Transcript Highlights:

• By supporting this bill, you have the power to offer current and future foster parents transparency.
• By supporting this bill, you have the power to offer current and future foster parents transparency.
• By supporting this bill, you have the power to offer current and future foster parents transparency.
• By supporting this bill, you have the power to offer current and future foster parents transparency.
• By supporting this bill, you have the power to offer current and future foster parents transparency.

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:

• We're in a great power competition against China.
• While your constituents have access to you, it's only the most powerful and entrenched incumbent firms
• Important, valuable, but very powerful tool. So with that, I'm happy to answer any questions.
• Members, Representative Powers. Representative Powers. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• Chairman, do we have subpoena power within the...

Bills: HB149 , HB252 , HB643 , HB1442 , HB1500 , HB1672 , HB1851 , HB1893 , HB2028 , HB2768 , HB2818 , HB149 , HB252

Committee: House Delivery of Government Efficiency

Transcript Highlights:

• The department has the ability and the power to set their own rates, but they haven't increased them
• to set their own ability and the power to set their own rates,<00:47:09.359><c> but</c><00:47:09.520
• So in fact that's what we have the power to do. >> Senator, go ahead.
• </c> anything, although we do have the power anything, although we do have the power to<05:13:43.920>
• </c> the power to do. the power to do.

Summary: The meeting began with unanimous committee approval of amendment 2026-2021S to HB 2. Senator Lang explained the amendment corrected a drafting error so that $2.5 million in state funds, matched with federal money for a total of $5 million, could be spent during the biennium rather than lapse at the end of the fiscal year. The money is intended to stabilize Medicaid per diem rates for county nursing homes, and members agreed without objection to adopt the amendment and continue working from the bill as amended by the Senate. The committee then discussed HB 155 and a proposed amendment, 2026-201H, dealing with the business enterprise tax. The House side described the proposal as a compromise that would raise the filing threshold from $250,000 to $375,000 and create a trigger that would reduce the BET rate by 0.05% for each $100 million in combined business tax surplus, down to a floor of 0.25%. Senate members opposed lowering the rate at this time, arguing that tax relief should focus on the filing threshold, which they said would remove filing burdens for about 3,500 small businesses, and that rate cuts should be considered in a budget cycle rather than an off-year. Concerns were raised that one-time revenues, such as tax amnesty receipts or federal repatriation-related surpluses, could unintentionally trigger reductions. Representative Sweeney later offered a revised approach by moving the effective date of the trigger mechanism to January 1, 2028, and said he was also willing to carve out tax amnesty revenues or adjust the effective date to avoid using one-time funds. The Senate remained unwilling to agree to a rate reduction, though it expressed openness to raising the filing threshold further. The committee ultimately did not resolve the business tax issue and recessed to continue discussions at a later time. The final item discussed was HB 1102, concerning an increase in the research and development tax credit paired with changes to state park fees. House members supported the R&D credit increase but opposed tying it to higher park fees, citing concerns about tourism, especially at border parks, and noting that the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources had said it did not need the increase. Senate members defended the park fee changes as a fairness issue, arguing that New Hampshire residents should pay less than out-of-state visitors and that the department had not raised rates in many years. No vote was taken on this item during the discussion captured here.

Transcript Highlights:

• ><00:58:45.680><c> testimony</c><00:58:46.599><c> to</c><00:58:46.799><c> the</c><00:58:47.000><c> power
• </c> but as a living testimony to the power but as a living testimony to the power of<00:58:47.720><c
• We celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week, which is talking about the power of travel, and then we
• of travel and is talking about the power of travel and then<01:20:31.520><c> we</c><01:20:31.679><c>
• </c> with boards and commissions joint Powers with boards and commissions joint Powers public<01:35:33.040

Committee: House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:

• uh Republican Governor Greg Abbott actually<04:50:04.360><c> addressed</c><04:50:04.760><c> this</c>
• and wealth, and you get a lot of power and wealth when you own $23 trillion worth of the economy and
• and wealth and because they like power and wealth and you<04:55:35.798><c> get</c><04:55:35.958><c>
• </c><04:55:36.760><c> wealth</c><04:55:37.040><c> when</c> you get a lot of power and wealth when you
• and it does mean it's something is power and it does mean it's something of<05:05:17.680><c> your</c

