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• They're looking at better practices in HR for employee salary and benefit reporting.
• They're looking at better practices in HR for employee salary and benefit reporting.
• So that's like a bad internal practice. Uh, that's really how it happens.
• Uh, that's really bad internal practice.
• </c><01:17:19.760><c> an</c><01:17:20.000><c> approved</c> practice because it wasn't an approved practice

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• And they told me about how the CRAs helped them to secure funding for sustainable practices.
• And they told me about how the CRAs helped them to secure funding for sustainable practices.
• It's really a consumer protection practice.
• I think the practical matter is the relationship between the patient and the doctor.
• I was a student who went to school, then football practice.

Summary: The House opened with prayer, a moment of silence for fallen Oviedo Officer Jimmy Serrano-Torres, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognition of Chief Joseph Tuminelli as law enforcement officer of the day. The chamber approved the journal and adopted the special order report, and the Speaker announced a schedule change canceling the floor on Monday and starting Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. The main business was CS for HB 7033, the House tax package, presented by Rep. Duggan. He described a broad set of tax changes, including the previously passed sales tax rate reduction from 6% to 5.25%, exemptions for certain bullion sales, changes to tourist development tax (TDT) use, property tax administration updates, affordable housing-related exemptions, repeal of the aviation fuel tax, delayed natural gas fuel tax implementation, corporate income tax changes, and other provisions. Debate focused heavily on the TDT section and the bill’s property tax relief structure. Amendments to preserve local flexibility or remove the TDT restrictions were offered and debated; one Duggan amendment was adopted to allow local governments to keep 25% of TDT revenues for general use while directing 75% to property tax relief, and another amendment requiring audit certification of compliance was also adopted. A combined reporting amendment offered by Rep. Eskamani to close corporate tax loopholes was debated at length but failed. On final passage, supporters argued the bill provides immediate, permanent tax relief and affordability help, while opponents said it diverts tourism dollars away from local needs and could harm tourism-dependent counties and services. CS for HB 7033 passed the House 78-29. The chamber then took up CS for CS for HB 1221 on local option taxes, which would give local governments more control over certain local taxes and, as presented, redirect TDT revenues toward property tax relief with some local flexibility. After questions and amendments, including a Miller amendment allowing 25% of TDT revenue for general purposes and another accountability amendment, the bill moved to final debate. Members split sharply: supporters framed it as immediate tax relief and local accountability, while opponents warned it would undermine tourism marketing, infrastructure, and county budgets. The transcript ends during closing debate on HB 1221, before final passage is recorded.

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• Uh, so the, um, uh, Key, would you practice giving the dirty look? Okay.
• Uh, so the, um, uh, Key, would you practice giving the dirty look? Okay.
• Uh, so the, um, uh, Key, would you practice giving the dirty look? Okay.
• So, consumers cannot Data Practices Act.
• </c><01:47:47.199><c> a</c> practices act does establish a practices act does establish a presumption

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I'm currently the director of the Criminal Practice Clinic at UNH Law.
• I started practicing prior to what we consider the opiate epidemic and have engaged in the practice of
• I started practicing prior to what we consider the opiate epidemic and have engaged in the practice of
• It's just not practical.
• I am the director of the Criminal Practice Clinic at UNH Law.

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• I am out of practice. Let's back up.
• I am out of practice. practice. practice. Let's<01:49:15.280><c> back</c><01:49:15.640><c> up.
• current substance use disorder practices current substance use disorder practices in<02:11:36.320><c>
• </c><02:24:59.240><c> compliance</c> uh one data practices compliance uh one data practices compliance
• . reasonably practicable.

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• Um, it pertains only to solo practice limited liability corporations.
• ,</c><00:01:48.240><c> um</c> their of their time in practice, um their of their time in practice, um
• And I think we just need to, uh, come up with a best practice.
• And I think we just need to, uh, come up with a best practice.
• And I think we just need to, uh, come up with a best practice.

