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• The committee is made up of six members of the legislature to be appointed as follows: two members of
• And then there'll be two non-voting members to be selected by the governor, so a total of six.
• I was on the committee that was put together by the governor to do the application for this funding,
• A vacancy during the term of a member of the committee shall be filled by the appointing authority of
• will have a task force over this. ...the language, like in our budget book that says that the governor

Committee: Senate Health and Welfare

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• makes the following appointment: Mary Patricia Roman, as a member. ...in which the governor makes the
• Your committee recommends that the Senate confirm this appointment.
• Senators, we're debating the appointment of Mary Patricia Roman.
• John Bingaman was first appointed.
• That was during Governor Lujan Grisham's administration when Mr.

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• and</c> members appointed by the governor and members appointed by the governor and four<00:36:06.880
• by the governor and four appointed by legislative leaders.
• by the governor of whom are appointed by the governor and<00:51:54.280><c> then</c><00:51:54.559><c>
• Our council is made up of 12 governor-appointed public voting members and four appointed legislators.
• Governor appointed public voting members Governor appointed public voting members and<01:01:41.000><c

Committee: Senate State and Local Government

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• So, I'm appointed by governors confirmed by the Senate.
• First appointed by role since 2015. First appointed by Governor<00:06:32.200><c> Dayton.
• So, I'm appointed by governors governors governors confirmed<00:07:31.400><c> by</c><00:07:31.520><c>
• I figure the governor gets to appoint who he wants.
• I figure the governor gets to appoint who he wants.

Committee: Senate Education Policy

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• It's just not appointed by the governor. That's the difference. Representative Sweeney.
• <c> still</c><02:05:54.960><c> appoint</c> They the governors would still appoint They the governors
• :06:09.280><c> would</c><02:06:09.440><c> appoint</c> position that the governor would appoint position
• that the governor would appoint somebody<02:06:10.080><c> to.
• The governor does not appoint the Secretary of State.

Summary: The committee worked through a series of budget amendments, mostly to House Bill 2 and related House Bill 1 changes, with members discussing whether to reduce or preserve funding for various programs. Early actions included approving an amendment to House Bill 219 that delays implementation of renewable energy-related provisions to 2027, and approving an amendment that removes a $150,000 appropriation tied to a housing-related database while allowing use of housing fund money for the project. The committee also approved an amendment affecting magistrates so they could continue pretrial and other judicial support work, while noting they would not handle bail and that the change reflected separate legislation already signed by the governor. Members then approved a series of administrative savings items in the Department of Administrative Services, including eliminating a long-vacant computer analyst position and reducing overtime and recruiting/subscription-tool budgets. They also approved an amendment cutting marketing and administrative support for the paid family leave program, with members emphasizing that the program itself would continue. A proposed cut to the WorkInvest NH program was discussed at length, with some members arguing it benefits workers and employers and others noting the cost is borne by employers; the committee ultimately set that item aside without taking action. The committee also debated and then approved a modest reduction to a BEA regional planning grant, despite objections that regional planning commissions provide valuable municipal support. The most extended discussion centered on the State Library. Representative Sweeney said he did not want to pursue a full cut of the library and instead favored a more targeted approach, noting that some federal funding for library services such as interlibrary loans and the Libby system may be at risk. Members discussed alternatives, including unfilled positions and other partial reductions, but no final action on the full library cut was taken in the portion provided. The committee also paused on some other items to gather more information before voting.

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• and all of our leaders from Governor and all of our leaders from Governor Ivy, Lieutenant Governor Amsworth
• and Ivy, Lieutenant Governor Amsworth and Ivy, Lieutenant Governor Amsworth and their families as well
• Senate confirmation number 91 appointing Leeanne McNali to the 91 appointing Leeanne McNali to the 91
• Senate confirmation number 123 appointing Chris Nelson to the Gulf 123 appointing Chris Nelson to the
• Senate confirmation number 11 appointing Lena Baringer to the 11 appointing Lena Baringer to the 11 appointing

