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• No one should have to choose between practicing their faith and engaging in their community.
• Colleagues, I rise today to present a bill that is of practical and environmental importance.
• And in practice, implementation is uneven across the state. And often severely delayed.
• Assembly Bill 866 by Assemblymember Ortega, an act relating to business practices.
• It's the Healthy Soils Program, promoting climate-smart practices across California.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Things that we do in an optometry or ophthalmology practice or any medical practice is different today
• of practicing medicine.
• practice.
• I've been practicing 17 years.
• I doubt an ophthalmologist would want to practice. To need an ophthalmologist approval to practice?

Committee: House Professional Registration and Licensing

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• She said it is definitely exciting to demonstrate how this has been a collaborative effort.
• She said it is definitely exciting to demonstrate how this has been a collaborative effort.
• </c><00:06:47.560><c> effort</c> this has been a collaborative effort this has been a collaborative effort
• <00:25:12.600><c> with</c><00:25:12.760><c> individuals</c><00:25:13.320><c> communities</c> collaborate
• with individuals communities collaborate with individuals communities and<00:25:13.919><c> partners<

Committee: Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c><00:26:20.480><c> before</c> Vermont to develop best practice before Vermont to develop best practice
• Uh the the bill as it came practice.
• , where they’ve practiced, how they’ve practiced, and other information necessary to provide for a provisional
• of practice, where they've practiced,<01:39:23.600><c> how</c><01:39:23.840><c> they've</c><01:39:24.159
• ><c> practiced,</c><01:39:25.040><c> and</c> practiced, how they've practiced, and practiced, how they've

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• And so, again, trying to be a collaborative partner in this process, I'm assuming they would come in
• Now, the estimate to get to that number, the $9 million in this request, was done in collaboration with
• disclosures, account protections, dispute resolutions, age and identity verification, geolocation practices
• The study also examines advertising, promotional offers, and bonuses, potentially deceptive practices
• The consultant does the practical research. Legislative Management provides the oversight.

Committee: Joint Legislative Management

Keywords: 908, all

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• Representative Baham, Title 18, election offenses, to prohibit certain contribution solicitation practices
• Okay, and so again, on possession, let's say... ...for a practical sense that you have five youth, maybe
• insurance but who is practicing insurance.
• This amendment cleans up the language so that attorneys who are practicing law legitimately will not
• I've been practicing law for 43 years, and one of the things I've seen is that when I was in law school

Bills: HR72 , HR73 , HR74 , HR75 , HR76 , HR77 , HR78 , HR79 , HR80 , HR81 , HR82 , HR83 , HCR36 , HCR37 , HCR38 , HCR39 , HCR40 , HCR41 , HB368 , HB433 , HB1017 , HB1018 , HB1019 , HB1020 , HB1021 , HB1022 , HB1023 , HB1024 , HB1025 , HB1026 , HB1027 , HB1028 , HB1029 , HB1030 , HB1031 , HB1032 , HB1033 , HB1034 , HB1035 , HB1036 , HB1037 , HB1038 , HB1039 , HB1040 , HB1041 , HB1042 , HB1043 , HB1044 , HB1045 , HB1046 , HB1047 , HB1048 , HB1049 , HB1050 , HB1051 , HB1052 , HB1053 , HB1054 , HB1055 , HB1056 , HB1057 , HB1058 , HB1059 , HB1060 , HB1061 , HB1062 , HB1063 , HB1064 , HB1065 , HB1066 , HB1067 , HB1068 , HB1069 , HB1070 , HB1071 , HB1072 , HB1073 , HB1074 , HB1075 , HB1076 , HB1077 , HB1078 , HB1079 , HB1080 , HB1081 , HB1082 , HB1083 , HB1084 , HR70 , HR71 , HCR35 , HB31 , HB326 , HB1013 , HB1014 , HB1015 , HB1016 , SB192 , SB196 , SB198 , SB203 , SB204 , SB214 , SB216 , SB257 , SB291 , SB383 , HB13 , HB23 , HB25 , HB32 , HB41 , HB42 , HB90 , HB120 , HB121 , HB122 , HB127 , HB138 , HB139 , HB141 , HB179 , HB187 , HB213 , HB247 , HB286 , HB332 , HB344 , HB357 , HB367 , HB370 , HB462 , HB505 , HB527 , HB537 , HB605 , HB680 , HB681 , HB725 , HB780 , HB782 , HB847 , HB892 , HB911 , HB916 , HB1012 , HR15 , HR20 , HCR14 , HB53 , HB57 , HB64 , HB102 , HB106 , HB111 , HB137 , HB152 , HB155 , HB177 , HB238 , HB256 , HB258 , HB337 , HB359 , HB363 , HB386 , HB434 , HB546 , HB557 , HB584 , HB661 , HB697 , HB726 , HB727 , HB747 , HB756 , HB758 , HB759 , HB765 , HB767 , HB825 , HB858 , HB930 , HB941 , HB957 , HB964 , HB58 , HB69 , HB93 , HB166 , HB199 , HB201 , HB202 , HB218 , HB223 , HB224 , HB231 , HB235 , HB246 , HB338 , HB349 , HB352 , HB379 , HB405 , HB429 , HB535 , HB547 , HB577 , HB588 , HB626 , HB636 , HB652 , HB653 , HB669 , HB688 , HB691 , HB721 , HB738 , HB806 , HB851 , HB857 , HB861 , HB889 , HB904 , HB907 , HB908 , HB929 , HB1009 , HB868 , HB119 , HB140 , HB739 , HB842 , HB875 , HB919 , HB61 , HB185 , HB233 , HB613 , HB848 , HB52 , HB228 , HB289 , HB735 , HB796 , HB722 , HB284 , HB301 , HB827 , HB953 , HB901 , HB9 , HB46 , HB193 , HB400 , HB436 , HB468 , HB570 , HB582 , HB733 , HB746 , HB923 , HB952

