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• </c> The next bill is scheduled to be heard at 10:15, and it's about 10:10 right now, so we have a five-minute
• Additionally, as a reminder, we have a House session scheduled for Thursday beginning at 10:00 a.m.
• have a Additionally, as a reminder, we have a house<01:27:42.639><c> session</c><01:27:43.120><c> schedule
• </c><01:27:43.520><c> for</c><01:27:43.840><c> Thursday</c> house session schedule for Thursday house
• session schedule for Thursday beginning<01:27:45.280><c> uh</c><01:27:45.440><c> at</c><01:27:45.679

Committee: House Municipal and County Government

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• by DLI, recruiting and training trainers for the new program, training thousands of workers, and scheduling
• the required hands-on training during months when the ground isn't frozen, scheduling thousands of workers
• program training thousands<00:45:32.960><c> of</c><00:45:33.119><c> workers</c><00:45:34.040><c> scheduling
• </c><00:45:34.559><c> the</c> thousands of workers scheduling the thousands of workers scheduling the

Bills: HF1704

Committee: House Agriculture Finance and Policy

Keywords: Minnesota agriculture budget, Department of Agriculture appropriation, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, farm bill, rural development, agricultural grants, soil health, livestock compensation, crop damage, meat inspection, poultry inspection, county agricultural inspectors, biofertilizer, nitrogen management, commercial nitrogen fertilizer, water quality, farm down payment assistance, beginning farmers

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• Does each project get its own amortization schedule?
• Does each project get its own amortization schedule?
• 33.559><c> amation</c> does each project get its own amation does each project get its own amation schedule
• <01:00:36.000><c> assistant</c> schedule assistant schedule assistant commissioner<01:00:38.839><c> Madame

Committee: Senate Capital Investment

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• In the event of a network failure, it may be necessary to reschedule the hearing or schedule a meeting
• In the event of a network failure, it may be necessary to reschedule the hearing or schedule a meeting
• :15.760><c> or</c> necessary to reschedule the hearing or necessary to reschedule the hearing or schedule
• meeting</c><00:38:17.040><c> for</c><00:38:17.240><c> decision-</c><00:38:17.599><c> making</c> schedule
• a meeting for decision- making schedule a meeting for decision- making in<00:38:18.040><c> that</c><

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The joint hearing covered HB 1484 on transit-oriented development and HB 157 on transportation. For HB 1484, testimony included a request from the Hoi Community Development Authority to be removed from the measure while offering to assist if the transit-oriented development law is implemented, along with testimony in opposition and support from several individuals. The committees later recommended HB 1484 be passed with amendments, including an HD1, a defective date, deletion of a reference to section 225 on page 11, adoption of H-CDA’s proposed amendment, and related committee report changes. The vote was adopted in both committees, with Representatives Cochran and Lee excused and Representative Mora voting with reservations. HB 157 concerned the transfer and acceptance of roads in the Villages of Kapolei. HHFDC supported the bill’s intent and explained that the roads were originally self-permitted, the city had not accepted dedication, and HHFDC has been maintaining and upgrading the roads under an MOA that requires improvements to city standards before transfer. Testimony from the Villages of Kapolei Association and others described ongoing problems with non-emergency police services, illegal parking, abandoned vehicles, and the need for city enforcement on roads that are open to the public. Committee members asked about the current holdup, the possibility of transferring roads in segments, and whether a cash settlement could resolve the issue; HHFDC said it was working in segments and that the city had mentioned a $60 million figure. The committees then recommended HB 157 pass with amendments, noting they were awaiting an Attorney General opinion on authority to compel the transfer and that the matter would continue to the Committee on Water and Land. The Transportation Committee also heard several additional bills. HB 1083, concerning vessels in state commercial harbors, drew support from the Department of Transportation and some industry groups and opposition from charter operators; HB 1159, which would require compliance with harbor master evacuation orders and increase penalties, drew DOT support and opposition from multiple vessel operators, who argued the bill was too broad and should define emergencies more clearly and use tiered penalties. HB 58, limiting civil liability for firefighting at commercial harbors, received DOT and Maritime Group support. HB 1165, on county disposal of ocean-bordering property and state highway acquisition, received DOT support. HB 938, a broad motor vehicle franchise and EV-related bill, drew support from the Hawaii Automobile Dealers Association and the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board, but strong opposition from the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Tesla, Rivian, Scout Motors, and others; opponents argued it would restrict direct-to-consumer EV sales and innovation, while dealers said the bill was too broad and needed further stakeholder work. No final votes were taken on the Transportation Committee’s remaining measures in the portion provided, and the joint hearing was adjourned after decision-making on HB 1484 and HB 157.