Bills: SCR 13 , SCR 24 , SB 1 , SB 12 , SB 15 , SB 17 , SB 24 , SB 57 , SB 65 , SB 213 , SB 371 , SB 372 , SB 378 , SB 379 , SB 388 , SB 400 , SB 402 , SB 427 , SB 495 , SB 499 , SB 502 , SB 509 , SB 535 , SB 583 , SB 610 , SB 621 , SB 650 , SB 706 , SB 740 , SB 840 , SB 854 , SB 856 , SB 875 , SB 893 , SB 918 , SB 925 , SB 974 , SB 995 , SB 1006 , SB 1018 , SB 1025 , SB 1061 , SB 1073 , SB 1106 , SB 1121 , SB 1194 , SB 1252 , SB 1253 , SB 1268 , SB 1300 , SB 1343 , SB 1362 , SB 1447 , SJR 36 , SJR 12 , SJR 57 , SCR 25 , SCR 22 , SCR 12 , SCR 24 , SCR 8 , SB 565 , SB 372 , SB 765 , SB 62 , SB 666 , SB 707 , SB 888 , SB 687 , SB 847 , SB 1248 , SB 740 , SB 14 , SB 1006 , SB 504 , SB 925 , SB 1121 , SB 995 , SB 857 , SB 305 , SB 296 , SB 284 , SB 815 , SB 1379 , SB 1300 , SB 1497 , SB 1499 , SB 1498 , SB 1061 , SB 65 , SB 241 , SB 304 , SB 402 , SB 499 , SB 621 , SB 974 , SB 1023 , SB 1024 , SB 1025 , SB 1106 , SB 686 , SB 112 , SB 371 , SB 204 , SB 400 , SB 609 , SB 1447 , SB 670 , SB 502 , SB 427 , SB 850 , SB 854 , SB 413 , SB 1555 , SB 1362 , SB 1346 , SB 1033 , SB 1220 , SB 1073 , SB 810 , SB 987 , SB 1539 , SB 893 , SB 447 , SB 875 , SB 406 , SB 509 , SB 985 , SB 965 , SB 1119 , SB 1505 , SB 24 , SB 57 , SB 1194 , SB 1253 , SB 1215 , SB 1532 , SB 1268 , SB 1302 , SB 856 , SB 650 , SB 583 , SB 673 , SB 840 , SB 213 , SB 681 , SB 1172 , SB 1252 , SB 378 , SB 610 , SB 918 , SB 1343 , SB 608 , SB 487 , SB 955 , SB 957 , SB 988 , SB 990 , SB 1019 , SB 1021 , SB 1120 , SB 251 , SB 958 , SB 535 , SB 761 , SB 1 , SB 541 , SB 315 , SB 379 , SB 1018 , SB 1737 , SB 266 , SB 1415 , SB 57 , SB 499 , SB 974 , SB 1025 , SB 1061 , SB 1268 , SR 302 , SR 303 , SR 304 , SR 305 , SB 30 , SB 1333 , SB 1666 , SB 30 , SB 1333 , SB 1666

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• makes the following appointment.
• Mary Patricia Roman, as a member in which the governor makes the following appointment.
• President, here's a take two on this appointment. Mr.
• So John Bingaman was first appointed...
• And we need these appointments to make sure that that happens.

Summary: The Senate convened, initially lacked a quorum, then established one and opened with prayer, pledges in English, Navajo, and Spanish, and the salute to the New Mexico flag. Members then moved through announcements and recognitions, including permission for cameras on the floor and gallery, and certificates honoring Santa Fe County Day and Soil and Water Conservation District Day. Senators spoke in support of both recognitions, emphasizing Santa Fe County’s history, cultural and economic contributions, and the conservation districts’ role in stewardship, agriculture, and conservation work across the state. The chamber also welcomed numerous guests, honorary lieutenant governors, student shadows, and seniors visiting the Capitol. The Senate confirmed two State Investment Council appointments. Mary Patricia Roman was confirmed 31-0 after debate highlighting her decades of global investment experience, leadership in private banking, and service on the SIC investment committee. John F. Bingaman was then confirmed 32-0 for reappointment, with senators citing his finance background, prior service as governor’s chief of staff, and role in state economic and early childhood policy. Members also discussed his leadership on the council and the importance of strong management of the state’s permanent funds. On legislation, Senate Memorial 3 passed 27-0. The memorial, developed with the Wild Friends civics and science program, invites state agencies to participate in an insect identification and education workshop with UNM’s Museum of Southwestern Biology and the Xerces Society. The Senate also received House messages and adopted several committee reports, including referrals and passage recommendations for multiple bills and memorials. Later, the chamber debated Senate Bill 145, which would consolidate certain federal audit reporting into a single submission and adjust audit requirements for smaller entities and acequias; supporters said it would streamline compliance without changing audit requirements, while opponents raised concerns about auditor business, oversight, and the risk of weakening scrutiny. The bill remained under debate in the portion provided.

