Transcript Highlights:

• Market rent is different in one section of the city versus another section. ...The city, when you're
• I have 17 Section 8 low-income properties.
• Section 530 seeks to prohibit guaranteed income programs.
• At the time, I was in Section 8 housing.
• I was able to get off of Section 8 and rented my first home.

Bills: HB21 , HB211 , HB223 , HB323 , HB524 , HB530 , HB636 , HB762 , HB21 , HB211 , HB223

Committee: House Intergovernmental Affairs

Keywords: housing finance, multifamily residential, low income, tax exemption, audit requirements, affordable housing, local government, development bonds, housing assistance, financial assistance, low income housing, community support, affordability, veterans housing, community involvement, air conditioning, tenant support, healthcare, elderly, taxation

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• Section 3. A longstanding core foundational principle of our juvenile law.
• And it is used for the sole purpose of determining, according to that section, related to Section 30.
• According to that section related to the 30-— I'm sorry, you know, I have it here.
• Madam Chair and Representative, there is actually probably the most important section here.
• On line 20... ...one section. I can't think; I'm tired too, Madam Chair. On line 20.

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 25, which would prohibit a juvenile who committed a firearm-related delinquent act that would be a felony if committed by an adult from legally owning or possessing a firearm for 10 years after disposition. The sponsor and supporters said the bill is intended to address serious youth gun violence without lengthening juvenile sentences or unsealing records, and they emphasized that the substitute language was meant to clarify, not change, the bill’s intent. Support came from law enforcement, the district attorney’s office, CYFD, and business interests, while opponents including the Public Defender, ACLU, and criminal defense advocates argued it conflicts with juvenile-code principles, creates civil disabilities based on juvenile conduct, and could raise Second Amendment and sealing-record concerns. Members raised extensive questions about how the NICS background-check process would work, what offenses would qualify, whether the measure would apply retroactively, and how sealed juvenile records and pardons would be handled. After discussion, the committee adopted the committee substitute, but no final vote on the bill was taken in the portion provided; members discussed possibly working on the language further in Judiciary or tabling it. The committee then took up House Bill 15, the Medical Injury and Collaborative Resolution Act, described by the sponsor as New Mexico’s version of a candor law. The bill would create a protected adverse outcome conference process allowing patients and providers to discuss medical injuries or undesirable outcomes outside of court, with the goal of improving communication, giving patients answers, and reducing litigation. A family medicine doctor and a trial lawyer testified in support, saying patients often want explanations more than money and that open conversations can sometimes resolve disputes early. Public commenters also supported the concept, though one noted concerns about how pro se litigants would fit into the process. Committee questions focused on how the bill would define injury, how confidentiality would be enforced, whether statements could be used in court, who would pay for the process, and how it would interact with existing malpractice procedures. The sponsors said the conference would be voluntary, not require an apology, and would be protected by evidentiary rules; if protected statements were introduced at trial, they said remedies such as mistrial could apply. The discussion continued into procedural details, but no final action on HB 15 appears in the provided portion.

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• Um, I know there's been some suggestion that RSA 644, uh, section 9 and then 23 offer that protection
• 9 and then 23 offer that uh, section 9 and then 23 offer that protection.<00:14:16.399><c> That's</c
• The first section talks more about FAA jurisdiction, says you can't do anything the FAA prohibits.
• it it's the last line of entire section it it's the last line of the<01:00:53.760><c> first</c><01:00
• Uh it only not only those sections.

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I guess I have a question around the changing of the definition in section S there for the charitable
• This section would cover the moratorium as it exists now.
• So I wanted to ask about two sections.
• The first one is section one, Roman for G4G, so it's like on page two starting on line seven.
• sections the first one is<01:43:32.920><c> um</c><01:43:34.239><c> section</c><01:43:35.599><c> one</

Committee: Senate Ways and Means

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Well, again, you can take a look at the back section and get some sense of which ones are potentially
• And that's per Dallas City Code Section 39B.4.1.
• What are the limits of preemption under the implied section of the bill?
• It's Section 101.101.
• The second way you can hold a government entity liable is under Section 2... ...liability is under Section

Committee: House Governmental Oversight, Select

Keywords: 1184, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• First, just want to say that we support Article 1, Section 1 regarding AURI.
• First, just want to say that we support Article 1, Section 1 regarding AURI.
• What are the allowances under section five, subdivision two?
• </c> what are the allowances under section what are the allowances under section five<00:27:19.760><c
• </c> section 5 of the A1. section 5 of the A1.

Committee: Senate Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Section 3 contains two reports.
• Section 3 contains two reports.
• Section 3 contains two reports.
• </c><00:42:50.360><c> These</c> Section 3 contains two reports.
• These Section 3 contains two reports.

