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• </c> our state people. our state people.
• Each state will keep money in its own state to fund research.
• No state will tell any other state what to do, and once ibogaine is FDA approved, all states will share
• :45.480><c> states.
• No state will state to fund research.

Committee: House Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection

Keywords: 958, all

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• I moved to Newport Beach, California, before relocating back to my home state of Texas.
• I moved to Newport Beach, California, before relocating back to my home state of Texas.
• I moved to Newport Beach, California, before relocating back to my home state of Texas.
• Back to my home state of Texas. It was there, seven years later, I got the call: a DNA match.
• Nineteen do it for every felony, like my home state of Texas. We started as y'all did.

Committee: House Crime and Public Safety

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• of the state-owned bank in North Dakota.
• What we will not do is what we call out-of-state, out-of-state.
• So many states would love to have what we have.
• This state still runs on agriculture, too.
• This state still runs an agriculture, too.

Summary: The committee received a compliance and budget update on Industrial Commission agencies and programs, including the Industrial Commission administrative office, the Oil and Gas Research Program, the Clean Sustainable Energy Authority, the State Energy Research Center, the Research Technology Park grant program, and related funds. Staff reviewed spending and balances for items such as electric grid resiliency grants, lignite research, enhanced oil recovery, the salt cavern business case study, and the new NDSU research and technology park grant. Members also discussed timing, carryover balances, matching requirements, and how some programs are structured to reimburse projects over several years rather than spend funds immediately. Karen Tyler of the Industrial Commission described the agency’s administrative budget, the grant management system nearing completion, and the transition to standalone audits and staffing after separating from other agencies. She also outlined the status of active grant rounds across lignite, oil and gas, renewable energy, outdoor heritage, and clean sustainable energy programs. Members asked about the length of active grants, demand for clean energy funding, and the possibility of future grant rounds. Tyler and members also discussed the salt cavern study, the need to better define its commercial value, and the research technology park grant’s cash-match requirement. Ron Ness then testified on enhanced oil recovery and broader oil and gas market conditions. He said North Dakota production remained steady, but future growth depends on infrastructure, longer laterals, and better use of natural gas and carbon dioxide for EOR. He described the state’s EOR grant round, the use of federal DOE funding to replace part of a state-funded project, and the expectation of additional grant rounds. Members asked about CO2 supply, storage, and the economics of using legacy fields and pipelines to extend oil production and support agriculture and industrial uses. The committee also heard from Bank of North Dakota President Don Morgan, who reviewed the bank’s mission, governance, lending verticals, disaster programs, and new initiatives. He said the bank is seeing deposit growth flatten and is responding to fintech competition by focusing on liquidity, risk management, and a new payment infrastructure initiative called Rough Rider Coin, which he emphasized is not crypto and not a public coin, but a banking payment rail for North Dakota institutions. Members asked about student loan rates, disaster lending, and how the bank’s lines of credit and balance sheet capacity are affected by deposit trends. Morgan said the bank remains profitable and continues to support agriculture, commerce, and industry through participation loans, student lending, and state-directed programs.

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• Other states are engaged in this work, so we aren't sort of on the cutting edge of this, but other states
• Are they terminating these programs about offering it from Minot State or through Minot State?
• Are they terminated these programs about offering it from Minot State or through Minot State?
• And Minot State.
• State priorities defined?

