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HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EDN Public Hearing - Tue Feb 17, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST

Transcript Highlights:
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  • similar provision in their already has a similar provision in their homeschool<02:13:03.199><c> statutes
  • </c><02:13:04.239><c> Please</c><02:13:04.560><c> check</c><02:13:04.880><c> out</c> homeschool statutes
  • Um<02:38:56.880><c> it</c><02:38:57.120><c> is</c><02:38:57.280><c> the</c><02:38:57.600><c> I</c><02
  • <02:41:02.880><c> if</c><02:41:03.200><c> we</c><02:41:03.520><c> have</c><02:41:03.920><c> a</c><02:
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The committee on Education met on February 17 and announced it would limit public testimony to one minute because more than a thousand testimonies were expected on one measure. The first bill heard was HB 1934, relating to the Imagination Library of Hawaii. The state librarian and Friends of the Library supported the bill, saying the program is a proven, cost-effective way to improve early literacy and should be expanded statewide for children ages 0 to 5. Friends of the Library said the current 50/50 match requirement would be too difficult to meet immediately and asked for state funding for the first few years to help launch the expansion. Testimony included eight supporters and one opponent, and members asked whether the proposal was an expansion of an existing program; the state librarian said it would expand service beyond currently targeted communities. The committee then heard HB 20004, which would extend the floating librarian pilot program. The state librarian, Department of Education, HSTA, and several individuals testified in support. Supporters said the program helps address staffing needs and improves student readiness, especially for college and information literacy. One retired community college librarian said school librarians help students prepare for college and are increasingly important in teaching critical evaluation of misinformation and AI-generated content. Members asked about implementation of the existing pilot, including recruitment of certified librarians for neighbor island and Oahu complex areas; DOE said those positions had been identified and recruitment was underway, and existing funds remained intact. The final major discussion was HB 2398, which clarifies the library system’s role in RNMSP-related projects and public library construction on or near school land. The state librarian and public library system supported the bill, while the Department of Education and Attorney General’s office raised concerns about vague language, especially the phrase “land controlled by the board,” and suggested amendments. In questioning, the state librarian explained that the bill was prompted by conflicts on shared or adjacent school/public library sites, including traffic, pickup and drop-off access, and other operational issues. DOE described significant disruption from one project’s traffic changes and said planning for such projects should involve early coordination and formal agreements. The state librarian responded that the new bill would clarify oversight and help avoid delays and disputes over property control and future renovations.
CO
CO

Colorado 2026 Regular Session

Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 028 Feb 11th, 2026

Colorado House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • /c><01:02:48.799><c> I</c><01:02:49.119><c> hope</c><01:02:49.280><c> everybody</c><01:02:49.680><c>
  • will take this<01:02:51.680><c> and</c><01:02:51.920><c> they</c><01:02:52.240><c> will</c><01:02:52.640
  • concern this and they will extend their concern not<01:02:55.680><c> just</c><01:02:55.839><c> to</c
  • ><01:02:56.079><c> the</c><01:02:56.240><c> ID</c><01:02:56.880><c> community</c><01:02:58.079><c> which
Keywords: 981, all
KY
KY

Kentucky 2025 Regular Session

Budget Review Subcommittee on Economic Development, Tourism, and Environmental Protection (11-5-25)

