation</c> sure that screening and evaluation sure
• that screening and evaluation happen<01:24:02.040><c> in</c><01:24:02.159><c> addition</c><01:24:02.440
• the vast majority of aliens here are here for good purposes, but unfortunately they haven't been screened

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Many Silicon Valley executives famously send their own children to screen-free schools because they understand
• modernizing the state accountability framework, including development of a coherent high school assessment
• ... ...state accountability framework including development of a coherent high school assessment system
• with both Secretary Holladick and Secretary Martin, including our work with the Delaware Student Assessment

Keywords: 1064, all

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• Many Silicon Valley executives famously send their own children to screen-free schools because they understand
• modernizing the state accountability framework, including development of a coherent high school assessment
• ... ...state accountability framework, including development of a coherent high school assessment system
• with both Secretary Holladick and Secretary Martin, including our work with the Delaware Student Assessment

Summary: The House met on June 30, 2026, with opening ceremonies, guest introductions, a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a moment of silence for two deceased community members. Members also adopted Consent Calendar 29, which included House Concurrent Resolutions 153, 154, and 156, and passed House Concurrent Resolution 157 directing the State Lottery to report on iLottery options to support traditional lottery retailers, as amended to set a February 15, 2027 reporting deadline. The chamber then considered several bills on agriculture, telecommunications, health, fire service standards, corrections, elections, and education. Among the measures passed were Senate Bill 53 on the Delaware Farm to Community Program, Senate Bill 307 on PSC authority for Lifeline telecom carriers, Senate Bill 339 clarifying advance health care directives, Senate Bill 235 extending manufactured home rent increase rules, Senate Bill 325 updating firefighter/EMS background check and membership standards, Senate Bill 309 discharging incarceration-related balances, Senate Bill 324 on constable-related handgun purchase exemptions, Senate Bill 94 on respiratory care practitioners and ECMO medication access, and Senate Bill 293 creating a licensure pathway for summer camp providers in the Purchase of Care program. The House also passed Senate Substitute 2 for Senate Bill 100, proposing a constitutional amendment to protect the right to marry regardless of race or gender while explicitly preserving religious freedom. The bill drew extended debate, with supporters framing it as a safeguard against future rollbacks of marriage equality and opponents raising concerns about constitutionalizing an issue already in statute; several members explained changed votes and personal reflections before the final roll call, which passed 28-12. House Bill 188, which would allow unaffiliated voters to choose a party primary, also passed after amendment, despite some opposition over party-system effects. Two measures were tabled or amended after debate: Senate Bill 233 on removing snow and ice from vehicles was initially tabled to consider a truck-driver exemption amendment, then the amendment failed and the bill later passed as amended; and Senate Joint Resolution 19 on studying health care costs was tabled briefly pending legal clarification. House Substitute 1 for House Bill 404, creating a three-year pilot program for AI and extended reality in schools, passed after testimony from the Department of Education emphasizing guardrails, data privacy, and teacher oversight. The transcript ends as House Bill 478 is being read in, but no final action on that bill appears in the provided text.

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• be a 1-minute time limit for all testifiers, and we'll have a virtual countdown timer on the Zoom screen
• So, um, I think when you look at some of the past, um, assessments, they're talking like $80 million,
• non-potable water wells pilot program, prepare an environmental impact statement or environmental assessment
• non-potable water wells pilot program, and to prepare an environmental impact statement or environmental assessment

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint committees met on March 19, 2025, to hear HB 966 HD2, which would create statewide standards for agricultural tourism in counties that adopt ag-tourism ordinances. The bill would require registration with county planning departments, require ag-tourism to remain tied to an active farming operation, and end the activity when the agricultural use stops except in limited circumstances. Testimony from the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, the Agribusiness Development Corporation, the Department of Agriculture, the Hawaii Tourism Authority, Kualoa Ranch, and the Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council was generally supportive of the bill’s intent, with several witnesses emphasizing that agritourism can help farm viability, food security, and public education about agriculture. The Hawaii Farm Bureau and several other testifiers supported agritourism but urged strong guardrails, minimal statewide standards, and deference to county home rule. They said agriculture should remain the primary activity, warned against adding burdens to farmers and ranchers, and suggested better enforcement and agricultural expertise within county planning departments. Phil Weber and others argued for objective standards, such as minimum revenue or work-performed thresholds, annual reporting, and clearer compliance tools, and cautioned that the bill’s termination exemption could be too broad if not tightened. A substantial portion of the discussion focused on whether the bill should apply to Department of Agriculture lands, especially ag park lands, and to DLNR lands. Department of Agriculture staff explained that ag park lands currently do not allow agritourism, while non-ag park lands under Act 90 allow limited related activity tied to farm production, with revenue limits and other conditions. Members and witnesses debated how to define and measure agritourism, how to enforce county rules, and whether to exempt ag park parcels or otherwise clarify that existing DOA rules would control. No vote or final action was taken during the hearing, and the chair requested follow-up language from DOA to address possible exemptions and clarify the bill’s application.