Keywords: HR72, House Resolution 72, Sophia Patout, Layla Porter, St. Amant High School, Future Farmers of America, FFA, Coastal Restoration Heroes, coastal restoration, Louisiana coast, coastal land loss, wetlands, saltmarsh, barrier island, West Grand Terre Island, Restore or Retreat Inc., smooth cordgrass, Spartina alterniflora, black mangrove, Avicennia germinans

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• great examples of that and I think Chair Fischer and House GOP and DFL members are being very collaborative
• great examples of that and I think Chair Fischer and House GOP and DFL members are being very collaborative
• great examples of that and I think Chair Fischer and House GOP and DFL members are being very collaborative
• great examples of that and I think Chair Fischer and House GOP and DFL members are being very collaborative
• in our work on being very collaborative in our work on the<00:48:08.320><c> community</c><00:48:08.680

Bills: HF4740 , HF3940

Committee: House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

Keywords: financial assurance, feedlot permits, manure storage, environmental compliance, agriculture regulation, abandoned infrastructure, pollution control, environmental impact, animal feedlot, livestock, regulations, Minnesota Rules, 1183, house

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• commercial insurance, self-fund, or use a hybrid approach consistent with sound risk management practices
• </c> risk management practices. risk management practices.
• You follow the practice, you follow the tradition, you've got the guarantee association guarantee fund
• ><00:13:33.360><c> You</c><00:13:33.480><c> follow</c><00:13:33.800><c> the</c><00:13:33.920><c> practice
• You follow the practice, a no-brainer.

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Representative Martinez, the Arizona Cardinals are building a headquarters facility there and a practice
• So I don't, generally speaking, coming into the role, there are processes in place, practices in place
• We continue kind of how things have been done. ...in place, practices in place.
• You can go practice shooting. Madam Chair, I’m sorry that it’s incorrect.
• Madam Chair, so this sort of codifies the existing practice, it sounds like.

Bills: HB2150 , HB2262 , HB2267 , HB2268 , HB2351 , HB2425 , HB2426 , HB2427 , HB2755 , HB2781 , HB2913 , HB2943 , HB2956 , HB2975 , HB2985 , HB4009

Committee: House Natural Resources, Energy & Water

Keywords: state land department, mineral lease, renewals, indexed royalties, land use planning, auditor general, five-year plans, geospatial data, Arizona Geological Survey, resource analysis, geographic information systems, wildlife protection, public nuisance, renewable energy, wind farm, solar farm, residential property, public health, local regulations, state land

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• And we've also worked collaboratively with stakeholders to develop tools for addressing the needs of
• And we've also worked<00:20:36.799><c> collaboratively</c><00:20:37.520><c> with</c><00:20:38.000><c>
• stakeholders</c> worked collaboratively with stakeholders worked collaboratively with stakeholders to
• </c><00:57:31.920><c> with</c><00:57:32.079><c> us</c><00:57:32.319><c> to</c> concerns and collaborated
• with us to concerns and collaborated with us to find<00:57:32.720><c> this</c><00:57:32.880><c> language

