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• Number three, it makes it very clear that the PRC has oversight because right now, believe it or not,
• This just says the PRC has oversight. This just says the PRC has oversight.
• A simple annual report from them to the PRC of how much energy is being used, how much water is being
• A simple annual report from them to the PRC of how much energy is being used, how much water is being
• There's no additional bureaucracy at all, other than simply allowing the PRC to assure that, there's

Bills: SB251, SB150, SB154, SB73, SB111, SB172, SB76, SB181, SB235

Keywords: horse racing, program training, program owning, state licensing, racehorses, regulation, local news, newspaper printing, journalism, media tax credit, print media, digital news, news publisher, newsprint, press operator, printing industry, local journalism, tax credit, income tax, corporate income tax

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• So the PRC, as you all are aware...
• We're really excited about where the PRC is.
• Are getting out of the PRC are going to the general fund.
• I was concerned about the PRC.
• So that's just a risk for the PRC that they brought up. Next slide, please.

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• And I think the key there is connecting MNERD and the PRC to do this.
• And the purpose of the increase is to provide additional PRC broadband grants grant funds.
• It's just a flat 15 cents increase, and the PRC does control it. Great.
• Comp and then PRC. Is it Miranda?
• It looks like there would be a limit on any kind of annual adjustments by the PRC.

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• What we're trying to do is get the PRC back to what the PRC should be doing. 160 was like 158 pages when
• What we're trying to do is get the PRC back to what the PRC should be doing.
• And that's what we were trying to get it out of the PRC.
• And as Senator Worth pointed out, it used to be with the PRC.
• We literally were focused on getting it over, getting it out of the PRC.

Bills: SB40, SB104, SB136, SB164

Keywords: SB40, Driver Privacy and Safety Act, automated license plate reader, ALPR, license plate reader, vehicle surveillance, privacy, data sharing, law enforcement data, immigration enforcement, reproductive health care, gender-affirming care, civil liberties, surveillance, public records, Inspection of Public Records Act, New Mexico State Police, Department of Public Safety, data sovereignty, vehicle tracking

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• We must also remember that all PRC citizens are required by the Chinese national security law to hand
• And so if there's a PRC citizen who is employed at the lab, they could recommend another PRC. group coming
• PRC Nationals.
• Electric grid cybersecurity funded by DOE at a university with PRC Nationals developing the software.
• And he was a PRC national and just the most legitimate speaking gentleman that you could ever be around

Keywords: national security, Department of Energy, foreign espionage, security protocols, Chinese Communist Party, national laboratories, research security

Summary: The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee convened to address pressing issues related to research security risks at the Department of Energy, focusing specifically on foreign nationals' access to sensitive information. The meeting highlighted the increasing threats posed by espionage from the Chinese Communist Party, which has sought to infiltrate U.S. national laboratories and exploit American research for military purposes. Discussions included the importance of tightening security protocols to safeguard national interests and maintain technological advantages. Witnesses provided insight into historical contexts and current vulnerabilities, emphasizing that without proper measures, the gaps could jeopardize national security.

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• It removes outdated statutory requirements that lock the PRC into internal structures designed nearly
• The bill's second major component establishes a utility oversight fund, allowing the PRC to retain the
• The PRC would still go through its normal work of the legislative appropriation process, maintaining
• Madam Chair and presenters, the PRC has lawyers on staff, do they?
• Chair and presenters, the PRC has lawyers on staff, do they not?

Keywords: 996, all

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• why Mackley is going to give us kind of a quick primer on PRC issues.
• Thank you, commissioners, I mean senators, I'm still in PRC mode.
• Um, this is going to be a broad and high-level overview of the PRC.
• This is another area of focus that's really dear to the PRC.
• end and say this, that the commission appreciates the Senate's support, and it's essential for the PRC

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• Additionally, this bill requires a study analyzing the activities and plans of the PRC to expand its
• <03:49:34.479> to activities and plans of the PRC to activities and plans of the PRC to expand
• Today, the PRC is actively world.
• Republic of China, PRC, to address a Republic of China, PRC, to address a lack<05:51:50.558> of
• <05:52:03.280> toward significant step by the PRC toward significant step by the PRC toward

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, May 19, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• First, the definition of PRC last year.
• consider every non US citizen PRC consider every non US citizen PRC national<04:33:32.000> as
• every PRC national in this country. every PRC national in this country.
• Likewise, a PRC property...
• question is uh when you use the term PRC question is uh when you use the term PRC nationals<04:50

