Transcript Highlights:

• The vote being 15 to zero. Any objections to consent? Seeing none, we'll put this on consent.
• The vote being 15 to zero. Um, any The vote being 15 to zero.
• The vote being 15 to zero,<01:44:50.800><c> the</c><01:44:50.960><c> OTP</c><01:44:51.520><c> motion<
• </c><01:44:53.040><c> And</c><01:44:53.280><c> I</c><01:44:53.679><c> don't</c> zero, the OTP motion
• And I don't zero, the OTP motion passes.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a public hearing on SB 63, a bill described by Senator Tim Lang and other supporters as a technical correction to the rooms and meals tax distribution formula. Lang said the bill would clarify that the Division of Travel and Tourism’s 3.15% promotional allocation is taken from gross rooms-and-meals revenue before the 30% municipal reimbursement fund is calculated, which he argued restores the intended 2009/2021 structure and avoids an unintended loss to tourism marketing. Committee members raised questions about whether the bill actually changes section one or instead addresses DRA’s interpretation, and whether the measure could be affected by the budget process or HB 2. Jessica Keeler of Ski New Hampshire testified in strong support, saying the bill would preserve the promotional budget formula that had been in place since 2009 and that the 2019 revision effectively reduced the promotional allocation by placing the municipal share first. She said tourism promotion has helped increase visitation, revenues, and jobs, and warned that without a fix, the joint promotional program and other tourism efforts could be cut in future budgets. She also said the bill would not change the current year’s tourism budget but would matter for future cycles. Mike Summers of the New Hampshire Lodging and Restaurant Association also supported SB 63, calling it a correction to the 2021 changes and arguing that state tourism marketing is essential because small businesses cannot reach distant markets on their own. He said the industry has benefited from state promotion, especially after COVID, but is now facing softer occupancy rates, lower Canadian visitation, and financial strain from debt and operating costs. Summers said the industry cannot make up for major tourism budget cuts on its own and urged maintaining or increasing travel and tourism funding. No vote or final action was taken at the hearing.

Transcript Highlights:

• There being 12 ayes, zero nays, the vote is adjourned. The motion prevails.
• There being 13 ayes, zero nays, the motion prevails.
• There being 13 ayes, zero nays, the motion prevails.
• Yes all caught Pearson Schofield Schaffner Simmons There being 13 ayes, zero nays, motion prevails.
• Reported elective abortions have plummeted. from thousands per month to zero.

Bills: HB44 , HB2200 , HB1612 , HB2747 , HB2038 , HB3717 , HB1431 , HB3800 , HB3801 , HB3560 , HB3246 , HB44

Committee: House Public Health

Keywords: HB 44, Life of the Mother Act, abortion exceptions, medical emergency, reasonable medical judgment, pregnancy complications, maternal health, life-threatening condition, ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, spontaneous abortion, fetal survival, Texas abortion law, abortion ban, physician liability, health care provider, disciplinary action, aiding and abetting, emergency abortion, obstetric care

Transcript Highlights:

• So it's not like it's leaving you with zero dollars.
• I can claim a child tax credit, which buys down my tax liability and brings it to zero.
• Representative Gomez: "I think that was a no, so the single mom doesn't get a tax refund if she has zero
• tax refund if single mom doesn't get a tax refund if she<01:11:31.320><c> has</c><01:11:31.520><c> zero
• </c><01:11:31.880><c> tax</c> she has zero tax she has zero tax liability<01:11:34.120><c> although</

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• So the HPIA portfolio virtually went to zero and then has regrown since that based on the market need
• So the HPIA portfolio virtually went to zero and then has regrown since that based on the market need
• We have zero marketing.
• our<00:55:20.640><c> reach</c><00:55:21.640><c> we</c><00:55:21.799><c> have</c><00:55:22.000><c> zero
• </c> our reach we have zero our reach we have zero marketing<00:55:23.880><c> um</c><00:55:24.520><c>

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• By your vote of eight yes and zero noes, you have voted that House Committee Sub for House Bill 2234

Committee: House Special Committee on Tax Reform

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• By your vote of eight yes and zero noes, you have voted that House Committee Sub for House Bill 2234

Committee: House Special Committee on Tax Reform

Summary: The Special Committee on Tax Reform met in executive session, established a quorum, and took up House Bill 2234. The main issue discussed was an amendment offered by Representative Tricia Burns that would replace “as soon as practicable” with specific deadlines: notice within 30 days and payment within 60 days. Burns explained the change was intended to ensure the person entitled to funds is paid on a definite timeline. Members asked clarifying questions and generally expressed support for adding clearer deadlines. The committee adopted the amendment by voice vote, then rolled it into a House committee substitute. The committee then moved House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2234 to a due pass recommendation. A roll call vote was taken, and the substitute bill passed 8-0. The meeting then adjourned from executive session.

