Video & Transcript Research : 'binding determination'

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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Land & Resource Management Mar 27th, 2025

Land & Resource Management

Transcript Highlights:
  • How do you determine the actual value of that and what the offer is?
  • So how do you determine that fair value?
  • That has to be determined.
  • Is the one, I guess, that made the determination.
  • Determining feasibility and the grant of the creation of the district.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Health and Human Services - 04/16/26

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, the commissioner is required to establish an advisory group that makes that determination and also
  • These are just clarifying changes as determined by Council and the reviser's office.
  • <00:09:39.280> by clarifying changes as determined by clarifying changes as determined by
  • And so I'm troubled by all binding.
  • So knowingly not compliant, who gets to make that determination?
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Special Session 2026 May 6th, 2026

Alabama House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • . >> You depended on race to make that determination because your assumption is that...
  • I'm not going to try and get in the Supreme Court justice head and determine what they were thinking.
  • How you determine the change? Because if you look at... You look at district three.
  • It binds the will, It binds the will, chills faith, and destroys hope.
  • Will determine the future of this state and maybe even this nation. Thank you.
Keywords: 1136, house, all
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session Apr 11th, 2025 at 12:30 pm

North Dakota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 1053, we had amended in committee, and then the Senate amended, and we've since determined
  • And we certainly can't bind a future legislature.
  • easement shall request the Department of Water Resources or their appropriate federal agency that determine
  • The high water mark determination from the Department of Federal can either be from the Department of
  • The high water mark determination from the Department of Federal can either be from the Department of
Keywords: 908, all
Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum present, then received a gubernatorial message listing numerous bills signed by the governor. The chamber also handled conference committee business, including appointing conferees for House Bills 1003 and 1169 after refusing to concur with Senate amendments, and adopting a conference committee report on House Bill 1053, which repealed a Century Code section related to the length of the state highway system. A major portion of the meeting focused on Senate Bill 2137, which would allow supplemental feed for hunting and include an expiration date. The House divided the proposed amendments into two parts. Division A, dealing with baiting limits and setbacks near livestock facilities, drew extensive debate over private property rights, enforceability, livestock protection, and hunting access, and failed 14-76. Division B, requiring chronic wasting disease surveillance and a report to Legislative Management, also drew debate over whether the reporting requirement was necessary or too late to be useful; it failed 44-46. With both divisions defeated, the House then passed the underlying bill 56-34. The House also laid over Senate Bills 2340, 2326, and 2289. Later, it defeated Senate Bill 2325, which would have created a process for non-federal easements on wetland areas, by a vote of 4-84. It passed Senate Bill 2210, directing a legislative management study on watershed-based water management, 85-3; Senate Bill 2387, establishing rights for sexual violence survivors, 89-0; and Senate Bill 269, allowing state agencies to satisfy legal notice requirements by posting on their websites if newspaper publication is missed, 72-17. The House then excused absent members and adjourned until Monday, April 14, 2025.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget Apr 13th, 2026 at 04:30 pm

Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget

FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • economic study to be conducted by Florida, AM University subject to an appropriation to study and determine
  • involvement was in 1997 when the MLK studies authority in Pensacola, Florida, decided to do the non-binding
Keywords: 999, senate, all
TX

Texas 89th 1st C.S.

