Video & Transcript Research : 'appointment'
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FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Apr 15th, 2025
Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Many county commissioners and many people who are appointed to these councils have said they struggle
- to find the actual value they lend via the appointment.
- That it is an appointment to show up and... ...they lend via the appointment, that it is an appointment
- And if we really break this down, I don't think it's the state's appointment that actually makes this
- The fact is we can rely on that via an MOU without appointing more people, adding different layers of
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development heard three bills after temporarily postponing SB 1524. The committee first took up CS for SB 1264, a broad economic development bill covering law enforcement recruitment bonuses, venture capital tax credits, data center tax exemptions, military land transfers, Space Florida procurement exemptions, and changes to regional planning councils. An amendment was adopted to remove sections tied to emergency management shelter plans so the bill would align with another measure. The main debate centered on the proposal to repeal regional planning council statutes; supporters argued the councils are duplicative and bureaucratic, while opponents said they provide valuable regional coordination, technical assistance, and grant support, especially for rural communities. The bill was reported favorably 13-1, with Senator Sharif voting no.
The committee then considered CS for SB 1348, which streamlines motor vehicle services by expanding the role of tax collectors as DHSMV agents. Three amendments were adopted: one making the scalping of driver and motor vehicle appointment slots a misdemeanor, one increasing penalties for texting while driving and requiring a new distracted-driving course to remove points, and one allowing veterans with DV plates to use a sticker instead of a stencil or imprint. The bill received supportive testimony from tax collectors and law enforcement-related groups and was reported favorably without opposition.
Finally, the committee heard SB 936, which directs the Department of Commerce’s workforce research bureau to conduct a recurring statewide study every three years on the effects of automation, robotics, and AI on Florida’s workforce. The sponsor said the study would have minimal fiscal impact and would help guide policy recommendations. With no opposition or debate, the bill was reported favorably. The committee then adjourned after brief closing remarks thanking staff and members.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- I mean, not the board itself is an appointing authority to the board.
- It's just appointing. It's just the members. It's not the whole board.
- It's just the person that is appointed to the nonprofits that have appointing authority to economic development
- an appointing authority that should be in proper standing to have appointments.
- And either y'all could serve yourselves on the board or you could appoint someone.
Bills:
SB348, SB444, SB485, SB517, HB87, HB115, HB162, HB362, HB368, HB377, HB431, HB441, HB466, HB664, HB741, HB822, HB990, HB1243
Keywords:
motor vehicles, enforcement, administrative support, law enforcement, private service provider, regulatory compliance, expropriation, public purpose, property rights, compensation, city governance, St. George, insurance premium tax, city of St. George, municipal authority, local taxation, East Baton Rouge Parish, economic development, Baton Rouge North, commissioners
Summary:
The committee on Local and Municipal Affairs met on May 7, 2026 and approved the prior meeting minutes before taking up a series of local bills. Early action included HB 362, creating the Regency Park Towns Townhomes Crime Prevention and Security District in Orleans Parish, which was reported favorably. HB 822, dealing with nonprofit entities that hold appointments on boards and commissions while not in good standing with the Secretary of State, drew discussion about how long an entity must be out of compliance and whether notice should be required; the committee adopted an amendment changing the threshold to three consecutive years and then reported the bill as amended.
A major portion of the meeting focused on HB 1243, which would shift more authority over the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board to the Orleans Parish City Council. Supporters, including Representative Hilfriddy and Council President J.P. Morrell, argued the current structure is dysfunctional and unresponsive, and that local elected officials need authority to act more quickly. The Bureau of Governmental Research testified without taking a position on the bill itself but urged a formal transition plan or study committee so the city would have a clear governance path. Despite that concern, the committee adopted an amendment clarifying asset ownership and then reported HB 1243 as amended.
