Transcript Highlights:

• No, this is not anything close to the $759 million that the governor had in her budget.
• No, this is not anything close to the $7.59 that the governor had in her budget.
• I really truly believe the governor is substantially underpaid.
• You have Republican and Democratic governors and legislatures passing these reforms.
• For the governor, apparently. Oh, okay. I don't know. For the governor, apparently.

Committee: House House Appropriations Committee of Reference

Summary: The committee opened by announcing a heavy agenda and noting that Senate Bill 1176 would be held. It then took up several Senate bills, beginning with SB 1272, which appropriates $5 million for the City of Douglas as a state match for the Douglas Port of Entry project. The bill was amended to draw the money from the Water Supply Development Revolving Fund instead of the General Fund. Senator Gowen, the Douglas mayor, and city staff described the project as a $678 million federal investment opportunity that would support water, wastewater, and broadband infrastructure, create jobs, and improve border security. The committee approved SB 1272 as amended on a 15-0 vote with three present and one not voting. The committee next approved SB 1503, as amended, which expands the state death benefit to include civilian pilots employed by law enforcement agencies and applies the change retroactively to January 1, 2026. Senator Gowen and DPS leadership testified that the change was needed so the family of a pilot killed in a February helicopter crash would qualify for the benefit. The bill passed 18-0 with one not voting. SB 1274, as amended, created a separate timeshare salesperson license and training path; supporters said it would streamline licensing for people who only sell timeshares, while one member objected to the added rulemaking discretion. It passed 17-1 with one not voting. The committee also approved SB 1286, which expands veterinary telemedicine by allowing longer prescription periods for certain medications after an electronic exam, with shorter limits for antimicrobials. Supporters said it would help rural and disabled pet owners and had been negotiated to the satisfaction of veterinarians and telemedicine advocates. The bill passed 18-0 with one not voting. SB 1519, as amended, raised the off-highway vehicle weight threshold from 2,500 to 3,500 pounds and revised related registration and funding provisions; supporters argued it would reflect newer enclosed-cab vehicles and better align Arizona with neighboring states, while opponents warned of trail damage and said the study process was not complete. It passed 10-7 with one present and one not voting. Finally, the committee approved SB 1618, which restructures the Military Affairs Commission, adds members with defense and aerospace expertise, requires more frequent meetings and reporting, and updates the Military Installation Fund and related duties to better attract and retain defense missions. Supporters said the changes would help Arizona compete for military and defense investment, while some members questioned whether the commission’s mission was being broadened too far and whether the existing structure should instead be handled through other agencies. The bill passed 10-6 with one present and one not voting. The committee then considered SCR 1020, which would index legislative salaries to inflation or deflation starting with future officeholders if approved by voters. Supporters argued the current $24,000 salary had eroded significantly since 1998 and limited who could serve, while opponents objected to legislators voting on their own pay or preferred reducing session time instead. The resolution was approved and sent forward for voter consideration.

Transcript Highlights:

• And like HB 671, the same type of reports will be submitted on the program to the governor, Senate, and
• ><00:10:44.160><c> the</c> be submitted on the program to the be submitted on the program to the governor
• , Senate, and House uh so that governor, Senate, and House uh so that we<00:10:47.760><c> can</c><00:
• so that the uh program could be governor so that the uh program could be offered<00:14:59.120><c> for
• Uh we is on its way to the governor.

Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 69, including a germane amendment about local school boards’ acceptance or rejection of gifts and donations and a non-germane amendment creating a virtual early childhood readiness family engagement program for preschool children not yet in kindergarten. Rep. Cordelli said the early literacy proposal was a modified version of an earlier kindergarten readiness bill, would rely on gifts and donations rather than state appropriations, and would include reporting requirements. Members questioned the shift from a broader technology program to an online-only model, the lack of detailed evaluation metrics, how long children would use the program, and whether it was appropriate for very young children. Cordelli said the change was intended to avoid government dependence and still allow the program to be offered next school year. Several members raised concerns about the gift-acceptance language on the underlying bill, including whether school boards would need to vote on small donations, whether gifts could be handled in blocks or at regular meetings, and how anonymous donations would work under right-to-know laws. Rep. Han noted that some gift discussions might belong in non-public session under RSA 91-A, while Rep. Cornell said acceptance or rejection of gifts could be handled at regular meetings and suggested a dollar threshold could be added later. The New Hampshire School Boards Association said it was not taking a position but wanted clearer guardrails, policy guidance, and clarification on timing, anonymity, and public-meeting requirements. Supporters of the early childhood program, including Waterford.org, said the proposal would provide an evidence-based, adaptive online literacy program with family engagement for four- and five-year-olds, and that it could help close early learning gaps. Waterford said it could work collaboratively with school districts and IEP teams, and that it would provide devices and internet access for families who need them. Committee members pressed on how the program would interact with existing special education services and whether districts could use it as part of an IEP; the response was that it would be supplementary and not an approved special education service. No votes were taken during the hearing; the chair indicated the committee would later executive the bills and try to get reports filed promptly.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> there are occasions where the governor there are occasions where the governor may<01:58:40.960><
• There is no bigger statement than the election of Governor Kelly Ayotte.
• There is no bigger statement made than the election of Governor Kelly Ayotte.
• There is no bigger statement made than the election of Governor Kelly Ayotte.
• There is no bigger statement made than the election of Governor Kelly Ayotte.

