Transcript Highlights:

• of the of the of order of magnitude of of the of the of the<00:49:15.839><c> differences.
• </c> the of the of the appraisal and sale. the of the of the appraisal and sale.
• ><c> a</c><03:11:46.160><c> of</c><03:11:46.319><c> a</c> you know some type of a of of a of a you know
• /c> of one of the intended uses of of those of one of the intended uses of of those funds<03:21:44.880
• </c> size of town, and amount of salt usage. size of town, and amount of salt usage.

Committee: House Public Works and Highways

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• That combination of factors of age, medical needs, some of the use of consumers, let's keep you a little
• You know, we're creating a sort of backlog of school construction projects for the next generation here
• money and the type of lack of programming that's available, and the lack of security and lack of medical
• So first of all, just in terms of a standard of care, Department of Youth Services uses a community standard
• This is kind of top of the line.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The commission on correctional consolidation and collaboration heard testimony focused on how Massachusetts uses custody levels, staffing, programming, and medical release tools, with Prisoners’ Legal Services arguing that the system is overusing expensive high-security settings and underusing step-down options. Dave Rainey said the incarcerated population has dropped substantially over the last several years, but spending and staffing have not fallen in proportion. He argued that DOC overclassifies people into medium and maximum security, relies too heavily on behavioral assessment units that function like segregation, and keeps people in restrictive settings such as Souza-Baranowski and Shattuck Hospital longer than necessary. He also said medical parole is underused and that many people with serious chronic illness or advanced age pose little public-safety risk and should be released through existing legal pathways. Sheriffs and other commission members pushed back on some of those points, emphasizing that staffing needs are driven by the acuity of the current population, that corrections is not overstaffed, and that classification decisions involve serious public-safety judgments. They also stressed that some high-cost medical placements are necessary because people remain under sentence and require care, and that furloughs and other release tools can create security risks if contraband or substance use is involved. The discussion also covered the role of county sheriffs versus DOC in reentry, with several members saying county systems tend to do more day-to-day step-down and release planning, while DOC has more difficulty moving people through lower-security settings before release. Ben Foreman of MassINC offered a more systemwide, data-focused perspective, praising the state’s transparency and arguing that Massachusetts has made major progress in reducing incarceration and increasing public safety. He said the state still has an opportunity to improve by right-sizing facilities, investing in community-based mental health treatment, and using the commission to better understand the capital and operating costs of the current system. In response to questions, he said he was aware of DOC studies on programs like furlough but had not reviewed recent ones, and he noted that total-control facilities like Souza-Baranowski have long been criticized in the research literature for poor outcomes. Nora Wassel of the Women and Incarceration Project then testified that the commission should issue an interim report and scrutinize the planned new women’s prison, which she said is not justified by current population trends or available data. She argued that women are overclassified under DOC’s own tools, that reentry beds and minimum-security placements are underused, and that the system may be failing to account for women’s distinct medical and reentry needs. The meeting ended with continued discussion of reentry, furloughs, day reporting, and whether consolidation should mean fewer facilities, better step-down pathways, or both.

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• </c> hands of a jury. hands of a jury.
• </c> of local a fee to the local Board of of local a fee to the local Board of Health<01:10:12.920><c
• the government of the functioning of the government of the Commonwealth<01:15:16.520><c> of</c><01:15
• All right, thank you, sir. anniversary of the founding of the US anniversary of the founding of the US
• </c> of our Lord 2026. of our Lord 2026.

Keywords: 958, all

Transcript Highlights:

• of 10.
• of 10.
• Um, five of—excuse me, four of them... sorry.
• </c> types of inspectors what type of types of inspectors what type of inspectors<00:21:11.120><c> would
• of of unmanned aerial the definition of of unmanned aerial system<00:43:40.440><c> the</c><00:43:41.200

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• of 12 times.
• With 10 aye, 4 nay, we'll declare your bill out of committee. Bill out of committee.
• This is part of the agreed-upon bundle of bills involving prescription drugs this session.
• owns a piece of Tesla.
• for this part of the session.