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• Those practices are well established.
• Those practices are well established.
• That's the common practice at the that.
• </c> standard accountability practices. standard accountability practices.
• </c> boards in line with the best practices boards in line with the best practices identified<04:14:30.720

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• So I am not looking to discriminate against anybody's right to practice religion freely.
• </c><04:47:19.760><c> religion</c> anybody's uh right to practice religion anybody's uh right to practice
• </c><05:02:03.360><c> Many</c> our level of healthcare practice.
• Many our level of healthcare practice.
• ,</c> no other expanded scope of practice, no other expanded scope of practice, regulatory<05:02:18.718

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• that bill would be generated by practice that bill would be generated by the<00:24:26.240><c> hospital
• </c><00:36:17.240><c> of</c> Hampshire uh to advance the practice of Hampshire uh to advance the practice
• By aligning our practices with these proven models, we can deliver better care here in New Hampshire
• So again, we are concerned when we see measures that would seek to curtail practices like brown bagging
• </c><00:55:17.119><c> like</c> would seek to curtail practices like would seek to curtail practices like

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• As a practicing you to end this tragedy.
• The grid holds together by wishes and dreams, not by science and practicality.
• That practice is happening right now.
• That practice is happening right border.
• That already is in practice.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Um, practically an amendment uh happens.
• So uh this is a practice represent &gt;&gt; Yes.
• So in a church or in a practice thereof.
• </c> cannot single out one religious practice cannot single out one religious practice and<01:54:21.679
• As a practicing Muslim myself, I will say that those practices are more of an anomaly.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first continued its hearing on HB 1287, which concerns the definition of “veteran.” Representative Manion explained that the amendment would adopt the federal-style definition by including a general discharge under honorable conditions, while restoring documentation requirements such as a DD214 and removing a problematic reference to World War II allied veterans. The chair said the committee would close the hearing and take the bill up later in executive session. The committee then moved to HCR 13, a resolution calling for an Article V convention limited to proposing a constitutional amendment imposing term limits on members of Congress. Representative Joe Alexander, the prime sponsor, said the measure is narrowly focused on congressional term limits, that 12 states have already passed similar resolutions, and that broad public support in New Hampshire justifies action. Members asked whether the effort would prompt Congress to act on its own, whether the resolution should also cover Supreme Court justices, and how many states are needed; Alexander said the goal is to pressure Congress, that the Constitution already treats Supreme Court justices differently, and that 34 states are required. Testimony in support came from former Representative Linda Masamela, who gave a history-based argument for Article V conventions as a constitutional check, and from Deborah Childs and Aaron Ducet of U.S. Term Limits. Childs said New Hampshire voters strongly support term limits and argued they would open seats to younger, more diverse candidates. Ducet said the application is single-topic and would allow only one amendment, described Article V applications as historically common, and argued that state pressure can force Congress to act. No vote was taken in the portion provided; the chair continued hearing testimony on HCR 13.

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• And so this will deal with some modernization and guardrails on the practice of prior authorizations,
• and I will go into as much detail— ...on the practice of prior authorizations.

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• confidentiality, attorney-client privilege, and how the original parameters of the bill would work in practice
• amending to provide effective legal support while preserving protected communications, evaluate best practices

Summary: The committee met at 5:39 p.m. with a quorum present and took up one item, Senate Bill 66. The chair laid out a committee substitute for the bill, which concerns supportive decision-making agreements as an alternative to full guardianship for adults with disabilities who can make their own choices but may need assistance understanding options, accessing information, and making decisions. The substitute would direct the Office of Court Administration to conduct an interim study on the legal and ethical issues involved in allowing a supporter under such an agreement to assist an adult with a disability in criminal or civil legal proceedings. The discussion noted stakeholder concerns about confidentiality, attorney-client privilege, and how the proposal would work in practice. The study is to examine effects on privilege and confidentiality, identify related estate code and other legal provisions that may need amendment, evaluate best practices from other jurisdictions, and recommend statutory changes. No committee members asked questions, and no one registered or appeared to testify. The chair closed the hearing, withdrew the committee substitute and left it pending, then concluded the agenda. The committee adjourned without objection, subject to the call of the chair.

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• So this will deal with some modernization and guardrails on the practice of prior authorizations, and
• I will go into as much detail... ...on the practice of prior authorizations.