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 292, which would authorize a governor’s warrant to cover special education aid shortfalls from the education trust fund, and from the general fund if needed, so local school districts would not have to absorb prorated costs or raise local property taxes. Senator Lang said the bill was prompted by a prior $15 million special education funding shortfall caused by higher-than-expected catastrophic aid claims, including more qualifying students and the recent increase in the special education age limit to 22. He emphasized that the bill is intended to ensure the state meets its funding commitment and avoid shifting costs to towns. Members asked about how the bill interacts with House Bill 742 and House Bill 773, including whether the language should be merged or whether the state should fund 100% versus an 80% floor. Lang said he was open to improving the bill and to adding a study committee or performance audit on special education costs, but maintained that the state should not push costs to local taxpayers when it has available funds. The hearing on SB 292 was then closed, with no vote taken. The committee then opened Senate Bill 98, which would extend for five more years a tax credit program for donations to regional career and technical education centers. Senator Waters said the program has been successful in building partnerships between CTE centers and employers, especially through equipment donations that support training and apprenticeships. He cited examples including automotive, marine trades, and advanced manufacturing programs, and said the five-year extension would let lawmakers continue to review whether the incentive is working as intended. Several members questioned whether the credit is effectively a 100% subsidy and how the cap works. Waters and another member explained that the underlying program has an aggregate cap of $500,000 and that credits are prorated if requests exceed that amount; they also said the donations are primarily equipment, not cash. Some members raised concerns about whether businesses could also claim other tax deductions or credits, but the sponsor said the existing structure has been in place for years and has been revisited periodically. No vote was taken during the hearing excerpt provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• For the record, I am Representative Diane Power.
• Representative Diane Power. I represent Representative Diane Power.
• Thank you, Representative Power. Thank you.
• </c><01:45:46.639><c> Thank</c> Thank you, Representative Power.
• Thank Thank you, Representative Power.

Committee: Senate Commerce

Transcript Highlights:

• Thank you very much, Lieutenant Governor.
• The amount of money that we save with prevention is powerful. So, I'm concerned about all of this.
• The amount of money that we save with prevention is powerful. So, I'm concerned about all of this.
• The amount of money that we save with prevention is powerful. So, I'm concerned about all of this.
• </c> is powerful. is powerful.

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• But as you can see, the buying power for County Program Aid is down significantly, whether you're looking
• 21:16.480><c> to</c> And that wasn't always the case prior to 2017, but as you can see, the buying power
• Chair, but when South Dakota says, and their governor puts up billboards that say, come to South Dakota
• Chair, but when South Dakota says, and their governor puts up billboards that say, come to South Dakota
• but it when South Dakota says and chair but it when South Dakota says and their<00:57:22.680><c> governor

Committee: House Taxes

Transcript Highlights:

• In the mid-80s also, when former Governor John H.
• Phil LeBombard, WMZ, now passed away, showing Governor Sununu how to use the ham radio.
• In the mid 80s also when former<00:42:51.280><c> Governor</c><00:42:51.760><c> John</c><00:42:52.160>
• Cenounu uh was former Governor John H.
• </c><03:24:07.600><c> Cenounu</c> the first place is that Governor Cenounu the first place is that Governor

Committee: House Transportation

Transcript Highlights:

• And I would say, you know, like we've spent a lot of time presenting at Power of 100 women and different
• And I would say, you know, like we've spent a lot of time presenting at Power of 100 women and different
• Yeah, along those lines, I think funding is most successful when the governor includes it in his budget
• The agency, it's an executive agency, so they're not allowed to promote anything that the governor didn't
• Yeah, along those lines, I think funding is most successful when the governor includes it in his budget

Summary: The committee met to approve prior minutes and then heard a presentation from Dr. Ramona Danielson on adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), focusing on the economic and public-system impacts in North Dakota. She explained that ACEs are a population-level measure, not a diagnostic tool for individuals, and said higher ACE exposure is consistently associated with more chronic illness, mental health challenges, child welfare involvement, justice-system contact, and reduced workforce participation. She emphasized that precise dollar estimates are difficult because of the many interacting factors across a person’s life course, but said the direction of the impact is clear and that evidence-based prevention and protective factors can reduce harm. Members asked about definitions of a “healthy family,” same-sex couples, divorce, substance abuse, historical trends in ACEs, and the role of positive childhood experiences and home visiting. The committee then heard from Allison Mahoney and Missy Barranco about evidence-based home visiting programs in North Dakota, including Healthy Families, Early Head Start, Nurse-Family Partnership, and Parents as Teachers. They described home visiting as voluntary, relationship-based, and tailored to family needs, with referrals coming from hospitals, WIC, human service zones, pregnancy navigators, self-referrals, and other community sources. A parent, Abby, shared that home visiting helped her family after premature births and NICU stays by providing support with postpartum mental health, breastfeeding, developmental screenings, referrals, and parenting guidance. The presenters said the programs are funded through a mix of federal MIECHV/Title IV-E dollars, Medicaid targeted case management, state and tribal funds, philanthropy, charitable gaming, and grants, and they noted that current funding is fragmented and insufficient to serve all eligible families statewide. Members discussed whether the state should expand or better fund these services and how to improve outreach and referrals. Later, the committee received a memorandum on artificial intelligence and sexual exploitation, followed by a presentation from a BCI special agent on how AI is already affecting child exploitation investigations in North Dakota. The memo and testimony described AI-generated child sexual abuse material, deepfakes, sextortion, and risks posed by chatbots, along with relevant federal and state law and recent executive orders. The agent said North Dakota saw 2,698 cyber tips in 2025, the highest on record, and that investigators are increasingly encountering AI-assisted exploitation that is harder to detect and verify. Members discussed the need for child-safety protections, the limits of executive orders, and broader concerns about AI undermining critical thinking and spreading misinformation. No votes were taken on the AI materials during the portion provided, and the committee recessed briefly after the report.

Transcript Highlights:

• The mill dam gates were built to create a reservoir to allow for proper water depth to power the mill's
• If we don't repair the wheel, we have no power to run the machinery or to run the mill.
• 01:21:08.480><c> comment</c><01:21:08.960><c> that</c><01:21:09.760><c> the</c><01:21:09.880><c> governor
• </c><01:21:10.320><c> has</c><01:21:10.520><c> a</c> want to comment that the governor has a want to
• comment that the governor has a million<01:21:11.400><c> dollars</c><01:21:12.400><c> in</c><01:21:12.560

Bills: HF4156 , HF3835 , HF3995 , HF4383 , HF4091 , HF4084 , HF4311 , HF198 , HF4486 , HF4302 , HF4309 , HF4032 , HF3855 , HF3673 , HF4265 , HF4012 , HF4339 , HF4298 , HF3852

Committee: House Capital Investment

Transcript Highlights:

• had him on morphine, which wasn't strong enough, so they added fentanyl, which is 100 times more powerful
• c><01:32:18.400><c> more</c> fentanyl, which is 100 times more fentanyl, which is 100 times more powerful
• :32:20.320><c> And</c><01:32:20.480><c> all</c><01:32:20.719><c> it</c><01:32:20.880><c> did</c> powerful
• And all it did powerful than morphine.
• </c><01:34:13.199><c> uh</c> got it signed by the governor uh got it signed by the governor uh September

Committee: Joint Health Services

Transcript Highlights:

• House File 3895 is not about giving undue power to the state.
• It's about giving power back to Minnesotans, to individuals, to homeowners.
• 00:40:11.720><c> about</c><00:40:11.960><c> giving</c><00:40:12.760><c> undue</c><00:40:13.120><c> power
• so as we consider this bill and what it does and what it doesn't do, um, what it does is give the power
• It gives the power to the for-profit developers who want to come into our communities and maximize their

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> it to cover new hydro power projects. it to cover new hydro power projects.
• I again urge my base load power.
• power.
• power.
• </c> power. I yield back. power. I yield back.