State Affairs (Part II) Aug 4th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • That coursework, or that work that the agency would do to determine whether or not there was any type
  • That coursework, or that work that the agency would do to determine whether or not there was any type
  • Senator Perry asked whether, in the Houston setup with the contract, the judge is determining whether
  • ...the opinion in Heath that has to be decided is who is going to make that determination.
  • Is it going to be the prosecutor or is it going to be law enforcement officers making the determination
Bills: SB7, SB14
Summary: The Committee on State Affairs took up Senate Bill 14, which would create a confidential department file for law enforcement officers and jailers and limit public access to records involving unsubstantiated misconduct, while preserving access for hiring agencies, TCOLE, and certain criminal justice uses. TCOLE’s Gretchen Grigsby explained the current rollout of law enforcement recordkeeping reforms, including the distinction between the public personnel file and the confidential G-file, and answered questions about when TCOLE would request files during investigations. Senator Perry and other members focused on how the bill would interact with existing personnel-file rules, public transparency, and criminal discovery obligations. Public testimony was largely opposed. Critics argued the bill was drafted too broadly, could sweep in records beyond misconduct files, and would reduce transparency for the public, journalists, oversight bodies, and families seeking answers in cases such as Uvalde and jail deaths in Tarrant County. Several witnesses said the bill could allow small or single-officer agencies, including elected constables, to shield their own records, and some warned it could chill reporting and oversight. Supporters, including law enforcement representatives, said the bill would protect officers from false or unsubstantiated allegations, align agencies without civil-service protections with those that already have G-files, and preserve confidentiality for records that should not be public. Dallas County prosecutors and Harris County deputies supported the general policy but asked for clarifying amendments, especially to separate language they said could affect the Michael Morton Act and to preserve existing protections through in-camera review or protective orders. Committee members spent significant time questioning witnesses about how substantiated versus unsubstantiated allegations would be handled, whether body camera footage and case files would remain public, and how the bill would affect discovery in criminal cases. After hearing all registered witnesses, the chair closed public testimony. Senate Bill 14 was left pending, and the committee recessed.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/02/2026 - House Floor Session

Arizona House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • One is that I think in utero it's awfully hard to determine paternity, first of all, and second of all
  • One is that I think in utero is awfully hard to determine paternity, first of all, and second of all,
  • It has been determined by the state that there is no drain from the fiscal general fund.
  • On this particular non-binding resolution, the content is an undercurrent of nominal support for sheriffs
  • I'm going to confine myself, so I'm not going to talk about the other non-binding resolutions we spent
Keywords: 1182, all
Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, guest introductions, and recognition of the Doctor of the Day. Members also read a proclamation honoring National School Social Work Week, with remarks emphasizing the role of school social workers in supporting students’ mental health, safety, and access to services. The House then handled a long series of first readings and committee/calendar actions before moving into multiple Committee of the Whole sessions. In the first major round of floor action, the House advanced HB 2123, HB 2140, and HB 2144 after adopting amendments. HB 2123 would affirm gold and silver as legal tender and allow their use through electronic systems; HB 2140 would let the state treasurer invest up to 10% in gold and silver; and HB 2144 would require child support to begin at pregnancy, prompting debate over paternity, genetic testing, rape-related pregnancies, and recourse for mistaken paternity. The House also advanced HB 2492 on urban growth boundaries, HB 2875 with clarifying language, HB 2946 on housing affordability and construction sales tax, and HB 4115/HCR 2051 on ballot initiative petition rules and disclosure. Supporters framed those measures as transparency reforms and protections against out-of-state influence, while opponents argued they would make it harder for citizens to qualify initiatives and local measures for the ballot. Later Committee of the Whole action advanced HB 2175, HB 2270, HB 2416, HB 2557, HB 2697, HB 2940, and HB 4010, along with HB 2324, HB 2573, HB 2601, HB 2876, and HCR 2004. HB 2175 drew debate over whether political affiliation should be included in hate-crime law; a proposed Garcia amendment to add gender identity and remove political affiliation failed, and a later motion to add it to the report also failed by roll call. HB 2557 clarified a medical-records timeline to business days. HB 2697 created a good-Samaritan style protection for use of expired opioid antagonists such as Narcan. HB 2940 was defended as reducing improper enrollment in Access/SNAP-related programs and opening managed-care bidding, while opponents said it would cut benefits and burden vulnerable residents. HCR 2004, dealing with photo enforcement, was amended to let cities put the issue to local voters; supporters called it a compromise and opponents argued photo radar saves lives and reduces speeding-related crashes. In third-reading votes, HB 2264 passed overwhelmingly on Arizona Geological Survey matters, HB 2373 passed unanimously on income tax refunds for veterans, HB 2413 failed on sex offender monitoring, and HB 2862 passed on sentencing enhancements for crimes committed while wearing a mask. The House also reconsidered and revived HB 2055, HB 2150, HB 2426, and HB 2755 related to state land and groundwater measures. The transcript ends with the House beginning third-reading consideration of HB 2941 on motorcycles, with members speaking in support of roadway safety and personal experience.
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session-Day 10, February 20, 2026-PM

