Transcript Highlights:

• teachers need to have continuing education yearly to stay on top of changes in infrastructure, laws, codes
• in pretty much all facets of the aviation industry, from the airside, airport operations side, commercially
• … From the airside, airport operations side, commercial aviation, private aviation, aerospace manufacturing
• I’ve worked on the commercial aviation 121… …side quite a bit.

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: 989, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The amendment is coded A3. A3.
• The amendment is coded A5.
• The amendment is coded A4.
• The amendment is coded A8.
• </c> amended the amendment is coded amended the amendment is coded A8<01:16:40.880><c> I</c><01:16:41.040

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Also, you name us consent to provide a relaxed dress code to allow jeans on the Senate floor by our guests
• Seeing no objection, again, that's a relaxed dress code for our guests. Thank you.
• Seeing no objection, again, that's a relaxed dress code for our guests who are joining us here today.
• All legislators still have to abide by the dress code. Senator Padilla. Thank you very much, Mr.
• So this, none of this can transfer due to fines or code violations, Mr. President and Senator. Mr.

Summary: The Senate met with a quorum, opened with an invocation, pledges, and a series of announcements recognizing West Side Day, School Board Appreciation Day, Sierra Club Climate Solutions Day, Gallup-McKinley County Day, and New Mexico Athlete Trainer Day. Members also agreed to allow cameras on the floor and a relaxed dress code for guests. Numerous student and community groups were introduced, including West Side Day students, ABC Prep basketball students, Bernalillo High School AP students, MANA del Norte Hermanitas, honorary lieutenant governors, Taos Municipal Schools leaders, Classical Conversations homeschool students, Bloomfield school board members, and others. A major portion of the session was devoted to honoring Bueno Foods with a Senate certificate recognizing February 5, 2026, as Bueno Foods Day in the Senate and celebrating the company’s 75th anniversary. Senators praised the Baca family’s multigenerational business, its role in New Mexico’s chile industry, its jobs and community support, and its national reach. Several members spoke in support, sharing personal stories about Bueno products and the company’s help during COVID and over decades of family and community life. The Senate also adopted a condolence certificate for Kayla Reagan Van Landingham, a 19-year-old bicyclist killed in Albuquerque, with remarks emphasizing her life, advocacy, and the need for stronger pedestrian and bicycle safety. Her mother and family were recognized, and members observed a moment of silence. Senators spoke about the importance of traffic safety reforms and the local ordinance changes already pursued in her memory. On legislation, the chamber received House and governor messages and adopted several committee reports. The main floor debate was on Senate Bill 38, concerning the spay and neuter program funding stream. Senator Block offered a floor substitute to restore a sunset clause for review and transparency; supporters argued the program should be periodically evaluated and that the funding functions like a tax rather than a fee. Opponents argued the program is important and should continue without a sunset. The floor substitute failed by roll call, 15 in favor and 22 against, and the Senate returned to the underlying bill for further debate.

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• </c> not building a lot of new commercial not building a lot of new commercial properties<01:31:12.239
• </c><05:29:51.440><c> or</c> development plan and our water code or development plan and our water code
• </c> our commercial and industrial leases. our commercial and industrial leases.
• </c> to commercial? to commercial?
• </c> extension of the rail to our commercial extension of the rail to our commercial center<05:39:16.878

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• We just don't want that code. Upfront funding, not the ongoing basis.
• The bill would direct the Energy Commission to establish uniform standards for compliance with these
• So even the smallest code-compliant projects would be pushed into years of discretionary review.
• So even the smallest code-compliant process. definitions or parameters around the size.
• So even the smallest code-compliant projects would be pushed into years of discretionary review.

Committee: House Utilities and Energy

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• It's changing it in the code section that applies to everybody under the child abuse reporting statute
• But changing these definitions in the Penal Code, again, is a great concern to us because we get the
• And yes, we do understand, as we do understand the piece that it does change penal code for others.
• And having a uniform standard is something we should explore.
• And having a uniform standard is something we should explore.