Summary: The committee took up a long list of Senate bills covering business regulation, professional licensing, transportation, tourism, consumer credit, and other policy areas. Among the measures discussed were SB 378 on bail bondsmen regulation and capital requirements, SB 1061 on brokered loans and renewal assessments, SB 1534 on charity enforcement, SB 1684 on liability insurance for highway remediation contractors, SB 1826 eliminating a sunset on the Oklahoma Enterprise Zone Incentive Leverage Act, SB 1217 on real estate touring contracts, SB 1948 on fireworks sales, SB 540 joining a dental compact, SB 1035 on utility contractors working near private property, SB 1475 renaming a bridge as the Toby Keith Interchange, SB 1327 giving the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Board more authority, SB 2159 designating wheat as the official crop, SB 2049 requiring Transportation Commission review before ODOT bond claims, SB 1447 on prescription drug plan procurement, SB 1443 on anesthesiologist compensation, SB 1641 requiring LLC articles to include an email address, SB 1873 on continuing education dates and hours, SB 265 creating pollinator state designations, SB 1521 on safeguards for conversational AI systems, SB 1326 on self-storage operations, SB 2155 on Route 66 Commission MOUs, SB 1531 on UAS/AAM governance and FAA Part 108 readiness, SB 1824 on corporate code modernization, SB 1653 joining the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact, SB 1920 raising the auto salvage threshold, and SB 1277 on OESC job-search practices. Several bills were amended before passage, including SB 1948, SB 1521, SB 1326, and SB 1531. Testimony and questions focused on practical effects and committee jurisdiction. On SB 378, members pressed for a plain-language explanation of why bail bondsmen’s capital requirements should increase; the author clarified that the bill affects bondsmen’s regulatory capacity, not the amount criminal defendants must post. On SB 1327, members asked why the tourism board had been advisory and whether the change would add expertise and gubernatorial appointment authority. SB 1824 drew concern about impacts on minority stockholders, with the author saying fiduciary protections remain and that the bill is intended to reduce frivolous lawsuits while preserving flexibility. SB 1521 was described as a light-touch child protection bill for conversational AI, adding suicide-prevention protections, parental controls, and transparency requirements. A young FFA ambassador, Lucille Morehouse, presented SB 265 in support of pollinator designations, describing her pollinator project and the importance of pollinators to agriculture and ecosystems. Most measures advanced with little or no opposition, though several recorded dissenting votes. SB 378, SB 1061, SB 1534, SB 1684, SB 1217, SB 1948, SB 1035, SB 1475, SB 1327, SB 2049, SB 1447, SB 1443, SB 1641, SB 1873, SB 265, SB 1521, SB 1326, SB 2155, SB 1531, SB 1824, SB 1653, SB 1920, and SB 1277 were all declared out of committee, with vote totals generally ranging from 11-0 to 15-0 and some split votes such as 12-2, 13-1, 14-1, or 11-2. One bill, SB 1966, was laid over at the sponsor’s request. The chair closed by noting additional bills were still being negotiated, including one involving the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority.

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• There's been backlogs, and some of them have been years behind in being processed, and I think that would
• Uh there's been backlogs<00:09:14.240><c> and</c><00:09:14.880><c> some</c><00:09:15.120><c> of</c><00
• :09:15.200><c> them</c><00:09:15.360><c> have</c><00:09:15.600><c> been</c> backlogs and some of them
• have been backlogs and some of them have been years<00:09:16.320><c> behind</c><00:09:16.800><c> in<
• backlog of kits and helping to prevent a backlog of kits and also<00:28:52.960><c> to</c><00:28:53.200