Transcript Highlights:

• ><c> Governor</c><02:25:21.920><c> uh</c><02:25:22.080><c> Sunund's</c> override Governor V Governor
• , the prior governor.
• because even though Governor Sununu hasn't taken any stand on any historical markers, Governor Sununu
• because even though Governor Sununu hasn't taken any stand on any historical markers, Governor Sununu
• Legislative branch but by the executive council and the governor because even though Governor Sununu

Committee: House Legislative Administration

Transcript Highlights:

• will hopefully get through the other chamber, and I believe we'll be able to get through to the governor
• will hopefully get through the other chamber, and I believe we'll be able to get through to the governor
• will hopefully get through the other chamber, and I believe we'll be able to get through to the governor
• Powers of Waterford. Priestly of Bradford. Yes. Purcell of Pawlet. Quimby of Lyndon.
• Powers of Waterford. Priestley of Bradford. Pritchard of Pawlet. Quinby of London.

Transcript Highlights:

• If you were watching the noon press conference, we discussed the fact that the governor also has proposed
• Thank you to our point person for authoring HF 8, and thank you to the governor and agencies for also
• </c><01:03:02.319><c> and</c><01:03:02.480><c> agencies</c> thank you to the governor and agencies thank
• I'm the executive director of the Red River Watershed Management Board, and we're a joint powers board
• I'm the executive director of the Red River Watershed Management Board, and we're a joint powers board

Committee: House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:

• So, this law moves out of the Senate and governor signs it.
• Would anything governor signs it.
• I give the president and Governor Walls communicated with each other.
• </c> give the pres the president and Governor give the pres the president and Governor Walls<01:10:12.080
• So we're talking governor, comptroller, and U.S. senators.

Summary: The Senate opened with an invocation by Reverend Dr. Patrick Claybourne of Bethl AM Church in Baltimore, introduced by the senator from the 40th district, who highlighted the church’s long history, community work, scholarships, food pantry, school partnerships, and a planned rise center. The Senate journalized the invocation and then recognized several guests, including the Bethesda Roosters U16 rugby team, which was congratulated for winning the Maryland state title and the 2025 National U16 Championship, and members of the Joint Veterans Committee of Maryland. The chamber also welcomed a Johns Hopkins Police Accountability Board appointment letter, which was referred to the Executive Nominations Committee, and later a delegation from the Ghana Parliament legislative staff visiting with the Department of Legislative Services and NCSL representatives. The main floor business centered on Senate Bill 1, which would prohibit law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings. The minority whip argued against the bill, saying it was unenforceable, an improper use of legislative time amid other state crises, and could create a system where local officers detain federal officers for a civil violation; he also said officers mask themselves because of threats and doxxing. Senators in support argued the bill was needed to address masked ICE agents, protect public safety, and respond to concerns about civil rights abuses and intimidation. After debate and vote explanations from senators, including one emphasizing immigrant heritage and another supporting the bill as a protection measure, SB 1 passed with 31 affirmative votes. The Senate then passed Senate Bill 17, an emergency bill on alcoholic beverages related event promoters permits, by unanimous affirmative vote. It next took up Senate Bill 245, an emergency bill prohibiting immigration enforcement agreements. The minority leader questioned whether the bill would eliminate formalized 287(g) agreements and replace them with county-by-county policies, arguing that this could reduce uniformity, weaken safety, and create a patchwork of local practices. The bill’s sponsor responded that counties would still be bound by constitutional and legal limits, that the agreements provide minimal training and resources, and that the state should stop formally cooperating with federal immigration enforcement. The sponsor also said the bill would not increase profiling and that public safety would remain intact. The debate continued with concerns about Montgomery County’s evolving policy and the impact on smaller counties, but the transcript ends before final action on SB 245.