Transcript Highlights:
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  • Um you know it's it's<00:02:37.920><c> there</c><00:02:38.160><c> is</c><00:02:38.319><c> no</c><00:02
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  • friend</c><01:02:10.880><c> who</c><01:02:11.119><c> is</c><01:02:11.280><c> the</c><01:02:11.440><c
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The subcommittee met with leaders of the First Frontier Appalachian Trail System for an update on trail development, economic impact, and funding needs. Speakers said the system has expanded from 18 to 21 counties over the past year, with interest from additional counties, about 450 miles of trails currently open, and a goal of surpassing 1,000 miles within two years. They described the project as primarily an economic development effort that is already drawing public and private investment, supporting lodging and campground businesses, and creating new enterprises such as guide services, repairs, and recovery services for ATVs. The presentation highlighted permit sales, which began on a soft-launch basis earlier in the year and are now available both physically and online. Permits cost $25 per year for in-state residents and allow riding on First Frontier trails. Officials also discussed landowner agreements, saying the standard license agreement is modeled on Hatfield-McCoy, is favorable to landowners, and can be ended with 60 days’ notice. They said the agreements, along with patrols and cleanup efforts, help address trespassing and illegal dumping while encouraging property owners to participate. Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Captain Jason Sloan reported 638 hours of patrols under the memorandum of agreement since January 1 and said the partnership has focused on safety, enforcement of existing laws, emergency planning, and cleanup support. The group also cited partnerships with the National Forest, Onyx Off-Road, ARC, and Yamaha, and said a Jeep Jamboree in Lee County drew 237 registered participants, mostly from out of state. They said a GNCC race in Knox County is being pursued for spring. The authority requested $3.5 million for the next two-year budget cycle and said it needs additional staffing, including two full-time trail development coordinators and part-time office help, to keep up with growth. Members praised the project’s progress and its potential to boost tourism and regional economic development.
KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Primary and Secondary Education. (3-25-26)

Primary and Secondary Education

Transcript Highlights:
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  • <01:02:10.960><c> out</c><01:02:11.080><c> a</c><01:02:11.160><c> grant</c><01:02:11.520><c> program.
  • 02:18.200><c> of</c><01:02:18.280><c> the</c><01:02:18.360><c> students</c><01:02:18.680><c> eligible
  • That some<01:02:21.960><c> of</c><01:02:22.040><c> that</c><01:02:22.240><c> is</c><01:02:22.320><c>
  • :02:23.600><c> I</c><01:02:23.680><c> get</c><01:02:23.880><c> it.
Committee: House Primary and Secondary Education
Keywords: 958, all
HI
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

HHS-CPN, CPN, CPN DEFER Public Hearings 03-19-2025

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
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  • Thank you.<00:02:48.879><c> Next</c><00:02:49.200><c> we</c><00:02:49.360><c> have</c><00:02:49.519><
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Committee: Senate Health and Human Services
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 302, which would expand access to medical cannabis by removing the in-person provider-patient relationship requirement and related restrictions. The Department of Health supported the bill, and multiple advocates and organizations testified in support, including the ACLU of Hawaii, Hawaii Alliance for Cannabis Reform, Marijuana Policy Project, and others. Supporters said the measure would improve access for patients, especially on outer islands, and some urged broader amendments allowing providers to certify cannabis for any medical condition and to speed registration and treat in-state and out-of-state patients equally. No opposition was heard, and the bill was left with no questions after testimony. The committee also heard HB 1052 HD1, which clarifies that the Public Utilities Commission may use universal service fund monies to provide free telecommunications access for individuals with print disabilities. Testimony was uniformly supportive from the DCCA Division of Consumer Advocacy, the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, the Department of Human Services, the Public Utilities Commission, and the National Federation of the Blind of Hawaii. Witnesses described the program as an important accessibility service that has been operating under prior appropriations and should continue under the universal service program. HB 1482, relating to controlled substances and hemp/synthetic cannabinoids, drew support from the Department of Law Enforcement, Department of Health, Honolulu Police Department, and others, with some comments from the Attorney General’s office. Supporters said the bill would clarify that delta-8 THC is a controlled substance and help enforcement against illegal hemp products and synthetic cannabinoids. Testimony and questioning focused on the need for better lab testing capacity, retail registry and age-gating, seizure authority, nuisance abatement, and possible use of special funds or appropriations to support enforcement. Members also discussed enforcement of illegal hemp businesses and whether additional funding or statutory changes would be needed. Finally, the committee took up HB 712, a 340B drug-discount measure affecting safety-net providers and contract pharmacies. Hospitals, health centers, and provider groups testified in support, saying the bill would protect access to discounted drugs and preserve funding for services such as chronic disease management, transportation, and specialty care. Pharmaceutical-industry representatives opposed the bill or sought amendments, arguing the 340B program has expanded beyond its original intent and lacks transparency, and they requested reporting or audit-like provisions to verify claims and revenues. Members questioned both sides about alleged abuse, the growth of contract pharmacies, and whether the bill should include transparency requirements before moving forward.
MS
MS