Committee: House Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a public hearing on House Bill 1651, which would create a civil sexual assault protective order for survivors who do not have a domestic violence or stalking relationship with the offender, and would also update the sexual assault survivors’ bill of rights regarding evidence kit retention and tracking. Representative Jennifer Rhodes, the sponsor, said the bill is intended to fill gaps for survivors assaulted by strangers, acquaintances, or others outside existing protective-order categories, and to ensure evidence is preserved for the longer of the statute of limitations or the retention period. Committee members asked whether the new order could be misused and how the bill would prevent frivolous petitions; the sponsor said the same legal process would apply and a victim would still have to prove they were actually assaulted. Representative Eileen Kelly and Lynn Shallet of the New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence testified in support, saying current law leaves many sexual assault survivors without a meaningful civil remedy unless they qualify for domestic violence or stalking relief. Shallet said the gap has existed for decades and noted that other states already have standalone sexual assault protective orders. She also said the bill would clarify survivors’ rights to know the status and location of their evidence kits. Shauna Foster of New Beginnings Without Violence and Abuse described local cases where survivors were denied protective orders because they lacked the required relationship with the offender, including a co-worker assault and an assault involving an unhoused survivor. Lisa Curtis, a survivor and founder of Safe Haven Ballet, gave emotional testimony in support, describing her own sexual assault and the difficulty of seeking protection and justice. She said survivors need safety to recover and that the bill would better align the justice system with trauma-informed support. Janet Carroll, a sexual assault nurse examiner and advisory board co-chair, testified that the bill’s evidence-kit provisions reflect federal changes and existing tracking practices. She explained that New Hampshire uses a kit tracking system that lets patients and professionals follow kits through the process, and said the bill would codify the right to be informed of a kit’s status and location. No vote was taken during the hearing.

Transcript Highlights:

• While a special fund loan from the Bureau of Automotive Repair was provided to cover these legal costs
• I wanted to know what is the status of the High Polluter Repair or Removal Account, and has the special
• While a special fund loan from the Bureau of Automotive Repair was provided to cover these legal costs
• I wanted to know what is the status of the high polluter repair or removal account and has the special
• the amount of grant assistance... ...of parents to contribute and the amount of grant assistance that

Summary: The Senate Budget Subcommittee on Education heard updates on higher education issues, beginning with California State University’s turnaround plans for seven campuses with enrollment declines. CSU said overall enrollment is growing systemwide, but some campuses, especially in Northern California, face structural declines tied to demographics and community college pipelines. The plans focus on reengaging stopped-out and adult learners, expanding partnerships and guaranteed admissions, improving retention and student support, and reducing costs through program suspensions, hiring freezes, shared services, and procurement consolidation. The Legislative Analyst’s Office said the strategies were reasonable but urged regular legislative updates, and the Department of Finance had no additional comments. Committee members emphasized the need for implementation oversight, written updates, and attention to student outreach, financial aid, and privacy concerns around AI tools used in recruitment. The committee then reviewed the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education’s request for a $10 million General Fund appropriation to repay litigation-related borrowing. Department of Consumer Affairs and bureau staff said the bureau has a long-standing structural deficit, has already cut positions and shifted some costs, and that the General Fund backfill would reduce future fee increases on institutions. The LAO opposed the request, arguing the bureau can cover near-term costs with its existing loan and that litigation costs should remain the responsibility of the regulated entities through fees. Finance supported the one-time backfill as a unique situation that would lower fee increases and avoid passing litigation costs on to schools and students. Members asked about preventing a repeat of the problem, and bureau staff said they are pursuing fee increases through the sunset review and have strengthened internal policies and disability accommodation practices. The subcommittee also heard a broad update on Cal Grant funding and student aid. The California Student Aid Commission, UC, CSU, and the community colleges described Cal Grant as essential to affordability, but the LAO noted spending has grown faster than historical averages and said the state likely lacks capacity for major expansion in the near term. The segments highlighted the importance of state aid in covering tuition and living costs, and raised concerns about federal changes to student loans and Pell Grants, especially the elimination of Grad PLUS for some graduate students and limits on part-time borrowing. Committee members pressed for data on students who are eligible but not served by current Cal Grant rules, including adult learners and students affected by age and merit restrictions, and asked for analysis of phased-in implementation of the Cal Grant Equity Framework. Finance said full implementation would cost hundreds of millions of dollars and that affordability remains part of the state’s multi-year compact with the segments. Finally, the committee began discussion of the Middle Class Scholarship Program. CSAC and the UC and CSU said the program is a key part of affordability and debt reduction, especially after the 2022 reforms that expanded awards to total cost of attendance and improved administration. They warned that cutting funding by more than half would reduce award coverage from 35% to 17.5% of cost of attendance and could affect enrollment and persistence, particularly for middle-income students who do not qualify for other need-based aid. The segments also noted that recent administrative changes have reduced award revisions and campus workload, but that data exchange and award volatility remain challenges.