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• PLEASE JOIN ME IN WELCOMING SENATOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR JAY COLLINS. . JAMES UTHMEIER. .
• FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING A MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR A READING OF THE RESOLUTION MR.
• GOVERNOR DESANTIS I KNOW YOU HAVE A BIG DAY TODAY.
• AND AS YOU NOW, AS PREVIOUSLY DISCUSSED, THIS SUMMER TWO OF OUR OWN WERE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR TO
• THE REPORT CONTAINS 52 NAMES OF NOMINEES APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR TO VARIOUS STATE REGIONAL AND LOCAL

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• If a vacancy occurs on the commission before the end of a commissioner's term, the governor must appoint
• In making appointments to the commission, the governor must consider recommendations from organized groups
• If a vacancy occurs on the commission before the end of a commissioner's term, the governor must appoint
• In making appointments to the commission, the governor must consider recommendations from organized groups
• In making all appointments to the commission, the governor must continue to seek a balance reflecting

Bills: HB2170 , HB2544 , HB2578

Committee: House Agriculture & Natural Resources

Keywords: natural climate solutions, ecosystem services, revenue generation, economic opportunities, environmental policy, water rights, adjudication, Columbia River, environmental impact, natural resources, tribal members, fish and wildlife, commission, indigenous rights, state regulation

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• The appointment of an individual as a volunteer deputy registrar will be terminated when they have been
• They are appointed by county voter registrars and charged with helping increase voter registration in
• If you break the rules, your appointment may be terminated by the appointing authority.
• and this will be taking away that local official authority and getting rid of it, giving it to the governor-appointed
• But I do want to point out that Governor, well, no, Governor Greg Abbott, but when he was Attorney General

Bills: HB376 , HB817 , HB 1297 , HB1478 , HB1661 , HB1783

Committee: House Elections

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• Moe, Lee, Torkel, and Miller have been appointed as the committee on such part of the House.
• Senate File 1251, a bill for an... governor to the joint convention to be governor to the joint convention
• committee to escort the governor to the House chamber for a joint convention.
• Resolution 81 directs the President of the Senate to appoint a committee to escort the governor for the
• Senator Weber. the appointment withdrawn from the the appointment withdrawn from the Committee<00:26:

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• They're appointed by the governor, the pro tem, the speaker, the attorney general, the state treasurer
• by the governor, so he has two appointments on that board.
• They're appointed by the governor, the pro tem, the speaker, the attorney general, the state treasurer
• by the governor, so he has two appointments on that board.
• You know, that's up for that appointing authority to just That their appointing authority wants.