Committee: House Public Safety

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:08:20.280><c> property</c><00:08:20.879><c> for</c><00:08:22.039><c> uh</c> for uh commercial
• For example, under the bankruptcy code of the United States, the exemption is $25,000, with regard to
• on that, and I know a whole bunch of people who are not going to scan that QR code.
• That's one model, is to put a QR code.
• <00:41:59.599><c> so</c><00:42:00.119><c> what</c> code so what code so what are<00:42:02.440><c> are

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several Judiciary-related measures. SB 94 would increase the mandatory minimum jail term for a first knowing or intentional violation of a temporary restraining order from 48 to 72 hours. The Office of the Public Defender and the Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence opposed the bill, arguing the current penalty is effective, the measure treats very different conduct the same, and the mental health assessment language is unclear and could be harmful or misapplied. Some other testifiers were listed in support or opposition, but no vote was taken. SB 15 would raise the real property exemption amount for attachment or execution. The Hawaiʻi Financial Services Association offered comments rather than opposition, suggesting the bill should be clarified as applying to creditor claims rather than property taxes and possibly limited to a primary residence, with restrictions on frequency of use. Committee discussion focused on how the exemption would affect unsecured creditors, the role of recorded mortgages and judgment liens, and whether the bill should instead establish a clearer homestead-style exemption. The bill drew both support and comments, with no action taken during the hearing. The committee also took testimony on SB 117, which would protect people making sexual misconduct claims from defamation suits unless made with malice; SB 121, a constitutional amendment to give the Senate more time to confirm judicial appointments; SB 14, a reapportionment amendment tied to the decennial census and resident population; SB 175, which would raise the mandatory retirement age for judges and justices from 70 to 75; SB 173, creating a three-year pilot program for free child care for minor children of parties and witnesses attending First Circuit court hearings; and SB 261, increasing juror pay from $30 to $50 per day. Testimony on these measures was generally supportive in the case of SB 175, SB 173, and SB 261, with some opposition on SB 14 and SB 117. On SB 173 and SB 261, committee members asked questions about practical implementation, and on SB 261 the State Bar Association said the increase was overdue and intended to encourage jury participation.

Transcript Highlights:

• The pilot program is also required to include a uniform child sexual abuse and assault response policy
• And so I think we need a uniform system that acknowledges that for kids who have earned their placement
• state is funding or allowing new school construction to be funded in a way that's not general and uniform
• state is funding or allowing new school construction to be funded in a way that's not general and uniform
• . ...the concern that I have, I wonder if you could address it, is with regard to the general and uniform

Committee: House House Education Committee of Reference

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 4043, which would require each school district and charter school, beginning in 2027, to ensure at least one employee at each school is trained in CPR, first aid, and AED use. The sponsor said he intended to amend the bill on the floor to ensure someone is trained at all times and to clarify AED language. The American Heart Association testified neutral with concerns, supporting CPR training but warning the bill could leave gaps if only one person is trained and noting the need for AED access and emergency planning. Parents whose son died in an Arizona kindergarten classroom urged support, saying school staff should be prepared to respond to emergencies. The committee recommended the bill do pass by a vote of 7-1 with four present. The committee then took up House Concurrent Resolution 2015, as amended by a strike-everything amendment supporting at least 60 minutes of daily physical activity for students and prominent display of federal dietary guidelines. A representative of End Chronic Disease testified in favor, arguing schools should help prevent chronic disease through health education and physical activity. The committee adopted the strike-everything amendment and then gave the resolution a due pass recommendation on a 12-0 roll call. House Bill 2621, in its strike-everything form and with a Garcia amendment, addressed enrollment and special education procedures for students in unorganized territory, students using certificates of educational convenience, and children of active-duty military parents. The sponsor explained the bill was meant to clarify confusing law, speed enrollment and evaluations, and reduce delays in services. Champions for Kids supported the measure and the amendments, and the committee adopted both amendments before recommending the bill do pass 11-0. The committee also approved House Bill 2385, which limits superintendent contracts to one-year terms for the first three years unless the superintendent has already been employed three consecutive years; the sponsor framed it as a way to reduce costly early buyouts. That bill passed 7-4. Later, the committee approved House Bill 4106, creating the One Arizona Service Fellowship Program to provide service opportunities, stipends, and tuition awards for young adults, with an amendment changing the stipend contribution formula. The sponsor and supporters described it as a state-based service model inspired by Utah and aimed at education, military families, parks, hunger, and homelessness work; some members opposed it as an unnecessary state mandate or questioned the need for a new program. The committee also passed House Bill 2992, as amended, establishing a pilot program on child sexual abuse and assault awareness and prevention, expanded to K-12 and including grooming/exploitation content. A survivor advocate strongly supported the bill, while some members raised concerns about the funding source and possible unintended consequences. Finally, the committee passed House Bill 2370, which would require school leaders to notify governing boards before modifying weapons detection systems and to report changes within 24 hours; the sponsor cited a fatal school stabbing and other weapons incidents, while opponents argued the bill was too vague and could create operational problems. The committee also adopted a strike-everything amendment to House Bill 4056, allowing legislators making public records requests in their official capacity to avoid fees and requiring electronic production; the sponsor said it was needed after districts sought large fees, while opponents warned it could burden public agencies. The committee then began discussion of House Bill 2478, which would create an Arizona Commission on Student Outcomes to study K-12 accountability, finance, graduation requirements, and related issues, with proposed amendments to add early childhood study and change commission membership, but the transcript cuts off before final action on that bill.

