Transcript Highlights:

• Basically, these are nothing more than small modular reactors.
• And he said that the waste would be stored there with a small reactor.
• I'm glad our school district is going to be able to support their CTE programs.
• And carbon emissions for the city of Albuquerque and Las Cruces is all combined.
• And carbon emissions for the city of Albuquerque and Las Cruces is all combined.

Bills: SB78 , SB235 , SB22 , SB310

Committee: Senate Senate Conservation

Keywords: nuclear energy, renewable energy, sustainability, carbon emissions, energy regulation, microgrid, zero carbon resources, Public Regulation Commission, energy generation, electric utilities, motor vehicle manufacturers, licensing, dealers, franchise agreements, consumer protection, water supply, sewage improvements, environment, funding, Mora County

Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 78, which would classify nuclear energy as renewable energy. Senator Thornton and supporters argued that New Mexico needs dispatchable, baseload power and that nuclear should be added to the state’s renewable portfolio standard because wind and solar are intermittent and require extensive land, mining, and battery storage. Supporters also emphasized nuclear’s zero-carbon profile, the safety record of U.S. Navy reactors, the possibility of small modular reactors, and the fact that New Mexico already uses nuclear-generated electricity from out of state. Opponents, including Senator O’Malley and Senator Charlie, argued nuclear is not renewable because it relies on finite uranium and creates long-lived radioactive waste, and they raised concerns about uranium mining impacts, waste storage, and the bill’s lack of a limiting principle. The committee voted 5-4 to do not pass the bill, with Senators Cervantes, Hamblen, O’Malley, Lopez, and Charlie voting yes on the do-not-pass motion and Senators Ezell, Scott, and Thornton voting no; the chair then explained that the vote reflected disagreement over whether nuclear should be labeled renewable, not opposition to nuclear power itself. The committee then heard Senate Bill 235, the Microgrid Oversight Act, with a committee substitute. Sponsor Senator Steinborn said the substitute would restore existing renewable benchmarks for microgrids, require large microgrids to meet zero-carbon targets by 2045, add reporting and PRC oversight, and close a loophole that could let utilities buy microgrid power and shift costs to ratepayers. Supporters, including environmental groups and community advocates, said the bill was needed to regulate large data-center microgrids such as Project Jupiter in Doña Ana County, which they said could drive major emissions, ozone, and nitrogen oxide pollution, strain water supplies, and undermine state climate goals. They also argued the bill would protect ratepayers and ensure transparency and community benefits. Opponents, including Americans for Prosperity, the Chamber of Commerce, oil and gas associations, Xcel Energy, PNM, Consumer Energy Alliance, and economic development groups, argued the bill would impose unnecessary regulation on private microgrids, slow investment, raise costs, and reduce flexibility for reliability projects and industrial development. They said microgrids are already regulated for safety and interconnection, and that the bill could discourage projects in New Mexico. In response, Steinborn said the bill was necessary because current law leaves a loophole for large polluting microgrids and because several major projects are already planned or underway. The committee heard extensive public testimony on both sides, but the transcript ends before a final vote on SB 235 is taken.

Transcript Highlights:

• And so this is now a small, small group of people.
• for the federal program, which is commonly called Obamacare, ...the federal program, which is commonly
• training program that's actually leading to a job.
• counties and small cities.
• Intervention program activities. relating to betterers invention program activities intervention program

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opening with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions, including recognition of the day’s doctor of the day, an intern, and a resolution honoring the late Bob Graham and firefighter Roger Timmy Miley. The chamber also adopted a resolution designating August 9, 2026, as Bob Graham Day. After routine announcements, the Senate moved to the special order calendar and took up a series of bills, many of them with House companion bills substituted in place of Senate versions. The first major floor action was passage of a tax-related bill conforming Florida’s Internal Revenue Code to federal changes while excluding certain provisions from H.R. 1; it passed 34-0. The Senate then considered CS/SB 1758 on public assistance and Medicaid, which proposed stronger fraud enforcement, a Medicaid work requirement for able-bodied adults, expanded behavioral health services, pharmacy and drug rebate reforms, and SNAP fraud reduction measures. A Berman amendment to require Medicaid expansion before work requirements was rejected, as was an Osgood amendment to add photo-ID protections and exemptions for certain SNAP users. The bill remained on the calendar for third reading after extensive debate and questioning about implementation, exemptions, and potential impacts on beneficiaries. The chamber also passed bills on technology education and AI instruction, a Parkinson’s disease registry and related public records exemption, designation of the SS American Victory as Florida’s official flagship, electronic payments for local governments, repeal of the sunset on gold and silver legal tender, public records exemptions for financial institutions and custodians, a Florida stablecoin pilot program, local government finance transparency, digital voyeurism, and insurance customer representative licensing. Most of these measures were adopted after brief explanation, minor amendments, or substitution of House companions, with votes generally in favor and several passing unanimously or by wide margins. Later, the Senate took up CS/SB 1756 on medical freedom, which would expand parental vaccine information requirements, add a conscience-based exemption, allow behind-the-counter ivermectin access, and repeal the sunset on the mRNA mandate prohibition. The bill’s first amendments clarified anti-kickback rules for vaccine manufacturers and required informational materials to address risks, benefits, safety, and efficacy; the transcript ends during consideration of this bill, before final passage is shown.

