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• So if members have interest in it, they can look at section 124D.22, subdivision 1.
• That was the last time that that entire section was amended, so it might predate that even.
• Can look at section 124D.22, subdivision 1.
• That was the last time that that entire section was amended, so it might predate that even.
• That was the last time that that entire section was amended, so it might predate that even.

Committee: Senate Education Finance

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It will be covered in the next section, but other funding recommendations also outlined on this page
• Recommendations also include deleting the rider for as all provisions are covered in Article 9, Section
• Those will be covered more in Section 3. Please turn to page 5.
• Starting with section 3, item 1, this item highlights major budget drivers for FSP that are included
• The cost impacts of each of these budget drivers will be discussed later on in section 3.

Bills: SB1 , SB 1

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• But what we're also seeing in this part that's being taken out in section 2 and section 3 is you may
• 2 and section 3 is you may get that notification, but it's becoming more and more difficult for getting
• taken out in section 2 and section<00:09:58.560><c> 3</c><00:09:59.480><c> is</c><00:10:00.160><c> you
• </c><00:10:00.320><c> may</c><00:10:00.560><c> get</c><00:10:01.600><c> that</c> section 3 is you may
• get that section 3 is you may get that notification, notification, notification, but<00:10:04.160><c

Committee: Senate Labor

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It should be noted that in Section 167 specifically permits a parent to forego required immunizations
• And it closes it in that section. So is your concern that it's not closed?
• Because in that section on page 4, again, this was some language cleanup the Senate did, because they
• All juvenile court proceedings conducted pursuant to subdivision 3 of subsection 1, section 211.031,
• When we have sections 571.112 and 573.114, it has no meaning.

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior day’s journal by a 118-1 vote, and a series of special guest introductions, including family members, student groups, a basketball team, University of Missouri undergraduate researchers, and other visitors. The chamber also received Senate messages and committee reports, including recommendations that several House bills and joint resolutions “do pass.” The main floor debate centered on Senate Substitute No. 3 for Senate Bill 888, a broad juvenile justice and sentencing measure that combined juvenile reform with sentencing transparency and other criminal justice provisions. Supporters said it would improve public safety, clarify sentencing, address serious offenses, and add collaboration between prosecutors and juvenile systems. Opponents argued it was an oversized omnibus bill rushed through the process, warned it would increase prison time, expand adult-court involvement in juvenile matters, and could harm children and rehabilitation efforts. Members also debated the fiscal note, with supporters saying the large prison-cost estimate was speculative and opponents calling it evidence of a major new prison expense. After extended debate, the House invoked the previous question and SB 888 was finally passed 97-53. The House then took up House Committee Substitute for House Joint Resolutions 173 and 174, a proposal to change Missouri’s tax structure by reducing and potentially eliminating the state income tax and broadening the sales tax base to transactions involving goods and services. Supporters framed it as a modernization effort that would promote growth, increase take-home pay, and send the question to voters. Opponents said it would be the largest sales tax hike in state history, shift the burden onto working families and seniors, and create a large budget hole. After debate, the previous question was adopted 101-49, and the joint resolutions were third read and passed 98-54. The House then moved on to third-reading business, including House Bill 269 on autonomous vehicles, which was introduced as a transportation and economic development measure and then questioned on liability and taxation issues.

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• Um, and so I can speak to, um, both the section that you're talking about and I think starting with the
• section behind it is the right to participate in cultural, religious, and spiritual events that are
• Um, and so I can speak to, um, both the section that you're talking about and I think starting with the
• section behind it is the right to participate in cultural, religious, and spiritual events that are
• section behind it is the right to participate in cultural, religious, and spiritual events that are

Keywords: 1183, house

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• manual states that all main motions are debatable under section 81, paragraph one.
• Section 80 says all substantive questions are debatable, while it may be handled procedurally without
• Thank you, and I believe that Senator... ...section 63, paragraph 1 of 178.
• Senator, Senator Duhigg, so Mason, Section 180, dilatory motions. Senator Duhigg.
• So Mason, Section 180, dilatory motions.