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Education - Room 216, January 6, 2026; 12:45 PM

Education

Transcript Highlights:
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  • :02:15.599><c> this</c><00:02:15.920><c> will</c><00:02:16.160><c> allow</c><00:02:16.720><c> us</c><
Committee: Joint Education
Keywords: Education - Room 216, January 6, 2026; 12:45 PM, 925, all
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Environment and Agriculture (11/12/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
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  • I recognize that it's<01:02:20.000><c> got</c><01:02:20.160><c> a</c><01:02:20.400><c> hard</c><01:02
  • :20.559><c> hill</c><01:02:20.799><c> to</c><01:02:20.960><c> climb</c><01:02:21.440><c> in</c><01:02
  • a worthwhile<01:02:29.920><c> protest</c><01:02:30.880><c> based</c><01:02:31.200><c> off</c><01:02:
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The Environment and Agriculture Committee held a work session and then executive session on HB 396, which would allow processing of beef cows, swine, sheep, and goats at facilities not certified by USDA. Representative Comtois presented a revised amendment after prior drafting issues were corrected. The changes narrowed the bill to cuts of meat rather than meat food products, clarified labeling for amenable and non-amenable species, removed an exemption from federal law, struck a seasonal date range at Representative Bixby’s request, and reinstated a previously removed section. Supporters said the amendment now had clearer language and better safeguards, while some members still expressed reservations about the underlying policy. Testimony from DHHS food safety officials emphasized that the department does not inspect custom-exempt facilities and would have little oversight unless there were a complaint or foodborne outbreak. They noted concerns about removing the September 1 to April 30 date range, explaining it had been included in the original bill because of temperature and storage concerns for large animals, and they also said the amendment appeared to focus documentation requirements on bison, elk, and red deer. Committee members and witnesses debated whether the proposal would create food safety risks, whether farmers should instead be educated and helped to aggregate processing capacity, and whether the bill would expose farmers, retailers, and restaurants to federal enforcement risk. Rob Johnson of the New Hampshire Farm Bureau said the organization had recently voted down a policy opposing state regulations that would allow uninspected meat sales at retail, and he said he needed to consult further with Farm Bureau leadership before taking a position on HB 396. He suggested the bill should use the broader term “dairy and beef cattle” rather than “beef cows” for consistency. Supporters argued the bill would help small farmers, expand local food access, and reflect an intrastate policy choice despite conflict with federal law. The committee then moved into executive session and voted to approve amendment 2025-3090H, with members stating they would likely have different views on the bill itself.
AZ
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/05/2026 - House Artificial Intelligence & Innovation

Artificial Intelligence & Innovation

Transcript Highlights:
  • Texas and Minnesota are the only two states that strictly have just a prohibition, which restricts the
  • Messaging a certain number of days before an election: in Texas, it's 30 days, and in Minnesota, it is
  • of their likeness and voice, then I think we can put in protections without violating any other statutes
  • That included statutes, regulations, any sort of opinions that the Ethics Commission had released.
Committee: House Artificial Intelligence & Innovation
Keywords: 1182, all
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Senate Education Finance (01/22/2026)

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
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  • So, if you're<02:02:20.080><c> going</c><02:02:20.159><c> to</c><02:02:20.239><c> move</c><02:02:20.400
  • 02:24.080><c> IDA,</c><02:02:25.199><c> um</c><02:02:25.760><c> uh</c><02:02:26.000><c> is</c><02:02:
  • </c><02:02:29.520><c> Any</c><02:02:29.840><c> questions?
  • </c><02:02:31.840><c> Appreciate</c><02:02:32.239><c> it.
Committee: Senate Education Finance
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Health and Human Services (02/10/2025)