Transcript Highlights:

• Others have commissions that take care of a small area.
• I have a resolution from the Bossier City Council.
• to promotional seniority for the Bossier City Police Department.
• We have already started in the city of Baker.
• Is this something that the mayor has requested, or the city council?

Keywords: 965, house, all

Summary: The House Municipal, Parochial, and Cultural Affairs Committee heard and advanced a series of local and statewide measures. SB 430 would renew, every 12 years by voter approval, the Shreveport-Bossier hotel occupancy tax that supports tourism and sports-related entities; SB 286 updates the New Orleans Downtown Development District statute by clarifying its status as a political subdivision, streamlining tax collection, removing staggered board terms, and clarifying bond-election boundaries; SB 198 requires government projects in historic districts to follow local historic district guidelines for new construction; and SB 172 expands a planning-commission provision so smaller municipalities can waive certain subdivision formalities and costly studies in limited family land-split situations. Each of these bills was described as largely technical or permissive, with supporters emphasizing efficiency, local control, or reduced costs. The committee also advanced SB 439 to add pre-screening for esophageal/Barrett’s esophageal cancer for firefighters and fire service employees, with firefighters’ representatives explaining the test can detect pre-cancerous cells and prevent later, more serious cancer. SB 458 would allow a local tax for a proposed St. Tammany Parish Inspector General/ethics entity to be allocated and, if excess remains, transferred to the district attorney’s office; members discussed the parish-wide referendum process and the connection to state-required funding obligations. SB 447 changes Bossier City Police Department promotional seniority and civil service classification from competitive seniority to promotional seniority, and SB 281 expands the Baker Economic Development District boundary to include additional commercial areas near the airport and support blight removal and growth. Additional measures moved favorably included SB 385, which changes appointments to the New Orleans City Park Improvement Association board and allows City Park to opt out of certain state insurance coverage because it carries private insurance; HR 84, which urges Shreveport to create an interest-free loan program for TSA agents at the regional airport during federal shutdowns; and SB 417, which adds two members to the St. Mary Parish Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2A board. In each case, the committee heard brief testimony from sponsors and local officials or advocates, asked clarifying questions, and then approved the bills without objection. One member, Representative Murray, recused himself from the City Park bill because of his board membership. The committee then took a short recess, noting a few remaining bills would be deferred if sponsors did not appear.

Transcript Highlights:

• And finally, the bill expands the angel investment investor program to allow pass-through entities to
• And this name change just Hub program.
• to allow pass through entities program to allow pass through entities to<00:05:00.560><c> participate
• The other thing that has changed is we originally started with the small purchase threshold being at
• </c> originally started with the small originally started with the small purchase<00:08:03.919><c> threshold