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• We've seen campaigns like Volt Typhoon and Typhoon from these PRC actors.
• Many of the PRC-based systems don't allow for inspection.
• PRC has contracts that will not allow you to inspect their systems.
• PRC has contracts that will not allow you to inspect their systems.
• PRC. For developers and buyers of these PRC.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Business and Commerce convened to discuss critical infrastructure and supply chain integrity, particularly focusing on Texas's power grid and associated vulnerabilities. The meeting highlighted Texas's recent ranking as 10th in electricity affordability, emphasizing the state's commitment to maintaining a reliable and resilient electric grid. New committee members introduced themselves, and the agenda included testimony from ERCOT and the Public Utility Commission regarding the implementation of the Lone Star Infrastructure Protection Act, which aims to mitigate risks posed by foreign entities to the power grid. Chad Sealy from ERCOT presented updates on the attestation process for market participants, revealing that over 1,500 entities had submitted attestations regarding their corporate structures and affiliations with designated foreign countries. Concerns were raised about the adequacy of the current vetting process, particularly regarding indirect relationships with foreign adversaries. Testimonies from the PUC and the Attorney General's office underscored the challenges of enforcing compliance and the need for improved legislative measures to enhance oversight and security. The committee also heard from experts, including Dr. Emma Stewart from Idaho National Laboratory, who discussed the evolving threats to the grid from foreign adversaries and the importance of securing communication systems. Recommendations included prioritizing inspections of critical components and enhancing collaboration with national laboratories to address vulnerabilities. The discussion concluded with an acknowledgment of the balance needed between ensuring grid security and maintaining affordability for consumers.

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• With the last PRC round, it was a clean $500 and everyone knew that they could expect it.
• So from the implementation, from the marketing of the PRC, all through the process, the legislature,
• With the last PRC round, it was a clean $500 and everyone knew that they could expect it.
• So from the implementation, from the marketing of the PRC, all through the process, the legislature,

Bills: SB2397

Keywords: oil and gas, tax exemption, development incentive wells, gross production tax, flaring, 908, all

Summary: The Senate Finance and Tax Committee met and first took up House Bill 1382, the gas tax bill. Members explained an amendment to ensure that the proposed three-cent gas tax distribution would include all counties and townships in oil-producing counties, rather than excluding non-oil-producing counties as in the original draft. The committee adopted the amendment unanimously, but then held the bill for the time being because of related work on the Department of Transportation budget in the House. The committee then turned to House Bill 1168, a large hoghouse amendment that combined the bill with the contents of House Bill 1176 and added technical corrections. The proposal would raise the primary residence property tax credit maximum from $1,250 to $1,650, keep the 75% cap with a $500 floor, and extend the credit to voter-approved levies while excluding special assessments. Other changes discussed included aligning the disabled veterans property tax credit with the $200,000 exemption level, adjusting budget and distribution dates so taxing districts are made whole sooner, exempting townships from a general-election vote requirement for levy increases, and modifying school funding formulas so schools are not shortchanged if mill levies are reduced under the cap. Testimony from the Association of Counties and the State Supervisor of Assessments was generally supportive of the technical cleanup and implementation changes, but they raised concerns about the June 1 distribution date, application timing, and the practicality of some programming and administrative changes. Committee members also discussed the policy and messaging implications of the 75%/floor structure and the difficulty of applying the credit to certain voter-approved levies. No final action was taken on House Bill 1168; the committee agreed to continue working on amendments and recessed until later in the day.

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• Through the Counter-PRC Influence Fund, foreign assistance programs have helped...
• it's concluded yet, but to the extent that aid is going to be flowing towards efforts to counter the PRC
• Immediately PRC came in and gave a 4.4 million dollar contract to take over the UXO work that we were
• Chairman, I'd like to submit for the record a Radio Free Asia article talking about the PRC stepping
• Do you think that looks good, to have the PRC stepping in on this work?