The committee also handled several St. George bills. SB 348, allowing local law enforcement to contract for administrative support related to motor vehicle enforcement, was reported favorably. SB 444, granting St. George expropriation authority for certain public infrastructure projects, was also reported favorably. SB 485, concerning the city’s authority over insurance premium taxes, initially had amendments adopted but was then reconsidered; the amendments were stripped and the bill was reported favorably in its original form. HB 431, requiring mayors to complete annual continuing education, was amended to clarify approved training and then reported favorably. Other measures reported favorably included HB 990 on Jefferson Parish master water meters, HB 466 on West Feliciana Parish tax rebates tied to a data center project, HB 664 raising the maximum fine for parish ordinance violations, HB 87 increasing per diem for a Livingston Parish gas utility district board, HB 115 abolishing the police chief position in Edgefield, HB 741 creating emergency housing vouchers for human trafficking survivors, HB 377 removing civil service pay-plan restrictions for state examiners, HB 162 allowing a fee increase for the Jefferson Place/Bocage Crime Prevention District, HB 368 increasing fines for improper demolition of historic properties in New Orleans, and HB 441 returning New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board employees to city civil service. The committee adjourned after reporting the bills.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 064 Mar 19th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- and recommends that the appointments be placed in the consent calendar.
- Committee appointments. March 8th, 2026. Dear Mrs.
- hearing on the following appointments hearing on the following appointments and<00:27:54.560>
- 00:27:55.440>
be and recommends that the appointments be and recommends that the appointments - Committee<00:28:33.520>
committee <00:28:34.000>appointments.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the March 17, 2026 journal, and received several committee reports and appointment recommendations. Finance reported two banking-related reappointments for the consent calendar and recommended amendments and favorable action on Senate Bills 128 and 131. The chamber also heard notices of committee realignment affecting the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, including a reduction in membership and the removal of Senator John Carson from that committee for the remainder of the session.
During personal privilege, senators recognized Greeley Day at the Capitol and College Board. The Senate then took up Senate Joint Resolution 16, concerning retirement readiness and financial well-being. Supporters said the resolution highlights the importance of retirement security, financial education, and lifetime income options for PERA members. The resolution passed 34-0, and the current roll call was added as co-sponsors. The Senate also laid over HJR 1023 and SB 66 until March 19.
On third reading, the Senate passed House Bill 1142, Senate Bills 2660, 2635, 1031, and 105 on the consent calendar, with some senators recorded as no votes on SB 2660 and SB 2635. It also passed Senate Bill 62, which designates second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides as restricted-use pesticides, by a 22-12 vote, and Senate Bill 98, which reestablishes local authority over noise abatement, by a 30-4 vote. The chamber then concurred with House amendments and re-passed Senate Bills 11, 32, and 16; the House changes to SB 11 were described as clarifications to search-warrant requirements for certain electronic platforms, SB 32’s changes concerned immunization access and removed a vaccine-manufacturer liability provision, and SB 16’s changes were mostly technical and removed a criminal-penalty reference. The Senate also laid over the general orders calendar until March 19 and recessed until 11:30 a.m.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (04/14/2026)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
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budget allows a moderator to appoint budget allows a moderator to appoint budget - whether they are elected or appointed. whether they are elected or appointed.
- Some are elected, some are appointed.
- Some are elected, some are appointed. appointed. appointed.
- to that committee and ended up appointed to that committee and ended up becoming<01:01:56.240>
the
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House County and Municipal Government Committee Feb 25th, 2026
County and Municipal Government
Transcript Highlights:
- So as to not have that county official trying to appoint himself to that board.
- c><00:03:02.600>
be allow a a municipal official to be allow a a municipal official to be appointed - to a county rural water appointed to a county rural water authority<00:03:04.800>
board <00:03 - that county official not have that county official trying<00:03:10.959>
to <00:03:11.080>appoint - trying to appoint himself to that board. trying to appoint himself to that board.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Business and Financial Institutions - Room 210; 28 January, 2026: 2:00 PM
Business and Financial Institutions
Transcript Highlights:
- The bulk of the change, the actual real change, is around the appointments process in section three.
- Right now you've only got two that can present appointments to the governor: Mississippi Engineering
- Recommendations to the governor for appointments.
- We'll move it to six years appointments. I think yours was four.
- We'll move it to six years appointments. I think yours was four. Is there a reason for six years?
