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• And with me today, if I may I have my expert witness Alexandria, who I'm sure will be able to say a few
• My name is Alexandria Taylor, and I'm the Executive Director of the New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault
• Senator Block, Alexandria, Alexandria, Beautiful. Okay, so, what was the oldest?
• Okay, so lastly, Madam Chair, Alexandria, what's the oldest age of the current kit of those 1 000 plus

Bills: SB132, SM16, SM17

Keywords: SB132, DOIT, Department of Information Technology, software replacement, equipment replacement, technology funding, revolving fund, capital equipment, enterprise services, state IT budgeting, software budgeting, amortization, depreciation, State Treasurer, Department of Finance and Administration, New Mexico, information technology, IT infrastructure, fund accounting, legislative appropriation

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• I think, as the city manager said, the 10% that is owned by Alexandria, if this doesn't go through, they
• you thank you senator for the question I think as the city manager said the 10% that is owned by Alexandria
• Alexandria is our largest taxpayer.
• I meet with Alexandria every year; we go through everything.
• .brought Watertown to where you are now, to be able to embrace that opportunity for growth when Alexandria

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Revenue held a hybrid hearing on 17 late-file and miscellaneous bills, with testimony focused on several local tax and fee proposals. The first major item was H. 4687 for Watertown, which would permanently continue a special property tax classification allowing the city to maintain a 50% residential minimum factor and a 175% commercial shift. Watertown officials and local legislators said the measure is needed to prevent an estimated 18% residential tax increase when the current temporary authority expires, arguing that the city’s commercial growth and 1988 tax rules have created an unintended burden on homeowners, especially seniors. Committee members asked about the regional business impact, whether major taxpayers might leave, and why a permanent change was sought instead of another short extension; Watertown officials said the policy had not deterred commercial growth and that the city’s fiscal planning and stabilization funds were being used for schools, infrastructure, and bond rating support. The committee also heard H. 4435 from Charlemont, which would authorize a local tax on commercial recreation services. Town officials described Charlemont as a small rural community with a large visitor burden from skiing, rafting, and other recreation, saying police, fire, and EMS costs rise sharply during peak seasons and that the tax would help shift some of those costs to visitors rather than local residents. A committee member questioned the legal structure of taxing recreation services versus goods, but the town said the proposal was modeled on the meals and rooms tax and had local business support. Finally, testimony was taken on H. 4722, promoting fair tax treatment for zero-emission vehicles, especially electric school buses and Class 3-8 trucks. Supporters, including EV advocates, a school transportation company, and Rep. Gentile, said the bill would cap sales and excise taxes on EV vehicles at the level of comparable diesel vehicles to remove an unintended tax penalty, keep revenue neutral, and support the state’s climate goals while helping school districts and private bus operators manage higher upfront costs. Rep. Gentile also spoke in support of H. 4755, which would amend Sudbury’s means-tested senior property tax exemption so the town would not need new special legislation if the program is renewed again in the future. No votes were taken, and the hearing concluded after public testimony and committee questions.

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• Um, Douglas County in general and the Alexandria area in particular is a growing community.
• Almost 1/3 of the population of Douglas County resides within the city of Alexandria.
• Alexandria.
• ,<00:58:32.720> Nelson, communities of Alexandria, Nelson, communities of Alexandria, Nelson
• side of Alexandria. side of Alexandria.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Delegate from Alexandria, Delegate Herring. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• The conference report made From Alexandria, Delegate Herring. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• The delegate from Alexandria, Delegate Herring. Mr.
• The delegate from Alexandria, Delegate Herring. Mr. Speaker, I move that the House do now adjourn.
• The delegate from Alexandria, Delegate Herring. Mr. Speaker, I move that the House do now adjourn.

Keywords: March 13, 2026 - Regular Session Part 2, 976, house, all

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• So I would drive to Alexandria, I would drive to Willmar, Fergus Falls, St. Cloud.
• So I would<00:03:30.480> drive<00:03:30.800> to<00:03:30.920> Alexandria,<00:03:
• 31.440> I<00:03:31.480> would<00:03:31.600> drive would drive to Alexandria, I would
• drive would drive to Alexandria, I would drive to<00:03:32.200> Willmar to Willmar to Willmar

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: Representative Frazier delivered an emotional floor speech reflecting on his personal journey from Chicago to Minnesota and how his experiences shaped his public service. He spoke about growing up inspired by Harold Washington’s “rainbow coalition,” his time at the University of Minnesota Morris, and the lessons he learned from small-town communities about the need for jobs, education, dignity, respect, and opportunity. He also expressed grief over losing Melissa, saying it reminded him not to take time or people for granted. Frazier thanked colleagues on both sides of the aisle, legislative staff, and leaders who gave him opportunities, saying Minnesota had given him a chance to grow into a legislator, leader, and public servant. He emphasized that the Legislature had worked together during difficult times, including the current budget session and the “Corona class” period, and said that cooperation across party lines had benefited the state. He closed by urging members and staff to appreciate each moment, continue the work, and remember the importance of service. The speech ended with applause; no formal vote or legislative action was taken in the excerpt.