Committee: House Economic Development & Workforce Investment

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00 Roll call: 01:22 HB 577 discussion: 03:04 HB 577 vote: 05:26 HB 392 discussion: 06:55 HB 392 vote: 09:54 HCR 16 discussion: 11:00 HCR 16 vote: 14:07, 958, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And so this is now a small, small group of people.
• They would be in a cost share under the federal program. ...for the federal program, which is commonly
• counties and small cities and counties.
• Intervention program activities. Relating to batterers intervention program activities.
• This bill builds on that program by revising the eligibility criteria.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opening prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, and doctor-of-the-day introduction, then moved through a long special-order calendar. Early proceedings included a resolution honoring former Governor and U.S. Senator Bob Graham and a moment of silence for firefighter Roger Timmy Miley. The chamber also heard several member introductions and recognitions before taking up bills. The most substantial debate centered on CS/CS/SB 1758 on public assistance and Medicaid/SNAP reforms. The bill would strengthen fraud enforcement, impose a Medicaid work requirement for able-bodied adults, expand behavioral health services through a waiver, modernize Medicaid pharmacy purchasing, and require a SNAP fraud-reduction plan and photo ID on EBT cards. Senators Berman, Smith, Bracy Davis, Osgood, and others argued for Medicaid expansion and added protections for vulnerable SNAP recipients, while Gates defended the bill as a compliance and cost-saving measure. Multiple amendments were offered, including Berman’s Medicaid-expansion condition and Osgood’s SNAP photo-ID safeguards; both were defeated. The bill was placed on the calendar for third reading after extended questioning. The Senate then passed a series of bills, often substituting House companions before final vote. These included tax conformity legislation (7031/7048), technology and computer science education (1503/1694), Parkinson’s disease registry and related public-records measures (1443/1684), designation of the SS American Victory as the official state flagship (249/1656), electronic payments for local governments (967/1612), legal tender and related public-records exemptions for gold, silver, stablecoins, and virtual currency kiosks (1311/1588/1087/7044/1568), local government finance and spending transparency (1329/1566), digital voyeurism (1536), insurance customer representative licensing (1343/1504), and medical freedom legislation (1756) with amendments on anti-kickback rules and vaccine information materials. Most bills passed on largely party-line or near-unanimous votes, with several amendments adopted and some withdrawn; the medical freedom bill was still under consideration at the end of the excerpt.

Transcript Highlights:

• program might look like.
• program might look like.
• Um so having a Columbus city<00:18:26.720><c> restoration</c><00:18:27.200><c> program</c><00:18:27.520
• program in our state is city restoration program in our state is really<00:18:28.640><c> important</
• The City of Concord has both the city manager and the librarian.

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:04:00.680><c> townships</c> units of government so cities townships units of government so cities
• to that program we're making adjustments to that program then<00:09:36.360><c> that</c><00:09:36.480>
• UI program is a very large program that DEED administers now.
• UI program is a very large program that DEED administers now.
• it's an important program.

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

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• So why not small businesses? ...to take care of the workload. So why not small businesses?
• They're implementing the program.
• Even though as a small business owner, I'm very sympathetic towards small businesses and recognize that
• And so that sure causes a problem with the program.
• a business for a program that doesn't work.

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Summary: The Senate State Affairs Committee approved the February 4, 2026 minutes and advanced the gubernatorial appointment of Ryan Lanham as State Athletic Commissioner to the Senate floor with a recommendation for confirmation. The committee also sent RS 33249 to print, a resolution covering reviewed and approved rules for several state agencies, including Idaho State Police, the Public Safety and Public Utilities Commissions, the Secretary of State, the Department of Administration, and the State Lottery. Members then considered RS 33252, a joint memorial urging Idaho’s congressional delegation to pursue greater state autonomy over election laws and campaign finance, including possible constitutional changes. The memorial was introduced and sent to print without opposition. The committee next heard SB 1247, which would require E-Verify for state and local government employers and certain larger contractors. Supporters said it would protect taxpayer dollars and align with other states, while opponents argued it was too narrow, left subcontracting loopholes, and could burden employers without fully addressing illegal hiring. After debate, the bill was sent to the floor with a do pass recommendation on a 6-3 vote. Finally, the committee heard SB 1236, a code cleanup bill to remove the obsolete Idaho Women’s Commission from statute. The sponsor said the commission was defunded years ago and the bill simply removed unused code. Testimony from women’s advocacy groups opposed the bill, arguing the commission could still be reactivated and could address ongoing issues affecting women. Committee members split over whether the commission was still needed, but the bill was ultimately sent to the floor with a do pass recommendation, with Senators Ruchti and Bernt recorded as voting no.