Summary:
The committee took up several banking, real estate, and licensing bills. Senate Bill 20007 would remove the repeal date for Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance authority to conduct joint bank exams with the Federal Reserve, after testimony that the program has been successful; it was passed out on a do-pass motion. Senate Bill 2011, extending the repeal date for the Mississippi Debt Management Services Act by three years, was also passed out. Senate Bill 2383, a banking modernization bill, was explained as updating definitions and procedures, including treating ITMs like ATMs, allowing state banks to approve dividends without prior regulatory approval if in good standing, streamlining articles-of-incorporation amendments by making the banking commissioner the final approver, and eliminating parity-request requirements for certain public welfare investments; it was passed out as a committee substitute.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 2711, which would update residential mortgage lending recordkeeping and disclosure language under the SAFE Act to remove obsolete federal references and better fit manufactured-home lending; it was passed out as a committee substitute. Senate Bill 2706, a professional engineers and surveyors bill, was described as a reorganization and modernization of licensure statutes, with the main policy change expanding who may recommend board appointments, staggering six-year terms, and barring recent disciplinary offenders from board service; after questions about appointment advice-and-consent and term length, it was passed out as a committee substitute. Senate Bill 2713, supported by the Mississippi Association of Realtors, would codify buyer agency agreements and move the required signing deadline from before a home is shown to before an offer is submitted; it was passed out.
Senate Bill 2748 would align real estate statutes with current rules, replace certified-mail renewal notices with email notices, and extend the earnest-money submission deadline from one business day to two; it was passed out as a committee substitute. Senate Bill 2715, from the Department of Banking and Consumer Finance, would clarify the new money transmitter law, direct collected fees and penalties to enforcement of the act, add consumer notices and fraud warnings, and create data-security requirements based on a model law; senators questioned the fund balance, annual budget, and the relationship to a separate virtual currency kiosk bill, but the bill was passed out. The final bill on the agenda, 2768, was postponed to the committee’s Monday meeting, and the committee then rose and reported.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Committee of Conference on SB 221, SB 213, SB 218 (06/18/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- The legislative body doesn't appoint people. Doesn't uh doesn't appoint people.
- The legislative body doesn't<00:05:16.160>
appoint <00:05:16.479>people. - <00:05:16.800>
Doesn't <00:05:17.759>uh doesn't appoint people. - Doesn't uh doesn't appoint people. Doesn't uh appoint<00:05:18.639>
people. - appoint people. The governing body does. appoint people. The governing body does.
Summary:
The committee worked through several election-related bills and conference committee compromises. On SB 221, members discussed a streamlined re-registration form for voters removed from the checklist, with the Secretary of State to develop the necessary form; one member opposed the bill as unnecessary and warned that more frequent purges can disenfranchise voters, but the committee ultimately accepted the compromise and prepared it for signatures.
On SB 213, the committee reviewed technical language changes to the HB 340-related provisions, including changing “legislative body” to “governing body” and replacing “measure” with “warrant article.” Despite those edits, one member argued the bill could chill public employees’ participation in official duties and should be held to the Senate position; another said the bill was unnecessary in light of other voting restrictions already enacted. No position change was made, and the bill remained opposed by at least some members.
On SB 218, the committee agreed to add the word “applicable” in two places, and to remove sections 5 and 6 from the Senate version so pre-processing language would be restored. The House also asked to strike a sentence giving the Secretary of State broad authority over errors identified in the process, preferring that such matters remain in statute. Members generally described these edits as improvements, though some still opposed the bill overall. The meeting ended after a final comment on SB 213 seeking to remove language requiring public employees’ factual information to be provided only in response to public requests, followed by adjournment.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The business courts are by appointment by the governor. Yes.
- I see where you're going, but the 15th court is appointed by Greg Abbott correct?
- As it currently is, and he's made outstanding appointments.
- Not being able to appoint a county attorney, judges are sometimes forced to appoint attorneys to serve
- get appointed.
Bills:
HB32, HB15, HB171, HB421, HB581, HB644, HB745, HB349, HB917, HB204, HB923, HB15, HB171, HB204
Keywords:
eviction, landlord rights, tenant rights, justice court, property law, court procedures, chemical dependency, court-ordered treatment, mental health, health care, treatment facility, juvenile justice, criminal justice reform, deep fake, digital impersonation, age verification, private cause of action, explicit content, consumer protection, HB 581
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, December 30, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Clerk: The Speaker's rooms, Washington, D.C., December 30, 2025, I hereby appoint the Honorable Riley
- Spence Authorization Act of fiscal year 2001, 22 U.S.C. 7002, as amended, I'm pleased to appoint the
- National Defense Authorization Act of fiscal year 2001, 22 U.S.C. 7002, as amended, I'm pleased to appoint
- agreed because of the changes in Congress and the presumed statutory intent of the commission, I'm appointing
- As such, I'm pleased to make this appointment, signed sincerely, Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Leader.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, how were they appointed previously?