Summary: The House Ways and Means Committee met briefly and considered two requests for introduction. Representative Josh Wheeler presented RS 33-576, described as a negotiated update to prior authorization rules developed with input from the insurance industry, medical providers, hospitals, and the Department of Insurance. He said it would add modernization and guardrails to prior authorization practices. Representative Kareen moved to introduce the RS, and the committee approved the motion by voice vote. Representative Clint Hostetler then presented RS 33-594, a joint memorial urging Congress to prohibit unauthorized solar geoengineering over Idaho without state approval, public disclosure, or transparency. He explained that the measure had been redrafted to address concerns about distinguishing solar geoengineering from weather modification and cloud seeding. Representative Crane moved to introduce the RS, and the committee again approved by voice vote. No substantive debate or testimony occurred beyond the sponsors’ explanations. The chair noted the committee had moved through the agenda quickly and that the next meeting would likely be early the following week, though that was not yet confirmed.

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• Police on campus restrained and traumatized the student, ignored best educational practices.
• It does not dictate curriculum, instructional practices, or intervention models.
• I close by saying, I think mathematical knowledge and practices... ...opportunities and access.
• I close by saying, I think mathematical knowledge and practices, but we also think about mathematical
• The bill author has effectively identified a gap between research and practice in schools, and IPA agrees

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• So what we have seen, and again, it's not a huge number of what we've seen from a practical standpoint
• Not a huge number of what we've seen from a practical standpoint is that people are just going to spend
• In terms of what comes first, I had given an example of, from a practical standpoint, if you have a property
• In a practical standpoint, if I received a phone call and someone asked me, well, should I do the homestead
• But in practical terms, realistically, does that happen very often?

Summary: The Budget Section approved the March 18 minutes and received an OMB update showing the general fund is still ahead of the budgeted starting point, but revenues through May are now about $76 million below the legislative forecast, driven mainly by individual income tax and sales tax shortfalls. OMB also reported the budget stabilization fund is above its cap, meaning a transfer to the general fund is expected, and reviewed oil price/production assumptions, noting continued volatility. Members asked about the income tax netting process, the sales tax decline, oil price discounts/premiums, natural gas taxation, and when the executive branch would present its revenue forecast. The committee then acted on several Emergency Commission requests. It approved, as a group, requests for federal mine reclamation funds for the Public Service Commission, an additional criminal investigator FTE and funding for the Attorney General’s office, and a DPI transfer for bridge software costs. It separately approved DPI request 2164 for $500,000 to support the food vendor program after debate over whether the program’s savings were known and whether the money was simply a pass-through. OMB also reported on federal grants, fiscal irregularities, tobacco settlement proceeds, budget guidelines for agencies, FTE pool usage, vacancy savings, and the DAPL settlement, noting the settlement funds had been deposited and that a deficiency appropriation may be needed later to cover remaining accrued interest. Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus presented on the primary residence credit program, saying participation has grown sharply and that the current biennium will likely need about $431 million, roughly $22 million above the appropriation. He explained how the credit interacts with homestead and disabled veteran benefits, how the 3% property tax cap works, and why county valuations and mill rates vary. The committee also received a Legacy Fund/Budget Stabilization Fund report showing strong returns, and DOT Director Ron Henke received approval for two Flex Fund highway projects on ND 49 and ND 31. Henke also explained remaining Highway 85 funding and said the department is exploring uses for leftover state dollars. Finally, the Department of Mineral Resources reported on abandoned well plugging and site restoration, noting North Dakota remains in relatively strong shape compared with other states, and DPI began a presentation on gap funding tied to the 3% levy cap, reporting 24 districts received $1.8 million in the first year and projecting higher future needs.

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• Election integrity best practices should not include exceptions where identity cannot be verified.
• Walk me through this, just kind of from a practical standpoint.
• Walk me through this, just kind of from a practical standpoint.
• So this is consistent with the current practices.
• It takes a practical first step toward improving coordination of Louisiana’s work-based learning efforts

Bills: HR118, HR196, HR237, HR285, HCR85, HB442, HB443, SCR5, SCR29, SCR33, SCR63, SB25, SB202, SB319

Keywords: water utility, tax credit, excessive rates, residential service, subcommittee, fallen trees, property damage, insurance, property values, hurricanes, storm damage, local government, homeowners, risk management, committee study, census, military population, Department of Defense, representation, federal funding