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• from the Alexandria Technical College. from the Alexandria Technical College.
• And it's not just located within Alexandria.
• And it's not just located within<00:17:53.440> Alexandria.
• We have students within Alexandria.
• Um I'm from uh Alexandria is a is a hub.

Bills: HF2418, HF1666, HF232, HF344, HF402, HF431, HF468, HF547, HF583, HF1476, HF1711, HF2787, HF2788, HF3207

Keywords: capital investment, political subdivisions, state assistance, funding, project grants, child care, Slayton, state bonds, economic development, extended time revenue, school funding, state aid, career and technical education, CTE, STEM, secondary credit, after-school programs, summer school, learning year program, extended day

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• Paul Correll on the occasion of his retirement as Chancellor of Louisiana State University at Alexandria
• Paul Correll on the occasion of his retirement as chancellor of Louisiana State University at Alexandria
• Paul Correll on the occasion of his retirement as chancellor of LSU at Alexandria.
• Paul Correll on the occasion of his retirement as chancellor of LSU at Alexandria, to recognize his many
• Paul Correll on the occasion of his retirement as Chancellor of LSU at Alexandria to recognize as many

Bills: HR188, HR189, HR190, HR191, HR179, HR180, HR181, HR182, HR183, HR185, HR186, HR187, HCR75, HCR76, HCR77, HCR78, HCR79, SCR24, SCR36, SCR39, SB64, SB107, SB152, SB185, SB217, SB232, SB278, SB290, SB294, SB320, SB321, SB419, SB424, SB436, SB440, SB468, SB470, SB476, SB482, SB489, HCR32, SCR11, HB12, HB42, HB205, HB222, HB267, HB324, HB325, HB350, HB478, HB610, HB617, HB679, HB745, HB749, HB797, HB807, HB821, HB896, HB979, HB992, HB1000, HB1024, HB1050, HB1166, HB1172, HB1173, HB1193, HB1207, HB1218, HB1223, SB256, SB180, HR1, HR17, HCR5, HCR4, HCR47, HB59, HB74, HB159, HB330, HB364, HB414, HB458, HB525, HB568, HB786, HB1008, HB1033, HB1034, HB1041, HB1062, HB1070, HB1079, HB1112, HB1118, HB1139, HB1151, HB1176, HB1182, HB1196, HB1214, HB1241, HB87, HB115, HB162, HB368, HB433, HB441, HB447, HB466, HB481, HB741, HB1242, HB362, HB893, HB990, HB1007, HB1153, HB1243, SB162, SB349, SB350, SB382, SB383, SB127, SB244, HB615, HB864, HB1103, HB1175, HB31, HB225, HB608, HB664, HB897, HB977, HB1003, HB1160, HB1180, HB911, HB306, HB366, HB1161, HB1230, HB181, HB901, HR20, HR74, HB284, HB393, HB459, HB577, HB582, HB605, HB614, HB682, HB733, HB772, HB773, HB996, HB1035, HB1058, HB1082, HB1113, HB1189, HB1234, HB1240

Keywords: hunting dogs, field trials, working dogs, dog training, greyhound protection, Farm Bill, federal overreach, sportsmen, sportswomen, wildlife management, conservation, rural communities, Louisiana hunting, hunting tradition, animal welfare, dog breeders, dog owners, outdoor recreation, Kathy Taylor, musical achievements

Transcript Highlights:

• Members, this is a local bill that was properly advertised for the City of Alexandria.
• You've got to go to Lake Charles, Alexandria, to get a lawyer, find a lawyer, and then they stay a couple
• House Bill 66 by Representative DeWitt, relative to the City of Alexandria, administrative adjudication
• Members, again, this is a City of Alexandria bill, properly advertised.
• Again, it lets Alexandria use the administrative hearing process for a range of city code matters so