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• Otherwise, we rely entirely on capital outlay to fund basic repairs and maintenance of our buildings.
• This is more of that kind of real-world impact.
• of it.
• The average score of all of those is kind of that defining threshold to move into a new facility.
• types of resources available to them because of their boards and all of the other.

Committee: House New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Committee

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> of 2032. of 2032.
• </c><00:58:49.280><c> of</c> fall 2024, the third year of of fall 2024, the third year of of consecutive
• You guys know how old Ching Field is and the repairs for the suites, the flooring on top of that need
• All of print enough jerseys of of of Ki.
• </c> for a field date of um March of 2026. for a field date of um March of 2026.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> Johansson, mayor of the city of Hendram. Johansson, mayor of the city of Hendram.
• </c> city of Candyo County gets kind of city of Candyo County gets kind of sometimes<00:24:24.880><c>
• continued maintenance and repair needs, which is, for a town of 500, becoming much more of a financial
• continued maintenance and repair needs, which is, for a town of 500, becoming much more of a financial
• The vast majority of infrastructure was installed in the 1930s and requires immediate repair or replacement

Bills: HF568 , HF433 , HF1689 , HF3135 , HF3137 , HF3145 , HF2887 , HF2819 , HF2802 , HF2664 , HF2267 , HF799 , HF800 , HF3049 , HF296 , HF580 , HF1438 , HF1237

Committee: House Capital Investment

Keywords: special education, education funding, construction, Minnesota, regional educational programs, HF433, Cloquet Area Fire District, fire station, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, general obligation bonds, public safety, emergency services, fire protection, local infrastructure, Minnesota capital budget, DEED grant, municipal facilities, station construction

Transcript Highlights:

• We talked about the forecast assumptions of a bonding bill of $700 million in the first year and $1 billion
• , the proposed cuts to health care, the loss of jobs at the Department of Health.
• We have not had a ton of detailed conversation about the impact of the federal cuts.
• of Minnesota relies on Medicaid to provide health care to the people of Minnesota.
• She can't take care of him. her care. She can't take care of him.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Good morning, members, and welcome to the Caucus of the Whole to hear a review and the highlights of
• </c> all of the all of those funds. all of the all of those funds.
• </c> to expand across uh more of Vermont. to expand across uh more of Vermont.
• </c> the rest of them.
• We're running out of the rest of them.

Keywords: 926, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I would like to call this meeting of the Senate Energy, Industry and Mining Committee to order.
• It may not begin maintenance or repair until it receives a certificate of public convenience and necessity
• Maintenance or repair may not begin until it receives a certificate of public convenience and necessity
• and necessity for construction of an electric transmission line of 200 kilovolts or greater unless the
• Questions of counsel? It's our discussion. Any amendments or motions?

Keywords: 994, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Energy, Industry and Mining Committee met and took up the engrossed committee substitute for House Bill 4012. Counsel explained that the bill shortens several Public Service Commission timelines for certificates of public convenience and necessity, including deadlines for final decisions and final submissions, with different timeframes for smaller water/sewer projects and very large projects. The bill also requires applications to justify the need for a facility, including consideration of alternatives such as advanced transmission technologies, and adds requirements for electric transmission lines of 200 kV or greater, including a showing that costs are commensurate with benefits to West Virginia ratepayers and commitments to provide off-take facilities when requested. Comparable changes were also described for siting certificates, including a reduced decision timeline. After questions and no amendments, the vice chair moved to report the bill to the full Senate without recommendation as to passage, but with a recommendation that it be re-referred to the Energy, Industry and Mining Committee. The committee approved the motion by voice vote. The meeting then adjourned.