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
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  • was brought<02:02:05.760><c> up</c><02:02:06.760><c> and</c><02:02:07.280><c> uh</c><02:02:07.880><c>
  • </c><02:02:09.800><c> that</c><02:02:10.000><c> this</c><02:02:10.320><c> being</c><02:02:10.520><c>
  • big</c><02:02:11.280><c> roadblock</c><02:02:12.280><c> how</c><02:02:12.440><c> critical</c><02:02:
  • that's and this section of the statute that's important<02:41:00.520><c> that</c><02:41:00.720><c> talks
Committee: Senate Health and Human Services
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
WY
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Senate Labor, Health & Social Services Committee, February 18, 2026

Labor, Health & Social Services

Transcript Highlights:
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  • &gt;&gt; Thank<01:02:03.599><c> you</c><01:02:03.839><c> everyone.</c> &gt;&gt; Thank you everyone.
  • Thank<01:02:05.520><c> you</c><01:02:05.760><c> madam</c><01:02:06.000><c> chair.
  • &gt;&gt; Yeah.<01:02:14.079><c> Thank</c><01:02:14.240><c> you.</c> &gt;&gt; Yeah. Thank you.
Bills: HB0143 , HB0129
Committee: Senate Labor, Health & Social Services
Keywords: health care providers, free speech, discrimination, governmental agencies, civil remedies, physician access, internationally trained physicians, medical licensing, provisional license, healthcare workforce, 916, all
MD
MD

Maryland 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session, 4/8/2026 #1

Maryland Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • ><c> I</c><02:02:24.400><c> I</c><02:02:24.719><c> think</c><02:02:24.800><c> it</c><02:02:25.040><c>
Keywords: Senate streaming session for Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 960, senate, all
HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

HHS-AEN-EIG, HHS, HHS Public Hearings 02-02-2026

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
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  • Next, we have Johnny<00:02:31.680><c> May</c><00:02:32.080><c> Perry</c><00:02:33.360><c> um</c><00:02
  • support and<00:02:35.680><c> those</c><00:02:35.920><c> are</c><00:02:36.160><c> the</c><00:02:36.400
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Committee: Senate Health and Human Services
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The joint HHS, Agriculture, Environment, Energy, and Intergovernmental Affairs hearing focused first on SB 2262, a pollution and illegal dumping measure. The Department of Health said it stood on its written testimony, and public testimony included support from CARES with suggested amendments to involve the counties in standardized response planning and to address pollution caused by individuals. Members questioned the bill’s fines, where they would go, and how the department would handle carcasses and illegal dumping enforcement. DOH said administrative fines go to the general fund, criminal fines are collected by the Attorney General, carcasses are generally buried by the landowner under existing rules, and DOH mainly regulates solid waste and coordinates with counties and other agencies when violations arise. After discussion, the chair recommended SB 2262 be passed with substantial amendments. The proposed amendments would add DLNR to the task force, deposit all fines into a special fund to support enforcement, allow fines below $5,000 for littering and higher fines for excessive or chronic illegal dumping, and include a January 30, 2050 effective date. The committee adopted the recommendation, with members voting aye. The hearing then moved to the HHS calendar. On SB 2087, relating to health insurance, agencies including DHS, DCCA, the Attorney General, and Labor stood on written testimony, while several advocacy and medical groups testified in support. One Medicaid recipient opposed the bill, arguing the coverage should be immediate rather than phased in over three years. Angela Melody Young supported the bill but urged amendments to prioritize people with disabilities, kupuna, and mothers. Members questioned whether the rural health transformation program could support the bill’s deductible structure; the Department of Human Services said it was unlikely CMS would allow that level of coverage, though rural funds might help in other ways. The committee then moved on to SB 2089, which would expand services eligible for Medicaid prospective payment system reimbursement, hearing support from OHA, DHS, and others, along with testimony about mental health access and training. The transcript also began SB 2106, relating to health and eating disorder prevention, with a student testifying in support and citing youth eating disorder harms, but the discussion was cut off before any action on that bill.
KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Legislative Session Day 50 (3-19-26)