- be on the board, and they're appointed be on the board, and they're appointed by<00:19:08.760>
- Uh, how were they appointed<00:19:11.120>
previously? - And and uh what appointed previously?
- also still appointed by the governor. also still appointed by the governor.
- Uh, how were they appointed<00:19:11.120>
Summary:
The Senate met under call, established a quorum, and adopted the printed committee reports, except those relating to Senate Concurrent Resolution 6. It then gave second reading to Senate File 4282 and several House files, and later handled motions including re-referring Senate File 4634 from Jobs and Economic Development to Taxes. The chamber also designated special orders for immediate consideration.
On special order, Senate File 4339, relating to the excavation notice system and utility locating, was presented as a safe-digging measure requiring electronic positive responses from utility operators and updated contact information for locators. The bill was read a third time and passed 64-0. The Senate then took up House File 3718, which modernizes the Board of Veterinary Medicine, updates definitions and licensing rules, expands scope of practice and telemedicine provisions, changes board composition, and adds a background check requirement; after questions from Senator Green about the bill’s sponsor, background checks, and board size, it passed 52-13.
The Senate next considered Senate File 4455, concerning the Lake City and Red Wing port authorities. An A2 amendment was adopted to address municipal public utilities commission voter ratification language, and the bill as amended passed 65-0. The session ended with announcements, including a lighthearted note about “Steak on a Stick Eve,” excusing Senators Webber and Miller, and adjournment until Thursday, April 16 at 11:00 a.m.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Feb 18th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education
Transcript Highlights:
- We also, after this bill, have a lot of appointments as well as the budget.
- Reese, Jonathan Reese, who is a trustee appointed as a trustee to the Board of Trustees of Tallahassee
- Please come forward. appointment to the Board of Trustees of Tallahassee State College.
- So I look forward to him being appointed. Thank you. Thank you very much for that commitment.
- And I view this appointment as an opportunity to help sustain and contribute to that momentum.
Bills:
S1694
Keywords:
technology education, digital literacy, artificial intelligence, computer science, high school graduation
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education met with a quorum present and first took up CS for SB 1694, which would require technology-integrated postsecondary general education core courses to include digital literacy and competency instruction, including use of artificial intelligence tools, and encourage high school computer science courses with AI content to teach how AI systems use data, their benefits and limitations, and responsible use in academic and personal contexts. The bill drew support from several speakers who emphasized the need for students to understand AI’s capabilities, limitations, ethics, and risks, while one speaker raised concerns about overreliance on AI and the loss of skills. Senator Davis said the bill was a good step toward preparing the future workforce and suggested earlier instruction might be worth considering later. The bill was reported favorably, and Senator Leek asked to be recorded in the affirmative.
The committee then heard a long series of confirmation presentations for trustees at multiple Florida colleges and universities, including Tallahassee State College, USF, UNF, Palm Beach State College, the College of the Florida Keys, Hillsborough College, Miami-Dade College, Florida A&M University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida International University, New College of Florida, Florida Polytechnic University, and the University of Florida. The appointees generally emphasized student success, workforce alignment, fiscal responsibility, access and affordability, and institutional growth; several members and senators offered supportive comments, with some asking about specific issues such as Tallahassee State’s NCLEX passage rates and the need for continued improvement. One appointee’s attendance was delayed or skipped for later consideration, but the committee ultimately took a block vote and reported the confirmations favorably to the Ethics and Elections Committee.
Finally, Chair Harrell gave a brief overview of the higher education budget, describing a total of $11.9 billion and highlighting increases for workforce education, Florida College System operating funds, workforce development capitalization, the Rural Incentive for Professional Educators program, the USF Center for Nursing, preeminent research universities, UCF’s community school grant program, UF’s Lassinger Center on Learning, the Florida Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment, and campus security through a postsecondary guardian program. Senator Davis asked about a transfer related to the workforce development capitalization and incentive grant fund, and the chair explained it was a transfer of an existing program with new funds being added. There was no public comment on the budget, and the meeting adjourned after Senator Leek requested to be recorded in the affirmative on SB 1694.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Confirmation number eight appointing Kevin Kid to the Alabama Board of Rehabilitation Services
- Senate Confirmation number 79 appointing Charles W.