Bills: HF4236 , HF4122 , HF4377

Committee: House Energy Finance and Policy

Keywords: public utility, interim rates, utility rates, rate case, general rate case, Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, PUC, rate increase cap, rate freeze, refunds, customer refunds, ratepayer protection, electric utility, gas utility, regulated utility, ratemaking, return on equity, rate base, test year, rate design

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• I think it needs more collaboration before we can actually have something that's going to sustain.
• I think it needs more collaboration before we can actually have something that's going to sustain.
• I think it needs more collaboration before we can actually have something that's going to sustain.
• I think it needs more collaboration before we can actually have something that's going to sustain.
• I think it needs more collaboration before we can actually have something that's going to sustain.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee work session focused on HB 153, a bill intended to improve law enforcement response to animal cruelty cases. The bill’s sponsor explained that the proposal would require one sheriff or deputy and one state trooper in each county to receive specific training in animal cruelty laws so they could serve as knowledgeable resources. The sponsor described real-world examples where agencies were unclear about jurisdiction, veterinary involvement, and response protocols, arguing that better training was needed because animal cruelty cases can require quick action and many towns do not have animal control officers. Jerry Sorenson, a retired UNH professor and longtime animal cruelty instructor, described the existing training structure at Police Standards and Training. He said recruits receive a required two-hour introductory block at the academy, while additional animal cruelty materials and a more comprehensive online resource library are available through the Benchmark system for certified officers. He noted that the older two-day in-service course he taught was more detailed and guided, but the current online materials are more of a self-study resource and are not mandated for in-service officers. He also said the committee could track usage through Benchmark analytics. Kurt Arenberg of the Humane Society of the United States and Rob Johnson of the Farm Bureau both supported the goal of ensuring a trained law enforcement contact is available statewide, but they questioned whether assigning one trained officer per county would be the best way to achieve it. They emphasized the need for a real-time response and for officers to know where to find help and guidance, rather than expecting one person per county to handle all cases. Vincent Greco of State Police said the agency is willing to help and has handled animal cruelty matters, but he said one trooper per county would not realistically meet the goal given coverage demands and vacancy rates; he suggested broader access to resources and training may be more effective. Representative Freeman asked how cases are handled now and was told State Police responses generally follow standard criminal investigation steps, with assistance from animal control, veterinarians, and other resources when available. No vote or final action was taken during the work session.

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• It's simply the best practices of the best performing and healthy charter schools in the state.
• It's simply the best practices of the best performing and healthy charter schools in the state.
• To put it more bluntly, the charter model allows schools to practice a form of local control largely
• Section three is the recommendations on financial health and best practices, but that doesn't require
• Section three is the recommendations on financial health and best practices, but that doesn't require

Committee: Senate Education Policy

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The amendments before you reflect months of collaboration with state agencies, stakeholders, and bicameral
• <00:02:08.160><c> with</c><00:02:08.399><c> state</c><00:02:08.640><c> agencies,</c> collaboration with
• state agencies, collaboration with state agencies, stakeholders,<00:02:10.080><c> and</c><00:02:10.239
• Um, and I think what we envision is a collaborative approach between the IG and the agencies.
• Um, and I think what we envision is a collaborative approach between the IG and the agencies.

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• When that happens, the changes are reviewed through a collaborative effort between the counties and the
• I think here's an opportunity for us to collaborate and see if there's any will or desire to try to provide
• And we still had some of that this year, but not nearly to the extent of the first year in practice.
• And we still had some of that this year, but not nearly to the extent of the first year in practice.