Bills: HR252, HR253, HR254, HR255, HR256, HCR103, HCR104, HR244, HR245, HR246, HR247, HR248, HR249, HR250, HR251, HCR101, HCR102, SCR40, SCR60, SB112, SB131, SB145, SB194, SB268, SB307, SB312, SB319, SB333, SB341, SB346, SB464, SB466, SB488, SB495, SB503, SB507, SB509, HR9, HR196, HCR27, HCR28, HCR50, HCR62, HCR67, HCR71, HCR78, HCR81, SCR20, HB123, HB251, HB625, HB662, HB709, HB769, HB775, HB783, HB895, HB1011, HB1057, HB1155, HB1186, HB1224, HB1245, HB1247, HB1253, HB1254, HB1255, HB1256, SB8, SB10, SB11, SB12, SB13, SB14, SB16, SB17, SB18, SB20, SB21, SB22, SB40, SB48, SB55, SB69, SB75, SB77, SB78, SB85, SB102, SB115, SB133, SB140, SB148, SB151, SB165, SB169, SB170, SB185, SB197, SB200, SB217, SB235, SB278, SB280, SB291, SB300, SB303, SB315, SB324, SB330, SB411, SB416, SB420, SB436, SB438, SB449, SB455, SB456, SB477, SB489, SB521, SB97, SB105, HR171, HCR49, HCR65, HCR72, HR37, HCR64, HR170, HR191, HR206, HR207, HR208, HR217, HCR11, HCR53, HCR60, HCR66, HCR68, SCR19, SCR3, SCR6, SCR18, SCR11, SCR22, SCR2, HCR6, HB64, HB68, HB92, HB130, HB258, HB633, HB801, HB61, HB98, HB102, HB139, HB142, HB170, HB185, HB194, HB199, HB231, HB247, HB294, HB336, HB474, HB661, HB842, HB852, HB66, HB153, HB165, HB326, HB387, HB455, HB513, HB603, HB660, HB719, HB762, HB766, HB802, HB816, HB833, HB940, HB950, HB975, HB1028, HB1039, HB1051, HB1053, HB1080, HB1201, HB1215, HB1228, HB1251, HB1252, SB1, SB23, SB32, SB42, SB43, SB46, SB51, SB110, SB113, SB150, SB154, SB161, SB218, SB220, SB221, SB253, SB289, SB310, SB351, SB399, SB404, SB502, SB26, SB28, SB29, SB30, SB41, SB44, SB64, SB84, SB87, SB93, SB98, SB107, SB118, SB142, SB192, SB195, SB199, SB219, SB222, SB234, SB241, SB255, SB275, SB277, SB292, SB294, SB306, SB314, SB482, HCR32, HB798, HB998, HB1084, HB1223, HB59, HB955, HB1191, HB1234, HB646, HB824, HB341, SB397, SB442, HB901, HB79, HR20, HR74, HB284, HB306, HB366, HB393, HB458, HB577, HB582, HB605, HB614, HB682, HB733, HB752, HB773, HB911, HB926, HB996, HB1035, HB1069, HB1113, HB1140, HB1180, HB1240, SB47, SB82, SB89, SB149, SB382

Keywords: consumer protection, credit card fees, cash transactions, rounding practices, transparency, low-income, economic impact, residential construction, building codes, inspection practices, housing costs, task force, HR254, House Resolution 254, Ty Hebert, Acadiana Legislative Delegation, Louisiana State University, LSU, graduation, commendation