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• That order of business: Introduction of legislation. The reader to read.
• Legislative Council is made up of the members of the House and Senate leadership and a couple of other
• Authorizing the Board of Landscape Architects to increase the required number of years of experience
• Establishing procedures for determining violations of the Right to Repair Consumer Electronics Act.
• resources of New Mexico for the benefit of all the people.

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• Our first item is a presentation of the Auditor General's audit of the city of Mexico Beach.
• Some of it was.
• or appropriations projects, because some of these storm collection system repairs may very well have
• Today, as of...
• Staff shall deliver a copy of any such decision to the members of the committee, the President of the

Summary: The Joint Legislative Auditing Committee heard the Auditor General’s operational audit of the City of Mexico Beach, which identified nine findings. The audit cited significant turnover in key management positions, late filing of required annual financial reports, weaknesses in competitive procurement and purchase approval controls, a duplicate payment on stormwater repairs that was later largely refunded, issues with the city accountant’s contract and IRS classification, IT access control problems, and the lack of fraud-reporting policies. Committee members asked about corrective action, and the Auditor General said a follow-up audit is required by statute within 18 months, with no enforcement authority beyond reporting progress back to the committee. Mayor Rich Wolf and city staff responded that the city had experienced major turnover and was rebuilding its finance and administrative team. He said the city had hired a city administrator, financial director, city clerk, and accounting firm, and was working to create policies, procedures, forms, and review processes to address the findings. Members discussed whether the turnover and hurricane-related workload contributed to the problems, and city officials said some of the larger purchases were storm-related and tied to FEMA or emergency work. The committee then received a staff update on enforcement for local governments that have not filed required financial reports. Staff said 400 entities had been notified, and as of the meeting two counties, 33 municipalities, and 48 special districts still owed reports or audits. The committee adopted a motion to proceed under section 11.42, Florida Statutes, including possible withholding of state funds for municipalities and enforcement actions for special districts, with authority for the chair and vice chair to delay action if new information warranted it. Finally, the committee unanimously directed the Auditor General and OPPAGA to conduct the required 2024-2025 audit of the Department of the Lottery, with the Auditor General handling financial, internal control, and compliance issues and OPPAGA developing operational recommendations. Members also briefly discussed whether the committee had reviewed transportation surtaxes and expressed interest in improving the timeliness and transparency of the audit and enforcement process before adjourning.

Transcript Highlights:

• Calling to order this meeting of the Consumer Protection and Business Committee of Wednesday, February
• application of the right to designate a third party to receive notice of lapse or cancellation of the
• Required by the bill is only in the context of termination of coverage for non-payment of premium, not
• other types of termination of coverage.
• They lose the ability to make decisions on the cost of materials and repairs, and they, in essence, transfer

Summary: The Consumer Protection and Business Committee met on February 4, 2026, and removed House Bill 2629 from consideration. The committee received briefings on House Bill 2428, which would require insurers to give 30 days’ written notice before an individual life insurance policy lapses for nonpayment and to notify policyholders of the right to designate a third party for lapse notices; an amendment clarified the notice requirements and proof-of-delivery language. The committee also reviewed House Bill 2399, which would prohibit assignment of post-loss property insurance benefits, and House Bill 2087, which would enact the Washington Travel Insurance Act and regulate travel insurance products, producers, retailers, and administrators. Members also noted they had already been briefed on House Bills 2483 and 2477 before taking executive action after caucus. House Bill 2428 was amended and passed out of committee unanimously with a due pass recommendation. Supporters said it would help prevent unintentional life insurance lapses and protect consumers, especially older policyholders and families relying on coverage later in life. House Bill 2399 also advanced, but only after a divided vote of 8-7; supporters described post-loss assignments as predatory and harmful to insured homeowners, while opponents argued the bill was too broad and could hinder homeowners who use contractors to repair damaged property and resolve insurance disputes. House Bill 2087, as a proposed substitute, was reported out with a due pass recommendation by a 12-3 vote. Members said the substitute reflected stakeholder and Office of the Insurance Commissioner work to resolve conflicts in the underlying travel insurance framework and add guardrails for consumers. House Bill 2483, dealing with data broker registration, was amended several times to narrow exemptions, add Department of Licensing implementation details, and make the registry public; it then passed 8-7 after debate over privacy, public safety, and whether the bill was too limited or too broad. House Bill 2477, which concerned appraisal-related liability and reports, was amended to clarify appraiser liability and intended users, then passed unanimously with a due pass recommendation.