Keywords: 996, all

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• And that came from a Fifth Circuit ruling dealing with claims by minority coalitions under Section 2
• Texas, before Section 5, was found to be unconstitutional based on the congressional authority of its
• Texas was leading the nation in Section 5 violations, and also, as Ms.
• This was a 2023 Supreme Court case which actually... upheld the applicability of Section 2 of the VRA
• The opinion was narrow in scope, related, and focused on Section 2 otherwise. Voting Rights Act.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• Penal code sections are not a quick fix for school safety, and I know this as both an attorney and as
• And Section Thank you.
• is a school, the people who are the most likely to get caught up and prosecuted under that section are
• Penal Code Section 422 can and is utilized to prosecute more generalized threats, but we also see that
• 241, subdivision C, and move it to section 241, subdivision A.

Summary: The committee heard several public safety bills, with testimony split between supporters who framed the measures as targeted fixes and opponents who warned about overcriminalization and unintended consequences. SB 701, by Senator Wahab, drew support from law enforcement and local government groups, who said state law lacks a tool to address the conduct at issue; the ACLU opposed it as duplicative of existing law, while public defenders said they may withdraw opposition after amendments. Because there was no quorum at that point, the bill was held open without a vote. SB 834, by Senator DeRazzo, was presented as a technical cleanup bill to improve California’s automatic record clearance system by preventing outdated “pending” charges from blocking relief, requiring local court records to match DOJ records, and creating a way for people to obtain proof of relief. It received broad support from criminal justice reform and defense organizations, with no opposition, and the chair indicated support, but no final action was taken during the hearing. SB 248, by Senator Rubio, would require DOJ to send new gun purchasers educational materials during the waiting period about safe storage, suicide prevention, domestic violence, and related resources; supporters called it common-sense education, while one opponent argued the information is already available. The committee voted the bill out on a due-pass motion to Appropriations, but it remained on call pending one additional vote. Senator Rubio’s SB 19, the Safe Schools and Places of Worship Act, would create a new offense for credible threats against schools or houses of worship even when no specific individual is named. Supporters, including law enforcement and Jewish community advocates, said current law leaves a loophole and that the bill would help prevent panic and resource-draining lockdowns; opponents from civil liberties and youth justice groups argued existing law already covers threats and that the bill would worsen the school-to-prison pipeline. After a motion and second, the committee voted due pass to Appropriations, with the measure also left on call. Later, SB 759 by Senator Archuleta, prompted by the killing of Whittier Officer Keith Boyer, would require a court hearing after a third supervision violation or new offense for people on post-release community supervision; supporters said it adds accountability, while opponents said it removes probation discretion and could increase jail and court burdens. The bill passed due pass to Appropriations and was reported as passing. The committee also heard SB 6 by Senator Ashby, which would schedule xylazine as a controlled substance while preserving veterinary use. Supporters, including veterinarians, law enforcement, and a parent who lost a son to a drug-related death, said the drug is increasingly present in fentanyl mixtures and needs to be controlled; opponents from drug policy and civil liberties groups argued scheduling would criminalize users, hinder research, and repeat failed drug-war policies. After extensive debate, the committee voted the bill out due pass to Appropriations, and it passed. Finally, SB 11, the AI Abuse Protection Act, was introduced to regulate AI-generated voice, image, and video replicas, with supporters emphasizing protection against deepfakes and nonconsensual images; the California Chamber of Commerce opposed unless amended, seeking narrower definitions and limits on consumer warnings. The hearing ended while SB 11 was still under discussion, with no final vote reflected in the transcript.

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• three, how is the eligibility for the renters credit affected by section three?
• credit um affected by section three<00:15:39.880><c> oh</c><00:15:40.319><c> uh</c><00:15:40.680><c>
• Commissioner, there were two other sections in article three.
• Finally, the effective date of this section is September 30, 2025.
• </c><00:57:51.480><c> is</c><00:57:51.680><c> September</c><00:57:52.119><c> 30th</c> this section is

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Third reading of Senate Bill 124, Senate Draft 1, proposing amendments to Article 4, Sections 4 and 6
• </c><00:41:45.560><c> 4</c><00:41:45.880><c> and</c> amendments to article 6 sections 4 and amendments
• to article 6 sections 4 and six<00:41:46.280><c> of</c><00:41:46.359><c> the</c><00:41:46.480><c> Hawaii
• four and six of article four sections four and six of the<00:41:55.560><c> voice</c><00:41:56.040><c
• 3 of The Hawaii Constitution to Section 3 of The Hawaii Constitution to specify<00:43:26.079><c> that