Summary: The House met with a quorum, opened with prayer and the pledge, adopted the journal, and received a large number of Senate messages, committee reports, and bill referrals. Members also introduced several resolutions and recognized guests, including students from Allen Parish, federal appointees Brandon Beach and Paul Hollis, and other visitors. The chamber then moved through a lengthy agenda of House and Senate measures, with many bills and resolutions reported favorably, amended, or referred to committee. Among the notable floor actions, the House adopted H.R. 32 urging the Port of New Orleans to obtain backup motors for the St. Claude Avenue Bridge. It also passed bills on a wide range of topics, including local court and ordinance procedures for Alexandria, prohibiting reporting criminal fines and fees to credit bureaus, veterans’ lottery benefits, police chief residency in Tickfaw, fire marshal plan review authority, expanding the definition of first responder to include public works employees, NIL protections for student athletes, salary increases and additional positions for assistant district attorneys, limiting OMV debt referrals for unpaid reinstatement fees, watershed restoration and flood control funding, a sexual assault survivor task force, elderly consumer protection education, recreation of the Public Service Commission, Medicaid reimbursement for non-emergency medical transportation, local sales tax audit procedures, alcoholic beverage definitions for salons and similar businesses, transfer of removed monuments to state park property, hearing aid dealer regulation updates, a permit fee for small in-state distillers, expanded city court jurisdiction in Avoyelles Parish, and a narrowed version of the Alexandria administrative adjudication bill. Several measures were amended on the floor before passage, including the Alexandria ordinance bill, the sales tax audit bill, the alcohol/beverage bill, and the monument transfer bill. The House also temporarily returned some bills to the calendar for later consideration. Most measures passed overwhelmingly, though House Bill 153 on criminal court debt reporting passed with 67 yeas and 18 nays, House Bill 660 on assistant district attorney salaries passed 94-1, House Bill 719 on additional ADA positions passed 95-0, House Bill 883 on the sexual assault task force passed 86-2, House Bill 1028 on non-emergency medical transportation passed 81-15, and House Bill 1215 on monuments passed 78-14.

Transcript Highlights:

• advertised, and it provides for additional administrative adjudication procedures for the city of Alexandria
• For additional administrative adjudication procedures for the city of Alexandria.
• It really doesn't make a profound change in what this bill would do, but it provides the city of Alexandria
• for hearings for violations and things of that nature, and then additionally provides the city of Alexandria

Keywords: 974, senate, all

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• The delegate from Alexandria, Delegate Herring. Mr.
• The delegate from Alexandria, Delegate Herring. Mr.
• The gentleman from Alexandria, Delegate Mike Pike. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• The delegate from Alexandria, Delegate McPike. Mr.
• Delegate from Alexandria, Delegate Herring. Mr.

Keywords: March 10, 2026 - Regular Session, 976, house, all

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• Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, which should be led by the delegate from Alexandria
• By the delegate from Alexandria, Delegate Herring. Good morning, everybody. Thank you.
• Delegate Clark, the delegate from Alexandria, Delegate Herring. Mr. Speaker, I rise for a motion.
• Delegate from Alexandria, Delegate Herring: Mr.
• The delegate from Alexandria, Doug O'Heran. Mr.

Keywords: March 13, 2026 - Regular Session, 976, house, all

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• Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, which will be led by the delegate from Alexandria
• Delegate from Alexandria, Delegate Herring: Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• Delegate from Alexandria, Delegate Herring. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• The delegate from Alexandria, Delegate Herring. Mr.
• The delegate from Alexandria, Delegate Herring, moves that the House stand in recess until 12 noon.

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

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• The delegate from Alexandria, Delegate Henry, Mr.
• Delegate from Alexandria, Delegate McGuire. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. SB 643.
• The delegate from Alexandria, Delegate Herring. Oh, the delegate from Fairfax, Delegate Simon. Mr.
• The delegate from Alexandria, Delegate Herring. Mr.
• Delegate from Alexandria, Delegate Herring moves that the House stand in recess until 5 p.m.

Keywords: March 14, 2026 - Regular Session Part 3, 976, house, all

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• Okay, um, we have here House File 490 with the ALASD, which is Alexandria Lake Area Sanitary District
• We serve the city of Alexandria, the city of Nelson, five townships, and a population of 28,000.
• <01:39:35.119> Lake<01:39:35.360> Area<01:39:35.639> Sanitary for Alexandria
• Lake Area Sanitary for Alexandria Lake Area Sanitary District<01:39:37.320> and<01:39:37.520>
• We serve the city of Alexandria, the city of Nelson, five townships, and a population of 28,000.

Bills: HF220, HF230, HF240, HF241, HF295, HF429, HF490, HF505, HF574, HF576, HF581, HF865, HF918, HF1085, HF1449, HF1452, HF1454, HF602

Keywords: HF220, Minnesota transportation, highway user tax distribution fund, trunk highway fund, Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT, transportation finance, dedicated funds, funding restrictions, arts in transportation, cultural strategies, transportation project planning, project design, project construction, placemaking, public art, infrastructure spending, state statutes 161.045, HF230, Wyoming