Transcript Highlights:

• By way of background, the revised uniform law on notarial acts, or RULONA, is based on the uniform law
• drafted by the Uniform Law Commission.
• The Uniform Law Commission updated the uniform law in 2021, and House Bill 2158 adopts three of these
• I'm testifying in support of the bill on behalf of the Uniform Law Commission.
• It was simply an oversight in the earlier version of the Uniform Act.

Bills: HB2158 , HB2178

Committee: House Civil Rights & Judiciary

Keywords: electronic signatures, notary, digital transactions, authentication, legal documents, court rules, court procedure, civil infractions, notice of civil infraction, malicious mischief, physical damage, computer crime, digital property damage, electronic records, data destruction, computer programs, cyber damage, default judgment, payment plan, restitution

Transcript Highlights:

• By way of background, the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts, or RULONA, is based on the uniform law
• drafted by the Uniform Law Commission.
• The Uniform Law Commission updated the uniform law in 2021, and House Bill 2158 adopts three of these
• It was simply an oversight in the earlier version of the Uniform Act.
• legislation from the Uniform Law Commission.

Summary: The Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee heard House Bill 2158, which updates Washington’s electronic notarization laws to reflect 2021 changes to the Uniform Law Commission’s notarial act model. Staff explained that the bill would allow remote notarization of tangible paper documents, authorize remote administration of oaths or affirmations to remotely located individuals, and clarify how a notary can acknowledge a signature on a tangible record sent in from a remote signer. Representative Abel, the sponsor, said the measure would improve access, especially in rural areas where notaries may be far away. Testimony from the Uniform Law Commission supported the bill as a modest update that adds flexibility while maintaining consumer protections. A committee member raised concerns about fraud and manipulated video, and the witness responded that the bill includes safeguards such as required recordings, identity verification, and retention of audiovisual records. The committee then heard House Bill 2178, an Administrative Office of the Courts request bill making several mostly technical changes to align statutes with court rules and current practice. Staff described changes to civil infraction filing and response deadlines, payment plans for infractions, the dollar threshold for aggregated malicious mischief damage, a two-year extension for courts of limited jurisdiction to implement electronic protection-order filing, and repeal of an outdated statutory grant-distribution provision. Representative Tye noted concern specifically about the extension in Section 6 and said she was still seeking an explanation for why the deadline should move from 2026 to 2028. AOC witness Jay Lee Schultz said the extension is needed to align with the rollout of the state’s new case management system and to support statewide electronic protection-order tracking. Elizabeth Hendren of the Sexual Violence Law Center testified in opposition to Section 6, saying the delay would further postpone reforms intended to improve access to protection orders, judicial access to related orders, and survivor notifications. She argued that the legislature had already given the courts five years to implement the changes and asked for more transparency about funding, barriers, and why additional time is needed. After hearing the testimony, the committee concluded its business for the day and also took time to introduce members and staff.

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• This conference report relates to zoning, commercial and industrial facilities, and water use disclosures
• The bill also defines reclaimed water in the code, and I will move the adoption of...
• The bill also defines reclaimed water in the code, and I will move the adoption of the conference report
• changed after the process that it normally goes through, does the definition of hemp in the Virginia code
• which is Title 30-13, which was a holdover from the pre-1971 Constitution that didn't belong in the code

Keywords: March 14, 2026 - Regular Session Part 2, 976, house, all

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• January 2024, I pushed forward and the council adopted the specialized code.
• However, the code is only for new construction and only in Salem, as most of you know who have visited
• January 2024, I pushed forward and the council adopted the specialized code.
• however the code is only for new construction and only in Salem as most of you know who have visited
• We are downsizing, and we may have a school that may be available to turn into housing, but the code