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• Obviously, this isn’t a question about what’s in Section 1 currently under KRS 158.175, but what is being
• Obviously, this isn’t a question about what’s in Section 1 currently under KRS 158.175, but what is being
• Obviously, this isn’t a question about what’s in Section 1 currently under KRS 158.175, but what is being
• Obviously, this isn’t a question about what’s in Section 1 currently under KRS 158.175, but what is being
• Obviously, this isn’t a question about what’s in Section 1 currently under KRS 158.175, but what is being

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first took up SB 19, which would require a daily moment of silence or reflection in Kentucky public schools and clarify that students may use the time as they choose without coercion or religious direction. The sponsor and supporters, including representatives of the Kentucky Jewish Council, argued the bill is nonsectarian, intended to promote calm and focus, and supported by research and prior bipartisan backing. Opponents from the Jewish Federation of the Bluegrass said they supported the anti-coercion language but objected to making the moment of silence mandatory rather than permissive, citing concerns about the statute’s interaction with the Lord’s Prayer language already in law. After discussion, the committee voted to pass SB 19 unanimously with favorable expression. The committee then considered SB 83, which revises the KEES scholarship program so homeschool and non-certified school students can receive awards using an ACT-to-GPA conversion and be treated more comparably to public school students. The sponsor described the bill as a recurring measure and walked through how the award amounts would be calculated under the substitute. There was no opposition raised during the hearing, and the committee adopted the substitute and passed SB 83 unanimously with favorable expression. Finally, the committee heard Senate Joint Resolution 55, directing Kentucky public postsecondary institutions to combat anti-Semitism. The resolution would require campuses to adopt policies using the IHRA definition of anti-Semitism, notify students of Title VI and state-law complaint rights, recognize Jewish organizations as community resources on the same basis as other religious organizations, take action against student groups supporting designated terrorist organizations, and collect and report campus anti-Semitism data. The presenters and supporters described a sharp rise in anti-Semitic incidents on campuses after October 7 and said schools have not responded adequately. The committee adopted the substitute and began hearing testimony on the resolution, but the transcript cuts off before any final vote on SJR 55.

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• With midwifery care, among many benefits, we have lower the risk of needing a C-section or having a premature
• But to give you an idea, when we say midwifery lowers the costs, let's say we're lowering the C-section
• So if we're having someone who has a low-risk vaginal delivery and they did not end up needing a C-section
• But to give you an idea when we say midwifery lowers the costs, let's say we're lowering the C-section
• We can't do C-sections.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Financial Services

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee held a public hearing with testimony on several health care bills, with most of the discussion focused on primary care access, community health center reimbursement, midwifery and birth centers, telehealth, hospital-at-home, direct primary care, and trans-inclusive health care access. Chair Feeney and Chair Murphy opened by noting the large number of signups and asking testifiers to keep remarks brief because of time constraints. Legislators and witnesses repeatedly emphasized that Massachusetts’ primary care system is under strain and that federal policy changes and reimbursement gaps are worsening financial pressure on providers. On community health centers, Representative Blay, Senator Lovely, Michael Curry, Bethany Keeley, Jag Deep Trevetti, Sean Cahill, and Christina Severin all supported H. 1096/S. 711, which would require commercial insurers to pay federally qualified health centers at least the MassHealth prospective payment system rate. They argued that commercial plans currently reimburse health centers below Medicaid rates, threatening sustainability, staffing, and access, especially as federal cuts and coverage losses could increase uncompensated care. Testifiers said the bill would stabilize health centers, protect primary care access, and not cost the state money. A second major topic was H. 1117/S. 784 on sustaining birth centers and the midwifery workforce. Senator Lovely, Senator Miranda, Emily Anesta, Rebecca Orden, Catherine Rushworth, Nishira Burrill, Joel Sutherland, Rachel Blessington, Joelle Ward, and others described the 2024 maternal health omnibus as an important first step, but said birth centers and midwives still face low reimbursement, workforce shortages, and financial instability. They urged reimbursement parity, a workforce development fund, and support for freestanding birth centers, citing improved outcomes, lower C-section rates, better patient experience, and racial equity in maternal health. Several speakers shared personal birth stories and said the bill would help preserve and expand birth options in communities like Roxbury, Worcester, and the North Shore. The committee also heard support for H. 1343 on direct primary care from Dr. Garofalo, Dr. Altman, Dr. Nair, Stephanie Cameron, Dr. Haley Moke-Blessed, and others, who said current insurance rules force patients to use a separate in-network primary care doctor for referrals and sometimes prevent physicians from dispensing medications. They argued the bill would reduce delays, administrative burden, and costs while improving continuity of care. In addition, Dr. Miklides and Sue Stempeck supported H. 1141 on hospital-at-home parity, saying the model has strong outcomes and should be reimbursed at the same rate as brick-and-mortar hospital care. Heather Myers and Katrina Cook testified on telehealth and digital health equity, urging broader coverage for asynchronous care, remote monitoring, interpreter services, and digital literacy supports. SEIU Local 509 supported H. 1188/S. 681 on trans-inclusive health care access, saying it would remove arbitrary insurance barriers to gender-affirming care. No votes or committee actions were taken during the hearing.