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• And then Alexandria Mendoza, if necessary. Thank you. And thank you, sir, for being patient.
• And then Alexandria Mendoza, if necessary. I should put that on there, sir.
• Then, Alexandria Mendoza. Mr.
• Chair and members, Alexandria Mendoza here in support of the legislation on behalf of the Arizona State
• Then, Alexandria Mendoza. Mr.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The committee heard HB 2842, a deed-fraud prevention bill that would create an early alert system for property owners when escrow is opened on their property. The sponsor and several witnesses, including a victim, an Attorney General investigator, and the Department of Real Estate commissioner, described widespread deed fraud and said the bill would provide proactive notice before a fraudulent transfer is completed. The committee adopted the Blackman amendment shifting the reporting entity from DIFI to the State Real Estate Department, then passed the bill with a due pass recommendation by a 7-0 vote. Members then considered HB 2667, which would require recipients of state first-time homebuyer or down payment assistance programs to be Arizona residents for two years and to occupy the home as a primary residence for two years, while barring out-of-state investors from using the homes as rentals. The sponsor said the bill was intended to help younger Arizonans and keep assistance focused on residents invested in the state. Opponents and other members raised concerns that the bill could conflict with existing federal and lender requirements and could reduce participation in local down payment programs; after discussion, the committee passed the bill 4-3. HB 2020 was heard next and would reduce certain school-disruption offenses to a class 1 misdemeanor for minors and narrow the definition of interference with an educational institution. The sponsor and a parent described a case in which a student was charged too harshly after a school altercation, while a public commenter urged case-by-case discretion and warned against saddling children with felonies. The committee passed the bill 4-3. The committee also advanced HB 2793, which streamlines annexation procedures for single-owner annexations and updates notice rules, including electronic newspaper publication. After adopting two amendments, members passed it 4-3. HB 2327, which allows eligible individuals to restrict public access to certain identifying information held by county recorders, assessors, and treasurers, passed unanimously. HB 2858, creating a 1% Arizona-bidder preference in certain state procurement ties, also passed unanimously after amendment. HB 2660, which adds procedural protections and oversight for health profession licensing board actions, passed 4-2 after testimony from the sponsor and a physician who said board actions had chilled speech and due process. Finally, HB 2063, appropriating $1.5 million for the Independent Correctional Oversight Office, passed unanimously after strong support from oversight advocates and former corrections stakeholders, and HB 2681, extending civil-service appeal deadlines from 10 calendar days to 10 business days, also passed unanimously. The committee then discussed HB 2812, which would raise the sick-leave payout cap for retiring state employees from $30,000 to $57,000; witnesses supported the increase and members began discussing a possible amendment to allow retirees to transfer the payout into a health savings arrangement, but the transcript ends before final action on that bill.

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• Okay, so Alexandria City. So, I will move House File 4008. They mean the bill after you. Yes.
• <00:45:54.160> to authorize the city of Alexandria to authorize the city of Alexandria to
• On behalf of for the city of Alexandria.
• <00:47:57.920> Tourism, provided by Explore Alexandria Tourism, provided by Explore Alexandria
• > has<00:49:55.920> a Alexandria, our largest city, has a Alexandria, our largest city,

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And I'll pass it to Alexandria. Thanks so much, Cynthia. Good afternoon.
• Thank you, Alexandria. Thank you both, Cynthia, as well.
• I'll also pass it to Alexandria to add.
• I'm not sure if Alexandria or Mary Ellen have other examples they'd like to share.
• Alexandria, Mary Ellen, Cynthia, thank you so much for being here with us this afternoon.

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• Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, which will be led by the delegate from Alexandria
• Delegate from Alexandria, Delegate Herring, Mr.
• Delegate from Alexandria, Delegate Gooding. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• Delegate from Alexandria, Delegate Herron. Mr.
• The delegate from Alexandria... The delegate from Alexandria, which one? 2:40. Okay.

Keywords: March 12, 2026 - Regular Session, 976, house, all

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• He said that nearly every morning in Alexandria, their principals and secretaries dread the hour before
• our principals and morning in Alexandria our principals and our<00:26:58.600> secretaries<00:
• Rick Sanad, Superintendent, Alexandria.
• So I would say very similarly to Alexandria, we often had a conversation regionally about what that was
• um we did actually yeah Alexandria um we did actually implement<00:41:08.119> the<00:41:08.280

Keywords: 1183, house

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• University of Minnesota, $60 million under the GO bill column; for Minnesota State, $60 million; for Alexandria
• Representative Franson, Alexandria, District 12B. Senator Sandy Pappas from St.
• Representative Franson, Alexandria, District 12B. Senator Sandy Pappas from St.
• Representative Franson, Alexandria, District 12B. Senator Sandy Pappas from St.
• Representative Franson, Alexandria, District 12B. Senator Sandy Pappas from St.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all