Wyoming House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • that formed the basis for determination that formed the basis for regulating<00:19:26.480> certain
  • We come to a determination we are good with where we're at. These can be adjusted.
  • And we ended up in a bit of a bind.
  • we ended up in a bit of a bind. we ended up in a bit of a bind.
  • determine how we're going to do this. determine how we're going to do this.
Keywords: 916, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Health Committee Meeting - 2025-04-02

Health Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • We don't do determination, but we should have a person with an address who says they want Medicaid in
  • So, right now, determination is based on several assumptions.
  • unable to be paid to deliver these services outside of the clinic setting, leaving pharmacies in a bind
  • Our original proposal had an effective date of January 1, 2026, and we determined that this is too quick
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Edpol Committee Meeting - 2025-03-19

Education Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • standards are established for the K-12 education system as a whole in Minnesota, but benchmarks determine
  • So this subdivision to determine exemption standards, in addition to the standards set by free school
  • taken by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) after those 30 days will be considered final and binding
  • Obviously, we need to take this back and determine if there are areas that we can offer to address these
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

House - Commerce and Economic Development Mar 5th, 2025

House Commerce & Economic Development Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • board seat that we needed. we released seven million dollars in 2017, which the Attorney General determined
  • The Attorney General did determine in 2018, and this is the kind of thing that I believe we don't have
  • Has Dona Ana County determined how much business and various kinds of income are generated by this?
  • The only determination that I'm aware of is that New Mexico State University actually did a study at
  • At that time, it was determined by the board to allow the state to have two members on the board.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

HSH Public Hearing - Tue Mar 11, 2025 @ 10:00 AM HST

Human Services & Homelessness

Transcript Highlights:
  • To put it succinctly, they are motivated, even determined if you will, to humiliate, break, and destroy
  • ,<00:23:15.520> beatings, forceholds, starving, binding, beatings, forceholds, starving, binding
  • In our state, we have two different types of jail terms: determinate and indeterminate jail terms.
  • In our state, we have two different types of jail terms: determinate and indeterminate jail terms.
  • In our state, we have two different types of jail terms: determinate and indeterminate jail terms.
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 281 SD1, which would define and prohibit torture as a Class A felony. The Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office, HPD investigators, and other supporters said the bill is needed because existing laws do not adequately capture torture, especially cases involving children and vulnerable persons. Several testifiers emphasized that starvation is a common method of torture that often leaves little visible evidence, and they urged the committee to restore the original starvation language removed from the measure. The Office of the Public Defender said it did not oppose the bill’s purpose but raised concerns that the language was too broad and could create trial issues, particularly around minors and vulnerable people, and suggested narrowing amendments. The chair indicated the testimony had made a strong impression and said the committee would try to move the bill forward. The committee then heard SB 292 SD1, relating to sexual exploitation and safe harbor protections for survivors seeking medical or law enforcement help. The Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office supported the measure, noting that a prior version raised equal protection concerns that were no longer present, and said survivors should be able to seek help without fear of prosecution. Written support was also noted from several advocacy and state groups. Testimony in support focused on retaliation fears, trafficking, and the need for manpower and resources to address exploitation and related crimes. Finally, the committee took up SB 295 SD1, which would increase penalties for violating temporary restraining orders and orders for protection and treat a violation of one as a second offense for the other. The Public Defender’s Office objected to the mandatory jail component, arguing judges should retain discretion and that there was no clear evidence mandatory jail deters violations. The transcript cuts off before any final committee action or vote on SB 295 was recorded.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Health and Human Services (02/18/2025)

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • that such transfer one will determined that such transfer one will be<01:54:34.719> to<01:54:
  • are, you know, putting because of their participation perhaps it's putting these smaller groups in bind
  • are, you know, putting because of their participation perhaps it's putting these smaller groups in bind
  • These work with our patients on those determinants of health.
  • These work with our patients on those determinants of health.
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security