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• to their doctor's appointments or go and visit a friend or make a shopping trip without having to schedule
• individuals' need with transportation, dialysis, for instance, or other medical appointments, the scheduling
• appointments instance or other medical appointments uh<01:11:31.040><c> the</c><01:11:31.159><c> scheduling
• 32.480><c> of</c><01:11:33.040><c> uh</c><01:11:33.280><c> handy</c><01:11:33.640><c> van</c> uh the scheduling
• pickup of uh handy van uh the scheduling pickup of uh handy van Etc<01:11:35.280><c> might</c><01:11

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Health and Human Services held an informational briefing on Kupuna Care funding, distribution, utilization, and the status of program rules. The Office of Aging explained that state Kupuna Care funds are distributed using the same federally approved interstate funding formula used for Older Americans Act funds, with eight weighted factors tailored to Hawaii’s conditions: older adults, greatest economic need, low-income minority status, disability, language barriers, geographic isolation, inverse population density, and older adults living alone in poverty. The department said the formula is based on census and American Community Survey data, with current county shares listed as Kauai 7.45%, Honolulu 69.61%, Maui 11.7%, and Hawaii County 17.88%. Officials said the formula is being reviewed with current data and will need federal approval and then public hearing before final adoption. Members questioned how the program works in practice, noting that the statute and eligibility language can sound like direct individual benefits even though services are delivered through area agencies on aging, ADRCs, and contracted providers such as meal and adult day care programs. The Office of Aging said ADRCs determine eligibility and then refer clients to authorized providers, who must meet service standards in their contracts. The chair pressed repeatedly for long-delayed rules, saying the Legislature had expected them years earlier and that clear rules are needed to ensure funds are spent properly and to avoid conflicts of interest. The department acknowledged the delay, said draft rules were written in 2023 after earlier commitments to finish sooner, and said it paused while federal Older Americans Act rules were being updated; it now expects to send the rules to the Deputy Attorney General, then out for public hearing, with a goal of completion in 2025. The department also reported utilization data for the last two fiscal years. In 2023, it expended about 93% of its allocation and served 5,473 older adults at an average annual cost of $1,358; in 2024, it expended about 97% and served 5,520 older adults, with the average cost down by about $200, which officials said may indicate fewer services per person. Eligibility was described as age 60 or older, U.S. citizen or qualified alien, with cognitive impairment or disability and functional deficits, and the statewide profile showed many participants were homebound, living alone, or below poverty. The most-used services were transportation, case management, and home-delivered meals. The chair also asked about the former Kupuna caregiver program; officials said the programs are now combined under Kupuna Care, with most funding going to adult day care to provide respite for working caregivers. County representatives then described local conditions, especially on Hawaii Island. Hawaii County officials said the county covers about 5,000 square miles, has about 208,000 residents, and roughly 24% are age 65 or older. They identified three main challenges: staffing shortages and retention problems among providers, shortages within the county department itself, and the loss of adult day care capacity, with only one center remaining on the island and none on the west side. They said these constraints limit service delivery even as demand grows. At the same time, they highlighted successes such as serving people in the community before they need higher levels of care, providing caregiver counseling and training through adult day care, serving 467 individuals locally, and ensuring the Resource Center answers calls from caregivers seeking help.

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• Is there a reason we haven't scheduled these in front of the Ag Committee last year or this year to have
• last year by any means we did have hearings on them, and this year we still determine the time to schedule
• means we did have hearing on them, and this last year and this year we still determine the time to schedule
• existing railings around the state when there's an opportunity through a rehabilitation that's being scheduled
• existing railings around the state when there's an opportunity through a rehabilitation that's being scheduled

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So, this is a bit of a compressed time schedule.
• So, this is a bit of a compressed time schedule.
• So, this is a bit of a compressed time schedule.
• So, this is a bit of a compressed time schedule.
• So, this is a bit of a compressed time schedule.

