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• We don't decide that; the State Fair Commission does.
• The State Fair Commission Board will. Senator Woods. So, Mr.
• The commission itself, the Fair Board Commission, has been the largest disappointment to rural New Mexico
• commission.
• But I also want to be very cautious with that State Board Commission, or State Fair Commission.

Keywords: 996, all

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• the Section 248A telecommunications siting process through 2030 and directed the Public Utility Commission
• It requires a public meeting with the municipality or planning commission before filing applications
• to conduct a broad Commission to conduct a broad stakeholder<00:03:01.120> process, stakeholder
• <00:04:06.800> explaining regional planning commissions explaining regional planning commissions
• municipality or planning commission municipality or planning commission before<00:04:19.560>

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House took up House Bill 527, which extends the sunset of 30 V.S.A. Chapter 248A governing telecommunications siting. The House Energy and Digital Infrastructure Committee explained that the House version would have extended the process through 2030 and required a Public Utility Commission stakeholder process, but the Senate instead shortened the extension to July 1, 2029 and added immediate statutory changes: written notice to municipalities and regional planning commissions, a required public meeting before filing applications, attendance by the applicant and the Department of Public Service, and other transparency measures. The committee recommended concurrence with the Senate amendment on a 6-3 straw poll. Representative Pritchard of Poultney then offered a further amendment to shorten the sunset further, from July 1, 2029 to July 1, 2027. He argued that the Section 248A process has long-standing problems, that rural towns lack resources to participate effectively, and that the legislature should address the issue sooner rather than continue extending the sunset. He cited concerns from Tinmouth and the Westmore tower case, and requested a roll-call vote. Supporters of the Senate position responded that the Senate changes would provide immediate improvements and that a shorter sunset could create risks by expediting more permits and worsening the situation. The committee reported its view that the Pritchard amendment was unfavorable by a 6-3 vote and asked the House to vote no on it. After that exchange, the House stood at ease and then went into recess for a caucus.

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• Thank Commission on Minnesota Resources.
• Um the commission worked within the DNR.
• <00:43:00.680> Just um on this commission. Just um on this commission.
• Nash and LCCMR commission staff and members.
• and LCCMR commission staff and members. and LCCMR commission staff and members.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Good afternoon and welcome to the Legislative Budget Caucus Public Commission meeting.
• regarding this type of commission regarding this type of analysis.
• Should it be the LBO oversight commission?
• I think that's a worthwhile consideration for the commission.
• <00:57:27.920> to other perhaps the other commissions to other perhaps the other commissions

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The Legislative Budget Caucus Public Commission met with a quorum present, approved the September 3, 2025 minutes, and then heard a presentation from Legislative Budget Office Director Christian Larson on proposed updates to the fiscal note uniform standards and procedures. The main changes clarified that agencies must still complete a fiscal note when a bill or section cannot be implemented because of federal law, with the note explaining the implementation issue and costing only the portions that can be implemented. A second change said technical comments about possible future litigation may be included in the narrative but not in the cost tables. Members discussed how these rules would apply when only part of a bill is unimplementable versus when an entire bill is, and whether requiring a note in those cases is the best use of agency time. The commission also approved a new procedure on funding-source assumptions for expanded programs, including assuming the current funding source unless the bill says otherwise and defaulting to the general fund if no source is identified. The updated standards and procedures were adopted by a 7-0 roll call vote, with Senator Wickland excused. The commission then received a second presentation from Director Larson on a possible analysis of the accuracy of fiscal estimates and budget items after enactment. He described this as a variance analysis comparing fiscal note estimates to actual fiscal impacts, intended to improve future estimates, inform the legislature, and increase accountability. He summarized practices in other states, noting that most variance reviews are ad hoc, while Utah and Tennessee have more formalized legislative reports; he also referenced an LBO pilot review done in 2022 based largely on Tennessee’s model. The presentation outlined possible report formats, including a single annual report, standalone briefs, or topic-specific reviews, and raised implementation questions such as who would select items for review, whether the analysis should be limited to fiscal notes, what statutory authority or data access would be needed, and what resources would be required from both agencies and the LBO. Members did not take action on the second presentation. Representative Anderson and Vice Chair Pratt commented that the proposal is complicated but potentially useful for improving future fiscal notes and transparency, and the chair indicated the discussion was for future consideration rather than an immediate decision.