Bills: HF4810 , HF4597 , HF1082 , HF3230

Committee: House Public Safety Finance and Policy

Keywords: public safety, radio communications, infrastructure funding, county funding, interoperability, ARMER network, local jurisdictions, HF4597, Minnesota public safety, 911, emergency dispatch, emergency communications, public safety appropriation, Metropolitan Emergency Services Board, PSAP, dispatch interoperability, real-time coordination, emergency response coordination, cross-jurisdictional response, 911 center awareness platform

Transcript Highlights:

• We’re here to oppose the sections three and four in the bill specifically.
• Number seven, that section is very unclear to us as to what that means.
• And that's similar in section authority.
• </c><00:55:36.280><c> Um</c> sections three and four of the bill.
• Um sections three and four of the bill.

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• </c> don't think we can write off a section don't think we can write off a section of<00:34:04.440><c
• If you look at page three, under Section 3.3 and 3.4, regarding the staff person must be 16 years of
• age and complete the training under sections 142B.65, it'll tell you that they're not just leaving a
• If you look at page three, under Section 3.3 and 3.4, regarding the staff person must be 16 years of
• </c> record so this um of the de1 section record so this um of the de1 section five<01:03:07.680><c>

Bills: HF1247 , HF628

Committee: House Children and Families Finance and Policy

Keywords: child care, aides, supervision, child care centers, staffing regulations, childcare, day care, licensed child care center, early childhood education, child care licensing, director qualifications, staff ratios, group size, staff-to-child ratio, substitutes, volunteers, assistant teacher, teacher qualifications, infant care, toddler age

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• of the projects, inflation, and the cost of labor and materials mean the projects covered by this section
• of law are just a lot more section of law are just a lot more expensive<00:07:28.280><c> than</c><00
• They also say they specifically called out section 271G-3 and section 17 of the bill in the long list
• of statutory sections where the bill would change references from the Public Utilities Commission to
• They note that section 271J-3 would say that jurisdiction for water carriers would be the Department

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on a series of transportation-related bills. SB 21 on water carriers would create an inflationary cost index mechanism; DOT, Agriculture, DCCA, the PUC, and several harbor and logistics interests supported it, while Pacific Transfer opposed. SB 1478 would require vessel masters to follow harbor master evacuation orders during emergencies; DOT clarified it applies only to commercial ports, with support from Hima and the Harbor Users Group and opposition from the Hailongm Association. SB 108 would authorize DOT to regulate vessel noise near commercial harbors; the White Harbor Users Group opposed, while DOT said it supported the intent but warned the bill may be preempted by federal law. SB 1475 would raise the bond ceiling for harbor improvement projects from $100 million to $600 million, and SB 1473 would cap central services assessments on DOT funds at $5 million and tie them to CPI; DOT supported both, and Budget and Finance explained the central services fee is generally a 5% deduction from special funds with some statutory exceptions. The committee also heard SB 1402 on securing mooring lines in state commercial harbors, which drew support from the General Contractors Association of Hawaii and the Hawaii Longline Association. SB 1522 on vehicle title transfers was supported by the City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Customer Services. SB 599 would require DOT or counties to scan deceased cats and dogs for microchips before disposal; DOT said it would provide scanners, the Hawaiian Humane Society and a private witness strongly supported the bill, and the committee discussed that the measure would not charge pet owners and that Oʻahu microchip rates are about 80% for dogs and 70% for cats. SB 1025 would allow service and non-service animals on mass transit under certain conditions; DHS offered comments, Maui and Honolulu opposed, while the Hawaiian Humane Society, the Environmental Caucus, and others supported it, and an opponent raised concerns about large pets, service animals, and the need for size and off-peak restrictions. Later, the committee heard SB 1096 on license plate-flipping devices, with DOT and Honolulu police supporting it. SB 384 would expand victim restitution in DUI-related negligent homicide cases to include child support for surviving minor children; DOT, MADD, and the Kiki Injury Prevention Coalition supported it, while the Public Defender opposed, arguing the restitution amounts would be unverified and better handled through civil remedies. SB 597 would extend the deadline for the administrative driver license revocation office to issue decisions, and the Attorney General, police, and Maui prosecutors supported it because of drug-testing delays, especially on neighbor islands. Finally, SB 1285 would create a lower-level impaired driving offense and authorize administrative action; the Attorney General and Public Defender both raised concerns about charging discretion and resource impacts, while county, public health, alcohol policy, and victim advocates strongly supported the bill as a life-saving measure. The transcript ends partway through testimony on SB 1285, with no final committee votes or actions recorded in the excerpt.