Summary: The committee met to review updates on low-completion academic programs, dual credit funding, and a draft higher education funding formula bill. Lisa Johnson of the University System explained the State Board of Higher Education’s proposed policy on low-completion programs, which would review associate through doctoral programs with fewer than 10 undergraduate or fewer than 5 graduate completions over a rolling five-year period. She said campuses already know which programs are low-performing, many terminations have involved programs with no students, and faculty are often reassigned rather than laid off. Members asked about online programs, the basis for the 10/5 thresholds, reactivation of inactive programs, and whether state priorities include workforce needs and legislative direction. The committee also discussed that some programs, such as sonography or foreign languages, may continue because of workforce or regional needs, and that the board’s policy is still moving through the approval process. The committee then heard a Commerce Department update on a $750,000 workforce development grant for tribally controlled colleges under SB 2018. Kerry Kraft reported that Turtle Mountain Community College was the only applicant and that it is using the grant to develop dual credit and workforce pathways in areas such as cybersecurity, medical assisting, welding, solar energy, public safety, and health care. Members asked why other tribal colleges did not apply, how many students are participating, and whether the program belongs in the Commerce budget or higher education budget. Kraft said the project is still in development, with no current enrollments yet, but the college has a goal of 210 students and has historically met a 75% completion rate or better. A major portion of the meeting focused on dual credit funding. Senator Sickler summarized the Institutions Committee’s work on quality, access, and cost, noting that most high school dual credit instructors now meet credentialing requirements and that access varies by region and school district preference. He presented cost data showing variation among campuses and discussed a possible single funding rate for subsidized dual credit, using a lower base rate as a model. Members questioned the direct and indirect cost calculations, whether dual credit is already funded through the formula, and whether a separate dual credit rate would require removing those credits from the general funding formula to avoid double payment. The committee then turned to a draft funding formula bill, with staff explaining technical corrections, a change to make UND and NDSU align with the other institutions’ undergraduate rates, a four-year average for research funding, and other revisions. Members discussed the overall fiscal impact, with staff estimating the proposal would increase funding compared with the current formula, and the committee also raised concerns about how dual credit, Tier 1 funding, and certificate programs should be treated in the formula. No final vote was taken, and the committee recessed to allow staff to refine the numbers and additional comparisons.

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• In 2022, the State of California enacted Assembly Bill 701, which stated...
• The State of California enacted Assembly Bill 701, which stated that an employee shall not be required
• and her mother for going out of state to get an abortion.
• I think states should continue to act to issues?
• United States, which was a 2018 opinion, was narrow.

Committee: House Privacy and Consumer Protection

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Um, the state of Texas just passed a bill that would undoubtedly be signed by Governor Abbott this week
• to spend $560 million subsidizing nuclear power activity in the state of Texas.
• Um,<00:14:11.440><c> the</c><00:14:11.680><c> state</c><00:14:11.839><c> of</c><00:14:12.000><c> Texas
• </c><00:14:22.560><c> Um,</c><00:14:23.279><c> I</c> activity in the state of Texas.
• Um, I activity in the state of Texas.

Committee: House Science, Technology and Energy

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• RIGHT HERE IN OUR UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
• Crank from the great state of Colorado.
• Crank from the great state of Colorado.
• Crank from the great state of Colorado.
• , United States-flagged, and United States-crewed commercial vessels.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, June 9, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Does moved to Texas detained in Texas?
• . state. state.
• </c> of our wonderful state. of our wonderful state.
• </c> throughout this state. throughout this state.
• . state. state.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• and blue states alike.
• of Texas, a beautiful state.
• But it's true in every state, including my state of Oregon and the shared state of South Carolina.
• By United States citizens.
• Disasters happen in red states, they happen in blue states, and they happen to all types of people in

Committee: Senate Senate Budget

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• </c> be elected by their state legislature." be elected by their state legislature."
• Crimes in the United States.
• </c> wildlife agencies in the United States. wildlife agencies in the United States.
• We should respect the states. anglers. We should respect the states.
• </c> state law and state wildlife managers. state law and state wildlife managers.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• The California State University system is a cornerstone of higher education throughout our state, from
• Well stated, and in total agreement.
• Underserved students in the state of California.
• I appreciate the testimony on Sonoma State.
• But there’s no state-financed, state-supported program for U.S. citizens like this.