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• That is in—sorry, apologies, I'm getting the exact section, but that is outlined in Section E.
• Other Senate, Section E. We have concerns with that expansion of causation. Okay.
• Now, this is not the amended one, but it's 798.83.2, and in Section C of that, it says management shall
• So that over time, the number of homes that are in compliance with Section 4291, as it is evolving, and
• Vilma Palma Salana, and I'm a supervising Deputy Attorney General in the Civil Rights Enforcement Section

Summary: The committee first took up SB 934 by Senator Wiener, which would extend the time for survivors of conversion therapy to bring malpractice claims and clarify how expert testimony and scientific evidence may be used in those cases. Senator Wiener and supporters, including a survivor and a licensed therapist, described conversion therapy as harmful and argued that survivors often cannot come forward within current limitation periods. Opponents, including attorneys and advocacy groups, argued the bill was an unconstitutional workaround to California’s existing ban and could chill legitimate therapy or expand liability. Committee members pressed both sides on the bill’s scope, with the author emphasizing it does not bar exploratory therapy or medical treatment, only attempts to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. The bill was moved on a 7-2-1 vote to the Senate Appropriations Committee, with the item placed on call; the consent calendar was also adopted 6-0 and placed on call. The committee then heard SB 1092 by Senator Allen, as amended, concerning manufactured home parks. The bill would require park owners who intend to sell to give residents or their designated representatives notice and an opportunity to submit a competitive bid, with timelines intended to allow residents to organize financing and complete due diligence. Supporters said the measure would help preserve naturally occurring affordable housing and give residents a fair chance to buy the land under their homes, especially after fire-related losses and increasing investor ownership of parks. Opponents from park-owner and realtor groups argued the bill would burden private property rights, devalue parks, and create an unconstitutional taking by imposing long timelines and restrictions that could deter buyers. Several senators questioned the 240-day process and whether the bill should include clearer good-faith or reciprocity provisions; the author said he was open to further adjustments. The transcript ends during committee discussion of SB 1092, with no final vote shown.

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• That is in, sorry, apologies, I'm getting the exact section, but that is outlined in Section E.
• Other Senate, Section E. We have concerns with that expansion of causation. Okay.
• But if that's the case, why do you have the, if that's the case under that section, why do you have '
• So that over time, the number of homes that are in compliance with Section 4291 as it is evolving, and
• Vilma Palma Salana, and I'm a supervising Deputy Attorney General in the Civil Rights Enforcement Section

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• She lived in Section 8, and there were no two-bedroom apartments available.
• It's in section B of the current bill.
• in and do a video FaceTime court hearing, and a judge made a decision that she needed to have a C-section
• And a judge made a decision that she needed to have a C-section, forced her against her will to have
• a C-section.