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• [Snorts] So, here we have some counties listed on the screen here.
• We do want to be very clear that it is not necessary to invest at the level seen on the screen among
• Can you guys see the screen? I'm trying to get it into presentation mode here.
• you<01:02:15.119><c> guys</c><01:02:15.280><c> see</c><01:02:15.440><c> the</c><01:02:15.599><c> screen
• I'm trying to you guys see the screen?

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The subcommittee met with leaders of the First Frontier Appalachian Trail System for an update on trail development, economic impact, and funding needs. Speakers said the system has expanded from 18 to 21 counties over the past year, with interest from additional counties, about 450 miles of trails currently open, and a goal of surpassing 1,000 miles within two years. They described the project as primarily an economic development effort that is already drawing public and private investment, supporting lodging and campground businesses, and creating new enterprises such as guide services, repairs, and recovery services for ATVs. The presentation highlighted permit sales, which began on a soft-launch basis earlier in the year and are now available both physically and online. Permits cost $25 per year for in-state residents and allow riding on First Frontier trails. Officials also discussed landowner agreements, saying the standard license agreement is modeled on Hatfield-McCoy, is favorable to landowners, and can be ended with 60 days’ notice. They said the agreements, along with patrols and cleanup efforts, help address trespassing and illegal dumping while encouraging property owners to participate. Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Captain Jason Sloan reported 638 hours of patrols under the memorandum of agreement since January 1 and said the partnership has focused on safety, enforcement of existing laws, emergency planning, and cleanup support. The group also cited partnerships with the National Forest, Onyx Off-Road, ARC, and Yamaha, and said a Jeep Jamboree in Lee County drew 237 registered participants, mostly from out of state. They said a GNCC race in Knox County is being pursued for spring. The authority requested $3.5 million for the next two-year budget cycle and said it needs additional staffing, including two full-time trail development coordinators and part-time office help, to keep up with growth. Members praised the project’s progress and its potential to boost tourism and regional economic development.

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• AMPERS and its member stations received eight awards, which you will see up on your screen there.
• The member stations received eight awards, which you will see up on your screen there.
• This week we hear about how the box office hit Star Wars: A New Hope returns to the big screen in one
• <00:57:11.640><c> in</c><00:57:11.760><c> one</c><00:57:11.920><c> of</c> Hope returns to the big screen
• in one of Hope returns to the big screen in one of Minnesota's<00:57:12.880><c> indigenous</c><00:57

Bills: HF1679, HF1019, HF2321, HF1740, HF2278

Keywords: public television, funding, grants, arts and culture, Minnesota, Minnesota Public Radio, arts education, cultural heritage, community engagement, public radio, community radio, educational grants, community cable, public access, programming funding, civic engagement, ethnic media, public access television, Minnesota Humanities Center, funding appropriation

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• location for the portrait for Senator Miller, and that will require... look who just popped up on the screen

Keywords: Tribute to Senator Yvonne Miller Work Group, 976, house, all

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• especially suburban and exurban counties, this is, this bill will help get things on their radar screen

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• He tells me it all starts with sifting machines that screen debris out of the water.

Keywords: nominations, William Kimmett, Kenneth Keyes, Commerce Department, Tax Policy, economic agenda, trade, tax cuts, public testimony

Summary: This meeting of the committee was centered around the consideration of nominations for two key positions: William Kimmett as Undersecretary of Commerce for International Trade and Kenneth Keyes as Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy at the Treasury Department. Members were given the opportunity to provide remarks on the nominees, with discussions revealing contrasting views on their potential impact on U.S. economic policy. While some members expressed support for the nominees, highlighting their qualifications and expertise, others voiced strong opposition, arguing that their confirmation would further a harmful economic agenda that favors billionaires over average Americans. Senator Wyden, the ranking member, emphasized concerns about trade chaos and the detrimental effects on workers and businesses across the country.