Committee: Senate Water, Land, Culture and the Arts

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee took up several gubernatorial nominations, beginning with GM 640 for Juanita Rio Colón to the Commission on Water Resource Management. Public testimony and the nominee’s remarks strongly emphasized her water-system management background, Native Hawaiian stewardship values, and representation for Molokai. Committee members praised her qualifications and neighbor-island perspective, and also discussed broader concerns about reforming the Water Commission, including a separate bill to create a more independent authority and reduce politics in water decisions. Colón said she supported the restructuring effort and would serve with integrity and attention to constitutional water rights and climate resilience. The committee then heard GM 639 for Moses Haia III to the same commission. DLNR and OHA testified, and Haia described his long legal career, prior work on the Waihole contested case, and experience with Native Hawaiian rights and water law. Members asked about his ability to serve impartially given his advocacy background; Haia acknowledged that some may perceive a conflict from his prior work but said he did not believe it was a reasonable conflict and would follow the law and balance competing interests. The discussion again returned to the proposed Water Commission restructuring, which Haia said he supported as a way to provide independence and balance. Next, the committee considered GM 649 for Gilbert Coloma to the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission. DLNR and other testifiers explained that this was a new interstate commission created under the 2024 act, with Hawaii joining six U.S. states to address fisheries issues across state boundaries. Coloma, a commercial fisher from Hilo, said he brought more than 40 years of industry, cultural, and traditional experience and would represent Hawaii’s fishing communities. Members asked about the commission’s structure, meeting rotation, and funding, and were told the state covers dues through special funds. The committee also briefly took up GM 692 for Riley Smith’s reappointment to the Board of Land and Natural Resources. The Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council supported him, while Sierra Club Hui raised concerns about prior decisions affecting Native Hawaiian rights and public trust resources. Smith said he supported more residential uses in East Kapolei if the necessary planning and environmental review changes were made, and he began responding to questions about prior BLNR litigation before the transcript cut off.

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• It takes EMTs a lot of training out of a tight schedule in a year.
• It takes EMTs a lot of training out of a tight schedule in a year.
• It takes EMTs a lot of training out of a tight schedule in a year.
• It takes EMTs a lot of training out of a tight schedule in a year.
• It takes EMTs a lot of training out of a tight schedule in a year.

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• And uh there's no one else scheduled to speak. Is there anyone from the public who would like to?
• And uh there's no one else scheduled<00:58:02.319><c> to</c><00:58:02.480><c> speak.
• Is there anyone from scheduled to speak.
• </c><01:54:53.280><c> Um,</c> running quite a bit behind schedule.
• Um, running quite a bit behind schedule.

Committee: Senate Commerce

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I will say, looking at our schedule just for that, um, I'm sorry, AOC, for whatever reason, was only
• chief on behalf of the judges for a salary increase, and understand that's in line in terms of a schedule
• We're on a running schedule, and so we have DPS behind you, which Commissioner Tindle likes his time
• And I will go ahead and, as we've been trying to do, we've been trying to stay on schedule, and we've
• and we've been successful so on schedule and we've been successful so far.<01:38:11.119><c> Um</c> far

Committee: Joint Appropriations

Keywords: Appropriations - Room 216, 15 January, 2026; 2:00 PM, 925, all

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• Uh, but to have a committee hearing where it's been scheduled for weeks, but we don't have the agenda
• Um, as you said, this has been scheduled for weeks and not a single Republican reached out with any questions
• > for</c><00:04:07.599><c> weeks,</c><00:04:08.400><c> but</c><00:04:08.640><c> we</c> it's been scheduled
• for weeks, but we it's been scheduled for weeks, but we don't<00:04:08.959><c> have</c><00:04:09.040
• </c> Um, as you said, this has been scheduled Um, as you said, this has been scheduled for<00:05:03.600