Committee: Senate Senate Federalism and Family Law Committee of Reference

Summary: The committee first heard HB 2793, which would let cities and towns expedite annexations when 100% of the affected property owners request it, and would modernize notice requirements by allowing electronic newspaper publication and a single on-site notice for small single-parcel annexations. Buckeye supported the bill as a way to streamline uncontested annexations and reduce delay and cost, while a senator raised concerns based on a recent contentious Tucson annexation and the speed of public notice. The committee voted 4-3 to give HB 2793 a do pass recommendation. Members then considered HB 2041, which would prohibit a parent, guardian, or custodian from being found to have abused or neglected a child solely because poverty prevented them from providing supervision, clothing, food, shelter, or medical care. Child welfare advocates supported the bill as a step toward decriminalizing poverty, while another witness argued it did not go far enough because it still allowed investigations based on poverty. Several members said they supported the concept but wanted further changes, and the bill passed 4-3. The committee also approved HB 2239, creating a child care grant program and infrastructure fund at DES to expand access in underserved areas; testimony from child care providers and parents emphasized shortages, workforce challenges, and the need for facilities, and the committee adopted an amendment adding tax credit language and eligible applicants before passing the bill 6-0 with one not voting. HB 2321, requiring DCS to place a credit freeze on a child’s credit report when the child enters care, passed 7-0 without testimony. HB 2371, allowing consenting divorcing parties without minor children to use AI-assisted arbitration and adding an amendment on therapeutic interventions and expert testimony in parenting cases, drew concerns about using AI for binding family-law decisions and about the amendment’s relevance; it passed 4-3. HB 2594, strengthening protections for participants in the address confidentiality program in family-law matters and sealing related voter records, received strong support from a witness describing repeated attempts by an ex-partner to obtain a protected address and passed 7-0 after amendment. HB 2661, requiring DCS to inform parents under investigation that they may delegate temporary guardianship and, as amended, limiting additional documentation requirements, passed 4-3 despite concerns that it gave too much discretion to parents accused of abuse or neglect.

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• So I will just wrap up this section by saying that we are extremely grateful for the partnership with
• Moving to the next section, just have a few comments on the Governor's January budget.
• So I will just wrap up this section by saying that we are extremely grateful for the partnership with
• Okay, now I'm moving into my next section, and this is where I'm going to add on to the Governor's January
• What we saw in the Great Recession is that when we can't afford to sustain those course sections, we

Summary: The subcommittee first noted that item one on the Imagination Library update was being pulled pending review of newly received receipts, invoices, and backup documentation from the State Library and the Department of Finance. The chair said the committee would continue reviewing the materials and later determine whether additional oversight and accountability measures are needed regarding taxpayer funds and implementation of the program. The main discussion focused on the California Community Colleges budget request. Chancellor Christian described strong post-pandemic enrollment recovery and asked the Legislature to fund 3% enrollment growth, change the funding formula to use the highest of the three years rather than a three-year average, and remove the 10% growth cap to avoid unfunded FTES. She also urged support for the Governor’s proposals on COLA, deferral repayment, the Common Cloud Data Platform, credit for prior learning, and Calbright College, while adding requests for AI literacy funding, a Rebuild L.A. workforce effort, veterans services, and support for the Chancellor’s Office. Senators raised concerns about high district reserves, part-time faculty conditions, veterans’ credit pathways, and enrollment fraud; Christian said reserves are complex but should be addressed district by district, and that identity verification and AI tools are being used to prevent fraudulent enrollments. Finance and LAO staff then reviewed the student-centered funding formula and enrollment growth proposals. DOF said the Governor’s budget fully repays $408.4 million in deferrals, provides a 2.41% COLA, and includes funding to cover current-year apportionment costs; LAO recommended prioritizing those proposals but suggested beginning enrollment growth funding in 2026-27 rather than revising the current-year target. Chris Ferguson said most districts are growing, that 54 of 72 districts would benefit from a formula change favoring current-year enrollment, and that unfunded growth remains a concern. On facilities, staff explained that deferred maintenance needs are about $2.2 billion, with projects prioritized by life safety, modernization, and capacity needs. The final item was Calbright College. President Menon said Calbright serves more than 6,200 adult learners statewide, with strong completion and wage gains, and asked for the Governor’s proposed $38 million ongoing increase. She and staff emphasized Calbright’s flexible, competency-based model, its partnerships with employers and other colleges, and its role in serving working adults and caregivers. LAO questioned the proposed funding level and recommended moving Calbright onto the student-centered funding formula in the future to better tie funding to enrollment and outcomes, while Calbright argued its structure is different from traditional colleges and needs separate treatment. No votes were taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

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• She said they were worried that, when reading subsection 6 referencing subsection 5, the section would
• 73-114, Idaho Code does define that there are two Section 73-114, Idaho Code does define that there
• Why was this particular section picked for this bill? Mr. Schagg? Mr.
• Chairman, Ripson, it seems most appropriate, but I didn't choose the section. Mr.
• Chairman, Ripson, it seems most appropriate, but I didn't choose the section.