- Senate Confirmation number 98 appointing Mary Pat Lawrence to the Alabama Institute for the Deaf and
- Senate Confirmation number 9 appointing Kathy Sawyer to the State Board of Human Resources receives a
- Okay, from the Committee on Rules, House Joint Resolution number 3 appoints a committee to escort the
Bills:
SB 26, SJR 36, SB 26, SB 616, SB 565, SB 384, SB 28, SR 109, SR 122, SR 126, SR 130, SR 136, SR 137, SR 141, SR 142, SCR 20
Keywords:
teacher compensation, education funding, public school educators, teacher retention, teacher designation, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement, enforcement suspension, utility consolidation, regionalization, water supply, sewer
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on State and Local Government - 02/11/25
State and Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
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by majority caucus will be appointed by majority caucus will be appointed by - <00:14:52.279>
by the minority caucus will be appointed by the minority caucus will be appointed - of the majority caucus to be appointed of the majority caucus to be appointed by<00:14:56.120>
- Senator Lang so we need the appointments Senator Lang so we need the appointments of<00:57:57.240
- <00:59:03.480>
I Senator Lang the IG must be appoint I Senator Lang the IG must be appoint
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- President, I have the honor to announce that the House has appointed a committee of four members of the
- Senator Murphy introduced Senate Resolution No. 33, a Senate resolution relating to appointment of a
- Senate Resolution No. 33 is relating to the appointment of a committee to escort the governor to the
- Senators Clark, Duckworth, appointments.
- and confirm the appointments of Puquan Ham and Audrey Partridge.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- In fact, authorizing the appointment of police officers in the town of Plainville, Senate No. 1898, its
- The House has appointed Representatives Donahue, Gonzalez, and Soter.
- Senator Tarr moves that the Senate insist upon its amendment and appoint a committee of conference.
- Without objection, the Senate insists upon its amendment and appoints a committee of conference.
- The chair will appoint the following members: Senator Gómez as chair, Senator Comerford, and Senator
Summary:
The Senate took up several local bills on third reading and passed them to be engrossed, including measures authorizing police officers in Plainville, amending the charter of Acushnet, and authorizing conveyance of a parcel of land in Wellesley. It also considered House No. 4206, the bill modernizing the cannabis laws of the Commonwealth; the House nonconcurred in the Senate amendment and appointed a conference committee, and the Senate voted to insist on its amendment and appoint its own conferees, naming Senators Gómez, Comerford, and Durant.
The Senate then suspended the rules to take up House No. 4007, concerning the composition of the Licensing Board for the City of Salem, and ordered it to a third reading. Later, two bills were passed to be enacted: House No. 4030, establishing a select board-town administrator form of government in Rochester, and House No. 4381, further regulating the term of the town moderator in Norwood. Both were ordered signed by the President and laid before the Governor.
Finally, the Senate adopted an order to adjourn and reconvene on Monday at 11:00 a.m., then adjourned.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 066 Mar 21st, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Consideration of governor's appointments. Consent calendar. Mr.
- appointments. Consent calendar. Mr. appointments. Consent calendar. Mr.
- Schaeffler, please read the appointments listed on the consent calendar.
- I move for the adoption of all the appointments on the governor's appointment consent calendar, which
- Seeing none, the motion is the confirmation of the appointments on the consent calendar.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the journal, and received several committee reports and appointment recommendations. Committee actions included favorable referrals or amendments for bills such as HB 1144, HB 1099, HB 1071, HB 1034, HB 1205, SB 48, and SB 113, along with consent-calendar recommendations for appointments to the Colorado Child Abuse Prevention Trust Fund and the State Board of Land Commissioners. The Senate also confirmed two Colorado Banking Board appointments later in the day.
On third reading, HB 1185, concerning continuation of the Cold Case Task Force, passed on the consent calendar by a 32-0 vote. HB 1038, concerning county commissioner redistricting, was debated at length; Senator Snyder explained and secured approval for a third-reading amendment intended to clarify that nonpartisan county staff are not drawn into political litigation, and the bill then passed 21-11. SB 66 was laid over until March 23, and HB 1136, creating the Pathways to Public Service Program in the Department of Personnel, also passed 20-12.