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• A message from Her Excellency the Governor, under the provisions of Section 8 of Article 89 of the Amendments
• A message from Her Excellency the Governor, under the provisions of Section 8 of Article 89 of the Amendments
• A message from Her Excellency the Governor, under the provisions of Section 8 of Article 89 of the Amendments

Keywords: 1212, all

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• Chair, I move to amend PCS House Bill 2123, page 8, section 1, lines 1 through 6, by striking paragraph
• Chair, I move to amend PCS, House Bill 2123, page 8, section 1, lines 1 through 6, by striking paragraph
• Chair, I move to amend House Bill 3757 on page 14, section 1, line 22, by deleting the phrase '5' and

Bills: HB3443 , HB2123 , HB3757 , HB2445

Committee: House Transportation

Keywords: transportation, oversize permit, overweight permit, permit fees, motor carrier, commercial trucking, heavy haul, wide load, special combination vehicle, manufactured home transport, portable building transport, utility poles, rural electric cooperative, farm equipment, agricultural hauling, bridge formula, load limits, weight limits, road funding, highway construction

Summary: The committee took up several transportation-related bills. House Bill 2123, as amended, would change an existing statute authorizing the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority to build a bridge crossing the Arkansas River between Tulsa and Bixby by removing self-sufficiency language. Representative Tedford said the bridge has been contemplated for decades, that traffic and safety concerns have increased as the area has grown, and that local, state, and federal officials discussed the project and potential funding for connector roads. Members asked about fiscal impact and funding sources; Tedford said there was no appropriations fiscal impact and that local governments and possible federal dollars could help with connector roads. The bill passed 10-1. House Bill 3757, as amended, would extend the time before the Turnpike Authority’s authorization sunsets, changing the construction deadline from five years to seven years. Representative Wilk said the bill was intended to give the project more time to begin construction. A member raised a question about what happens if bonds are already issued before the deadline, but no answer was provided. The bill passed 7-4. House Bill 2445, with a PCS adopted, would extend the work of the Route 66 Centennial Commission and continue state efforts tied to the Route 66 centennial beyond the initial celebration period. Representative Hill said the goal was to preserve and build on investments already made along Route 66, including signage and related improvements, and to continue that work for the next 100 years. Members discussed maintenance and ongoing investment in the corridor. The bill passed 10-0. The committee also reported one earlier bill out of committee by a 10-0 vote before moving to HB 2123.

Transcript Highlights:

• Yes, so Section 3 of this bill discusses that.
• And a disapproval in part means where you take out a section or a line, something that we can designate
• Some of those sections or explanations are this long, and rather than saying, you know, I approve the

Bills: HB3281 , HB3320

Committee: House Administrative Rules

Keywords: administrative procedures, guidance documents, transparency, public inspection, rulemaking, sunset laws, statutory entities, regulatory compliance, emergency provisions, board re-creation

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 3320, which would eliminate sunsets across agencies, boards, and commissions subject to the law. Representative Osborne presented the bill, there were no questions or debate, and the committee voted 11-0 to pass it forward. Next, House Bill 3281 was heard. Representative Hall said the bill would require guidance documents created or relied upon by state agencies to be published publicly. In response to questions, he explained that the bill is intended to increase transparency without banning guidance documents, and that publication would occur either on the Secretary of State’s website for agencies under the Administrative Procedures Act or on the agency’s own website for exempt agencies. Members also asked about possible staffing or workload impacts, but no specific estimate was provided. The committee discussed a recent example of an agency relying on an internal policy document that was not public. The bill then received a motion, second, and passed 12-0. After the bills, the chair gave instructions on reviewing a large batch of agency rules and packets under the Raines Act process. Members were asked to return their reviews promptly, ideally by Thursday, and to evaluate each rule for statutory authority, compliance with process, fiscal analysis, and methodology. The chair explained the preferred response format and said disapproval could be full or partial depending on the issue identified.

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• It adds sunset dates to the Labor Code sections and aligns Labor Code sections with the new Government
• Code section to correct permitted uses of paid sick leave.

