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• Now celebrating its seventh year, the clinic provides free care and medication to uninsured patients
• I'd be happy to provide those to you later, but I don't have them in front of me right now.
• I can't provide the source right now, but I'd be happy to get back with you.
• Yes, please provide it in writing. I'll bring it in writing. Thank you.
• Yes, please provide it in writing. I'll bring it in writing. Thank you.

Bills: SCR17 , SB2104 , SB2155 , SB1428 , SB1250 , SB1651 , SB1794 , SB444 , SB1061 , SB1327 , SB1425 , SB1455 , SB1458 , SB1460 , SB1480 , SB1530 , SB1543 , SB1555 , SB1593 , SB1209 , SB1730 , SB1733 , SB1769 , SB1805 , SB2069 , SB2095 , SB1503

Keywords: Oklahoma Ireland relations, Ireland, Irish heritage, St. Patrick's Day, Choctaw Nation, Choctaw famine relief, Irish-American, cultural resolution, concurrent resolution, ceremonial resolution, economic development, trade commission, international relations, Tulsa IrishFest, ShamROCK the Gardens, Oklahoma City St. Patrick's Parade, Irish ancestry, Senate of Ireland, Aubrey McCarthy, Phil Thompson

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• So to provide any members who were Chair: under the impression we would start at 6 o'clock, to avoid
• of Rights to expand board member oversight of their respective districts and requires districts to provide
• The bill does not provide blanket Senator Trumbull: immunity to gun manufacturers. Mr.
• To provide training programs that teach us about diversity.
• However, the recent example from Texas provides some of the most egregious tactics.

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• Instead, my bill would simply require a person to provide a tax receipt at any time they file a plat
• If you're recording a subdivision play at any time of the year, you have to provide a tax certificate
• If you try to file a subdivision plat during that time, you have to provide evidence that you've paid
• HB 4373 simply clarifies that limited districts in the disannexed areas can continue to provide these
• Chairman, I thank you for the opportunity to provide this testimony.

Committee: House Land & Resource Management

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• We are focused on improving student outcomes by emphasizing the things that we know work and providing
• If they are struggling in school, there is a clear support network to make them successful.
• were knowledgeable of the resources and services that the agency provided.
• The meat, cheese, and milk we provide to our school children are healthy and nutritious.
• It provides a market for our producers.

Committee: Senate Senate Rules

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• The unemployment system provides support to workers, but it also provides support to communities and
• The unemployment system provides support to workers, but it also provides support to communities and
• It provides people the many ways.
• </c> provide with regard to duration. provide with regard to duration.
• provide provide historical<01:36:43.760><c> I</c><01:36:44.080><c> can</c><01:36:44.159><c> provide<

Committee: House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Well-managed aviculture programs maintain healthy, traceable bloodlines, provide veterinary oversight
• I've witnessed my clients providing amazing and rich lives for these well-loved birds.
• Bills like HB 5137 would stop all of these resources that we as professional aviculturists provide to
• We reduce the need for rescues with the work that we provide. Thank you.
• Ethical breeding or the unique human-animal bonds that parrots provide, including to many veterans.

Bills: H5432 , H5433 , S3093 , H5363 , H5137 , H5247

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources

Keywords: Newbury, rodenticides, second generation anticoagulant rodenticides, SGARs, pesticides, pest control, wildlife protection, environmental regulation, local bylaw, municipal authority, private property, rodent control, anticoagulant poison, public health, Massachusetts local option, Wellfleet, fertilizer, nitrogen, phosphorus, nutrient pollution

Summary: The Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources held a hybrid hearing on late-file bills, with testimony focused first on multiple home rule petitions seeking local authority to restrict anticoagulant rodenticides in towns including Andover, Topsfield, North Andover, Williamstown, Georgetown, Lexington, and others. Municipal officials, residents, wildlife advocates, and conservation groups described documented harm to hawks, owls, foxes, turtles, pets, and other wildlife, and argued that towns should be able to regulate these poisons locally. Several speakers said their towns had already voted to support restrictions and were using integrated pest management and other alternatives. Committee members noted that statewide rodenticide legislation had already advanced out of committee in both chambers and that the environmental bond bill was in conference committee, but no votes were taken during the hearing itself. The committee then heard testimony on H. 5137, a bill to prohibit the retail sale of parrots. Supporters, including animal welfare groups, veterinarians, rescue operators, and advocates, said parrots are often sourced from large breeding facilities with poor conditions, that many birds are surrendered because they are difficult long-term pets, and that rescues are overwhelmed. They argued the bill would encourage adoption, reduce demand for commercial breeding and trafficking, and improve bird welfare and public health. Opponents, including breeders, pet retailers, aviculture representatives, and rescue operators, said the bill would harm small businesses, reduce consumer access and transparency, and push sales to unregulated markets without improving welfare. Several speakers said the bill should instead focus on stronger standards and enforcement rather than banning sales. A separate bill, S. 310, designating the Marion Stoddard River Walk, was also briefly discussed in testimony supporting Marion Stoddard’s environmental work. The hearing ended after the committee finished taking testimony and adjourned; no roll-call votes or formal actions were taken in the transcript.