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• They are community volunteers who are screened, well-trained, and supported by staff at local CASA programs

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Also, under current law, when a family's income is assessed to determine if they qualify for the EFAA
• Accountability and oversight: Public schools are held to rigorous standards, assessments, curriculum
• Accountability and oversight: Public schools are held to rigorous standards, assessments, curriculum
• </c><03:19:53.279><c> applicants</c> organization which screens applicants organization which screens
• We are burdened with uniform standards, uniform assessments, uniform competency-based education, and

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The hearing focused on House Bill 115-FN, which would remove the income cap from New Hampshire’s Education Freedom Account eligibility rules. Representative Valerie McDonnell, the bill’s sponsor, said the measure is intended to fund students rather than systems and to expand educational choice regardless of income or zip code. She described the change as a small statutory edit but argued it would have significant benefits, including helping families afford alternative education settings and testing costs such as AP exams. She also cited testimony from families who said EFAs helped children with special needs or difficult circumstances, and she argued the program is popular and cost-effective. Committee members questioned McDonnell about the bill’s fiscal impact and administration. One member asked whether removing the income cap would extend vouchers to families above the statewide median income and whether the change could cost more than $100 million annually; McDonnell said she did not agree with that estimate and pointed to Arizona as a comparison. Representative Wendy Thomas asked whether the bill should require stronger data-sharing from the Children’s Scholarship Fund, which administers the program, so the Department of Education and taxpayers could better track spending; McDonnell said the program already uses ClassWallet and regulated expenditures, and that the question was better directed to the administrator. Several members testified in opposition. Representative Wendy Thomas said the bill would increase costs for public schools, raise local property taxes, and worsen oversight problems. Representative Heath Howard argued the proposal would function as a subsidy for wealthy families already paying private tuition and said public education and special education should be funded first. Representative Megan Murray also opposed the bill, emphasizing the lack of a legal reporting requirement for EFA spending and the need for transparency, accountability, and attention to special education needs. Representative Sam Farrington supported expansion, sharing a constituent story about a student who left public school after harassment and benefited from private school placement. No vote or final action was taken in the portion provided.

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• Floor amendments will be shown on the screen on iLegislate and in today's folder on your box account.
• We clarified who is screened, what, um, who is screened and how applications would be processed, how
• We are screening youth for eligibility and we are applying for those benefits in a timely manner.
• “The bill requires, as my co-prime mentioned, that children and youth are referred for screening for
• “Children and youth are referred for screening for disabilities if needed.

Keywords: 981, all

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• Um, the agenda is on the screen right now if you want to peruse it quickly.
• is</c><00:02:37.280><c> uh</c><00:02:37.519><c> on</c><00:02:37.760><c> the</c><00:02:38.000><c> screen
• ><00:02:38.319><c> right</c><00:02:38.640><c> now</c><00:02:38.959><c> if</c> agenda is uh on the screen
• right now if agenda is uh on the screen right now if you<00:02:39.360><c> want</c><00:02:39.440><c>
• Members, if you can see on the screens, here is our meeting schedule.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• , including the bills on municipal voices, tactical transition, the climate bank, and Mass Save assessments
• From my screen over here, I'm not really seeing many people who look like me or other people of color
• program that is embodied in Senator Cream and Representative Sanjillo's bill in enhancing Mass State Assessments—not
• Representative Sanjillo's bill in enhancing Mass State Assessments—not a great name for a bill, but it
• We would ask that changes to net metering only be assessed once a comprehensive evaluation of net costs