Transcript Highlights:
  • In both of these cases, the court found there needed to be an individual determination to impose these
  • It's a non-binding resolution. Thank you. It costs the state nothing.
  • It's a non-binding resolution.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security held a public hearing on a wide range of bills affecting law enforcement, corrections, fire services, emergency management, telecommunicators, and sex offender policy. Testimony strongly focused on proposals to restore an education incentive for Massachusetts State Police troopers hired after the Quinn Bill was repealed, with State Police Association witnesses arguing the current system creates unfair pay disparities, hurts recruitment and retention, and leaves newer troopers earning less than some supervisors with the same or less education. They urged favorable reports on H. 2651, S. 1759, and S. 1783. A separate witness also supported H. 2627, a sheriff’s pay-parity bill, while suggesting amendments to avoid distinctions between correction officers and jail officers and warning that the proposal should not be viewed as a funding issue alone. The committee also heard testimony on public safety and oversight bills. A rape survivor testified in support of S. 1663, arguing that municipal fire or police personnel convicted of sex offenses should not remain in positions of public trust. Senator Miranda testified in support of S. 1723, S. 1724, and S. 1727, which would create correctional officer training/accountability standards, a correctional inspector general, and privileged communication with legislators for incarcerated people; he said the bills respond to misconduct and lack of independent oversight in the Department of Correction. In contrast, the Fire Chiefs Association and Professional Fire Fighters opposed H. 2572/S. 1668/S. 1740 on emergency management, saying the bill was developed without enough collaboration, lacked local-control safeguards, and could undermine incident command and local decision-making during disasters. Several panels supported other public safety measures. The Fire Chiefs Association and PFFM backed S. 1641 and S. 1744 to create a Massachusetts Public Safety Building Authority to help fund fire station and municipal public safety building projects, and supported S. 1647 to implement the Walsh-Kennedy Commission recommendations on hot works and welding safety, including tougher penalties and training requirements. Witnesses also supported H. 2664/S. 1736 to create a hoisting machinery regulations board, saying current licensing standards for heavy equipment are too minimal. Another panel backed H. 2663/S. 1761 to classify 911 telecommunicators as first responders, citing stress, burnout, and the expanding role of dispatchers. Finally, an attorney from CPCS testified in opposition to S. 1752, warning that expanded sex offender residency restrictions would likely increase homelessness, make supervision harder, and raise constitutional concerns based on prior court rulings.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

JHA Public Hearing - Tue Mar 3, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • resolution methods for condominium-related disputes, including the use of evaluative mediation or binding
  • The commission supports the reduced initial fee amounts for evaluative mediation and binding arbitration
  • /c><00:35:44.400> or the use of evaluative mediation or the use of evaluative mediation or binding
  • 15.920> evaluative<00:36:16.400> remediation<00:36:17.040> and<00:36:17.280> binding
  • for evaluative remediation and binding for evaluative remediation and binding arbituration<00:36
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures. HB 1957, relating to safe entryways, would create enforcement procedures in large cities to prevent personal property from blocking private doorways or entrances. The Department of the Attorney General supported the concept but recommended moving the offense to the criminal code, adding clearer definitions to avoid vagueness, and including notice, inventory, storage, and property-disposition procedures to address constitutional concerns. No other testimony was offered and no questions were raised. HB 25003/HB 253, relating to fireworks, would expand civil asset forfeiture for certain fireworks offenses, revise the definition of aerial device, and clarify air-delivery offenses. The Attorney General supported the bill but suggested removing the 25-pound weight threshold to avoid unequal treatment of similar offenses. The Department of Law Enforcement also supported the measure, saying it would improve clarity for evolving fireworks investigations and prosecutions. The committee took no action during testimony. HB 2137, relating to artificial intelligence, would prohibit certain harmful uses of realistic AI-generated digital imitations, require disclosures, and create civil remedies and fines. The Commission on the Status of Women supported the bill, while the Hawaiian Islands Republican Women opposed it on First Amendment grounds. The Motion Picture Association, Recording Industry Association of America, and SAG-AFTRA also opposed the bill but said they preferred a different framework, the federal “No Fakes” model, and were willing to work with the committee on amendments. The Attorney General had suggested constitutional amendments, which the chair said would be considered later. The committee also heard HB 2198 on prediction markets, with the Honolulu prosecutor strongly supporting inclusion of prediction markets in the gambling definition because of concerns about speculative betting on events and national security-related outcomes. HB 1511 on consumer protection drew support from the Office of Consumer Protection and the Insurance Division, with OCP proposing clearer disclosure for license and registration renewal solicitations. HB 1897 on condominium alternative dispute resolution received supportive comments from the Real Estate Commission and CI. HB 1642 on crypto kiosks drew strong support from OCP and AARP Hawaii for a ban on kiosks accepting U.S. currency, but opposition from Hill Ventures, which argued for regulation and guardrails instead of a ban. HB 1753 on social media account deletion received supportive comments from DCCA on clarifying deletion of unique identifiers and inferences. HB 1654 on anonymous complaints against public employees drew strong opposition from the Attorney General over implementation and due process concerns, while the Government Employees Association supported it as a way to screen baseless complaints; the committee then moved on to HB 1659 on collective bargaining, with testimony beginning as the transcript ended.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • there's appeal for step two, and if the union decides, um, the third step would be going to final and binding
  • there's appeal for step two, and if the union decides, um, the third step would be going to final and binding
  • there's appeal for step two, and if the union decides, um, the third step would be going to final and binding
  • there's appeal for step two, and if the union decides, um, the third step would be going to final and binding
  • Third step would be going to final and binding arbitration, where a decision is rendered by a neutral
Keywords: 910, house, all
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Senate Organization Session Nov 19th, 2024