Summary: The Assembly Labor and Employment Committee heard three bills. AB 1136 would provide workers who are detained or deported by ICE with five unpaid days to handle immigration-related matters and up to 12 months of unpaid leave in detention/deportation cases, with an amendment allowing employers to require use of other leave first and a requirement to restore workers to their prior position once legal status is proven. Support came from labor groups including the California Federation of Labor Unions and SEIU California, while opposition came from the Association of California School Administrators and others who raised concerns about the length of the rehire period and impacts on public education and employers. Committee members described the bill as a necessary response to current immigration enforcement conditions, and the Senate amendments were concurred in. AB 1514, the committee’s cleanup bill for AB 5, would extend the sunset on the licensed manicurist exemption by three years and the commercial fisherman exemption by five years, while adding reporting requirements from EDD and the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement on misclassification and unemployment claims. There were no witnesses in support or opposition, though one member noted the importance of continuing to work on manicurist issues, especially for API women in the industry. The committee approved concurrence in the Senate amendments. AB 406, presented on behalf of Assembly Member Chavira, makes technical and clarifying changes to prior legislation related to leave for victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and other violence. The bill adjusts enforcement timelines between the Civil Rights Department and the Labor Commissioner, adds sunset dates to certain Labor Code sections, and aligns paid sick leave language with a new Government Code section. There was no public testimony, and the committee voted to concur in the Senate amendments. All three bills ultimately received unanimous committee approval and were reported out.

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• House would recede to the Senate, restore Section 2, and further amend.
• House would recede to the Senate, restore Section 2, and further amend.
• So the House would recede to the Senate version and further amend Section 2 to read $30,000 or $60,000

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The conference committee met to resolve differences on a bill creating or funding the K-12 Coordination Council. Members discussed the purpose of the council as a research and filtering body for K-12 studies, with several speakers emphasizing that it should draw on field expertise rather than be directed solely by DPI or another agency. They also noted concerns about giving an agency too much control over studies and the desire to have Legislative Management help direct or approve study topics. The House explained that its earlier version had included a $120,000 appropriation, but the amount was removed after concerns arose that the council lacked authority to contract. Committee members discussed whether the council could still be useful with reduced funding and whether it should be able to contract for outside research. One member suggested funding at least enough for a couple of studies, citing an estimate of $30,000 to $40,000 per study and a message from the director requesting at least two studies. A motion was made for the House to recede to the Senate version and further amend Section 2 to reduce the appropriation from $120,000 to $60,000. The motion passed unanimously by roll call, with all members voting yes. The committee then adjourned.

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• Very important section of law, not just to distributors, but to beer manufacturers as well.
• So any changes that are done to this code section have to be balanced, and we are in negotiations and
• But this is a very, very critical section of law for the California Craft Brewers. So thank you.

Summary: The Assembly Governmental Organization Committee met with a quorum present and first took up routine business. Members adopted the committee rules and approved three measures on the consent calendar: AB 77 (Aguiar-Curry), AB 233 (Gibson), and AB 720 (Rogers). The committee then heard AB 344 by Assemblymember Valencia, which would update and clarify the definition of “successor beer manufacturer” in California alcohol law to address a recent court ruling that supporters said created a loophole affecting wholesalers’ fair market compensation when breweries are sold. The California Family Beer Distributors supported the bill, while the California Craft Brewers Association said it was neutral based on ongoing negotiations and sponsor commitments. AB 344 passed the committee on a due pass to Appropriations vote, with the roll left open for additional members. The committee also heard AB 509 by Assemblymember Flora, which concerned alcohol service training and verification procedures. The California Restaurant Association supported the bill, saying it would recognize good-faith use of technology in entry and verification processes and help restaurants meet their obligations. There was no opposition testimony. The author accepted committee amendments, and the bill was moved on a due pass as amended to Appropriations. Additional members later added votes to the consent items, committee rules, AB 344, and AB 509 before the committee adjourned at 2:07 p.m.

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• >> No, I mean, this is a separate section.
• So the commission as I section.
• </c> not focus a whole lot on this section. not focus a whole lot on this section.
• </c><03:31:17.200><c> on</c> with going back to, uh, the section on with going back to, uh, the section
• So if you look at the section, I think it's section three of the bill, which begins on page three.