Committee: House Housing

Transcript Highlights:

• First, I want to thank Governor Ayotte.
• </c><00:15:22.519><c> aot</c> uh first I want to thank Governor aot uh first I want to thank Governor
• In June of 2019, former Governor Sununu made an executive order realizing the unintended consequences
• In June of 2019, former Governor Sununu made an executive order realizing the unintended consequences
• But we are a Dillon Rule state: all power the towns have is because the legislature says they can have

Transcript Highlights:

• So there's broad powers that are very, very flexible in helping small business in Hawaiian communities
• So there's broad powers that are very, very flexible in helping small business in Hawaiian communities
• So there's broad powers that are very, very flexible in helping small business in Hawaiian communities
• So what did the governor put in his budget?
• So what did the governor put in his budget?

Summary: The joint Ways and Means and Hawaiian Affairs committee heard a budget presentation from the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands on its biennium requests for critical projects, repairs and maintenance, and operations. DHHL described its role in administering the Hawaiian Home Lands Trust, noted the large beneficiary wait list, and said prior funding, including Act 279, has helped the department accelerate land development and reduce vacancies. Officials said they have about 47,219 applications involving 29,548 Native Hawaiians, roughly 28 projects underway, and that about $471 million of a $600 million appropriation has been encumbered, with the remaining lapse-fix funds expected to be resolved before the June 30, 2026 deadline. DHHL emphasized that its current request would support additional lot development and could help produce roughly 6,000 units from the existing project pipeline, with another phase of requests potentially adding about 2,000 more units. The department said it is prioritizing shovel-ready projects, accelerating lease awards and orientations, and using a mix of approaches including paper leases, rental-with-option-to-purchase, owner-builder, and loan programs. Officials also discussed a shift toward denser urban development, citing projects in West Oahu and Honolulu, and said the department is working to reduce its vacancy rate and move beneficiaries onto the land more quickly. Members questioned why Oahu, despite having the largest wait list, was receiving comparatively lower amounts, and DHHL responded that land availability and cost drive those decisions, with Oahu having limited developable land and very high acquisition costs. The department pointed to land acquisition on Kauai and other islands, and to urban high-rise projects that can yield far more units on small parcels. Members also raised long-term maintenance and wildfire risk, asking whether current acquisition and development choices account for future infrastructure costs; DHHL said maintenance is a growing concern, especially on large unused or isolated lands, and that it is pursuing Firewise planning, federal funds, and partnerships to reduce risk. The discussion also touched on mixed-use and community-led development, with DHHL explaining that it leases land to nonprofit homestead associations under general leases with milestones, business-plan requirements, and land-use restrictions to support local services and community goals.

Transcript Highlights:

• The governor and he received a letter on December 5th from officials within the Centers for Medicare
• and Medicaid Services, including the administrator directly to the governor and two deputy administrators
• 01:23:04.480><c> a</c> what you want to do or if it's just a what you want to do or if it's just a power
• 05.000><c> play</c><01:23:05.280><c> between</c><01:23:06.000><c> the</c><01:23:06.080><c> Trump</c> power
• play between the Trump power play between the Trump administration<01:23:07.160><c> and</c><01:23:07.280

Bills: HF3526 , HF3375 , HF3469

Committee: House Human Services Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:

• It was created by executive order in 2018 by Governor Mark Dayton and continued under Governor Waltz
• They each operate independently as transit systems with powers from the state to operate transit.
• operate independently as transit systems operate independently as transit systems with<01:01:48.720><c> powers
• ><c> the</c><01:01:49.520><c> state</c><01:01:49.760><c> to</c><01:01:50.079><c> operate</c> with powers
• from the state to operate with powers from the state to operate transit.<01:01:51.680><c> uh</c><01:

Committee: House Transportation Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:

• weekend, I had the honor of attending the ceremony at Naval Submarine Base New London alongside Governor
• It was<00:15:17.120><c> a</c><00:15:17.360><c> powerful</c><00:15:17.920><c> moment</c><00:15:18.320>
• <c> marking</c><00:15:18.639><c> the</c> was a powerful moment marking the was a powerful moment marking
• I was texting with the governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz, who is the home of Paige Bueckers.
• The theme of the day was simple but powerful: Welcome home.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><01:03:04.319><c> That</c><01:03:04.559><c> will</c><01:03:05.760><c> result</c> governor and the
• That will result governor and the state.
• What it does is correct an abuse of market power.
• </c><02:47:01.840><c> To</c><02:47:02.080><c> have</c><02:47:02.240><c> an</c> abuse of market power.
• To have an abuse of market power.