Summary: The subcommittee of the Tax Reform and Relief Committee met to begin its study of the feasibility and desirability of revising the content of the real estate tax statement to improve property tax transparency. Legislative Council staff reviewed the study directive under House Bill 1176 and the statutory requirements for tax statements, including required line items such as true and full value, mill levy, legislative tax relief, primary residence credit, and the Legacy Fund portion of that credit. The Tax Department then explained how the current uniform statement is prescribed and approved, and noted that changes are typically driven by statute and implemented collaboratively with counties and vendors. County officials from the North Dakota Association of Counties described the full annual tax cycle, from county budgeting and valuation notices to budget hearing notices, levy certification, cap calculations, and final tax statement mailing. They emphasized that counties and auditors do extensive coordination with taxing districts and neighboring counties, and that the process is labor-intensive and often manual. Members discussed the limited public response to budget notices and tax statements, the difficulty of explaining the legislative tax relief line, the 3% cap and valuation issues, and whether more frequent assessments or different timing would improve understanding. Several members and witnesses noted that many taxpayers only engage when they receive their final bill, and that clarity may be more important than adding more detail. NDACO also presented a rough cost survey from eight counties, estimating an average tax statement cost of about 74 cents and a statewide total near $600,000 for printing and mailing tax statements alone, with outsourcing generally cheaper than in-house printing. Witnesses noted that House Bill 1176 added other mailings and notices, increasing county workload and cost beyond the statement itself. The committee then heard from software vendors, who explained how their systems handle tax billing, budget notices, valuation notices, primary residence credit processing, and tax levy calculations, and they identified the 1600/1685 primary residence credit and discount interaction as a current programming challenge. No votes were taken; the meeting was informational and focused on gathering testimony and identifying issues for possible future recommendations or bill drafts.

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• That could include English workshop training for nurses, for instance, who want to come here and practice
• you, Madam Speaker, for that response, because I wanted you to illustrate the importance of the collaborative
• between the state agencies when it comes to supporting New Americans and the importance that the collaboration
• So some of those individuals had to take the licensure pathway of becoming a licensed practical nurse

Bills: HB111 , HB103 , HB109 , HB128 , HJM2 , HJM3 , HM7 , HM17 , HM4 , HM22 , HM23 , HM24 , HM26 , HM2 , HM16 , HM11 , HM14 , HM21 , HM34 , HM50 , HB49 , HB60 , HB108 , HB120 , HB124 , HB145 , HB154 , HB158 , HB164 , HB180 , HB291 , HJR6 , HJR7 , HR1 , HJM1 , HM13 , HM47

Keywords: water law, state engineer, civil penalty, compliance order, water rights, overdiversion, illegal diversion, groundwater storage and recovery, well license, permit violation, water enforcement, New Mexico water code, irrigation district, conservancy district, water diversion, unauthorized water sales, measuring device, district court appeal, water resources, water compliance

Summary: The House opened with a series of ceremonial recognitions, including Bernalillo County Day, Pecos Elementary, Las Vegas, New Mexico Highlands University, the New Mexico International School, and the Sun Country golf organizations. Members and guests offered brief remarks praising county staff, educators, university programs, and local public service, and several caucus and committee announcements were made. The House also received a gubernatorial message authorizing consideration of House Bill 303, which was then removed from Rules, ordered printed, and referred to the House Commerce and Economic Development Committee. The chamber then adopted a long slate of committee reports, moving multiple bills and memorials forward, including House Bills 294, 298, 38, 127, 151, 165, 47, 63, 64, 184, 200, 309, 311, 329, 310, and memorials 20 and 51. Most reports were adopted without objection, and several measures were advanced with committee substitutes or amended versions. The House then proceeded to third reading on selected bills. On final passage, House Bill 128 passed 61-1. The bill updates presumptive workers’ compensation coverage for full-time firefighters with occupational cancers and other illnesses, and debate focused on the exclusion of volunteer firefighters, the evidentiary burden for exposure claims, and whether the bill should be expanded later. House Bill 109, dealing with the Water Project Fund and allowing the New Mexico Finance Authority to award funds without legislative authorization through December 2029, passed 61-0. House Bill 158, requiring accountability and evaluation plans for agencies receiving growth funds, passed 63-0. House Bill 49, increasing the penalty for serious violent felons who possess firearms or destructive devices to a second-degree felony, was debated extensively over sentencing discretion and the distinction between serious violent and nonviolent felons; the transcript cuts off before the final vote on that bill.

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• So, I would urge a yes vote. with realworld lending practices.
• I ask with realworld lending practices.
• in child welfare placement practices in child welfare cases<01:00:32.640><c> by</c><01:00:33.040><c>
• ><01:16:22.640><c> don't</c><01:16:23.120><c> see</c> practical standpoint, I just don't see practical
• Thank you. continued to expand practices of health continued to expand practices of health care<01:48

Keywords: 981, all

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• And finally, we'll collaborate directly with neighboring federal assets, as I noted earlier.
• We collaborated with educators. and administrators all the time about better solutions for student outcomes
• Members the antiquated practice of spring Looking forward and falling back and changing our clocks twice