Summary: The committee first adopted its 2025-26 rules on a 7-0 roll call, then approved three consent items—AB 88, AB 240, and AB 313—on a due-pass motion to Appropriations. The hearing then moved to AB 648, which would give community college districts the same zoning authority as the UC and CSU systems to build student and staff housing on property they own or lease. The author and supporters argued the bill would help address severe housing insecurity and homelessness among community college students, while opponents and some members raised concerns about local control, zoning exemptions, and the impact on nearby communities. AB 648 passed the committee on a 5-2 vote and was sent to the Local Government Committee. The committee next heard AB 466, which would require California Community Colleges and CSU campuses to provide organ and tissue donor registry information during student orientation, and request UC campuses to do the same. Supporters shared personal stories about transplants and donation, saying college orientation is a good opportunity to increase registrations. Some members worried about information overload during orientation and suggested campuses have flexibility in how they present the material, but the bill advanced on a unanimous 7-0 vote to Appropriations. AB 326 followed, proposing campus-by-campus external audits of the CSU every three years and public release of the audits. The author, faculty supporters, and a student argued that systemwide audits do not provide enough transparency about how money is spent at individual campuses, citing examples of financial mismanagement and fee increases. CSU opposed the bill, saying it already conducts annual consolidated external audits and that campus-level audits would add cost without added benefit. After extensive discussion about transparency, audit scope, and implementation, the bill passed 6-1 to Appropriations. The committee then took up AB 335, which would create a California Black-Serving Institution Grant Program to support Black student success and broader underserved student services; supporters emphasized persistent equity gaps and low completion rates, while an opponent argued the bill needed to be carefully amended to comply with Proposition 209 and equal protection requirements. The transcript ends during that item’s discussion, before a final vote is shown.

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• Across our state, educators, libraries, museums, historical societies, and community organizations are
• Across our state, educators, libraries, museums, historical societies, and community organizations are
• in the United States.
• </c> and state competitions. and state competitions.
• </c><01:10:24.720><c> But</c> in the state of course. But in the state of course.

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The committee held a joint hearing recognizing the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and focusing on civic education, free speech, voting, and Minnesota’s America 250 commemorations. Opening remarks emphasized the importance of education, Indigenous land acknowledgement, and the idea that democracy depends on informed and engaged citizens. The chair then invited student debaters from the Minnesota High School League to testify about how debate, free speech, and evidence-based reasoning have shaped their education and civic participation. The students argued that debate teaches critical thinking, helps young people engage with difficult issues, and should be protected as part of a healthy democracy; one also urged lawmakers to move beyond empty promises and take action on issues such as eviction moratoriums, ICE collaboration, and protest protections. Commissioner Willie Jett of the Minnesota Department of Education testified that public education is where citizenship first becomes real, and that schools, libraries, and educators help students learn to listen, question, debate respectfully, and understand both the ideals and failures of American history. He said democracy is something each generation must learn and strengthen, and thanked the committee for convening the hearing. Former students Sarah Griffin and Charlie Crocker then offered tributes to Senator Swedzinski, describing how his teaching encouraged civic engagement, disagreement, and action, and how his classroom shaped their lives and public service. Their remarks emphasized that democracy is not a spectator sport and that ordinary people build it through small, courageous acts. Secretary of State Steve Simon followed with testimony on Minnesota’s civic culture and voter participation. He said Minnesota has long ranked near the top nationally in voter turnout, including youth turnout, and attributed that to a combination of good election laws and a strong pro-voting culture. He highlighted school-based civic education efforts such as pre-registration for 16- and 17-year-olds and the Students Vote mock election program, and noted that Minnesota’s congressional delegation was unanimous in supporting the Voting Rights Act in 1965 as an example of the state coming together on major moral questions. The Minnesota Historical Society then began its presentation on America 250, with Kent Whitworth describing the organization’s role, the new edition of the Northern Lights curriculum, and broader commemorative activities; Dr. Bill Convery introduced historical context about how Americans have celebrated independence and how the semiquincentennial can leave a legacy for future generations.