Kentucky House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • </c><02:02:33.520><c> Is</c><02:02:33.560><c> that</c><02:02:33.640><c> all</c><02:02:33.720><c> you<
  • Time<02:02:36.000><c> has</c><02:02:36.080><c> expired.
  • Next order<02:02:39.160><c> of</c><02:02:39.240><c> business</c><02:02:39.520><c> is</c><02:02:39.600
  • :02:59.000><c> and</c><02:02:59.160><c> the</c><02:02:59.240><c> Rules</c><02:02:59.560><c> Committee
Keywords: 958, all
ID
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agricultural Affairs - 2026-01-26

Agricultural Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • There is a motion to approve docket number 02-02... there is a motion to approve docket number 0-2-207
  • Docket number 02-2-2-0707. The ayes have it. Docket number 02-0207-2501 is approved.
  • I move that the full committee approve docket number 02-0214-2501.
  • Seeing no discussion, the motion is to approve docket 02-0633-2501.
  • Seeing none, we have before us docket number 02-03-03-2501.
Committee: House Agricultural Affairs
Keywords: 989, all
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Session (01/08/2025)

New Hampshire House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Maguire Stringham offer<02:02:47.400><c> floor</c><02:02:47.760><c> amendment</c><02:02:48.159><c> to
  • </c><02:02:48.360><c> house</c><02:02:48.639><c> rule</c><02:02:49.000><c> 47f</c> 47f<02:02:53.920><
  • c> the</c><02:02:54.040><c> chair</c><02:02:54.320><c> recognizes</c><02:02:54.920><c> Representative
  • <02:07:19.880><c> we</c><02:07:20.079><c> can</c><02:07:20.280><c> to</c><02:07:20.480><c> get</c><02
  • 02:18:17.359><c> room</c><02:18:18.200><c> um</c><02:18:18.960><c> the</c><02:18:19.960><c> it</c><02
Keywords: 1189, house, all
ND
ND

North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session

Legislative Procedure and Arrangements Apr 22nd, 2026

Legislative Procedure and Arrangements Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Those have confidential record protections in statute, but legislators and candidates did not have that
  • So what this does is it amends this statute to sweep in protection for a candidate's residential address
  • Chairman, complete residential address per statute is your street address, your city, your state, your
  • About a longer, like a 50-day session and a 30-day session like Minnesota does.
  • I did quite a bit of homework on other websites such as Minnesota.
Committee: Joint Legislative Procedure and Arrangements Committee
Summary: The Legislative Arrangements and Procedure Committee met with a quorum, approved the prior minutes, and then took up several follow-up items related to legislative security, public records, and the impacts of term limits. The Secretary of State’s office presented draft language to make legislators’ and candidates’ residential addresses confidential in public records, with discussion of who would be covered, how the protection would work, and whether it should expire when a candidate’s term ends. Members raised concerns about unintended consequences, transparency, and whether the public should still be able to see enough information to evaluate residency requirements. Rather than act immediately, the committee set the draft aside for a future meeting and asked for an amendment reflecting the Secretary of State’s suggested changes. The committee also reviewed a security best-practices memo and NCSL materials on capitol security. The memo encouraged legislators to be aware of their surroundings, avoid real-time vacation posting, vary routines, report threats, and follow security alerts. Members discussed a recent incident and the need to improve alert distribution and update contact information so legislators and staff receive notices consistently. The Secretary of State and committee members noted that the alert system may need refinement, including a separate legislative notification channel. The bulk of the meeting was devoted to Garrity Consulting’s final report on how to mitigate the effects of legislative term limits. The consultants summarized interviews, surveys, and focus groups with legislators, the public, and stakeholders, identifying major themes such as loss of institutional knowledge, leadership turnover, staffing pressures, and the need for stronger onboarding and training. Recommendations included considering annual sessions or shifting biennial sessions to even-numbered years, restructuring organizational session, making interim committees more consistent with regular committees, adding office hours, formalizing mentorship and leadership succession planning, expanding staff and professional development resources, creating public-facing educational tools, and improving communication and virtual testimony options. Members generally appreciated the report and its phased implementation roadmap, while also debating the practicality of some recommendations and the tension between making service more demanding and keeping the legislature accessible to new candidates.
WY
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session-Day 7, February 17, 2026-PM