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing focused on several climate and utility-related bills, especially H. 3449/S. 2292 to expand the municipal fossil fuel-free building demonstration program from 10 to 20 communities and related home rule petitions for Somerville and other municipalities. Witnesses from Somerville, Salem, Worcester, Cambridge, Newton, Arlington, Wellesley, Watertown, and the Massachusetts Municipal Association argued that local governments should be allowed to opt into fossil fuel-free or net-zero building standards, citing climate goals, environmental justice concerns, housing production, and data showing all-electric construction can cost about the same as or less than mixed-fuel construction. Committee members repeatedly pressed witnesses for cost data and asked for written follow-up, while also discussing whether strong environmental standards affect housing supply; witnesses responded that the main housing constraints are financing and that they would provide more data from local projects and state studies. A second major topic was H. 3564, which would require gas companies to provide municipalities with detailed multi-year pipe replacement plans, allow local review and objections, and limit reimbursement for projects not previously disclosed except in emergencies. Municipal leaders and advocates said the bill would improve coordination of street work, reduce disruption and costs, and help cities plan for electrification, network geothermal, and non-pipeline alternatives. Testimony from Wellesley, Cambridge, Arlington, Newton, and others emphasized repeated problems with last-minute gas main work, the need for advance notice, and the value of municipal participation in planning gas system retirement and alternatives. The committee also heard testimony on the “tactical transition” bills, S. 2249/H. 3539, aimed at managing the gas-to-clean-energy transition. Supporters from Gas Transition Allies, Rewiring America, and 350 Mass said the bills would require joint gas-electric planning, create an advisory council, eliminate subsidies for new gas hookups, shift investment toward repairs and clean alternatives, protect workers through retraining, and make utility plans more transparent. They argued these changes would reduce ratepayer costs, avoid stranded gas assets, and support orderly decarbonization. In addition, HEET testified on H. 3541, which would update greenhouse gas accounting to better reflect methane’s short-term climate impact, and H. 3543, which would establish a framework for managing shared thermal resources and thermal energy networks; committee members asked several questions about the meaning, ownership, and consumer-cost implications of the proposed “thermal commons.” No votes were taken during the hearing.

Transcript Highlights:

• That would be a wobbler under California. a misdemeanor for loitering with intent to purchase commercial
• The Civil Code, however, is largely silent on which agency is to be prosecuted. is responsible for enforcing
• submit worth their weight in salt if they want to pursue a felony will charge this conduct under penal code
• in preparation for our conversations in committee, we actually wanted to understand how often penal code
• This is the penal code section that AB 379 addresses as well as SB 1414.

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Representative Leon state fire code.
• </c> Sherman, the chair of the Building Code Sherman, the chair of the Building Code Review<01:58:25.160
• ,</c><01:58:58.680><c> fire</c> housing are, what building code, fire housing are, what building code
• ,</c><01:59:12.640><c> keep</c> certain building fire codes, keep certain building fire codes, keep everyone
• The maintain their commercial license.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So, we're providing that for them code.
• </c><02:20:59.600><c> You're</c><02:20:59.920><c> not</c> uniform. That's what you do.
• You're not uniform. That's what you do.
• Because those were the people growing up that you saw in uniforms and that you knew were protectors.
• </c> changes to align it with existing code changes to align it with existing code consistent<03:17:35.120

Keywords: 1136, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I think it's very likely to be just commercial.
• So if you buy, let's say, a residential property or a commercial property a mile away from campus, and
• So if you buy, let's say, a residential property, a commercial property a mile away from campus, and
• is Senate Bill 504, and I love that it's 504, because if anyone's from New Orleans, that's my zip code
• And, of course, I have a lot of charter schools in the 504 area code.