Transcript Highlights:

• . >> 15 YAYS, ZERO NAYS. >> Chair Esposito: HB 561 IS REPORTED FAVORABLY. CONGRATULATIONS. >> Rep.

Transcript Highlights:

• Zero noes. Consent calendar is adopted. No, no, I do. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

Summary: The Assembly Labor and Employment Committee convened for its first hearing of the year, established quorum, and took up a consent calendar containing AB 805 (Fong) and AB 1245 (Stephanie). The committee chair welcomed members, introduced the new committee secretary, and thanked the outgoing Republican consultant for her service. Both bills on the consent calendar were moved with a do pass recommendation and re-referred to the Committee on Appropriations. The committee voted to adopt the consent calendar, with recorded ayes and no noes, and the items were approved without substantive debate. The roll was left open briefly for absent members before the meeting concluded.

Transcript Highlights:

• Zero noes. Consent calendar is adopted. No, no, I do. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

Committee: House Labor and Employment

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• >> That's much better than zero time, but even then EPA would normally give close to six to 10 years
• We would like the time period to be much longer, and three years is much better than zero years, which
• time but even then uh EPA would zero time but even then uh EPA would normally<00:37:25.200><c> give<
• </c><00:37:48.400><c> years</c> 3 years is much better than zero years 3 years is much better than zero
• </c> applicant pool, but there's zero applicant pool, but there's zero evidence<01:17:20.719><c> to</

Committee: House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 1531, HD1, which would require the governor or county mayors to provide American Sign Language interpreters during official emergency announcements broadcast on television or the internet, ensure the interpreter is visible, and provide a primary pool feed with picture-in-picture so rebroadcasters would not need to add the feature themselves. Testimony from the Disability and Communication Access Board and the State Council on Developmental Disabilities strongly supported the bill, emphasizing effective communication for deaf and hard-of-hearing residents and noting that interpreter placement and size can make broadcasts inaccessible. The council requested an effective date of July 1, 2027 to allow implementation time. Members raised concerns about interpreter availability and emergency logistics on Hawaiʻi Island, but the chair moved to pass the bill with amendments reflecting the picture-in-picture recommendation and the later effective date. The committee adopted the motion, with several members voting aye and others voting with reservations. The committee then heard House Bill 1880, HD2, which would prohibit, beginning January 1, 2027, the use or application of pesticides containing 1,3-dichloropropene, such as Telone. The Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity explained that pesticides are already regulated at both the federal and state levels, with EPA risk assessments and state enforcement of label restrictions, reporting, and school-buffer requirements. The Hawaii Public Health Institute supported the bill, citing cancer and respiratory risks and arguing that safer alternatives exist. In opposition, Dole Food and the Hawaii Farm Bureau said Telone is important for controlling nematodes in pineapple production, that it is applied underground under EPA conditions, and that no comparable registered alternative exists for pineapple; they also said the bill’s 2027 start date is too short for growers to adjust. A representative from the Y Alliance for Progressive Action and Support supported the measure, citing statewide usage data and concerns about drift and chronic health impacts. Committee members questioned both sides about drift monitoring, groundwater impacts, alternative methods, and whether a transition period or research into resistant varieties could reduce reliance on the chemical.