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• In the event of a network failure, it may be necessary to reschedule the hearing or schedule a meeting

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The joint hearing of the Committees on Economic Development and Technology and Tourism on February 12, 2025, focused on HB 77/HB 1077, a measure related to increasing the transient accommodations tax and directing revenue toward climate mitigation/resiliency and economic development/tourism resiliency. Most testifiers supported the bill, including the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority, State Energy Office, Governor’s office, DLNR, the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, the Nature Conservancy, the Hawaii Climate Advisory Team, Care for Aina Now Coalition, the Hawaii Tourism Authority, and the Ocean Legislative Task Force. Supporters emphasized the need for reliable funding for disaster preparedness, environmental restoration, infrastructure resilience, and tourism-related resilience projects; some cited polling and a reported funding gap for natural resource protection and restoration. Opposition or concerns came from the Kohala Coast Resort Association, which argued the state should fully collect existing taxes from short-term vacation rentals and other accommodations before considering any tax increase. The Attorney General and Department of Taxation offered technical comments, noting the bill’s special fund language referred to fees that the chapter did not actually authorize and recommending either deleting that language or authorizing fee collection through rulemaking. The Hawaii Tourism Authority supported the measure but asked that the funding mechanism have a clear nexus to tourism resiliency. After a brief recess, the chair recommended amendments to redirect the proposed 1.75% TAT increase away from the two special funds and into the general fund, while earmarking 7.3% of total revenue for climate mitigation/resiliency and 7.3% for economic development and tourism resiliency, with technical and defect-effective-date amendments. Both committees then voted to pass the measure with amendments; the recommendations were adopted, and the meeting adjourned.

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• We talked about third-party provided products there, and the seller would still be responsible for the
• And that's something that Curry County provides for us right now.
• examples that you provided us?
• providers, we are in strong support of **Senate Bill 40**.
• This bill provides the privacy of our families by placing limits on how license This bill provides the

Bills: HB294 , SB40 , SB43 , SB35

Committee: House House Judiciary

Keywords: cannabis, cannabis packaging, cannabis labeling, cannabis regulation, Cannabis Control Division, adulterated cannabis, artificial color additive, food dye, youth appeal, minor appeal, child-resistant packaging, black-and-white packaging, edibles, product labeling, consumer protection, marijuana, hemp, dispensary, licensed cannabis business, cannabis manufacturer

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• As our vision states, FFA provides the next generation of leaders who will help change the world.
• Students can choose from eight different career pathways, which will provide.
• Regulation provides certainty, was a quote that I heard today.
• So regulation providing certainty in this scenario would be considered ironic.
• And this bill provides some of the testing requirements.

Committee: Senate Agriculture

Summary: The Committee on Agriculture heard a presentation from Florida FFA state officers Gabby Howell and Macy Jordan, who described FFA and agricultural education as a three-part model of classroom instruction, supervised agricultural experience, and leadership development. They highlighted FFA membership growth, Florida’s more than 60,000 members, industry certifications, and state funding that allows all agriculture education students to participate at no cost. Members praised the students and the organization’s role in developing future agricultural leaders. The committee then took up SB 438, which would regulate hemp and hemp extract products, including THC-infused beverages, by adding testing, labeling, retail location, age, and event restrictions, along with penalties and $2 million for testing equipment. Senator Burton said the bill is intended to address public safety, prevent products with illegal THC levels from reaching consumers, and respond to the governor’s prior veto concerns, especially store location and regulation. An amendment clarifying final batch testing was adopted without objection. Testimony was mixed. Supporters, including beverage distributors, law enforcement, and some hemp beverage businesses, backed regulation and said the bill would improve safety and clarity, though some asked for changes to avoid treating specialty beverage retailers like liquor stores. Opponents and some hemp industry representatives argued the bill was too restrictive, would hurt small businesses, and could push products into the black market; they also objected to THC limits, event restrictions, and the proposed regulatory structure. After debate, the committee voted 6-0 to report CS for SB 438 favorably.