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:

• Secondly is having an annual trauma system report to the governor. receive trauma patients.
• Are these all appointed by the governor?
• , and then the two members in long-term recovery appointed by the governor.
• So the it does authorize the governor to draw a warrant for funding for the positions.
• The governor has the ability to draw general fund dollars from the treasury as a warrant.

Committee: House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs

Transcript Highlights:

• We actually have the power to do that.
• including SB 838 and SB 92, which moved through this committee last year and were signed by the Governor
• California has the power right now to send a message that we want this industry to thrive.
• California has the power right now to send a message that we want this industry to thrive.

Summary: The committee began without a quorum and operated briefly as a subcommittee while the chair outlined public comment procedures and the consent calendar. The first major item was AB 1751, a townhome/homeownership measure by Assembly Members Quirk-Silva and Wicks. The author accepted amendments to strike the bill’s wage provision and to limit unit size and project size, but declined other proposed amendments on downzoning, demolition protections, and site restrictions. Supporters, including the New California Coalition and California Conference of Carpenters, argued the bill would expand attainable homeownership and create more townhome sites; opponents and “opposed unless amended” witnesses raised concerns about renter protections, demolition/displacement, density impacts, and local control. Several labor groups and local government representatives were neutral or supportive of the amended bill, while the committee members discussed the tension between housing production and worker protections. The committee ultimately passed AB 1751 as amended to the Senate Committee on Local Government on a roll call vote, with the bill held on call for absent members. The committee then heard AB 750, which expands HCD’s Portfolio Reinvestment Program to more at-risk affordable housing developments needing rehabilitation. The author and supporters from the California Housing Consortium and California Housing Partnership said the bill would help preserve deed-restricted housing facing expiring affordability restrictions and disrepair, especially when paired with anticipated bond funding. Members asked about the program’s prior funding and how it works to keep units affordable through rehabilitation rather than state takeover; the author emphasized the goal was preservation of existing affordable housing stock. AB 750 passed to the Senate Appropriations Committee on a roll call vote and was held on call for absent senators. The consent calendar was also approved on call. Next, the committee heard AB 306, which would create a more workable statewide appeals and code-interpretation process at the California Building Standards Commission for local building code decisions. The author and supporters from AIA California and the Housing Action Coalition said the bill would reduce inconsistent interpretations across 540 jurisdictions, improve transparency, and support housing innovation while preserving local authority over local matters. Members discussed how the bill would interact with local amendments and alternative methods and means, and the committee moved the bill to the Senate Committee on Local Government on a roll call vote. AB 2612, directing HCD and the Building Standards Commission to develop standards for plug-in photovoltaic systems in new construction, also advanced to Appropriations after supportive testimony and brief questions about safety standards and stakeholder consultation. AB 1070, which orders a study on allowing 3- to 10-unit missing-middle housing under the Residential Code and requires a one-time report on code-related cost pressures, passed to Appropriations after building officials removed opposition. Later, AB 2181, a narrow bill concerning hotel and motel valuation and density bonus potential, passed to Local Government after testimony from Unite Here and others about protecting hospitality jobs and preventing speculative appraisals. Finally, AB 1237, clarifying safety rules for private in-unit pools in hotels and condominiums, passed to Health after the author described added safety measures such as pool covers, alarms, emergency devices, certified operators, and AEDs.

Transcript Highlights:

• We actually have the power to do that.
• including SB 838 and SB 92, which moved through this committee last year and were signed by the Governor
• California has the power right now to send a message that we want this industry to thrive.
• California has the power right now to send a message that we want this industry to thrive.

Committee: Senate Housing

Transcript Highlights:

• In my professional work, I've seen how powerful peer influence can be, especially among individuals struggling
• you say, just in your point of view, these individuals that are housing these women and stuff, the power
• This could be abused by an agency, seeing as how the current governor just increased the foster care
• Tucson Electric Power had an attack on one of their substations.