Bills: SB3136 , SB2521 , SB2851 , SB3154 , SB3262 , SB2387 , SB3001 , SB2818 , SB2972 , SB2372 , SB2108 , SB888 , SB3320 , SB2798 , SB2110 , SB3007 , SB2615 , SB2095 , SB2101 , SB3138 , SB2756 , SB3229 , SB2969 , SB3286 , SB3238 , SB2557 , SB3140 , SB2014 , SB3097 , SB3096 , SB3069 , SB99 , SB2930 , SB2268 , SB2543 , SB3022 , SB3109 , SB3215 , SB3152 , SB3156 , SB3234 , SB3053 , SB3067 , SB2673 , SB411 , SB2041 , SB2919 , SB2532 , SB2152 , SB2721 , SB2446 , SB2601 , SB2239 , SB2804 , SB3324 , SB2802 , SB2577 , SB2320 , SB2706 , SB2595 , SB2781 , SB2961 , SB2433 , SB2657 , SB2340 , SB3045 , SB3203 , SB2861 , SB3245 , SB2803 , SB3204 , SB3025 , SB2138 , SB2645 , SB3082 , SB2109 , SB2261 , SB3332 , SB2811 , SB2567 , SB2125 , SB2866 , SB83 , SB874 , SB2386 , SB3137 , SB3132 , SB2175 , SB2272 , SB2271 , SB847 , SB3302 , SB2089 , SB2102 , SB2050 , SB2694 , SB2487 , SB2061 , SB709 , SB3083 , SB2151 , SB2852 , SB2471 , SB2568 , SB2253 , SB2697 , SB2429 , SB2929 , SB3032 , SB2057 , SB148 , SB2353 , SB2075 , SB2907 , SB2074 , SB3219 , SB3218 , SB2367 , SB3048 , SB17 , SB3253 , SB2376 , SB3103 , SB2999 , SB3255 , SB1166 , SB3157 , SB2698 , SB3029 , SB2146 , SB2470 , SB3040 , SB3076 , SB2575 , SB3294 , SB2438 , SB2530 , SB2688

Keywords: lead-free, lead in drinking water, drinking water, water infrastructure, public water system, plumbing, pipe fittings, solder, flux, fixtures, cast iron pipe repair, nonpotable water, Safe Drinking Water Act, Department of Health, water quality, lead exposure, lead contamination, water utilities, backflow preventer, fire hydrant

Bills: SB3136 , SB2521 , SB2851 , SB3154 , SB3262 , SB2387 , SB3001 , SB2818 , SB2972 , SB2372 , SB2108 , SB888 , SB3320 , SB2798 , SB2110 , SB3007 , SB2615 , SB2095 , SB2101 , SB3138 , SB2756 , SB3229 , SB2969 , SB3286 , SB3238 , SB2557 , SB3140 , SB2014 , SB3097 , SB3096 , SB3069 , SB99 , SB2930 , SB2268 , SB2543 , SB3022 , SB3109 , SB3215 , SB3152 , SB3156 , SB3234 , SB3053 , SB3067 , SB2673 , SB411 , SB2041 , SB2919 , SB2532 , SB2152 , SB2721 , SB2446 , SB2601 , SB2239 , SB2804 , SB3324 , SB2802 , SB2577 , SB2320 , SB2706 , SB2595 , SB2781 , SB2961 , SB2433 , SB2657 , SB2340 , SB3045 , SB3203 , SB2861 , SB3245 , SB2803 , SB3204 , SB3025 , SB2138 , SB2645 , SB3082 , SB2109 , SB2261 , SB3332 , SB2811 , SB2567 , SB2125 , SB2866 , SB83 , SB874 , SB2386 , SB3137 , SB3132 , SB2175 , SB2272 , SB2271 , SB847 , SB3302 , SB2089 , SB2102 , SB2050 , SB2694 , SB2487 , SB2061 , SB709 , SB3083 , SB2151 , SB2852 , SB2471 , SB2568 , SB2253 , SB2697 , SB2429 , SB2929 , SB3032 , SB2057 , SB148 , SB2353 , SB2075 , SB2907 , SB2074 , SB3219 , SB3218 , SB2367 , SB3048 , SB17 , SB3253 , SB2376 , SB3103 , SB2999 , SB3255 , SB1166 , SB3157 , SB2698 , SB3029 , SB2146 , SB2470 , SB3040 , SB3076 , SB2575 , SB3294 , SB2438 , SB2530 , SB2688

Keywords: lead-free, lead in drinking water, drinking water, water infrastructure, public water system, plumbing, pipe fittings, solder, flux, fixtures, cast iron pipe repair, nonpotable water, Safe Drinking Water Act, Department of Health, water quality, lead exposure, lead contamination, water utilities, backflow preventer, fire hydrant

Transcript Highlights:

• By your vote of 12 yeas and zero nays, we have a unanimous decision.

Committee: House Corrections and Public Institutions

Summary: The Committee on Corrections and Public Institutions held a public hearing and executive session on Senate Substitute No. 2 for Senate Bill 863. Senator Jason Bean presented the bill, which would create an Interscholastic Athletic Oversight Commission appointed by the Governor to hear certain appeals involving MSHSAA decisions, limited to eligibility matters such as athletic-transfer eligibility and contest procedures. He said the commission would provide an independent appeal avenue for parents, students, coaches, and school districts, could recommend rule changes, and would submit an annual report to legislative committees. Bean noted the bill had been worked on with MSHSAA and stakeholders and had passed the Senate 20-8. Jim Foley of the School Administrators' Council testified in support, saying the group had worked through contentious issues and supported the bill because it focuses on appeals rather than operational control. No witnesses testified in opposition or for information only, and no committee questions were raised after the sponsor's presentation. The committee then moved the bill do pass. The roll call vote was unanimous, 12 yeas and 0 nays, and Senate Substitute No. 2 for Senate Bill 863 was reported do pass. The committee then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• By your vote of 20 ayes and zero noes, you have voted Senate Bill 1629 do pass.