The Senate adopted SR005, recognizing Single Parent Day, by a 32-0 vote after remarks from Senators Rich and Snyder and recognition of Janice Mugglin, a long-time advocate for the observance. The chamber also granted leave for the Joint Budget Committee to meet while the Senate was in session, and later approved HB 1191 on second reading from the consent calendar, sending it to third reading and final passage. The Senate then laid over general orders until March 23, honored retiring Ralston House executive director Don Mosley with a tribute, welcomed UCCS Mosaic students, and recessed until 12:00 p.m.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Judiciary Feb 11th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- And we also implement appointment of auctioneers and escrow agents which establishes qualifications and
- And if a formal come to a formal complaint is filed, there is a referee that's appointed by the chief
- One thing, it's it's a it's very difficult as each member of the of the circuits appoints members, the
- 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.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Finance Division I (04/20/2026)
Transcript Highlights:
- This would be a director-level, you know, person that would be appointed by the governor.
- <00:28:57.320>
by one member of the public appointed by one member of the public appointed - mayor of Laconia, you know, appointing mayor of Laconia, you know, appointing somebody<00:54:07.880
- , and to get anything people appointed, and to get anything done. done. done.
- And, you know, we can say we hope the Speaker appoints somebody.
Summary:
The committee held a work session on House Bill 592, which concerns regional conservation and energy resources planning for habitat strongholds and wildlife corridors, and a commission to study transferring ownership of the Winnipesaukee River Basin Program to another authority. Jason Stock of the New Hampshire Timberland Owners Association said his group was fine with the bill as printed, especially after Senate language clarified that habitat stronghold designations are for information gathering and not regulatory purposes. Ted Diers of the Department of Environmental Services strongly supported the bill’s Winnipesaukee River Basin provisions, saying the state’s role in operating the wastewater system is outdated and that the communities are now capable of taking more control; he also supported creating a higher-level engineering/director position to oversee aging infrastructure and help manage a possible transition. Committee members asked about the facility’s location, capacity, costs, staffing, the possibility of private operation, the commission’s membership, and whether the six-month study timeline was realistic. Diers said there would be no state savings beyond administrative time, that the communities already pay the costs, and that a report in six months should provide useful next steps even if it would not resolve everything. The chair closed the work session on HB 592 and announced a brief recess before later action, while a member indicated interest in proposing an amendment to change the commission’s membership.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
JLCAR Administrative Rules (11/20/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
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authority same day off, that appointing authority same day off, that appointing - Now the appointing authority is going to look at it. It's happened again.
- Now the appointing authority is going to look at it. It's happened again.
Summary:
The committee opened with routine business, including the Pledge of Allegiance, seating alternates, and approval of the minutes and consent calendar. Both were approved without opposition. The committee then moved to the regular calendar, beginning with Department of Environmental Services drinking water rules (2532). Staff noted that the final proposal deleted requirements that had been in the initial proposal, making the published notice technically inaccurate because it said there were no substantive changes. The agency responded that the requirements still exist in other rules, that regulated entities and the Water Council were notified, and that the public had notice through related hearings. After discussion about whether a new noticed hearing was needed, the committee approved the rule.
The next item was Department of Administrative Services personnel rule 2510 on seniority and employee performance evaluation. Staff raised informational comments and one unclear comment about language that appeared to require a checkbox even though no form exists, and about evaluation categories that could overlap. The agency said the checkbox language should be removed, but defended the overlapping categories as part of a long-standing template used by agencies for the past 10 years. Members discussed whether the language was too ambiguous or could lead to inconsistent application, but the committee ultimately approved the rule with a condition striking the checkbox language in the affected sections.
The committee then considered personnel rule 25109 on investigations, discipline, non-disciplinary communications, and non-disciplinary removal. Staff recommended clarifying language distinguishing license suspension from termination for cause, and questioned whether the sexual-harassment discipline language was too broad because the same conduct could fit multiple discipline levels. The agency agreed to add the suggested clarification for the license-suspension provision, but argued the sexual-harassment language should remain because another rule already provides the factors for determining the appropriate discipline and the agency needs discretion for fact-specific cases. The discussion included concerns about how non-verbal conduct might be treated, but the committee moved toward conditional approval with the agreed clarification and approval of the rest of the rule as written.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, July 10, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I hereby appoint the Honorable Christopher H. Smith to act as Speaker pro tempore on this day.
- I hereby appoint the Honorable Christopher H. Smith to act as Speaker pro tempore on this day.
- THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE SHARE ANNOUNCES THE SPEAKER'S APPOINTMENT PURSUANT TO 22 U.S.C. 3003, AND
- THE ORDER OF The Speaker pro tempore: The Chair announces the Speaker's appointment pursuant to 22 U.S.C
- The Speaker pro tempore: The Chair announces the Speaker's appointment pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 6913 and