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• Statute 446 states a political Statute 446 states a political subdivision<00:06:24.960><c> is</c><00:
• And state on public entities right now.
• So, um really, uh I the state agencies.
• </c> peace officers across the state. peace officers across the state.
• </c><00:36:29.440><c> trooper</c> person other than a state trooper person other than a state trooper

Bills: HF1667 , HF2526 , HF68

Committee: House Elections Finance and Government Operations

Keywords: correctional fees, supervision fees, probation, Department of Corrections, criminal justice funding, electronic home monitoring, drug testing, restitution collection, community service work, postprison supervision, court-ordered services, fee sunset, fee phaseout, offender fees, community corrections, supervised individuals, 1183, house

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• You'll see the just value for all of the real property in the state.
• And and so this is what the millage rate gets apply to to determine Texas.
• Pretty hazily as a state.
• But certainly President Al Gore and has has has has has stated it. I mean, he stated it yesterday.
• Texas know the exemptions go away. But there's just too much involved in.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• I also would remind everybody that Fort Bliss isn't even in New Mexico; it's in Texas.
• And so however way they work those mechanisms, I'm sure that... ...to state.
• Taking this cap off is not going to be a huge cost to the state; it's around $6 million.
• There's approximately 130,000 veterans in the state of New Mexico.
• There's approximately 130,000 veterans in the state of New Mexico.

Summary: The House Labor, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee heard House Bill 29, which would appropriate $8 million to the military base impact fund. The sponsor and supporters said the money would help local communities around New Mexico’s military installations compete for federal grants and fund mission-readiness infrastructure such as utilities, roads, water treatment, and other defense-critical projects. Support came from the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, the New Mexico Veterans and Military Families Caucus, the Kirtland Partnership, and others, who argued the investment would strengthen military readiness, protect jobs, and bring federal dollars into the state. Committee members asked about the types of projects eligible, whether data centers or clean-energy projects could be involved, how water and local regulations would apply, and how the grant process would work. The bill was reported out with a due pass recommendation and no opposition. The committee then heard House Bill 221, which would remove the $30,000 cap on the New Mexico income tax deduction for military retirement pay. The sponsor said the change would cost about $6 million annually but would help attract and retain military retirees, many of whom retire relatively young and may start businesses or remain active in the state economy. The Department of Veterans Services and the New Mexico Veterans and Military Families Caucus testified in support. Committee questions focused on how many retirees would be affected, the fiscal impact, and longer-term projections; department staff said the veteran population in New Mexico is gradually declining over time based on VA modeling. HB 221 also received a due pass recommendation with no opposition. After both bills were approved, the chair announced the committee was nearing its dinner hour and adjourned the meeting.

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• Fourteen other states in our country, Florida, Texas, and others, allow water skiing with two people,
• Can you tell us what the other states are that allow this? Sure.
• State your name for the committee for the record.
• Please state your name for the record. Yes, Mr.
• It's not on federal ground or state ground. It's private ground.

Summary: The committee met without the chairman, with Senator Phil Hart presiding as vice chair, and considered four measures. House Bill 887, by Representative Mark Sauter, would allow water skiing with a driver and skier on open water rather than limiting it to a slalom course, while still requiring a mirror and a 9 a.m. cutoff. Sauter said the bill would align Idaho with several other states and help reduce congestion on the water. The committee took no public testimony and sent the bill to the floor with a due-pass recommendation on a voice vote. House Bill 895, by Representative Britt Raybould, would restrict new data centers beginning construction after July 1, 2026 from using water for cooling as a consumptive use unless supplied by an existing water district under contract. Raybould described the bill as a response to growing water and energy concerns, explaining the difference between evaporative, hybrid, and closed-loop cooling systems and noting the large water use of some facilities. The Idaho Conservation League testified in support, saying the bill was a proactive step to protect water resources. The committee advanced the bill to the floor with a due-pass recommendation. House Bill 939, by Representative James Petsky, codifies Fish and Game’s proposed hunting technology rules on thermal night vision, transmitting trail cameras, and drones, while adding exemptions for hunting wolves, mountain lions, and other predatory wildlife, agriculture uses, retrieving wounded animals, and monitoring property or traps. Petsky said the measure was a compromise supported by agriculture groups, Idaho sportsmen, and Idaho Wildlife Federation, though he acknowledged possible enforcement challenges and future revisions. Fish and Game and the Idaho Conservation League both testified, with the latter supporting the process but warning about enforceability and the need for continued consensus-building. The committee sent the bill to the floor with a due-pass recommendation. The committee also considered House Joint Memorial 21, which urges action to support reopening a past-producing tungsten mine on private land near Patterson, Idaho, citing the mineral’s importance to national defense and concerns about foreign supply, especially from China. The sponsor said the mine is the only tungsten mine in the United States and that permitting is underway. After brief discussion, the committee approved the memorial and sent it to the floor with a due-pass recommendation.