Committee: House Utilities

Summary: The Committee on Utilities met in executive session with a quorum present and first took up House Bill 2248. Members adopted a substitute for the bill after Representative Hurlbert explained that it made three clarifying changes requested by the Public Service Commission: replacing certain threshold language with “that exceed” and restoring a section of existing law that had been removed in the original bill. The committee then voted House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2248 do pass by a vote of 18 ayes and 1 no. The committee next considered Senate Bill 1629 and moved it do pass without discussion. The roll call vote was unanimous, 20 ayes and 0 noes, and the bill was reported do pass. After completing action on both measures, the chair noted a chiropractor was available for members after the softball tournament, and the committee adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• Seeing none, I have an amendment ending in point zero one H. It has been distributed.

Committee: House Commerce

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Seeing none, I have an amendment ending in point zero one H. It has been distributed.

Committee: House Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment

Summary: The Commerce Committee met with a quorum present and first considered Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 1142, described as the LLC bill and a simple procedure affecting the Secretary of State’s office. The committee voted unanimously to do pass the bill and then unanimously passed it with consent. The committee then took up House Bill 3347. One member stated opposition to the bill, objecting in part to a Kansas City-specific beverage restriction and arguing against preemption of local municipal decisions. The committee adopted two amendments: one to address preemption and allow sale of small airplane shooters in response to Kansas City’s restrictions, and another changing the title to “political subdivisions” to broaden the bill’s scope. The amendments were rolled into a House Committee Substitute. After adopting the substitute, the committee voted on the House Committee Substitute for House Bill 3347. The motion passed by a vote of five ayes and two noes, and the bill was reported do pass. The committee then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• Representative Turner, would you all present voted for have six ya zero nayport your bill as a due pass

Bills: SB1213 , SB1221 , SB1636 , SB1687 , SB1772 , SB1932 , SB2062

Committee: House Public Safety

Keywords: SB1213, earned credits, inmate credits, good time, sentence reduction, Department of Corrections, DOC, prison reform, corrections policy, inmate classification, class levels, rehabilitation credits, achievement credits, vocational training, educational credits, prison programs, public safety, violent offenders, violent crime exclusions, sex offense exclusions

Transcript Highlights:

• The chair has distributed a House Committee substitute ending in point zero.

Committee: House Professional Registration and Licensing

Summary: The committee met with a quorum present and went into executive session. It first took up House Bill 2957, combining several respiratory care-related measures into a House Committee substitute. Members briefly discussed the consolidation as a way to condense related bills and save floor time. The committee adopted the substitute and then voted the bill due pass by a roll call vote of 19 yes and 2 no. The committee then considered House Bill 2897, the optometry bill. Members noted there had been recent discussion about collaborative practice, the Board of Healing Arts, and continuing education, and several said they wanted the conversation to continue. One member opposed the bill as too broad and a public safety concern, while another said he still had reservations but would vote yes to move the issue forward. The committee voted the bill due pass by a roll call vote of 19 yes and 2 no. After the two votes, there was no further business and the meeting adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• With 31 aye and zero nay, Mr. Speaker, I'll report that out with the do pass. Thank you.

Bills: HB4421 , HB4426 , HB4432 , HB4329 , HB3551 , HB3763 , HB1411 , HB2730 , HB3465 , HB3649 , HB3650 , HB3674 , HB3941 , HB3970 , HB3979 , HB3980 , HB3981 , SB1074

Committee: House Appropriations and Budget

Keywords: child welfare, fentanyl exposure, drug endangerment, environmental testing, safety analysis, remediation, child protection, Department of Human Services, violence prevention, HB4426, SIDE tax credit, strategic industrial development enhancement, income tax credit, economic development, tax incentive, qualified economic development expenditures, qualified initial infrastructure expenditures, industrial park, economic development zone, port authority

Transcript Highlights:

• Uh, with there being 24 ayes and zero nays, the motion is granted.

Committee: House Appropriations