Committee: House Education

Summary: The House Education Committee met on May 12, 2026, and first approved SB 518, which gives LSU limited authority to buy and sell certain real estate within one mile of campus as a two-year pilot program. Supporters said the bill would let LSU respond more quickly to deteriorating properties near campus and improve the student experience, while keeping protections such as appraisals and fair-market-value requirements. Members asked about whether the authority would affect residential property or be expanded to other universities, and the bill was reported favorably without objection. The committee then advanced SCR 33, creating a one-year Work-Based Learning Coordination Task Force to study and better align apprenticeships, internships, job shadowing, and related programs across state agencies and employers. Testimony emphasized the need to reduce duplication and improve coordination so students and employers can more easily connect. HR 168 also passed, directing the Board of Regents to study collegiate athletic program funding after concerns raised by athletic directors about deficits and accounting practices. Members next approved SB 488, establishing a school safety drone response pilot program to supplement school crisis plans. The bill drew detailed testimony from a vendor describing drone deployment, response times, and coordination with law enforcement; an amendment was adopted to require coordination with the Department of Education, State Police, and the Sheriffs’ Association. The committee also favorably reported HCR 97, asking BESE and Wildlife and Fisheries to study adding age-appropriate hunting, conservation, and shooting sports education in grades 5-12, with members clarifying that no live firearms would be used on campus. Finally, the committee approved SB 112, allowing local school boards to adopt parental-consent release-time policies for religious instruction, with amendments adding instructor qualifications, reporting requirements, electronic delivery flexibility, and constitutional safeguards. It also reported SB 504, expanding individual graduation plans to include vocational options and apply to charter schools, with an amendment for standalone elementary charters. The committee then passed SB 346 and SB 347, both dealing with deepfakes—one prohibiting their use against K-12 students and the other adding unlawful deepfakes to campus power-based violence rules—and SB 353, authorizing postsecondary systems to digitize student IDs for use in LA Wallet. Several members raised concerns about naming LA Wallet specifically, but the bill was still reported favorably. The meeting ended with adjournment.

Transcript Highlights:

• And then a third A predominant law is the Water Law Code, administered by the Office of the State Engineer
• There would be water use on a commercial scale, but that would be for septic facilities, showers, dust
• So the Lahara Mesa mine, using the water for commercial use, used for septic showers, dust control.
• They didn't have to get a permit for mining, but are these activities, commercial water use, different
• The water, consumptive water use through showers, dust control, commercial activities like that would

Committee: House Radioactive & Hazardous Materials Committee

Transcript Highlights:

• And finally, I'll talk a little bit about building code reform, which in Idaho is primarily a matter
• And I'll close with some thoughts on building codes.
• Over the last decade, building codes have gotten much more expensive.
• Right now, going from just a duplex to a triplex would mean a jump up to the commercial building code
• So allowing for a few more units under that less expensive residential code is another approach that

Committee: House Local Government

Summary: The committee held an informational hearing on housing affordability and land-use policy, with presentations from Emily Hamilton of the Mercatus Center and Chris Cargill and Maddie Clark of the Mountain States Policy Center. Hamilton argued that housing shortages are driven largely by zoning, permit delays, parking mandates, and building-code rules, and cited examples where deregulation increased housing supply and moderated rents. She also discussed accessory dwelling unit reforms, state-local cooperation on zoning, possible building-code changes such as allowing single-stair mid-rise apartments and more units under the residential code, and said limited federal land releases near existing development could help in some cases. Members asked about single-stair buildings, the role of large institutional investors, the shift toward “missing middle” housing, whether zoning is really a problem in Idaho, and whether federal land should be opened for development. Hamilton said investor demand is often attracted by supply constraints and that easing construction is the best long-term way to expand homeownership. She also said recent price increases were driven by both demand shocks since 2020 and long-term supply constraints. Several members expressed concern that the state is moving away from single-family zoning and that many Idaho residents still prefer detached homes. Cargill and Clark presented polling and research from the Mountain States Policy Center showing strong public concern about housing costs: 86% of Idahoans called affordable housing a serious problem, 78% said legislators should act, 87% supported more flexibility for ADUs, and 69% supported automatic permit approval if regulators miss a reasonable deadline. They said respondents were divided on rent control and public housing versus reducing regulations, and argued that education is needed about the downsides of rent control. An Association of Idaho Cities representative noted Idaho already approves more building permits per capita than any other state and cautioned that automatic approvals could raise safety concerns. No votes were taken; the chair said the hearing was informational and adjourned after thanking the presenters.

Transcript Highlights:

• And finally, I'll talk a little bit about building code reform, which in Idaho is primarily a matter
• And I'll close with some thoughts on building codes.
• Over the last decade, building codes have gotten much more expensive.
• Right now, going from just a duplex to a triplex would mean a jump up to the commercial building code
• So allowing for a few more units under that less expensive residential code is another approach that

Committee: House Local Government

Keywords: 989, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Maybe the code. Were you going to respond? Yeah, sorry about that. Yeah, no problem.
• with supporting the Port of Bremerton and Bremerton National Airport's expansion plans as your commercial
• As testified in this committee earlier in the session, full commercial rollout of SAF will be expensive
• It also increases the commercial vehicle safety enforcement fee assessed on commercial motor vehicles
• All right, we will advance on to Substitute House Bill 2410, establishing a commercial truck safety and

Bills: HB2495

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: vehicles, streetcar operation, public safety, urban regulation, transportation, 904, all