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• <00:04:32.320> to addition of a blue ribbon commission to addition of a blue ribbon commission
• <00:04:37.440> 250 commission accounts for about 250 commission accounts for about 250 million
• You've heard of the Blue Ribbon Commission. Members, the Blue Ribbon Commission will be real cuts.
• Members, the Blue Ribbon Commission.
• <00:41:28.240> demanded commission, the the governor demanded commission, the the governor

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Representative Jones: Or in commission?
• <01:14:04.800> we for the Public Utilities Commission we for the Public Utilities Commission
• This captures some highlights of recent commission activities.
• these facilities dockets the commission these facilities dockets the commission is<01:18:43.360>
• <01:36:34.719> Mr Trend we're seeing at the commission Mr Trend we're seeing at the commission

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I’m also here in that capacity, serving as the House Chair of the full commission.
• , and then when we present it to the commission, and then later on a final report.
• And then commission staff, Commission staff are here to assist you in building out the PowerPoint presentation
• Simon could do it and or the commission staff can do it. So there's options. Great.
• And I want to thank again, the commission staff for leading up to all this.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Working Group on Education and Training of the Special Commission on Xylazine held its first meeting to begin developing findings and recommendations on education and training for first responders, the medical community, the substance use treatment community, and people who use drugs. Members discussed the need for baseline information on what xylazine is, its clinical effects and harms, signs of exposure or poisoning, wound care, and immediate response steps, while also noting that training should be tailored by audience, geography, and role. Several members emphasized that the training should be practical and action-oriented, helping people recognize xylazine exposure and know what to do next, including whether naloxone is relevant and how to reduce risk and mitigate harm. A major theme was whether the group should recommend a needs assessment or survey to identify what different audiences already know and what they still need to learn. Members suggested that BSAS, DPH, local public health departments, licensing boards, and other stakeholders could help gather this information, and that existing resources such as DPH materials, MADS data, Brandeis materials, and trainings already being funded at BMC should be reviewed. The group also discussed the importance of using plain language for non-clinical audiences while still including clinical detail for providers, and of distinguishing between clinical and non-clinical training tracks. The working group agreed to divide into subgroups: Senator Keenan will focus on first responders, Dr. Simon on the medical community, and Millie Batiya on the substance use treatment community, while Chair Domb will focus on people who use drugs. Staff will send meeting notes, an early draft PowerPoint framework, and a shared Google Drive folder for materials. Members were asked to gather sources and ideas by November 25 ahead of the December 11 public meeting. The meeting ended with a motion to adjourn, a second, and unanimous thanks to staff and participants.

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• Q is a letter from the Economic Development Commission for $10 million.
• D is a letter from the Game and Fish Commission.
• It's supported by funding from the Minority Health Commission.
• The first item, A, is from the Economic Development Commission.
• The first item A is from the Economic Development Commission.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• And when we go in front of the commission and present the grant request, We go in front of the commission
• , as the Racing Commission does not own the racetracks.
• Bruce Johnson, North Dakota Racing Commission.
• Bruce, the report has North Dakota Racing Commission response.
• Is that prepared by the commission, or is that prepared by you?

Summary: The committee was called to order, the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer were offered, and the minutes from the previous meeting were approved. Members then received a memo summarizing major audit items and began hearing audit presentations from the State Auditor’s Office and private auditors on a range of state agencies and organizations. Several audits were reported as clean, including the Bank of North Dakota, the North Dakota Guaranteed Student Loan Program, the Office of the Governor, the Office of the State Treasurer, the Office of Management and Budget, the Department of Transportation’s flexible transportation fund, Lake Region State College, and the Department of Environmental Quality. The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association also received an unmodified opinion, though repeat findings were noted for limited segregation of duties and financial statement preparation due to its small staff. The Council on the Arts audit found two findings: payroll charged to federal awards without adequate timekeeping records, and unallowable expenditures from a restricted cultural endowment fund. The Department of Public Instruction audit identified unsupported scholarship applications in the paraprofessional-to-teacher program, though additional testing showed the funds were used for their intended purpose. The most extensive discussion centered on the North Dakota Racing Commission audit, which identified four findings: overspending the promotion fund’s 25% operating limit, grant conditions not being met, improper Breeders Fund awards, and improper procurement for advertising services. Racing Commission director Bruce Johnson acknowledged complacency and weak controls, said the agency would tighten procedures, and explained that the commission had since worked with procurement and would follow the rules more closely. Auditors also explained that the commission would now be audited every two years because of the findings. Another major discussion involved the University of North Dakota School of Law, where auditors found a lack of documentation supporting admissions decisions for post-baccalaureate programs. UND officials said they remain in good standing with the American Bar Association but agreed better documentation and tools are needed; the committee pressed for more transparency and follow-up on admissions criteria. The committee also received an update on Dakota College at Bottineau, where Minot State University reported that bank reconciliations had been brought current after a significant backlog and would now be maintained through shared services. Members requested a written follow-up report on the issues and corrective actions. Finally, the North Dakota Fair Association explained that its foundation has been dissolved and remaining funds were transferred to another nonprofit for continued support of the state fair, and the Department of Public Instruction provided an update on school meal debt, saying the reported amount was about $1.1 million from a partial district survey and that debt remains a local issue, though it could be revisited if school meal funding changes.