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• </c><00:23:09.159><c> more</c> share to the state we can provide more share to the state we can provide
• </c> taking a look at what it should provide taking a look at what it should provide to<00:25:37.799>
• </c><00:25:48.919><c> that</c> picking up in order to provide that picking up in order to provide that
• <00:32:24.080><c> that</c><00:32:24.360><c> adequate</c> provide that adequate provide that adequate

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee took up HB 651, a school-funding bill that would raise the base cost of an adequate education and increase differentiated aid for students in poverty, English language learners, and special education. The chair opened with housekeeping notices about parking and eating in committee spaces, and noted a revised fiscal note would be distributed. Representative David Luneau presented the bill as part of a broader package of public school funding measures, explaining that HB 651 builds on HB 550 and is intended to respond to court rulings and the ongoing school-funding litigation by adjusting both the base adequacy amount and equity-based funding factors. Luneau said the bill would raise the state’s adequacy grant from about $4,100 to $7,351 per student and increase differentiated aid, while also updating statutory language so future recalculations include the court-identified resource elements. He argued the measure is about fairness and shifting more of the burden from local property taxpayers to the state, not about increasing overall education spending. He reviewed fiscal-note figures indicating the bill would add roughly $576 million to the state share of school funding, bringing the total state share to about $1.65 billion, and said the note also mentions possible effects on charter schools and vouchers. Committee members asked about the evidence supporting higher costs for low-income and English learner students, how long ESL funding should continue, why free-and-reduced-lunch aid remains higher than special education aid, whether the formula is based on enrollment or average daily membership, and whether the bill is truly equitable across districts of different sizes and needs. Luneau and later witness Zach Shen of the New Hampshire School Funding Fairness Project said the bill is supported by research and court findings, that the current formula relies heavily on local property taxes, and that shifting more funding to the state would reduce property-tax pressure and help address disparities among districts. Shen also cited broad public support for the related HB 550 testimony and said HB 651 is intended as a step toward a more equitable funding system. No vote or final action was taken in the portion provided.

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• body may remember, in 2023, I carried a piece of legislation creating the California ALS Research Network
• Thank you for all you do, and here's to another 50 years of providing expert guidance to California.
• Thank you for all you do and here's to another 50 years of providing expert guidance to California.

Summary: The Assembly met with a quorum call at the start, then proceeded with Black History Month observances, including a libation ceremony, the Pledge of Allegiance, and remarks emphasizing remembrance, ancestry, and the importance of honoring Black history. The chamber also handled routine procedural matters, including dispensing with the journal, re-referring certain Senate budget items to the Budget Committee, and allowing guest introductions and other unanimous-consent requests. The main floor action was on Assembly Concurrent Resolution 134, recognizing Black History Month. Members from multiple caucuses spoke in support, highlighting the historical contributions of Black Americans, the ongoing effects of slavery and segregation, the need to protect voting rights and education, and the importance of solidarity across communities. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 74 co-authors were added. The Assembly also adopted Assembly Concurrent Resolution 132, declaring February 28 as Rare Disease Day. Members shared personal stories about ALS and other rare diseases, described barriers to diagnosis, treatment, and insurance coverage, and called for more research and support. The resolution received broad bipartisan support, with 71 co-authors added before adoption by voice vote. The chamber then recognized a series of Black History Month Unsung Heroes honorees, including community leaders, health professionals, advocates, and public servants, and later heard additional guest introductions. The meeting concluded with adjournments in memory of Peyton Trilling and John Jackson, followed by announcements and adjournment until February 26 at 9 a.m.

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• provisions, this amendment represents an important step forward in strengthening our recovery housing network
• Um, I also wanted to thank you for this super helpful memo that you provided. Okay.
• So they are, again, they provide technical assistance, but my understanding is that they're very comfortable

Committee: Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• You're watching CTF, the Connecticut Network, connecting you to state government since 1999.
• So now we are going to give the floor to the chairs of the work groups to provide some update on the
• I mean, those are things that help us to provide the kids with the connections that they need so they
• Worthy and I just interacted via email, and we do plan in July at the education work group to provide
• with the JJDP Act core requirements, attend quarterly meetings, participate in trainings provided by