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• concerns with establishing a new ongoing categorical program is that this approach presumes that best practices
• Many categorical programs were created to encourage statewide adoption of practices found to be effective
• However, implementing best practices does not necessarily result in the same level of improvement statewide
• In some cases, LEAs do not have the expertise to effectively implement these best practices, or the state
• Community schools give us that different path: restorative practices, trauma-informed care, coordinated

Summary: The Senate Budget Subcommittee on Education heard the Governor’s proposals for universal school meals, the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP), and community schools. On universal meals, the Department of Education supported continued funding for the Universal School Meals Program and a fourth round of Kitchen Infrastructure and Training Grants, citing meal-count growth, improved meal service, and the need to offset federal uncertainty, inflation, and reduced direct certification tied to immigration-related policy changes. The LAO recommended rejecting another kitchen grant round, arguing prior rounds are still being spent and the state has not clearly defined unmet need. Members also raised concerns about the state’s ability to backfill federal meal funding and about how federal requirements affect programs like Summer EBT/SUN Bucks. Public commenters largely supported school meals and kitchen investments, with some urging support for plant-based milk options and continued infrastructure funding. For ELOP, the Department of Finance proposed $4.7 billion ongoing Proposition 98 funding, including $62.4 million to set a minimum Tier 2 rate of $1,800 per pupil. The LAO recommended going further and fully fixing the Tier 2 rate, saying rate uncertainty complicates district planning. CDE supported the proposal and said the program has improved attendance and academic outcomes, while noting new CalPADS reporting will provide more data soon. Senators discussed whether ELOP should remain a standalone program or be folded into LCFF, and whether the state should require stronger outcome reporting. Public testimony generally backed stabilizing Tier 2 funding, but some speakers urged more support for older youth and more timely, user-friendly reporting. On community schools, the administration proposed $1 billion ongoing Proposition 98 funding to expand the model to thousands more schools and to support existing grantees, along with stronger technical assistance, statewide alignment, and an accreditation/self-certification framework. The LAO recommended continuing the current one-time grant approach instead of creating a new ongoing categorical program, warning about reduced flexibility, administrative burden, and the state’s capacity to support a much larger cohort. CDE supported the ongoing investment but asked for additional county office and technical assistance funding. Senators and public commenters were broadly supportive of community schools, emphasizing improved attendance, graduation, and student engagement, while also debating accountability, accreditation, and whether non-classroom-based charter schools should be eligible. Public testimony strongly favored ongoing funding and highlighted community schools’ role in mental health, family engagement, and wraparound supports.

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• Many categorical programs were created to encourage statewide adoption of practices found to be effective
• However, implementing best practices does not necessarily result in the same level of improvement statewide
• In some cases, LEAs do not have the expertise to effectively implement these best practices, or the state
• statewide activities may be seen with skepticism and may not have sufficient local buy-in for their practices
• Community schools give us that different path: restorative practices, trauma-informed care, coordinated

Summary: The Senate Budget Subcommittee on Education heard the Governor’s proposals on universal school meals, the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP), and community schools, with the Kitchen Infrastructure and Training Grants Program also discussed. For universal meals, the Department of Education supported continued investment, citing high student meal need, reported gains in meal participation and service efficiency from prior kitchen grants, and concerns that federal changes and underreporting could affect funding. The Department of Finance outlined $1.8 billion Proposition 98 General Fund for universal meals and an additional $100 million for a fourth round of kitchen grants, while the LAO recommended rejecting the new kitchen grant round because prior rounds are still being spent and the allowable uses are broad. Members raised questions about federal matching requirements, Summer EBT, and whether immigration-related federal policy changes could reduce meal counts and state/federal reimbursements. For ELOP, the Department of Finance described $4.7 billion ongoing Proposition 98 General Fund plus $62.4 million to set a minimum Tier 2 rate of $1,800 per pupil. The LAO recommended modifying the proposal to fully fix Tier 2 at the current $1,579 rate and tie future changes to program requirements, while CDE supported the Governor’s approach and said the added stability would help districts plan. Committee discussion focused on whether ELOP should remain a standalone before- and after-school program or be folded into LCFF, with some members and witnesses arguing for more local flexibility and clearer outcome measures, while others emphasized the value of guaranteed expanded learning access, especially for elementary students and working families. CDE noted new CalPADS reporting will provide more data beginning with the 2025-26 school year. For community schools, the Governor proposed $1 billion ongoing Proposition 98 General Fund to expand the model to thousands more schools and sustain existing ones, along with stronger technical assistance and future accreditation/self-certification. The LAO recommended continuing the current one-time grant approach instead of creating a new ongoing categorical program, citing concerns about scalability, administrative burden, and the need for earlier planning and clearer accreditation timelines if ongoing funding is adopted. CDE strongly supported the ongoing investment, saying community schools have improved attendance, suspensions, and achievement, and that technical assistance and county office support are essential for expansion. Members and public commenters largely supported community schools, with some urging stronger accountability, more support for county offices and MTSS, and debate over whether non-classroom-based charter schools should be excluded from eligibility. No formal votes were taken in the portion provided; the committee heard testimony and moved through the agenda items and public comment.