Florida Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Bind Satan from ever entering their hearts, their minds, or this chamber.
  • May the presence of your peace in our hearts, or the lack thereof, always be what determines our yeses
  • Because we know that Florida families, and not government, should determine where their children are
  • Because we know that Florida families and not government should determine where their children are educated
  • Families, not government, should determine where their children are educated and what they learn.
Summary: The Florida Senate convened for its organizational session with prayer, presentation of colors, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the national anthem, followed by a moment of silence for the mother of Senator Fine. The chamber then received special guests and administered oaths to newly elected senators after reading certificates of election from the Secretary of State. Tracy Campbell Cantella was nominated and unanimously elected Secretary of the Senate, then sworn in. Ben Albritton was nominated, seconded, and elected as President of the Senate for the 2024–2026 term, and Jason Brodeur was later nominated, seconded, and elected President Pro Tempore. Both leaders were sworn in and delivered extended remarks about faith, service, Florida’s economy and education, hurricane recovery, insurance, rural communities, agriculture, water quality, Israel, veterans, and the need for data-driven, accountable government. After the leadership elections, the Senate adopted its rules for the new term and authorized the Secretary to make technical and conforming changes. The chamber also adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 2-O-RG, which establishes the joint rules of the Florida Legislature for 2024–26. A committee was appointed to notify the House that the Senate had convened for organization, and the committee later reported back that the House had been informed. The Senate then received a communication from the Democratic caucus certifying that Senator Jason Pizzo was elected Democratic leader and Senator Tracie Davis Democratic leader pro tempore for the term. The session included additional remarks recognizing Senate staff and security personnel, as well as tributes to the late John Pasidomo and a moment of silence for him. The meeting concluded with a performance of “Amazing Grace,” brief closing comments, and an attempted motion to adjourn sine die that was briefly tabled until the House confirmed it was convened and ready to transact business. The Senate then adjourned sine die.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • > mission<02:55:48.240> that<02:55:48.399> is<02:55:48.560> both binding
  • rights, a mission that is both binding rights, a mission that is both personal<02:55:49.439> and
  • tourism sorry the legislature determines tourism sorry the legislature determines there's<03:26:
  • And the legislature determines there's direct rational policy connection between closing the tax gaps
  • legislature determines there's direct legislature determines there's direct rational<03:32:07.439
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The committee first heard HB 2021, a transportation measure creating a framework for electric bicycle and micromobility regulation. The bill would define electric bicycle and electric micromobility device, set age and helmet rules, restrict class 3 e-bikes from sidewalks, allow limited sidewalk use for class 1 and 2 bikes, prohibit high-speed electric devices and certain nonconforming devices in specified locations, update county tax definitions, and change related terminology. Testimony was largely supportive from DOT, police, Honolulu officials, Hawaii Bicycling League, AAA Hawaii, the Hawaii State Teachers Association, and several individuals, while DCCA’s Insurance Division asked for clarity on whether insurance would be required. Committee discussion focused on safety, enforcement, and the fact that no insurance market currently exists for these e-bike classes; members also discussed the need to target bad actors rather than ordinary riders. The chair then proposed and the committee adopted amendments to HB 2021, including clarifying that road-legal, permitted, classified electric bicycles are not subject to insurance requirements at this time; allowing properly classified electric bicycles on sidewalks at 10 mph or less subject to county restrictions; barring high-speed electric