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And I will say this is national figures, not specific to Minnesota, because on the schedule F they do
• </c><00:15:25.519><c> F</c><00:15:26.240><c> uh</c> Minnesota because on the schedule F uh Minnesota
• because on the schedule F uh they<00:15:26.560><c> do</c><00:15:26.720><c> not</c><00:15:27.040><c> and
• So, we're kind of falling behind schedule on the one hand.
• </c> falling behind schedule on the one hand. falling behind schedule on the one hand.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Can we integrate this AI system into our Epic scheduling system so that you're just going about your
• And we think that we can design an AI agent that walks you through the process and schedules you for
• ><01:40:01.840><c> into</c><01:40:02.400><c> our</c><01:40:02.880><c> epic</c><01:40:03.600><c> scheduling
• </c> this AI system into our epic scheduling this AI system into our epic scheduling system<01:40:04.639
• you for your appointment all schedules you for your appointment all at<01:40:23.520><c> the</c><01:40

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Intelligence Task Force met with a quorum present and approved the minutes from the August 14 meeting. The first presentation was from the National Retail Federation on artificial intelligence in the retail sector. NRF described AI use cases in three areas: consumer-facing tools such as chatbots, product descriptions, and marketing; employee-facing tools such as company-specific apps trained on employee manuals; and internal uses such as supply chain forecasting, inventory planning, fraud detection, cybersecurity, and coding support. The presenters said retail has been among the top deployers of AI and emphasized that the goal is to improve both customer and employee experience. NRF also outlined its principles for responsible AI use, organized around governance and risk management, customer engagement and trust, workforce applications, and business partner accountability. The group said retailers should maintain strong internal oversight, be transparent with customers, ensure compliance with existing laws, closely review workforce-related uses because they can be high-risk, and clearly define responsibilities between retailers and third-party developers. In policy discussion, NRF urged a tiered approach focused first on high-risk uses such as hiring, health care, financial, mortgage, and rental decisions, warned against fragmented rules that could favor only the largest firms, and encouraged voluntary standards and worker upskilling incentives. In response to a question about dynamic pricing, NRF said its members do not target consumers based on pricing and offered to follow up with more information. The committee then moved to a follow-up discussion on energy policy and data centers, hearing from Bartley Cleland of NetChoice. He explained that AI runs largely in data centers and that cloud computing shifts processing and storage away from individual devices, which he argued improves efficiency and can reduce costs. He said electricity demand has been rising over time and that AI will increase compute-related electricity use, but framed electricity as a normal input to economic growth. No votes or formal actions were taken after these presentations.

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• Whether analyzing legislation or supporting constituents or scheduling coffee talks, he has proven to
• Now, based on the schedule that's in this bill, as soon as the Secretary of State receives the notice
• Now, based on the schedule that's in this bill, as soon as the Secretary of State receives the notice
• not exceed 42 hours per regularly scheduled work week.
• This bill removes xylazine from Schedule I and places it in Schedule III for veterinary uses, creates

Summary: The Florida Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions, including interns, Denim Day awareness for sexual assault survivors, a resolution honoring Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange, and a memorial proclamation for former Senator Karen Johnson Gendron. The chamber then moved to special-order bills, with senators also briefly discussing the session’s pace and thanking staff and colleagues for their work. The first major bill, on driving and boating offenses, was amended and passed 37-0. As amended, it increases penalties for repeat DUI/BUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide/vessel homicide offenses, and adds notice requirements and misdemeanor penalties for refusing lawful breath or urine tests. Senators also passed SB 306 on Medicaid providers 37-0, requiring Medicaid managed care plans to offer more after-hours and holiday access and ensuring more primary care appointment availability outside regular business hours. The Senate then passed a major condominium and cooperative associations bill, also 37-0, after extensive debate and multiple amendments. The measure extends deadlines for structural integrity reserve studies, adds flexibility for reserve funding and budgeting, tightens rules for managers and inspectors, limits certain requirements to buildings of three or more habitable stories, and extends the rescission period for condo purchases. Senators from both parties praised the bill’s sponsors for years of work responding to post-Surfside safety and affordability concerns. The longest and most contentious item was SB 7016/HB 1205 on constitutional amendment petition procedures. Sponsors said the bill responds to fraud and abuse in the citizen initiative process by tightening circulator rules, requiring faster submission of signed petitions, adding voter notification, increasing penalties, and shifting costs to sponsors. Opponents argued it would burden volunteers and make it harder for citizens to qualify initiatives. The chamber adopted a series of amendments, including changes to the petition-circulator threshold, volunteer protections, submission timing, invalid-signature investigation thresholds, and notice/cure provisions, while debate continued over whether the overall package would protect election integrity or suppress citizen-led amendments.