Bills: HB 120 , HB20 , HB150 , HB6 , HB 100 , HB 124 , HB210 , HB215 , HB1393 , HB1587 , HB 1151 , HB 1268 , HB142 , HB451 , HB39 , HB 102 , HB 126 , HB290 , HB300 , HB2143 , HJR2 , HB147 , HJR6 , HB 120 , HB20 , HB150 , HB6 , HB 100 , HB 124 , HB210 , HB215 , HB1393 , HB1587 , HB 1151 , HB 1268 , HB142 , HB451 , SB1

Keywords: career readiness, education reform, workforce training, public schools, financial aid, applied sciences, career education, high school diploma, certificate program, work-based learning, job placement, high-growth jobs, technical training, cybersecurity, state command, information resources, data protection, incident response, mental health, telehealth

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• Representative Bernard shaped this bill by collaborating closely with the city of Richland, project owners
• We are also in strong support of this bill as amended, and we appreciate the collaborative work that
• This proposal represents a collaborative step forward in enhancing Washington's competitive edge as a
• This proposal represents a collaborative step forward and enhancing Washington's competitive edge as
• We appreciate the collaboration and leadership from Senator Saldana and the continuing collaboration

Bills: HB1069 , HB2091 , SB6355 , HB2104 , SB6003 , HB2441 , HB2124 , HB2610 , HB2338

Committee: Senate Ways & Means

Keywords: collective bargaining, retirement benefits, employee rights, public sector, supplemental benefits, public employers, employee information, bargaining representatives, labor relations, union representation, electric transmission, energy policies, infrastructure, regulatory framework, transmission systems, aviation, wildland fires, funding, disaster relief, emergency response

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• possible to participate is important, especially because these towns would potentially be working collaboratively
• Working collaboratively in the future to fund and support education in the newly created Great River

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government held a hybrid hearing on late-filed bills and formal petitions, with testimony focused mainly on Senate Bill 3026 and House Bill 5294. The committee heard from legislators and local officials about S. 3026, which would give equal voting access in a six-town regional school district process. Testifiers from the Sixth Town Regional Planning Board and local select boards said the current voting setup is unfair because one town can vote during normal polling hours while others have a narrower voting window, and they argued the bill would ensure equal voter opportunity for a major regional school decision amid declining enrollment and financial pressure on the districts. The committee also heard extensive testimony on H. 5294, a Worthington home rule petition seeking a one-year solar moratorium. Worthington officials, residents, and advocates said the town is facing multiple large-scale solar and battery storage proposals and lacks the staff, legal resources, emergency response capacity, and technical expertise to evaluate them. Witnesses raised concerns about fire risk, groundwater and drinking water impacts, forest and wildlife impacts, decommissioning, and the effect on rural character and farmland, while emphasizing that the moratorium was framed as a planning tool rather than opposition to clean energy. Several speakers said the state’s solar siting and approval process is too complex and top-down for small rural towns, and that volunteer boards are being asked to manage industrial-scale projects without adequate support. One witness from a statewide group said Worthington’s situation reflects broader problems across western Massachusetts and urged the committee to address solar siting more broadly in a future session. The hearing concluded after testimony and committee questions, with no votes or final actions taken during the meeting.

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• possible to participate is important, especially because these towns would potentially be working collaboratively
• in the future to fund and support education, ...working collaboratively in the future to fund and support

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government

Summary: The Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government held a hybrid hearing on late-filed bills and formal petitions, with testimony focused primarily on two local measures: Senate Bill 3026 concerning voting procedures for a proposed six-town regional school district, and House Bill 5294, a Worthington home rule petition seeking a one-year moratorium on large-scale solar development. Committee members reminded speakers of testimony limits and remote participation rules, then took testimony from local officials, residents, and advocates. On S. 3026, supporters from the Six Town Regionalization Planning Board and local boards said the bill would create a fairer, equal voting process across all six towns for a major regional school district decision. They argued the measure would expand voter access, address concerns about unequal polling opportunities, and help communities respond to declining enrollment and financial pressures affecting school sustainability. Testifiers thanked the bill’s sponsors and urged the committee to advance it. On H. 5294, Worthington officials and residents strongly supported the moratorium, saying it was not anti-solar but a needed planning pause for a small rural town facing industrial-scale solar and battery proposals. Witnesses cited limited municipal staff, volunteer fire and health services, water-supply and groundwater concerns, wildfire risk, decommissioning and oversight costs, land-use and ecological impacts, and the strain on rural communities from state energy mandates. Several speakers said the town needed time to develop zoning and safety regulations before projects moved forward, and they asked the committee to report the bill favorably. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the chair closed testimony after the final speaker.