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• We've seen campaigns like Volt Typhoon from these PRC actors.
• Many of the PRC-based systems don't allow for inspection.
• Many of the PRC based systems don't allow 1937 require inspection.
• Many of the PRC based systems don't allow 1938 for inspection.
• PRC has contracts that will not allow you to inspect their systems.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Business and Commerce held its first interim hearing on securing critical infrastructure and supply chain integrity, with a focus on Texas’s electric grid and the Lone Star Infrastructure Protection Act. The chair also highlighted Texas’s relatively low electricity prices and welcomed new committee members. ERCOT, the Public Utility Commission (PUC), and the Attorney General’s office were invited to explain how the state screens market participants and grid equipment for ties to China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, and how the agencies respond to noncompliance. ERCOT testified that it has implemented the requirements of three related Senate bills by requiring attestations on corporate affiliations and on critical grid equipment and services. ERCOT said it has processed thousands of attestations, used additional requests for information and third-party verification tools such as Dun & Bradstreet, and terminated nonresponsive market participants. ERCOT also said it has not seen a case requiring direct Attorney General involvement, but it does refer matters to the PUC when needed. The PUC said it can investigate suspected violations and impose penalties of up to $1 million per violation per day, and that most investigations into late or missing attestations have been resolved through compliance, market exit, or removal by ERCOT. The Attorney General’s office said its role is currently limited to audits and court involvement, and that it lacks broad independent investigatory authority under the act. Members pressed the panel on whether the current system is too reliant on self-reporting and whether it adequately addresses indirect foreign influence, especially through supply chains for batteries, inverters, transformers, and other equipment with routable connectivity. ERCOT acknowledged that the current attestation process has gaps and said it plans to refine definitions of critical grid equipment and grid services, improve information requests, and continue stakeholder rulemaking. The panel also discussed possible legislative changes, including tying prohibitions to the Department of Defense Section 1260H list and the Texas Prohibited Technologies list, clarifying warranty and service access, and expanding the statute to cover grid services more directly. Several senators raised concerns about cost, reliability, and the extent to which foreign-sourced components remain embedded in Texas infrastructure, while others suggested incentives for domestic manufacturing and stronger verification tools, including possible work with national labs such as Sandia.

Transcript Highlights:

• The PRC is our most significant challenge.
• The PRC is our closest. competitor in cyberspace and central to the global technology supply chain.
• PRC is accelerating the development of military capabilities including cyber operations.
• For example, PRC investments in AI, cloud computing, 5G, and related technologies coupled with the PRC
• We must understand the serious of the impact from the PRC efforts called. Volt Typhoon.

Bills: HB150, HB869, HB876, HB 1043, HB1494, HB1522, HB150

Keywords: cybersecurity, state command, information resources, data protection, incident response, information technology, classification officer, job descriptions, state positions, competency-based, information sharing, government efficiency, public sector, private sector, distributed ledger, title registry, real estate, property liens, pilot program, healthcare

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• I<00:27:42.240> was<00:27:42.320> a<00:27:42.399> deputy<00:27:42.720> PRC
• <00:27:42.960> un state um when I was a deputy PRC un state um when I was a deputy PRC un

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• I have witnessed a child with a devastating brain bleed come to PRC unable to walk, talk, and dress,
• Hello, my name is Mary Kate Clark, and I've worked at PRC for the past five years.
• When I walked into PRC at 20 years old, I thought I had my life figured out.
• PRC is more than a residential hospital.
• I remember the day she arrived at PRC.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The special legislative commission on the future of Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children held a hybrid public hearing focused on the hospital’s future, admissions, staffing, infrastructure, and whether the facility should be preserved, expanded, or reimagined. Opening remarks from legislators, commissioners, parents, and union representatives emphasized that Pappas provides a unique combination of medical, rehabilitative, educational, and residential services for children with complex needs, and several speakers argued that the hospital is effectively being depopulated through reduced admissions and ongoing discharges despite public assurances that it remains open. Multiple speakers urged the commission to extend its authorization and continue its work before any closure or major change can occur. Testimony from labor leaders, including AFSCME, SEIU Local 509, and the Massachusetts Nurses Association, described a “silent closure” in practice, with staff reporting confusion about the hospital’s status, declining census numbers, blocked admissions, and uncertainty about the workforce’s future. They called for immediate action to stop admission denials and unnecessary discharges, and some proposed short-term solutions such as temporary modular structures to address infrastructure barriers and allow admissions to resume. Parents and former patients testified that Pappas provided life-changing independence, specialized therapy, and campus-based supports that they said could not be replicated elsewhere, and they criticized alternative placements as inadequate. Commissioner Robert Goldstein of the Department of Public Health said the administration supports keeping Pappas open and funded while the commission works, but he argued that admissions must comply with hospital-level-of-care rules and that the campus’s deteriorating infrastructure limits the kinds of children who can safely be served there. He said the department is continuing admissions for appropriate patients, working to expand outreach and services, and exploring long-term options, including broader statewide models of care. Commissioners pressed him on whether discharge status or lack of a clear discharge plan had been used as a barrier to admission, and requested de-identified data on patients recommended for admission but denied. No formal votes were taken during the hearing.