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• Whether analyzing legislation, supporting constituents, or scheduling coffee talks, he has proven to
• Now, based on the schedule that's in this bill, as soon as the Secretary of State receives the notice
• To further support firefighter well-being, the bill would promote implementing work schedules that do
• not exceed 42 hours per regularly scheduled work week.
• This bill removes xylazine from Schedule I and places it in Schedule III for veterinary uses, creates

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions, including interns, Denim Day awareness, and a resolution honoring Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange. Senators also paid tribute to former Senator Karen Johnson Gendron with a moment of silence. The chamber then moved to special-order bills after routine announcements that no committee reports, governor’s messages, or House messages were on the desk. The first major bill, SB 138/HB 687 on transportation offenses involving death, increased penalties for repeat DUI/BUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide offenses and added warnings and misdemeanor penalties for refusing lawful breath or urine tests. After a brief amendment and questions about attorney rights and prior impairing-substance language, the bill passed 37-0. SB 306 on Medicaid providers followed, requiring broader provider access, including after-hours availability and more primary care access for Medicaid enrollees; it also passed 37-0. The chamber then took up the major condominium reform bill, SB 1742/HB 913, addressing post-Surfside safety, reserve funding, milestone inspections, budgeting, reserve flexibility, manager regulation, conflicts of interest, and condo sale rescission periods. Senators from both parties praised the sponsors for extensive stakeholder work and the bill passed 37-0 after multiple amendments. The final major item was SB 7016/HB 1205 on constitutional amendments and petition-gathering rules, with sponsors arguing the bill was needed to combat fraud in the 2024 petition process and opponents warning it would burden citizen initiatives. The Senate adopted the House bill and then considered numerous amendments on petition circulator rules, submission deadlines, invalid-signature thresholds, voter notification, and related enforcement provisions; several amendments were adopted, and the substitute was later withdrawn, leaving the chamber to continue on the underlying bill and remaining amendments.

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• It's people working together to schedule it out so that it will be as efficient and cost ...effective
• So why would we allow employers to schedule jobs?
• So why would we allow employers to schedule jobs? The parents' consent.
• This means employers can schedule these children as young as 14 to work for unlimited hours and days
• Representative Anderson had pre-scheduled travel and couldn't be here today, so filling in for him is

Summary: The House opened with prayer, a moment of silence for fallen Oviedo Officer Jimmy Serrano-Torres, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognition of Chief Joseph Tuminelli as law enforcement officer of the day. The chamber approved the journal and adopted the special order report, and the Speaker announced a schedule change canceling the floor on Monday and starting Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. The main business was CS for HB 7033, the House tax package, presented by Rep. Duggan. He described a broad set of tax changes, including the previously passed sales tax rate reduction from 6% to 5.25%, exemptions for certain bullion sales, changes to tourist development tax (TDT) use, property tax administration updates, affordable housing-related exemptions, repeal of the aviation fuel tax, delayed natural gas fuel tax implementation, corporate income tax changes, and other provisions. Debate focused heavily on the TDT section and the bill’s property tax relief structure. Amendments to preserve local flexibility or remove the TDT restrictions were offered and debated; one Duggan amendment was adopted to allow local governments to keep 25% of TDT revenues for general use while directing 75% to property tax relief, and another amendment requiring audit certification of compliance was also adopted. A combined reporting amendment offered by Rep. Eskamani to close corporate tax loopholes was debated at length but failed. On final passage, supporters argued the bill provides immediate, permanent tax relief and affordability help, while opponents said it diverts tourism dollars away from local needs and could harm tourism-dependent counties and services. CS for HB 7033 passed the House 78-29. The chamber then took up CS for CS for HB 1221 on local option taxes, which would give local governments more control over certain local taxes and, as presented, redirect TDT revenues toward property tax relief with some local flexibility. After questions and amendments, including a Miller amendment allowing 25% of TDT revenue for general purposes and another accountability amendment, the bill moved to final debate. Members split sharply: supporters framed it as immediate tax relief and local accountability, while opponents warned it would undermine tourism marketing, infrastructure, and county budgets. The transcript ends during closing debate on HB 1221, before final passage is recorded.