Transcript Highlights:

• trying to move that VIN plate to the repaired part of the car.
• repairs, not just repair the upper body, but to repair some of the chassis and specifically be able
• Well, you're repairing that section of the car that contains that VIN plate.
• </c><05:04:08.840><c> it</c> know section of that car to repair it know section of that car to repair
• </c><05:04:28.240><c> course</c> you're repairing that same car of course you're repairing that same

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 105, which would create a new conservation license plate and direct the added fee to the cyanobacteria mitigation loan and grant fund. The sponsor, Rep. Rosemarie Rung, said the bill would create a non-tax revenue source to help address toxic cyanobacteria blooms in New Hampshire lakes, ponds, and rivers. She described the public health, environmental, and economic harms from blooms, the high cost of watershed management plans and mitigation projects, and the limited current funding available through state and federal sources. She argued that a voluntary plate program could provide sustainable support and raise awareness. Supporters, including Reps. Katie Pell and McDonald, said the bill would help affected lake communities and tourism-dependent areas. New Hampshire DES testified neutrally but confirmed that blooms have increased sharply, that the agency has issued more than 120 warnings in the past two years, and that the existing mitigation fund is nearly depleted after one-time appropriations. DES said the proposed plate would not solve the entire funding need but could provide dedicated revenue for studies and implementation projects. DMV testified that the operational impact of adding a new plate would be minimal. New Hampshire Lakes also supported the bill and said survey results suggested some current Moose plate holders and new registrants would likely choose the Loon plate. Committee members asked about the health effects of cyanobacteria, the expected revenue from the plate, and whether the problem is natural or human-driven. Testimony said exposure can cause skin irritation, gastrointestinal illness, and more serious liver or neurological effects, with pets and children at higher risk; one witness also cited research suggesting aerosolized toxins may affect people several kilometers from a bloom. DES explained that while lake sediments can release nutrients, the underlying problem is largely driven by watershed inputs and worsened over time. No vote was taken during the portion of the meeting provided, and the chair invited written testimony and additional questions.

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• some of the exploitation of folks who on some of the exploitation of folks who live<00:03:03.280><c>
• </c><00:10:21.720><c> them</c> um of our four children one of them um of our four children one of them
• <c> new</c> advance of the construction of new advance of the construction of new housing<00:44:34.640
• these buildings. opening of of their storm shelter and opening of of their storm shelter and that<01
• /c><01:21:57.199><c> funds</c> quite a few of of the lists of funds quite a few of of the lists of funds

Committee: Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• This amount reflects repair and renovation and replacement of microwave tower sites.
• "This amount reflects repair and renovation and replacement of microwave tower sites.
• An increase of $1 million for capital improvements for repair and remodeling of facilities located throughout
• LBR was $22,676,107. improvements for repair and remodeling improvements for repair and remodeling of
• Of that, that 345,000 is from capital expense money for the road repairs.

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 12 March, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

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• of bail.
• of bail.
• Is every member of voted? Is every member of voted?
• of the Division of Administrative Services.
• Third reading of the bill. Third reading of the bill. Questions on passage of the bill.

Keywords: 994, senate, all