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• laws on the books, you know, that if somebody's acting within their training, within their scope of practice
• So we look forward to having continued conversations about how to narrow the bill in on that practice
• So we look forward to having continued conversations about how to narrow the bill in on that practice
• Members, AB 2495 expands the scope of prohibited unfair immigration-related practices that employers
• And that is why we must strengthen our labor laws to protect workers against abusive employer practices

Summary: The Assembly Judiciary Committee heard a series of bills, many focused on homeowners associations (HOAs), along with measures on self-defense, design-professional litigation, mobile home park claims, senior housing, and DEI. Several bills were presented only or discussed with amendments, and the committee repeatedly noted ongoing work with authors and stakeholders. The committee also established quorum partway through the hearing and took up a consent calendar of several unrelated bills, which passed. AB 2584, on civil immunity for lawful self-defense, was presented as a work-in-progress. The author and a UFC/public-safety witness argued that people hesitate to intervene because of fear of civil liability, while committee members said California already has strong self-defense and Good Samaritan laws and that the proposal could create confusion. The bill was not advanced at that time, with the chair emphasizing further conversations. AB 1684, which would prevent HOAs from restricting homeowners’ ability to install or replace compliant cooling systems, drew support from the author, a constituent statement, and supporters from the California Department Association and others; an HOA group opposed unless amended, citing association property rights and grid/power concerns. Members generally supported the concept, and the author said amendments addressed damage and code-compliance issues. AB 1892, a technical cleanup bill clarifying HOA duties on utility repairs, election notices, and electronic voting timelines, passed unanimously as amended. AB 2050, requiring a formula for HOA reserve funding and a phase-in period, also passed with broad support; witnesses said underfunded reserves lead to special assessments, insurance and mortgage problems, and deferred maintenance, while members framed it as a consumer-protection and affordability measure. AB 2106, extending certificate-of-merit protections for design professionals and requiring California-licensed experts in certain cases, passed with strong support from engineers, architects, landscape architects, and civil-justice groups. AB 2145, directing HCD to study seniors’ need and desire to downsize, passed after lenders and financial groups moved from opposition to neutral with amendments; supporters said it could help unlock larger homes for younger families. AB 2238, aimed at deterring meritless failure-to-maintain lawsuits against mobile home park owners by shifting fee exposure to attorneys, passed after amendments narrowed its focus. Supporters said some firms were using vague demand letters and frivolous claims to force settlements and raise insurance costs; opposition said the bill still needed refinement to protect meritorious resident claims. AB 2439, prompted by two authors’ own HOA payment problems, passed despite opposition concerns about community-wide certified-mail requirements and personal liability for board members; supporters said better notice is needed when payment processors change and that liens and collections can be unfairly imposed without notice. AB 2579, responding to the earlier $100 cap on HOA fines, passed as amended to create a Department of Real Estate process for serious health and safety violations; supporters said the cap had weakened enforcement, while members said the bill sought a better balance. Finally, SCR 89, reaffirming California’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, was presented as a response to federal attacks on DEI programs. The author and witnesses from the UC Student Association, National Action Network, and civil-rights and labor groups argued DEI is essential to fairness, access, and opportunity, especially for students and historically underserved communities. Members voiced strong support, describing DEI as central to California’s values, and the resolution moved forward with bipartisan support noted by the author.