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• here, and just for those who are here and just for those who are testifying because we have a full schedule
• /c><00:01:12.479><c> we</c><00:01:12.640><c> have</c><00:01:12.799><c> full</c><00:01:13.119><c> schedule
• </c> testifying because we have full schedule testifying because we have full schedule today.<00:01:13.760
• In essence, Senate File 1535, if enacted, provides for projects that will be scheduled for reconstruction
• </c><01:20:27.840><c> for</c> for projects that will be scheduled for for projects that will be scheduled

Committee: Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Periodically analyze the cost of providing services and publish the fee schedule on the commission's
• </c><00:20:59.280><c> on</c><00:20:59.520><c> the</c> the fees fee schedule on the the fees fee schedule
• Then schedule the case for conciliation.
• Um then<01:28:17.600><c> schedule</c><01:28:17.920><c> the</c><01:28:18.080><c> case</c><01:28:18.239
• </c> then schedule the case for consiliation. then schedule the case for consiliation.

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.

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• to, Representative Murray, and that's the old Lory list, also known as the exculpatory evidence schedule
• a reduction in the exculpatory kind of a reduction in the exculpatory evidence<00:33:33.360><c> schedule
• the EES where Chiefs evidence schedule the EES where Chiefs may<00:33:37.200><c> put</c><00:33:37.639
• </c><00:34:40.399><c> uh</c><00:34:40.560><c> and</c> exculpatory evidence schedule uh and exculpatory
• evidence schedule uh and that<00:34:40.919><c> may</c><00:34:41.119><c> or</c><00:34:41.320><c> may<

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Finance Division 2 hearing took testimony from the director of New Hampshire Police Standards and Training on the agency’s budget request and operations. He described the agency’s role in setting hiring, education, certification, and discipline standards for police, corrections, probation and parole, and court security officers, and noted that the agency runs the full-time, part-time, corrections, and court security training programs. He also outlined the agency’s staffing, facility, and budget request for FY 2026-27, including a request to keep funding level with the governor’s recommendation while shifting funds to support an IT manager position by defunding a vacant administrative slot. The agency requested several statutory changes in Chapter 106, including clarifying the definition of police misconduct, allowing a temporary member on the Conduct Review Committee, clarifying reporting requirements for misconduct allegations, and codifying the Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission. The director also reviewed new responsibilities added in recent years, including crisis intervention training, statewide accreditation, the Conduct Review Committee, and increased annual in-service training requirements. He explained that crisis intervention funding is carried in a continuously appropriated, non-lapsing account and that some budget lines were reclassified, including software and janitorial services, to reflect actual spending needs. Members asked about national standards, the different academy tracks, crisis intervention funding, maintenance and contract changes, temporary positions, and the court security training program. The agency said it coordinates with national peers through IADLEST, that the part-time and corrections academies are longstanding programs, and that the new court security academy can be delivered either as a full academy or as in-service training depending on resources. The director also said the agency has been running extra full-time academies because of high vacancy rates, but expects to return to three full-time academies this year, with two corrections academies and one or possibly two part-time academies. He also explained the current approach to misconduct records and public disclosure, saying sustained findings under RSA 106-L are heard by the council and published, replacing the older, less standardized exculpatory list process.

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• All right, so I will schedule that.
• </c><01:15:25.920><c> that</c> that all right so I will schedule that that all right so I will schedule
• So I'll try with that, and the next meeting is scheduled for the 18th, so it could be after that. gainfully
• <04:23:08.199><c> next</c><04:23:08.680><c> meeting</c><04:23:09.000><c> is</c><04:23:09.159><c> scheduled
• </c> that and the next meeting is scheduled that and the next meeting is scheduled for<04:23:09.920><

Committee: House Housing

Keywords: 1189, house, all