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on H. 4144, the Governor’s Energy Affordability, Independence, and Innovation Act, with the administration arguing the bill would lower bills in the short and long term while expanding clean energy supply and innovation. The Governor and Secretary said the bill would reduce or restructure charges on customer bills, reform Mass Save, expand securitization as a financing tool, speed interconnection, create energy-ready zones, strengthen consumer protections in competitive supply, and allow broader state procurement of energy resources. They said the package could save consumers billions over time and would help address high energy costs, especially during extreme heat and winter spikes. Committee members pressed the administration on several provisions, especially securitization, asking whether the bill requires an apples-to-apples comparison of total costs over time, including interest and lost tax revenue, versus paying through rates. Administration witnesses said DPU review and public comment would be required and said they would work to clarify the language if needed. Members also questioned the bill’s solar and procurement provisions, including reduced net metering compensation for some large facilities, the scope of all-resource procurements, and whether hydro, solar, and nuclear would be included; the administration said those resources were contemplated and that procurement would still be reviewed by DPU. Other questions focused on the short-term relief from bill changes, the treatment of low- and moderate-income discounts, and whether the bill’s heat pump and Mass Save reforms would help customers who cannot afford upfront costs. Several witnesses and committee members discussed Mass Save reforms, including securitization of program costs, on-bill financing, pre-approval of rebates, and shifting program administration away from gas utilities. Administration witnesses said the changes were intended to reduce volatility, lower administrative costs, and better align costs with long-term savings. Questions also touched on geothermal permitting, municipal participation in offshore wind procurement, and the proposed repeal of the ballot requirement for nuclear power, which the administration defended as preserving future options under heavy review. No votes were taken during the hearing portion described. Supportive testimony came from labor, environmental, business, planning, and development groups. The AFL-CIO, NECA, and the Environmental League of Massachusetts backed the bill, emphasizing lower bills, job creation, labor standards, just transition protections, and cleaner energy. NAIOP, the Massachusetts Business Roundtable, and MAPC supported provisions on energy-ready zones, interconnection reform, microgrids, extreme-heat shutoff protections, and Mass Save improvements. A HEET representative praised the bill’s use of securitization, geothermal, and utility financing tools but urged guardrails and workforce protections. Overall, testimony was broadly favorable, with most witnesses calling for refinements rather than opposing the bill outright.

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• So, all of these up on the screen have proven cooperative solutions that can apply across our entire
• exploration stage, the group together decides, do we want to go into the next stage, which is an assessment
• to go into the next stage, which is want to go into the next stage, which is an<00:45:44.720><c> assessment
• 45.600><c> So,</c><00:45:45.760><c> this</c><00:45:46.000><c> is</c><00:45:46.200><c> where</c> an assessment
• So, this is where an assessment stage.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The combination of 15-year-olds getting their permits, vision screening, and Real ID was kind of a, you
• Kentucky, uh, because we've had income tax, a sales tax, property tax, other kind of taxes, we've been assessed
• c><00:53:28.000><c> an</c><00:53:28.400><c> we've</c><00:53:28.720><c> been</c><00:53:28.880><c> assessed
• </c><00:53:29.520><c> as</c> we've been an we've been assessed as we've been an we've been assessed as

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Roll Call 00:00:11 Executive Budget 00:00:50, 958, all

Summary: The committee met to hear a presentation from Dr. Hicks on the governor’s recommended budget for the next biennium. He reviewed the revenue outlook, noting modest general fund growth, a large rainy day fund balance, and the impact of recent income tax reductions. He said the budget was built around recurring reductions, lower debt service and retirement contribution rates, and the use of excess restricted funds, while protecting K-12 education, Medicaid, postsecondary education, public safety, and pension obligations. Dr. Hicks outlined several major spending and reserve proposals, including $350 million from the Department of Insurance’s excess restricted funds to support Medicaid in the first year, $150 million for the affordable housing trust fund, $125 million for rural hospitals, $100 million to offset lost federal ACA premium tax credits, $75 million for utility assistance, and $50 million for food assistance. In education, the proposal included a phased pre-K for all plan funded by sports wagering tax revenue, a 3% annual salary increase for full-time school personnel, continued full funding of teacher pensions, a 2.5% annual increase in SEEK base funding, and additional support for career and technical education and school facilities. He also discussed Medicaid cost pressures, including higher managed care, pharmacy, behavioral health, and nursing facility costs, and explained the expected effects of federal HR1 changes on Kentucky’s Medicaid program. Those changes include work and community engagement requirements and more frequent eligibility redeterminations for expansion members, which the administration estimated would reduce enrollment by about 4,300 in the first year and 28,000 in the second year. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the meeting, which was limited to the budget presentation and member questions.