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• He led state and national level.
• ><c> related</c> the many state park rangers and related the many state park rangers and related staff
• </c> in the natural state. in the natural state.
• </c> failures in the United States history. failures in the United States history.
• </c> South Carolina State now university. South Carolina State now university.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, February 9, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Fourteen other states in our country, Florida, Texas, and others, allow water skiing with two people,
• Can you tell us what the other states are that allow this? Sure.
• State your name for the committee for the record.”
• State your name and who you represent.”
• It's not on federal ground or state ground. It's private ground.

Committee: Senate Resources and Environment

Keywords: 989, all

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• The state of Idaho does underwrite the out-of-state tuition for our veterinary students to go for Medicare
• This bill simply says that if you're going to go out of state and the state is going to underwrite your
• And that's why I think we're seeing so many states step up, which is interesting: all these 17 states
• And that's why I think we're seeing so many states step up, which is interesting is all these 17 states
• But state labeling costs consumers, and that's why we don't ever support a state-based labeling requirement

Committee: House Agricultural Affairs

Keywords: 989, all

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• The state of Idaho does underwrite the out-of-state tuition for our veterinary students to go for Medicare
• This bill simply says that if you're going to go out of state and the state is going to underwrite your
• states are kind of working on the same terminology.
• Requirements for state-specific standards.
• I mean, 17 states—there's a good reference.

Committee: House Agricultural Affairs

Summary: The Agricultural Affairs Committee first approved the minutes from March 18, 2026, and then took up Senate Bill 1335 as amended, which would require Idaho veterinary students whose out-of-state tuition is underwritten by the state to return and practice large-animal veterinary medicine in Idaho for four years. The sponsor said the bill is meant to address the state’s shortage of licensed veterinarians and does not create new funding. Idaho Farm Bureau, the Idaho Cattle Association, and the Idaho Wool Growers Association supported the bill; the Idaho Veterinary Medical Association said it was neutral but supportive of the concept. The committee voted to send the bill to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1270 as amended, a labeling bill for cell-cultivated animal protein. The sponsor said it is intended to ensure transparency for consumers by requiring clear labeling, restricting use of meat terms such as steak or brisket unless authorized by USDA, and requiring restaurant menu disclosure. Supporters included Idaho Farm Bureau and livestock groups, who said consumers should know what they are buying and that the bill aligns with similar laws in other states. Food Northwest opposed state-by-state labeling requirements, arguing they increase costs and that labeling should be handled nationally. The committee approved the bill and sent it to the floor with a due pass recommendation. House Bill 781, dealing with county authority to declare rats and related pests as agricultural pests, drew the most discussion. The sponsor said the bill was intended to clarify existing law and respond to Norway and roof rat problems, but members raised concerns about broad county authority, private property rights, and whether the language could be overbroad or better handled in other parts of code. Several members said the issue may be more appropriate for local governments or another statutory framework. After motions to send the bill to the floor, hold it in committee, and send it to general orders, the committee adopted the motion to send House Bill 781 to general orders. The meeting ended with thanks to the Department of Agriculture director and notice of a brief final meeting to wrap up committee business and recognize the page.