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• and also met with the folks at, at the suggestion of RLD, at the Public Regulation Commission, the PRC
• The memorial has been reviewed by both RLD and PRC, and they are in support of it.
• The superintendent of regulation licensing, representatives from the PRC, and the attorney general's
• HM 54 calls for a stakeholder conversation asking the PRC to convene interested parties and report recommendations
• efficiently and consistency consistently HM 54 calls for a steady and stakeholder conversations asking the PRC

Keywords: 996, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Memorial 54, which would create a stakeholder working group to study utility-service problems in manufactured and mobile home parks and recommend solutions. The sponsor described repeated water and utility outages in large parks, said current law places maintenance responsibility on park owners, and argued that the state needs clearer standards and alternatives to costly attorney general lawsuits. Supporters from PNM and the New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty backed the memorial as a step toward better oversight and protections for residents. The committee asked about existing landlord obligations and whether rent withholding is available; the sponsor said current law does not clearly provide that remedy. HM 54 was reported out with a due pass. The committee then considered House Bill 166, which would create a statewide permitting framework for battery-charged electric fences used by commercial businesses while preserving local zoning authority. The sponsor and an industry witness said businesses face inconsistent local permitting, delays, and added costs, and that the bill would provide uniform standards and security options. Several members raised concerns that the bill appeared to favor a specific product type, could override local code differences, and might not address mixed-use areas, historic districts, or homeowners associations. After debate, the bill passed on a 4-3 vote, with one member explaining support but urging further work with local government experts before floor consideration. House Bill 20, a bipartisan measure, would allow Native American applicants to request a voluntary Native American designation on state driver’s licenses and ID cards, without naming a specific tribe, and with documentation requirements tied to tribal cards, certificates of Indian blood, or affidavits of birth. Supporters said it would recognize tribal political status, help with law enforcement and Turquoise Alert verification, and assist with education, health, and child welfare matters; tribal representatives and State Police testified in favor. Several members expressed concern about racial profiling, privacy, and possible unintended consequences of marking IDs, while others noted the designation is optional and tied to political status rather than race. Members also flagged drafting language that appeared to require multiple documents, and the sponsor agreed to clarify it. The bill ultimately passed, with some members explaining their votes and asking for continued discussion with tribes. The committee also approved Senate Joint Resolution 1, which would amend the state constitution to allow school bond and mill levy questions to appear on the general election ballot rather than being limited to separate school elections. Sponsors said the change would reduce special-election costs, increase turnout, and remove outdated language dating to 1910; school board and education groups supported it. Members asked about ballot crowding and local election timing, and sponsors emphasized that the measure gives school districts a choice rather than a mandate. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 295, which would create an Office of Accessibility to centralize reporting, provide technical assistance, and produce annual reports on accessibility of state buildings and websites. Disability advocates largely supported the bill as a way to improve compliance and consistency, while one webcast commenter opposed it, arguing that without enforcement authority it would not produce meaningful change. The transcript ends during testimony on HB 295, before final committee action is shown.

Transcript Highlights:

• We've seen campaigns like Volt Typhoon and Salt Typhoon from these PRC actors.
• Many of the PRC-based systems don't allow for inspection.
• And then I want to build off the question, PRC... ...there.
• PRC has contracts that will not allow you to inspect their systems.
• And so then I go to that statement, which I put a star by: PRC has contracts that will not allow you

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• The CCP holds ownership interest in several PRC companies tied to drug trafficking, including PRC government
• The PRC failed to prosecute fentanyl and precursor manufacturers.
• monitored and controlled PRC internet.
• chemicals with obvious ties to drug trafficking, undercover communications with PRC drug trafficking
• A review of and controlled PRC internet.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• As the chairman said, we are now moving on to PRC. That's Agency Code 430, so be behind tab 4.
• Excited to be here to talk to you about what's coming up for the PRC. It's been a long time.
• I'm excited to be here to talk to you about what's coming up for the PRC.
• But we are taking a proactive approach to everything that we're doing in the PRC.
• As you know, the things that we do at the PRC are very specialized. So it's not just economists.

Bills: HB1

Keywords: feed bill, legislative appropriations, legislative branch, New Mexico Legislature, general fund, legislative council service, legislative finance committee, legislative education study committee, house chief clerk, senate chief clerk, per diem, mileage, session expenses, interim committees, district staff, capitol complex, capital outlay data system, legislative processing system, redistricting, census redistricting