Transcript Highlights:

• It deposits fines collected from street parking restrictions into the Safe Routes to School Program special
• It deposits fines collected from street parking restrictions into the Safe Routes to School Program special
• <00:04:15.519><c> routes</c><00:04:15.879><c> to</c><00:04:16.079><c> school</c><00:04:16.479><c> program
• </c> the safe routes to school program the safe routes to school program special<00:04:17.320><c> fund
• This is looking at the future of the program and the needs of the state as we continue to strategize

Committee: House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs heard several transportation and public safety measures on March 28, 2025. SB 1195 would prohibit parking within certain distances of crosswalks and intersections, direct parking fine revenue to the Safe Routes to School special fund, and remove the need for signs or curb markings in some cases. The Department of Transportation, Department of Health, and Ulupono Initiative supported the bill, emphasizing improved visibility, pedestrian safety, and funding for school-route improvements; written testimony included both support and one opposition. No vote was taken during the hearing segment provided. The committee also heard SB 1102 on the aircraft rescue firefighting unit chief, which would set term-based appointment provisions for the airport division’s fire chief. DOT supported the measure, saying it would give the director flexibility to select leadership and adapt to changing needs, while a member asked about current removal procedures for underperforming employees. The bill was presented as a management and leadership measure, with no action taken in the excerpt. SB 1216, addressing noisy mufflers and safety inspection requirements, drew DOT support in principle but concern that existing rules already cover inspection standards and that enforcement after inspection remains difficult; DOT also described a planned noise-detection camera pilot on Oʻahu. Testimony included support from neighborhood and advocacy groups and opposition from three individuals. For SB 30, which would require helmets for moped riders under 21, DOT and HPD supported the bill, citing crash data and injury prevention; testimony was evenly split overall, with six in support and six in opposition. SB 344 would require helmets for skateboard users under 18; DOT supported it, and a DOT witness explained current helmet rules for other devices such as e-bikes, scooters, and motorcycles. SB 1095, increasing decal size limits for special number plates, drew DOT concerns that larger decals could interfere with plate readability and automated enforcement. SB 1522 would make proof of filing required vehicle-transfer notice forms a complete defense to actions arising from the vehicle’s later use or abandonment; the Judiciary said it had no position on the bill’s merits but objected to language requiring new court forms and raised access and legal-advice concerns, while Honolulu’s Department of Customer Services supported the measure. The committee then heard SB 597, extending the deadline for the Administrative Driver’s License Revocation Office to issue written review decisions. The Attorney General and DOT supported the extension, citing limited toxicology capacity and shipping delays for testing, and several law enforcement and public health entities also supported it. In contrast, the ADLRO hearing officer testified with serious concerns about due process, warning that eliminating or delaying the review process could create constitutional problems, disproportionately burden people without attorneys, and jeopardize thousands of cases. Finally, SB 1285 proposed a tiered revocation system for DUI arrests; ADLRO strongly opposed it on due process grounds, while DOT supported it as a safety measure and the Hawaii Public Health Institute commented that evidence is lacking for standalone mandatory revocation and suggested stronger impaired-driving standards instead. The committee had not yet taken final action in the portion provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• New funding for SCRAP, which is our Small County Road Assistance Program, and the new arterial roads
• program, aptly called the FARM program.
• I know they'll be able to partake in the road program.
• of being able to stabilize the scholarship program?
• There are a great deal of these scholarship programs.

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions, including recognition of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s Founders’ Day and a visiting debate student. The chamber then received and adopted, by a 39-0 vote, a committee report confirming 52 gubernatorial executive appointments to various state, regional, and local boards and commissions. The first major bill was SB 250 on rural communities, described as a broad “Rural Renaissance” package. Sponsor Senator Simon outlined provisions creating an Office of Rural Prosperity, a Renaissance Grant Program for counties facing population loss, housing and transportation investments, additional funding for rural education, and rural health care support. Two amendments were adopted to remove overlapping grant language tied to new federal rural health funding and to update hospital funding estimates. Senators from both parties generally supported the bill, though some raised questions about eligibility for certain rural areas and how funds would be accessed. The bill passed 39-0. The Senate then took up CS/SB 318 on educational scholarship programs. Senator Gates said the bill responds to Auditor General findings by separating scholarship funding from public school funding, requiring student identification and enrollment verification, reducing administrative fees for scholarship funding organizations, requiring annual audits, and directing the Department of Education to develop a competitive selection and performance-based business plan for those organizations. Three amendments were adopted, including changes to the stabilization fund and documentation requirements. Senators from both parties debated transparency, accountability, and implementation concerns, with some also urging future attention to declining-enrollment school districts and the quality of scholarship providers. The bill passed 38-0. At the end of the session, the Senate waived rules to immediately certify SB 250 and CS/SB 318 to the House, welcomed Palm Beach County visitors in the gallery, and adjourned until the next scheduled meeting.