Wyoming House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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Keywords: 916, all
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Finance (04/01/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
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Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee first considered House Bill 66, a right-to-know measure that would broaden access from “citizen” to “person,” including out-of-state requesters. Members also adopted an amendment removing the current no-filing-fee provision for appeals of unfavorable right-to-know ombudsman rulings, citing budget concerns. The bill was then reported ought to pass as amended on a 16-9 vote, with a minority report requested. House Bill 187, which would let a parent or guardian seek a protective order on behalf of a minor alleging abuse by someone outside the family or household, was described as a narrow fix with little fiscal impact. It passed unanimously, 25-0, and was placed on the consent calendar. House Bill 215, requiring landfill permit applicants to submit a report on potential harms and benefits, was retained because its policy had been folded into House Bill 2; the committee voted 25-0 to retain it. House Bill 219, dealing with renewable portfolio standard changes and lower renewable energy certificate values, drew opposition from members who said it would weaken renewable energy development and raise concerns about energy costs, but the motion to retain was adopted 14-11, allowing the bill to be moved into House Bill 2. The committee then retained House Bills 365, 552, 566, 572, 607, 611, and 624, all by unanimous or near-unanimous votes, generally because the relevant policy or funding had been incorporated into House Bill 2 or because the bills were viewed as technical or low-impact. HB 566 was described as a landfill leach-management bill with a fiscal note under $10,000 annually and was sent to consent. HB 572 and HB 607 were retained because their money components were moved into HB 2, though one member objected that HB 607 represented an unfunded mandate for the Hampton Beach Area Commission. House Bill 511, concerning ICE detainers and county detention practices, generated the most debate. Supporters said the amendment clarified how long counties may hold detainees without a federal contract and compared the detention period to existing bail rules; opponents argued the bill could sanction detention of people not charged with crimes and raised due-process concerns. The committee adopted the amendment 14-11 and then reported the bill ought to pass as amended on another 14-11 vote, with a minority report requested. House Bill 639, involving securities and digital currency issues, was also reported ought to pass after members noted unresolved concerns but said the Secretary of State’s Securities Division was willing to continue working on it in the other body; the vote was 16-10.
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Finance Budget Briefing (06/10/2025)

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Keywords: LBA Briefing on Budget, 928, house, all
Summary: The presentation was an LBA overview of Senate changes to the House-passed state budget, with Michael Kane explaining how Senate Finance updated revenue and spending estimates after April revenue figures and agency discussions. He said the Senate’s revenue outlook was higher than the House’s in some areas, but lower in others, especially video lottery terminal revenue, and that the biggest differences also came from changes to revenue splits between the general fund and education trust fund, lapse estimates, and several policy changes in House Bill 1 and House Bill 2. Kane highlighted several major revenue and policy differences: the Senate changed the business tax, tobacco tax, and real estate transfer tax splits; adjusted liquor revenue dedication; removed the House’s meals-and-rooms distribution cap; delayed the Lakes Region facility proceeds plan; altered the PECARD fund treatment; added a granite patron of the arts tax credit; and changed the treatment of unique funds and video lottery terminal revenue. On spending, he noted Senate changes to judicial, corrections, HHS, human rights commission, and other budgets, including additional settlement costs, higher lapse assumptions, and a different approach to Medicaid premium revenue and retirement savings. He also described Senate additions such as a nursing home bed fee, Hampstead Hospital transition funding, and changes to the YDC claims settlement fund. The presentation focused on comparing House and Senate surplus statements across fiscal years 2025 through 2027, including projected ending balances and rainy day fund transfers. Kane repeatedly emphasized that the numbers were still dependent on final revenues and lapse amounts, and that some balances would be carried forward and trued up later in the biennium. No committee vote or final action was described in the excerpt; it was an informational budget briefing and comparison of the two chambers’ proposals.