Keywords: 962, all

Summary: The Juvenile Justice Policy and Oversight Committee (JJPOC) met for administrative updates, approved the April meeting minutes, and discussed a proposed shift from monthly full committee meetings to a quarterly schedule beginning later this year. Members generally supported the change, saying it would reduce strain on agency and committee resources and allow more time for work groups to complete implementation tasks. Several members also asked for more flexible agendas and a clearer way to add issues between meetings, with staff suggesting a standardized form for submitting topics in advance. Work group updates covered cross-agency data sharing, diversion, education, incarceration, and community expertise. The data-sharing group reported continued work on the Equity Dashboard 2.0, a statewide expulsions analysis, municipal-level data collaboration with UConn’s IMRP, and a cross-system analysis of crossover youth. The diversion group described work on POST curriculum revisions for juvenile law, a youth-focused law enforcement interaction training, a community-police relationship toolkit, expansion of youth diversion teams, and pre-arrest diversion policy. The education group is reviewing implementation of the law creating educational oversight in juvenile facilities, along with a free public transportation pilot for high school students and truancy cleanup legislation. The incarceration group is tracking conditions of confinement, DOC restraint and chemical agent reports, the DOJ settlement monitoring process, the reentry success plan, and gender-responsive programming. The community expertise group emphasized elevating lived experience, youth voice, prevention, and conditions of confinement, with members urging the committee to focus on stability, infrastructure, and meaningful use of lived-experience perspectives. A major presentation from OPM outlined Connecticut’s effort to re-enter the federal Title II juvenile justice formula grant program. OPM explained the program’s core compliance requirements, including deinstitutionalization of status offenders, adult jail and lockup removal, sight-and-sound separation, and addressing racial and ethnic disparities. Staff said Connecticut is currently not fully compliant because of issues including youth being held in adult facilities and the state’s six-hour detention rule, and that Title II funding is on hold while OPM works toward compliance. OPM is developing a monitoring manual, identifying facilities to be monitored, and forming a state advisory group (SAG) to support the application and compliance process. Members questioned why a separate SAG is needed, whether JJPOC or the community expertise group could serve that role, and how lived-experience members would be selected; OPM said federal rules require the SAG to include youth or parents with lived experience and that the group cannot be composed of state or government employees in the key leadership roles. The committee agreed to circulate the federal parameters and ask members to suggest candidates for the SAG and to help move compliance work forward over the summer.

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• As one of seven children, she understands, if you will, the networking at home, the importance of our
• And so often in a recession, you know, bonds can provide ballast to a portfolio.
• That I made reference to and other types of investments that provide inflation protection.
• These utilities provide essential services to families, business, Gas company and P&M.
• If structured properly, a state investment could provide New Mexico the same low-risk and high-value

Bills: SM20 , SM9 , SJR6 , HB124

Committee: Senate Senate Rules

Keywords: youth violence, violence prevention, violence intervention, community violence intervention, credible messengers, peer support, restorative justice, violence interrupters, juvenile justice, at-risk youth, high-risk youth, public safety, Department of Health, New Mexico, statewide summit, data collection, reporting, interagency coordination, community-based organizations, law enforcement

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• If you intend to provide verbal testimony or would like to register a position on one of the more bills
• Senate Bill 1727 seeks to provide the Department and law enforcement with necessary tools to address.
• This is not a requirement, but it will provide the ability to transfer any time between the age of 18
• We've tried providing... struggling with alcoholism.
• to provide the data to you, is it that out-of-state, contract with?

Bills: SB 476 , SB 664 , SB 745 , SB 826 , SB 989 , SB 1080 , SB 1171 , SB 1320 , SB 1437 , SB 1727 , SB 1809 , SB 2289 , SB 2320

Committee: Senate Criminal Justice

Keywords: education, funding, school infrastructure, public schools, teacher support, intoxication manslaughter, criminal penalties, ignition interlock devices, youth offenders, vehicular homicide, Texas courts, judicial officers, associate judge, magistrate, master, referee, hearing officer, court administration, Government Code Chapter 54, Government Code Chapter 54A

Summary: The Senate Committee on Criminal Justice convened to address pressing issues surrounding oil field crime and safety on Texas highways. The meeting was initiated by Chair Flores, who emphasized the need for improved tools to combat repeat offenders having committed intoxicated driving, alongside tackling oil field theft that has escalated due to organized criminal activities. The committee heard public testimonies and engaged with various stakeholders, including law enforcement and industry representatives, who highlighted the complexities and dangers associated with these crimes. Notably, a significant focus was placed on Senate Bill 1320, which aims to establish a dedicated unit within the Department of Public Safety to investigate and address thefts specific to the oil and gas industry. This initiative seeks to strengthen coordination among various law enforcement agencies and improve training for local officers to combat these sophisticated theft operations more effectively.