Transcript Highlights:

• , programs, programs, cutbacks<01:17:58.000><c> to</c><01:17:58.239><c> programs</c><01:17:58.880><c>
• It’s one program of studies.
• </c> we can find savings um just in a small we can find savings um just in a small thing<01:39:14.880
• </c><01:39:53.920><c> that</c> We've invested in uh in programs that We've invested in uh in programs
• </c> city and think that we wouldn't show up. city and think that we wouldn't show up.

Committee: House Education Funding

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Representative Small is here. Representative Sepanta is here. Representative Terrasas is here.
• A budget bill that will significantly cut federal funding to many vital programs, whereas health care
• Whereas federal funding cuts to New Mexico, like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, public
• Whereas courts in New Mexico, particularly those in our largest cities, are inundated with requests to
• House Bill 1 introduced by Representatives Small [ID: member_12971], Dixon [ID: member_13502], Silva

Transcript Highlights:

• But the uses of those funds are for small cities that don't qualify for MSA, townships, counties, etc
• ><c> with</c><00:51:20.960><c> an</c><00:51:21.200><c> EV</c> cities um will subleasase with an EV cities
• </c> you back do you back up your EV to city you back do you back up your EV to city hall<00:55:08.800
• Do you back up your EV to City Hall and it's plugged right into City Hall, and the government is providing
• </c><01:38:20.159><c> and</c> uh throughout the Twin Cities and uh throughout the Twin Cities and throughout

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><01:38:59.840><c> parentled</c> distinguish between a small parentled distinguish between a small
• So these are very small groups.
• </c><02:01:15.040><c> in-person</c> "Learning pods involve small in-person "Learning pods involve small
• </c> name to the city. If not, that's fine. name to the city. If not, that's fine.
• </c> where we underwent the HOP grant program where we underwent the HOP grant program to<04:35:39.359

Committee: House Housing

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And then you were also a city controller?
• We've redistricted city council also back in the 90s.
• City council member in Alvin, Texas.
• I live at 1800 FM 1092 in Missouri City, Texas.
• Texas can fund summer meal programs.

Committee: House Congressional Redistricting, Select

Keywords: 997, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• You asked about examples of tax incentive programs.
• My name is Nick Mangone from the Free City of Gainesville.
• I'm a product of an apprenticeship program. It was life-changing for me. To secure work for us.
• I'm a product of an apprenticeship program. It was life-changing for me.
• of the majority party with small government.

Committee: Senate Commerce and Tourism

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> relations representative with the city relations representative with the city of<00:10:08.560><c
• Um the city of of Minneapolis.
• ,</c><00:13:49.600><c> and</c> number of other California cities, and number of other California cities
• ,</c> We, as we've seen in New York City, We, as we've seen in New York City, we've<00:14:20.959><c>
• Um, we, uh, so uh what is the cost this program? I see uh what is the cost this program?

Bills: HF3919 , HF3791 , HF1781 , HF3908 , HF4233 , HF3966 , HF3430

Committee: House Transportation Finance and Policy

Keywords: veterans benefits, Secret War, Laos veterans, eligibility process, burial fees, veteran designation, security, protective services, state officials, Capitol complex, state patrol, public safety, legislative protection, threat assessment, transportation, electronic attestation, traffic signals, accident reporting, legislative routes, agricultural aircraft

Transcript Highlights:

• New funding for SCRAP, which is our Small County Road Assistance Program, and the new arterial roads
• program, aptly called the FARM program.
• I know they'll be able to partake in the road program.
• in the ACA grant program?
• of being able to stabilize the scholarship program?

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• people in your district were particularly mentioned in a fraud case regarding Minnesota's Medicaid program
• people in your district were particularly mentioned in a fraud case regarding Minnesota's Medicaid program
• it's taking people from Fargo, using names fictitiously to get mileage reimbursements to the Twin Cities
• what have you heard from them on Program what have you heard from them on the<00:01:42.920><c> issue
• so not are they being handled in Cities so not are they being handled in Faro<00:02:07.439><c> area<

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And so this is now a small, small group of people.
• program, which is commonly called Obamacare, the federal exchange.
• counties and small cities and counties.
• Intervention program activities. Relating to batterers intervention program activities.
• This bill builds on that program by revising the eligibility criteria.

Keywords: 998, house, all