Summary: The committee heard and advanced a series of bills and resolutions, many involving taxes, education funding, health policy, and election rules. Representative Newton’s HB 1823, on the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency’s home-building activities, passed 10-0. Speaker Hilbert’s HB 2425, which would align Oklahoma election dates more closely with Texas and move some elections to March, passed 9-2 after debate about turnout and accountability. HB 4440, requiring Medicaid work requirements to track federal law, passed 10-2 amid discussion of chronic unemployment and the limits of changing Medicaid expansion because it is in the Constitution. HJR 1087, a major proposal to restructure the T-SET tobacco settlement trust and redirect funds toward higher education and related uses, passed 12-0 after extensive debate over venture capital investing, public health spending, and whether the trust should be modernized. The committee also took up several property-tax measures. HJR 1053 would create a revenue-neutral ad valorem framework, requiring local approval for increases beyond prior-year levels; it passed 9-2. HJR 1054 would exempt business inventory from ad valorem taxation, and after questions about scope and possible abuse it passed 9-2. HJR 1044 would lower the annual cap on growth in assessed value for homestead and agricultural property from 3% to 2%; it passed 9-2. HB 4145 would raise the homestead exemption from $1,000 to $7,000 and passed 9-1. HJR 1081 would freeze ad valorem taxes for qualifying seniors and passed 8-1. The committee also advanced HB 3891, a county commissioner pay bill, after title was struck and members discussed its impact on small counties; it passed 9-2. Other measures included HB 1770, directing an elk population study by Oklahoma State University, which passed 11-0; HB 1675, requiring youth camps to complete site-specific hazardous assessments, which passed 11-0; HB 3627, allowing the State Committee of Blind Vendors to meet by video conference due to quorum issues, which passed 11-0; HB 3472, expanding tire-recycling fund eligibility, which passed 10-1; and HB 1225, barring changes to the biological sex designation on birth certificates, which passed 8-2 after debate over medical, legal, and equal-protection concerns. The committee also advanced HJR 1019, a heavily amended proposal concerning party nominations for general elections, after striking title and narrowing the scope to federal, state, and county races; it passed 8-1 with two not voting. HB 3462, updating plumbing licensing law and aligning exam standards with other trades, passed 9-0 after title was struck to accommodate further negotiations.

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• I was appointed public member of the State Bar Board of Trustees in 2020 by Governor Newsom, and reappointed
• I was just recently appointed in February, I think.
• She noted that the Board of Trustees includes appointments from the Governor, the Senate, the Assembly
• She noted that the Board of Trustees includes appointments from the Governor, the Senate, the Assembly
• This item is Governor's appointments not required to appear.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Rules established a quorum and first approved several governor’s appointments not required to appear, including Rick Simpson to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing and Trinidad Solis, M.D., and Gerald Talbert, M.D., to the Medical Board of California. The committee also approved reference of bills to committees and floor acknowledgments before moving to State Bar appointments requiring testimony. The committee heard from George Cardona, reappointed as Chief Trial Counsel of the State Bar, who described reforms made after the Girardi matter, efforts to reduce discipline disparities, backlog reduction measures, and staffing shortages tied to a vacancy rate and increased incoming complaints. Senators questioned him about safeguards against misconduct, the John Eastman disbarment case, discipline disparities affecting Black and Latino attorneys, unauthorized practice of law by notarios, and the use of AI in complaints and pleadings. Public witnesses from the State Bar, SEIU Local 1000, and others supported his confirmation, and the committee voted 3-0 to advance him to the full Senate. The committee then heard from Laura Enderton Speed, nominated as Executive Director of the State Bar. She emphasized restoring public trust, improving operations, addressing the February 2025 bar exam problems, and strengthening discipline and admissions processes. Senators asked about the State Bar’s structural budget deficit, the ongoing audit and investigations related to the bar exam, conflict-of-interest safeguards after Girardi, and plans for the future of the bar exam. Public testimony was uniformly supportive, and the committee voted 5-0 to advance her nomination to the Senate floor. The meeting concluded with final votes on the earlier items, thanks to Senator Jones for his service on the committee, and adjournment to executive session after a cake presentation.

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• So the bars, governor also by state and federal laws limiting its authority.
• Yeah, different perspective to to the board of governors you.
• they appoint the members of that committee.
• So are grievance committees are appointed for terms of up to 3 years?
• And so we do try to appoint people with with term with us.

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• SPEAKER LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR AND THE CABINET OF FLORIDA. >> Rep. Perez: LET THEM BE RECEIVED.
• Sirois: I MOVE THE COMMITTEE BE APPOINTED TO NOTIFY THE GOVERNOR THE JOINT SESSION IS ASSEMBLED AND READY
• GOVERNOR THAT JOINT SESSION IS ASSEMBLED AND READY TO RECEIVE HIS MESSAGE.
• PRESIDENT GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA. >> Ben Albritton: LET THE GOVERNOR BE RECEIVED. . >> Ben Albritton: MEMBERS
• THE GOVERNOR. >> Governor DeSantis: THANK YOU MR. PRESIDENT.

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• It's one vote away from going to the governor. They wanted to have this recent case came up.
• And we also know that the governor had a big role.
• This is a proposal to increase the number to 9, have 4 members appointed by the governor, two members
• Well, again, if that particular appointee that vacated their position had been appointed by the governor
• , the next appointee would be appointed by the governor.