Committee: House House Judiciary Committee of Reference

Summary: The committee first heard HB 2415, which would regulate kratom by treating certain synthetically derived compounds as narcotic drugs, raising the minimum sale age to 21, and penalizing sales of products exceeding a 400 parts per million cap. The sponsor and supporters argued the bill targets dangerous synthetic or highly concentrated kratom while preserving natural leaf products; testimony included a woman describing kratom addiction and treatment, family members describing harm from 7-OH products, and law enforcement and Attorney General’s Office support. Opponents, including criminal justice advocates, warned the bill could sweep in users and create harsh felony penalties, while some speakers urged a full ban and others defended natural kratom as distinct from synthetic products. The committee adopted the Wynn amendment and then gave HB 2415, as amended, a do-pass recommendation by a 6-3 vote. The committee then considered HB 2870, which would prohibit more than one Level 2 or Level 3 registered sex offender from residing in the same home unless they are related by blood, marriage, or adoption. The sponsor said the bill was prompted by a neighborhood case involving multiple sex offenders in one residence and argued it was aimed at residential homes, not supervised group homes. Supporters described fear and disruption in their neighborhoods, while opponents argued the bill would reduce already limited housing, make supervision harder, and potentially force people onto the streets; some also raised due process and recidivism concerns. After discussion about possible amendments and the distinction between group homes and unsupervised residences, the committee approved HB 2870 with a do-pass recommendation by a 6-3 vote. Next, the committee heard HB 2413, which requires GPS or electronic monitoring for registered sex offenders who are homeless or lack a permanent address until they obtain one. Supporters said the bill would close a gap because transient registrants are only required to check in every 90 days, leaving law enforcement without regular location information; a policy analyst said monitoring could be implemented through existing systems, though costs and administration would vary. Opponents argued the bill raises due process and equal protection concerns, duplicates existing reporting requirements, and could impose costs on people trying to stabilize their lives. The committee passed HB 2413 on a 5-4 vote. Finally, the committee took up HB 2720, which increases the penalty for purchasing prostitution to a class 6 felony and directs a $200 assessment to the anti-human trafficking fund, with an amendment clarifying the affirmative defense for trafficking victims and restricting use of the assessment to trafficking services. Supporters, including the sponsor, prosecutors, Phoenix police, and a city council member, said the bill targets buyers who drive demand and exploitation. Opponents from criminal justice and anti-violence groups argued the bill could still ensnare trafficking victims and sex workers, especially because the affirmative defense may be hard to assert in practice. After adopting the amendment, the committee gave HB 2720, as amended, a do-pass recommendation by an 8-0-1 vote.

Transcript Highlights:

• power and the problem<00:31:05.360><c> is</c><00:31:05.760><c> without</c><00:31:06.159><c> a</c><00
• </c> are are many of them are very powerful. are are many of them are very powerful.
• The beauty of federalism is that states have this power to make decisions for themselves.
• This includes the right to make choices with respect to local policing and the extent of their powers
• </c><01:52:05.199><c> in</c> extent of their powers in extent of their powers in town<01:52:06.960><c

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:

• Is there—um, I know that the commission has been amazing underneath the governor.
• And I would like to call up our New Hampshire Kid Governor, Jade Adams."
• And I would like to call up our New Hampshire Kid Governor, Jade Adams."
• And I would like to call up our New Hampshire Kid Governor, Jade Adams."
• </c><04:44:32.440><c> program</c> the New Hampshire's kid Governor program the New Hampshire's kid Governor