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from March 9, 2026, then heard House Bill 860, a cleanup bill revising Idaho’s parental rights and 988/suicide-crisis-related statutes. Representative Ehart said the bill clarifies when schools, hospitals, and crisis responders may provide non-emergency first aid, emergency treatment, suicide-related follow-up, and evidence collection without parental permission, especially in cases involving abuse or when a parent may be the alleged perpetrator. Support came from the Idaho Medical Association, Idaho 988, and several youth testifiers who described being hung up on or harmed by current law; the Idaho Prosecuting Attorneys Association raised a late concern about language affecting time-sensitive evidence collection in child sex abuse cases and proposed a narrow amendment. Despite that concern, the committee voted unanimously to send HB 860 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The committee then considered House Bill 680, which would require audio or video recording of all interviews of alleged child abuse victims unless good cause exists. Representative Skog said the bill is intended to protect children, improve the reliability of interviews, and aid prosecutions. Supporters included the Idaho Chiefs of Police Association and a virtual witness who said recording preserves the child’s statement and reduces repeated questioning. No one testified in opposition, and the committee unanimously sent HB 680 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 752, a bill creating criminal penalties for knowingly and willfully entering opposite-sex public restrooms and changing rooms, with listed exceptions for emergencies, maintenance, law enforcement, family assistance, and similar situations. The sponsor and supporters argued it protects privacy and safety for women and girls and aligns with existing sex-based facility restrictions; opponents, including transgender Idahoans, clergy, parents, civil rights advocates, and Planned Parenthood, said it would criminalize transgender people, invite harassment, and be difficult to enforce. Law enforcement representatives testified that existing trespass laws already address unwanted presence and that officers cannot reliably determine sex in the field. The bill drew extensive debate over enforcement, privacy, and safety, but the transcript ends before a final committee vote on HB 752 is shown.

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• I do not see that in the high-quality materials section in this bill.
• The high-quality materials section in this bill also does not recognize that for Indigenous languages
• D. ...of the bill, section D, and let's see if I can find it.
• Chair, on page four, section D.
• We are concerned with the language on page 8, section 5, subsection A, paragraph 1, and believe this

Bills: SB234 , SB210 , SB243 , SB244 , SM16 , HB8

Committee: House House Education

Keywords: foster children, school transportation, education funding, public education, child welfare, New Mexico Highlands University, soccer field, women's sports, infrastructure improvement, funding allocation, student athletes, appropriation, New Mexico State University, nutrition, travel support, funding, education, university support, financial assistance, parenting students

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• Page 18 of the rules, 19 of section O.
• I ask that the phrase “no greater than 5 in in diameter” be struck from all the sections above.
• I ask that the phrase “no greater than 5 in in diameter” be struck from all the sections above.
• I ask that the phrase “no greater than 5 in in diameter” be struck from all the sections above.
• I ask that the phrase “no greater than 5 in in diameter” be struck from all the sections above.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes and then adopted the consent calendar without objection. On the regular calendar, it took up a Health and Human Services Medicaid rule on laboratory services. Committee members questioned why an expired rule was still needed and whether any fees, fines, or appeals had occurred during the lapse. DHHS staff said there were no fees or fines, the service remains in the state Medicaid plan, providers continued to be reimbursed under the billing manual, and there had been no known appeals. The committee then approved the rule. The next item was a Natural Resources rule package covering wood processing mills, wood concentration yards, forestry health, forest fire, and administrative fines. Representative Leon pulled the item from consent and objected to the rule’s repeated 5-inch diameter limit for burnable material, arguing that the statute authorizes permits for camp or cooking fires but does not clearly authorize a diameter limit, and that larger wood can be responsibly burned or otherwise managed in forested properties. DNCR’s forest protection chief responded that the 5-inch limit is intended to reduce smoldering and wildfire risk, align with DEES air rules defining brush as 5 inches or less, and keep backyard burning consistent with air-quality regulations. He said larger material can be handled through other permitting processes and that the rule is meant to educate the public and prevent unsafe burning. Members continued to debate whether the rule exceeded statutory authority and whether it was practical for landowners managing larger wooded parcels. One member suggested narrowing the 5-inch restriction in the category 4 permit language, while another noted the statute appears to speak in terms of small or large amounts of material rather than a specific diameter. The discussion ended without a final resolution in the excerpt, with the committee still considering possible amendments to the Natural Resources rules.

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• The section that you see on page one, this is the revenue outlook that will be updated after the revenue
• I've been reading the transportation section on page 15.
• Tell me what the risk management section on your list means. Give me an idea to comprehend that.
• Anybody else questions or comments on this section of the presentation?
• There are projects that can be phased when you can complete a section.