Bills: HB3327 , HB3711 , HB4104 , HJR1077 , HB3329 , SB2184 , SB171

Committee: Senate Rules

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• Your committee recommends that the Senate confirm this appointment.
• In which the governor makes the following appointment: Mariana Padilla as Secretary of the Public Education
• for appointing you to sit in this secretarial position.
• There are individuals appointed by the Pro Tem, by the Speaker, and the Governor.
• In essence, Senate Joint Memorial 2 requests the governor to appoint a task force to study the needs

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• I think the governor, they could come back to them. I have a bill.
• President, your Committee on Finance, having had under consideration the Governor's nomination to appoint
• President, your Committee on Finance, having had under consideration the Governor's nomination to appoint
• The Secretary is instructed to notify the Governor and the Secretary of State of the confirmations.
• The Secretary is instructed to notify the Governor and the Secretary of State of the confirmations.

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• , this isn't an attack on our great Governor.
• , AND THOSE QUALITIES ARE GOING TO BE PUT FORWARD BECAUSE THE GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR ARE ELECTED
• BUT NOW WE ARE HAVING SOMEONE WHO WAS ELECTED AS LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR BUT NOT THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR,
• BUT KIND OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, BUT NOT REALLY LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, BE THE PERSON TO TALK THROUGH AND
• WE ELECT OUR GOVERNOR THE SAME WAY. AND THAT IS THE CASE.

Bills: SB 2 , HB 2 , HB 2000 , HB 2196 , HB 213 , HB 222 , HB 645 , HB 1458 , HB 1022 , HB 141 , HB 502 , HB 643 , HB 3093 , HB 1700 , HB 117 , SB 503 , SB 2 , HB 120 , HB 20 , HB 150 , HB 6 , HB 100 , HB 210 , HB 215 , HB 1393 , HB 1151 , HB 1268 , HB 142 , HB 451 , HB 124 , HB 2 , HB 2000 , HB 2196 , HB 213 , HB 222 , HB 645 , HB 1458 , HB 1022 , HB 141 , HB 502 , HB 643 , HB 3093 , HB 1700 , HB 117

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• What it will do is make sure that those who are appointed from the governor will be two from the city
• What it will do is make sure that those who are appointed from the governor will be two from the city
• , two from the county, and one. appointed from the governor will be two from the city, two from the county
• I know you and I discussed, you know, we had some heartburn over the governor being able to appoint five
• I know you and I discussed, you know, we had some heartburn over the governor being able to appoint five

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the previous day’s journal by a 122-0 vote, and numerous introductions of special guests, including Special Olympics participants, occupational therapy and social work students and professionals, teachers, social workers, local officials, and community groups visiting for Hill Day and other advocacy events. Members also made announcements about committee meetings before the chamber recessed until 2 p.m. On the floor, House Bill 2974 was perfected and printed with little debate. Supporters said it would codify telehealth access in Missouri’s licensure reciprocity framework, helping seniors and rural residents continue to receive care. House Bill 2934, a bipartisan St. Louis convention center governance measure, also advanced after adoption of an amendment changing governor-appointed board seats to two city, two county, and one at-large member. The bill would merge existing entities managing the convention center and Dome, create a new board structure, and authorize a convention district tax framework and related financing rules; members discussed local control, revenue use, and the length of agreements under the bill. House Bill 2057, a technical fix for Osage Beach entertainment district authority, was adopted and perfected and printed. Supporters said it corrects an error from a prior bill and would allow Osage Beach to create an entertainment district similar to those in Kansas City, St. Louis, and Branson to support tourism and economic development. The chamber also took up House Bill 1839 and related bills on age verification for pornographic websites. Proponents argued the measure is needed to protect minors from online pornography and exploitation, citing the Supreme Court’s upholding of a similar Texas law and Missouri’s existing attorney general enforcement efforts; opponents raised privacy, enforcement, and unintended-consequences concerns, including whether less-scrupulous sites could become more accessible. After a motion for the previous question, the House adopted the committee substitute and perfected and printed House Bill 1839 by a 104-16 vote with 20 present.