Summary: The committee held a work session on a bill arising from the Lee case involving animal seizures and humane society involvement. Members and the commissioner discussed concerns about due process, lack of clear notice to animal owners, the need for owners to understand when they are surrendering ownership, and whether humane agents should have additional training or certification. Several members also questioned the role of the NH SPCA and humane societies, the absence of oversight, and whether there was any financial or policy conflict in their involvement. The commissioner said the Department of Agriculture does not have a direct relationship with humane societies, but does coordinate with police on seizures, and noted that problems tend to arise when agencies do not consult the department first. Testimony and discussion focused on possible fixes to the bill, including clearer written notice of rights, requiring a third-party qualified veterinarian or other neutral evaluator, establishing the condition of animals at the time of seizure for later court proceedings, and possibly using teleconferencing with a veterinarian in limited circumstances. Some members suggested the bill may need a broader study committee, while others said it should be amended now rather than delayed. The chair said the bill would be worked on further and sent to the subcommittee for more detailed review. The committee then opened a hearing on HB 250, which would allow local governing bodies to regulate dog muzzling. Representative Jodi Newell testified that the bill was intended to let municipalities respond to dangerous dogs, citing Keene’s attempt to require muzzling after a serious incident but lack of clear authority under current law. Deborah LeBlanc also testified about a dog attack that seriously injured her dog and said a muzzle requirement could have prevented the attack. Committee members asked about the incident, existing dog-control laws, and whether the dog had been leashed; the discussion suggested the bill was meant to clarify local authority over muzzling as a public safety measure.

Transcript Highlights:

• Senate Bill 52 would clarify that a fiduciary with discretionary power over a trust, such as a trust
• The governor and the legislature and our citizens have asked for bold initiatives outside the box.
• The governor and the legislature and our citizens have asked for bold initiatives outside the box.
• This was a recent change, as many of you may have known, in 2019 Governor Sununu wanted to have a...
• </c> um but we are you know as as Governor um but we are you know as as Governor cunu<01:32:36.159><c

Committee: Senate Commerce

Transcript Highlights:

• refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation, regulated engines, outboard motors, lighting, security, power
• tools and equipment, electric power generation, communication devices, vehicles, vessels and their components
• In 2023, Pennsylvania's Governor Shapiro implemented a policy that their entire MPCA or Environmental
• concept. an on time is not a new concept. 2023,<01:35:13.920><c> Pennsylvania's</c><01:35:14.639><c> Governor
• </c><01:35:14.960><c> Shapiro</c> 2023, Pennsylvania's Governor Shapiro 2023, Pennsylvania's Governor

Bills: HF4253 , HF4257 , HF3236 , HF4264 , HF4149 , HF4019

Committee: House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:

• So, it's really correcting an injustice for the chiropractors because in last year's bill, the governor
• :02:37.040><c> the</c> because the in last year's bill, the because the in last year's bill, the governor
• ><c> recommended</c><00:02:38.319><c> that</c><00:02:38.959><c> um</c><00:02:39.200><c> they</c> governor
• recommended that um they governor recommended that um they eliminate<00:02:40.000><c> chiropractic</
• We need to have powerful regulation to protect Minnesotans from the harms of these artificial intelligent

Summary: The committee first approved the March 11, 2026 minutes, then heard House File 4048, which would exempt chiropractors from Minnesota’s provider tax if they are no longer eligible to provide chiropractic benefits under Medicaid/MinnesotaCare. Representative Robbins said the bill corrects an unfair situation because chiropractors still pay the tax even though the benefit was eliminated. Testifiers from the Minnesota Chiropractic Association and a longtime chiropractor supported the bill, arguing that most chiropractors are small-business owners and should not pay a tax for services they can no longer provide. Several members said they supported restoring chiropractic coverage instead of changing the tax, and there was discussion about whether the tax applies to all providers and whether it is effectively passed on to patients. The committee adopted a motion to recommend HF 4048 to the Committee on Taxes. The committee then took up House File 3893, as amended, a bill to restrict artificial intelligence from engaging in psychotherapy or counseling with humans. The author and supporters said the bill is intended to prevent AI chatbots from posing as therapists or counseling vulnerable people, citing reports of suicides and other harms linked to chatbot interactions. The A2 amendment was adopted; the author said it reflected stakeholder concerns and added informed-consent language. Testifiers in support, including a psychologist and a suicide-prevention nonprofit leader, urged strong safeguards and said AI should not replace licensed professionals in crisis settings. Other testimony raised concerns about overbreadth and unintended effects. TechNet and a rural mental health provider said the bill should be narrowed so it applies to clinical therapy rather than wellness or educational tools, and should allow supervised AI uses such as transcription and administrative support. Members discussed rural access, existing licensing-board authority, privacy laws, and whether the bill should target AI companies directly rather than licensed clinicians. The transcript ends during continued discussion of HF 3893, with no final committee action shown in the excerpt.