devices and other nonconforming devices from public roadways; authorizing impoundment of non-road-legal or improperly registered devices; and requiring direct parental supervision for riders under 16 on class 2 or 3 e-bikes. The committee also made technical and effective-date changes. The recommendation to pass HB 2021 with amendments was adopted unanimously by the members present. The committee next took up HB 1641, a related transportation bill addressing high-speed electric devices. The chair explained that the measure would prohibit the sale, lease, rental, distribution, possession, or operation of high-speed electric devices and establish penalties, but the committee’s version would narrow the focus to devices covered by HB 2021. The amended bill would prohibit offering high-speed electric devices for lease or rent, require sellers to comply with the new regulatory framework, ban operation on bicycle lanes, highways, roadways, and streets, and set a civil penalty of $250 to $1,000 per violation. After no further questions, the committee voted to pass HB 1641 with amendments, and the recommendation was adopted. The meeting then moved to HB 1709, which would transfer regulation of the Hawaii Water Carrier Act from the Public Utilities Commission to the Department of Transportation and make conforming changes with an appropriation. DOT testified in support, while the PUC and DCCA’s Consumer Advocacy Division raised concerns about preserving consumer protections and the complexity of moving the regulatory framework. Young Brothers supported the bill and said the current system is outdated, but the discussion remained ongoing; the transcript cuts off before any final action on HB 1709 is shown.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Public Works and Highways (03/18/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • Once we have those projects, we are constantly working directly with those airports to determine local
  • They're not binding; it just gives us an indication of how we want to go.
  • He said it allows the university system Board of Trustees to determine where the best place is to use
  • He said it allows the university system Board of Trustees to determine where the best place is to use
  • He said it allows the university system Board of Trustees to determine where the best place is to use
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee held a public hearing and work session on House Bill 25A, the capital improvements appropriations bill, which Representative David Mills said was based on Governor Ayotte’s budget and included appropriations for capital improvements and extensions of prior appropriation lapses. The hearing drew testimony on several requested additions to the bill, with the chair noting the unusually large turnout and moving quickly through speakers. No questions were taken on the initial bill presentation, and the public hearing on HB 25A was later closed. The Community College System of New Hampshire asked for an additional $2.6 million, including $800,000 for IT infrastructure, $1.3 million for critical maintenance, and $500,000 for energy management systems. The witness said the money would address cybersecurity and online learning needs, replace failing boilers and a roof at several campuses, and prevent costly damage such as frozen pipes. The New Hampshire Veterans Home requested $1.5 million for ADA compliance and safety improvements, including floor replacement and wider doors, citing an upcoming VA inspection and the importance of preserving federal funding. Testimony also focused on career and technical education and airport funding. Milford CTE sought to keep $9.9 million in the budget for renovations after a local vote fell short, explaining the project had been scaled down from an earlier $60 million concept and that the school board wanted another chance to seek voter approval. On aviation, Concord, the New Hampshire Municipal Association, and Department of Transportation representatives urged restoring state matching funds for FAA airport grants, saying roughly $3.6 million in state money would leverage about $62 million to $65 million in federal funds for safety and infrastructure projects at public airports. Committee members asked about project selection, matching requirements, and the airport priority process, and witnesses said the program is driven by FAA-approved capital improvement plans and safety needs rather than business-return rankings.