Transcript Highlights:

• So I would say that we need to take the power back to appropriating.
• His Excellency Adiz Muzavaraj Baboyev, the governor of Samarkand, as many of you might know, my history
• facility would have a similar permit where they hold a basin for cooling water, basically, like a nuclear power
• Historically, the air program was funded because of emission fees, and a large coal-fired power plant

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the prior day’s journal by a 129-0 vote. Members then used points of personal privilege to recognize Law Enforcement Week, discuss personal health and family matters, and honor colleagues, spouses, interns, and guests in the gallery, including students, community members, and a visiting governor from Uzbekistan. The chamber also received Senate messages on House Bill 1871 and House Bill 2818, and fiscal review committee reports recommending passage of several deferred bills, including Senate Bills 953, 1470, and 1871, and House Bill 1940. The House agreed to conference requests on Senate Bills 835 and 1111 and on Senate Bill 1020, the latter a Department of Revenue bill focused on customer service and inspection language. Senate Bill 977 and 1011, dealing with limits on international organizations and foreign law, drew extended debate. Supporters argued the bill would protect Missouri from foreign or international mandates and foreign laws that conflict with constitutional rights, while opponents said such bodies already lack authority in Missouri and warned the bill was unnecessary, politically motivated, and could create problems for forum non conveniens and private arbitration. The bill ultimately passed 99-45. House Bill 1470, revising legislative research and statutory publication procedures, was amended on the floor to remove privacy-sensitive provisions and change a state auditor duty from mandatory to permissive; a later amendment to alter committee composition was defeated 50-94. The bill then passed 148-1. House Bill 1940, the newspaper/public notice bill, was adopted and finally passed 142-1 with two present. House Bill 1871, an elections administration bill, was also taken up with debate over added Senate language, including campaign finance and election testing provisions; discussion continued near the end of the transcript, with no final vote shown before the excerpt ended.

Transcript Highlights:

• And on August 1st, 2025, Governor Gordon signed Executive Order 2025-04, increase of active forest management
• But that's the reason I think what is<00:21:24.960><c> so</c><00:21:25.280><c> powerful</c><00:21:25.840
• 26.080><c> this</c><00:21:26.400><c> bill</c><00:21:27.360><c> is</c><00:21:27.679><c> the</c> is so powerful
• about this bill is the is so powerful about this bill is the fact<00:21:28.080><c> that</c><00:21:28.240

Bills: HB0078 , SF0012 , SF0013 , SF0052 , SF0069 , SF0070

Committee: House Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:

• Even one year, having Governor Ige have to veto that got through.
• Even one year, having Governor Ige have to veto that got through.
• Even one year, having Governor Ige have to veto that got through.
• Even one year, having Governor Ige have to veto that got through.
• Even one year, having Governor Ige have to veto that got through.

Committee: House Consumer Protection & Commerce

Summary: The Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce met on January 29, 2025, and heard testimony on HB 108, which concerns intoxicating liquor and would expand direct-to-consumer shipping for beer and spirits. Supporters included representatives of Koloa Rum Company, Maui Brewing Company, and Ola Brew, who argued the bill would modernize alcohol laws, help small local producers compete, support jobs and local agriculture, and give consumers more access to Hawaii-made products. They also said Hawaii already has experience regulating direct wine shipments, with age verification and carrier-based delivery systems in place, and that direct shipping could help businesses reach visitors after they return home and diversify beyond tourism. Opposition came from the Hawaii Public Health Institute, whose representative said the bill could increase access for underage drinking, especially because liquor commissions do not currently conduct compliance checks on alcohol shipments and may lack capacity to do so. The group also raised tax-enforcement concerns, saying the existing three-tier system makes excise and sales tax collection easier, while direct shipping would require additional auditing. They urged the committee to oppose the bill or defer it until more research is done, and suggested a common carrier reporting requirement to help reconcile shipments. Committee members questioned both sides about whether current law already allows some alcohol shipments, whether a Kentucky distiller could ship directly to Hawaii, and how reciprocity with other states would work. Supporters said the bill is modeled on wine-shipping language and could be amended to clarify reciprocity, while opponents said the bill lacks a common carrier reporting requirement and would place a burden on county liquor commissions. No vote or final action on HB 108 was taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• So, I apologize for getting a little emotional and powerful about this, but it really matters.
• So, I apologize for getting a little emotional and powerful about this, but it really matters.
• So, I apologize for getting a little emotional and powerful about this, but it really matters.
• So, I apologize for getting a little emotional and powerful about this, but it really matters.
• </c><01:32:19.679><c> But</c> The power of the industry.

Bills: HF2300 , HF2432 , HF2445 , HF2443 , HF2439 , HF3023 , HF1615 , HF2563

Committee: House Ways and Means