Committee: House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• It would be embarrassing for the state that created concepts behind Section 236 and Section 8 rental
• He owns 50 or so units, entirely Section 8 renters, and he's in a panic.
• in Section 3A for actual affordable housing production, and that's a major flaw.
• And I also have Section 8, luckily, so my rent is somewhat stabilized.
• I also have Section 8, luckily, so my rent is somewhat stabilized.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government held a long public hearing focused mainly on two sets of issues: proposals to amend or repeal the MBTA Communities Act, and bills to allow local rent stabilization. Committee chairs opened by explaining the hearing would be tightly managed because of the very large number of speakers, with testimony limited to two minutes per person and written testimony still accepted by email. Members and witnesses were called in a mix of in-person and virtual order throughout the hearing. On the MBTA Communities Act, several legislators and local officials argued the law is too rigid and should be revised to account for local conditions. Speakers from small, rural, or infrastructure-limited communities such as Hanson, Halifax, Marshfield, Winthrop, Dracut, Carver, Rehoboth, and others said the law’s one-size-fits-all approach does not fit towns with limited water, sewer, transit access, or buildable land. Some filed bills would repeal the law, exempt certain communities, or create appeals processes based on infrastructure, environmental, or historical constraints. Supporters of the law’s changes emphasized local control and the need to avoid forcing development where communities believe it is impractical or inconsistent with town character. A large portion of the hearing was devoted to rent stabilization legislation, especially S. 1447 and related House bills. Supporters included legislators, city councilors, tenant advocates, labor leaders, housing nonprofits, public health organizations, and residents who described sharp rent increases, displacement, homelessness risk, and the strain on working families, seniors, students, and people with disabilities. They argued local-option rent stabilization would let municipalities cap excessive increases and prevent no-fault evictions while preserving flexibility for local conditions. Opponents, including small landlords and property owners, said rent control would discourage investment, worsen housing quality, burden responsible owners, and drive small landlords out of the market. Some witnesses also supported a Cape Cod/Island transfer fee bill and a suburban infrastructure fund, arguing those would provide local revenue for housing or roads. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the hearing.

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• We removed the section for additional crimes.
• necessarily. programs, and so it wouldn't fall in the purview of this section necessarily.
• But I think what could be actually very effective here is under item number five in Section 3, a new
• This, and in the report on the last page in Section 3...
• In that section that you're looking at, that you refer to, please.

Bills: HB111 , HB103 , HB109 , HB128 , HJM2 , HJM3 , HM7 , HM17 , HM4 , HM22 , HM23 , HM24 , HM26 , HM2 , HM16 , HM11 , HM14 , HM21 , HM34 , HM50 , HB49 , HB60 , HB108 , HB120 , HB124 , HB145 , HB154 , HB158 , HB164 , HB180 , HB291 , HJR6 , HJR7 , HR1 , HJM1 , HM13 , HM47

Keywords: water law, state engineer, civil penalty, compliance order, water rights, overdiversion, illegal diversion, groundwater storage and recovery, well license, permit violation, water enforcement, New Mexico water code, irrigation district, conservancy district, water diversion, unauthorized water sales, measuring device, district court appeal, water resources, water compliance

Summary: The House opened with a series of ceremonial recognitions, including Bernalillo County Day, Pecos Elementary, Las Vegas, New Mexico Highlands University, the New Mexico International School, and the Sun Country golf organizations. Members and guests offered brief remarks praising county staff, educators, university programs, and local public service, and several caucus and committee announcements were made. The House also received a gubernatorial message authorizing consideration of House Bill 303, which was then removed from Rules, ordered printed, and referred to the House Commerce and Economic Development Committee. The chamber then adopted a long slate of committee reports, moving multiple bills and memorials forward, including House Bills 294, 298, 38, 127, 151, 165, 47, 63, 64, 184, 200, 309, 311, 329, 310, and memorials 20 and 51. Most reports were adopted without objection, and several measures were advanced with committee substitutes or amended versions. The House then proceeded to third reading on selected bills. On final passage, House Bill 128 passed 61-1. The bill updates presumptive workers’ compensation coverage for full-time firefighters with occupational cancers and other illnesses, and debate focused on the exclusion of volunteer firefighters, the evidentiary burden for exposure claims, and whether the bill should be expanded later. House Bill 109, dealing with the Water Project Fund and allowing the New Mexico Finance Authority to award funds without legislative authorization through December 2029, passed 61-0. House Bill 158, requiring accountability and evaluation plans for agencies receiving growth funds, passed 63-0. House Bill 49, increasing the penalty for serious violent felons who possess firearms or destructive devices to a second-degree felony, was debated extensively over sentencing discretion and the distinction between serious violent and nonviolent felons; the transcript cuts off before the final vote on that bill.

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• equipment that has to be refreshed regularly and then it uses language that's already present in section
• equipment that has to be refreshed regularly and then it uses language that's already present in section
• So, on page six, line 141, section five, kind of outlines in your bill that they've got to have some
• Thank you. >> Okay, we're going to um open up the public hearing section of the um of the bill now.
• of the um of the public hearing section of the um of the bill<00:25:28.559><c> now.

Bills: HB403 , HB399 , HB392 , HB403 , HB399 , HB392

Committee: House Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure

Keywords: criminal enterprise, database, law enforcement, data privacy, criminal justice, Lamar County, property auction, county commission, online auction, public notice, HB392, Lauderdale County, Eleventh Judicial Circuit, district attorney, chief assistant district attorney, assistant district attorney, assistant district attorneys, prosecutor, prosecutorial compensation, salary supplement