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• I'm gonna call of Jessica Spencer to provide a presentation.
• We didn't have time to do super deep into anything particular, but I'm more than happy to provide any
• And I don't know that you'll be able to provide specifics.
• I'm more than happy to provide those as well. But yes, I I absolutely am. You say you're here?
• They will lot they last for assistance were more than happy to provide that.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• In the event of a network failure, it may be necessary to reschedule the hearing or schedule a meeting
• </c><00:19:49.559><c> us</c> sector of the industry to provide us sector of the industry to provide us
• ><c> jobs</c><00:19:51.840><c> for</c><00:19:52.000><c> our</c> with internships to provide jobs for
• our with internships to provide jobs for our graduates<00:19:53.520><c> uh</c><00:19:53.640><c> to</c
• It prohibits lodging establishments from providing personal care products in small plastic containers

Committee: House Tourism

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Mueller alluded to that provides a Mr.
• </c> another instance where you're providing another instance where you're providing some<00:25:07.760
• It would provide that in 2027, when that money becomes available, that the legislature provides a commitment
• It would provide that in 2027, when that money becomes available, that the legislature provides a commitment
• Uh it would provide<01:44:02.320><c> that</c><01:44:02.560><c> in</c><01:44:02.800><c> 2027</c> provide

Committee: Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• You've been provided our full slide deck. We provided the notes in there.
• </c><00:23:16.000><c> tailored</c> development by providing tailored development by providing tailored
• Innovation Network on the neighbor Innovation Network on the neighbor Islands<00:26:27.799><c> we</c>
• provide provide 8,755<00:37:31.440><c> of</c><00:37:31.599><c> those</c><00:37:31.800><c> 13,000</c>
• stack that will provide 1500 capital stack that will provide 1500 residential<01:45:02.639><c> rap</

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• And so often in a recession, bonds can provide ballast to a portfolio.
• These utilities provide essential services to families, business, Gas Company and P&M.
• If structured properly, a state investment could provide New Mexico the same low-risk and high-value
• So, to provide time for this study and not lose this important opportunity, the memorial requests—but
• This acquisition provides significant benefits to the state of New Mexico, including $105 million in

Bills: SM20 , SM9 , SJR6 , HB124

Committee: Senate House Rules & Order Of Business

Keywords: youth violence, violence prevention, violence intervention, community violence intervention, credible messengers, peer support, restorative justice, violence interrupters, juvenile justice, at-risk youth, high-risk youth, public safety, Department of Health, New Mexico, statewide summit, data collection, reporting, interagency coordination, community-based organizations, law enforcement

Summary: The committee first considered the appointment of Mary Patricia Roman to the State Investment Council. Senator Campos presented her as highly qualified, citing more than 34 years in global investing, leadership at J.P. Morgan, and prior service on the SIC investment committee. Roman described her experience with asset allocation, fiduciary responsibility, and the SIC’s vetting process. Senators asked about the council’s role in pension investments, staffing levels, and whether personal values could influence decisions. Roman said the SIC process is robust, heavily staff-driven, and insulated from individual value judgments. The committee reported broad support and voted 8-0 to advance her nomination to the full Senate. The committee then heard the reappointment of John F. Bingaman to the SIC. Senator Worth praised his leadership as SIC chair and his background in private equity, public service, and economics. Bingaman emphasized the growth of New Mexico’s sovereign wealth funds to more than $70 billion, the importance of staffing and asset allocation, and the SIC’s role as a fiduciary for New Mexicans. Senators asked about protecting the funds in a weaker market and about the Blackstone/PNM matter; Bingaman declined to comment on the memorial because he had not read it. The committee voted 9-0 to send his reappointment to the full Senate. The committee next took up Senate Memorial 20, calling for a statewide youth violence summit. Senator Lopez and an expert from the Council of State Governments said New Mexico lacks a cohesive statewide infrastructure for youth violence prevention and intervention, limited data collection, and enough evidence-based services. Supporters from the ACLU, behavioral health organizations, youth-serving nonprofits, and youth advocates backed the memorial as a way to center lived experience, community engagement, and research-based solutions. Some members raised concerns that victims’ families were not explicitly included in the planning group, but the memorial passed on a 6-3 vote. Finally, the committee debated Senate Memorial 9, which asked the Legislative Finance Committee to study whether New Mexico should invest in equity stakes in PNM and New Mexico Gas Company and requested that the PRC pause consideration of the private-equity acquisitions while the study was completed. Supporters argued the state should examine whether utility ownership value could remain in New Mexico, protect ratepayers, and diversify revenue, while opponents from PNM, Blackstone’s representatives, chambers of commerce, and utility advocates said the proposal would duplicate the PRC’s review, create uncertainty, and risk higher rates and delayed investment. The committee adopted an amendment removing references to the PRC, but the memorial then failed on a 4-4 tie after a motion for due pass as amended.