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• SB 2986 relates to the Land Use Commission and authorizes the Land Use Commission to amend, revise, or
• relating to the land use commission relating to the land use commission authorizes<00:02:55.680>
• the<00:02:55.840> land<00:02:56.000> use<00:02:56.239> commission<00:02:
• 56.560> to authorizes the land use commission to authorizes the land use commission to amend,<
• conditions imposed by the commission conditions imposed by the commission whether<00:03:08.720><

Bills: SB2981, SB2982, SB2983, SB2986, SB2991, SB3001, SB3010, SB3014, SB3032, SB3033

Keywords: foreign influence, campaign finance, contributions, state elections, transparency, election integrity, criminal offense, natural resources, tree protection, state property, environment, land use, boundary amendment, administrative fines, Land Use Commission, infrastructure compliance, highway safety, driver's license, administrative revocation, alcohol-related offenses

Summary: The Judiciary Committee met in decision-making only session and considered several Senate bills, generally following recommendations to pass measures with or without amendments. SB 2981 would prohibit minimum off-street parking requirements for new development in urban districts and was adopted unamended, with Senator Awa voting no. SB 2982, which bars foreign entities and foreign-influence business entities from making election-related contributions or expenditures, was adopted with an amendment adopting Attorney General language for required advertisement statements. The committee also advanced SB 2983, creating a misdemeanor offense for criminal destruction of a tree on state or county property; one member opposed it, suggesting a replanting requirement would be a better environmental remedy, but the bill was still adopted unamended. SB 2986, concerning Land Use Commission authority to amend or revise district boundary amendment decisions when conditions are not met, passed with an amendment addressing a defective effective date. SB 2991, on driver’s license revocations for certain alcohol-related offenses and re-examination requirements, passed with amendments clarifying revocation orders and re-examination procedures. Members then approved SB 3001, which regulates conversational artificial intelligence services by requiring disclosures and protocols to prevent suicidal ideation, with amendments incorporating AG and OCP recommendations, including a personal data definition and broader data minimization language. SB 3010, allowing officials and in some cases private citizens to enter unattended vehicles to protect endangered pet animals, passed with amendments. The committee also adopted SB 3014 on higher fines for taking or harassing protected turtles, SB 3032 clarifying beach and marine deposit prohibitions, and SB 3033 allowing petitions to review beach structure integrity despite a bad effective date; Senator Awa again voted no on SB 3033. The meeting adjourned after the committee noted a later joint hearing with Ways and Means.

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• This bill proposes changes to the duties of the Medical Examiners Commission and the appointments of
• , clarifies that the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission must act independently of any
• Commission staff will attempt notification via certified mail and, if possible, email.
• This bill proposes changes to the duties of the Medical Examiners Commission and the appointments of
• Commission staff will attempt notification via certified mail and, if possible, email.

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice heard and approved several bills. SB 504 and its related public records bill SB 506, both by Sen. Burgess, would allow local governments to authorize code enforcement officers to use body cameras under standardized policies and create a public records exemption for certain recordings; members raised questions about disclosure and when cameras may be used, and both bills were reported favorably. The committee also approved CS/SB 32 and SB 210 by Sen. Sharif, creating a new injunction for protection against serious violence by a known person and extending public records protections to petitions under that injunction category. Supporters included law enforcement, women’s advocacy groups, and justice organizations. The committee then favorably reported SB 676 by Sen. Arrington, which creates a graduated penalty structure for adults who involve minors in certain animal cruelty offenses and increases penalties related to fighting or baiting animals. SB 432 by Sen. Yarbrough was also approved; it adds certain concentrated 7-OH to Schedule I, exempts FDA-approved veterinary xylazine products, creates penalties for candy-like xylazine products, and establishes trafficking penalties for xylazine. Sen. Osgood spoke in support of the bill, emphasizing the dangers of adulterated street drugs for people with substance use disorder. Finally, the committee approved SB 524 by Sen. Simon, which makes a series of technical and administrative changes affecting the Medical Examiners Commission, district medical examiner appointments, the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, and notice procedures for administrative complaints. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement appeared in support. All measures were reported favorably, and the committee adjourned without objection.

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• Next, we'll have the Funeral Service Commission. I will be presenting on the budget, Kelsey Sims.
• I'm the Executive Director of the Texas Funeral Service Commission. Thank you. You're welcome.
• Racing Commission, LBB, Thomas Galvan.
• For TVMDL and the Racing Commission of its intent to cease animal laboratory testing services at the
• Section 16.01: the Texas Ethics Commission and the State Commission on Judicial Conduct are added to

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• > could legislative study commission could legislative study commission could address<00:14:42.560
• In House Bill 1280, the commission In House Bill 1280, the commission membership<00:17:14.559>
• <00:19:23.039> is recognize that this study commission is recognize that this study commission
• And this commission seeks to agree? And this commission seeks to answer<00:29:40.480> them.
• <00:31:08.000> to I'm delighted to see a commission to I'm delighted to see a commission to

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Uh so over term and also the commission.
• <00:51:55.839> for the public utilities commission for the public utilities commission for
• It makes clear the commission can does.
• c><05:10:23.360> utilities both the commission and utilities both the commission and utilities
• 41.040> nuclear Regulatory Commission regulates nuclear Regulatory Commission regulates nuclear

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Well, basically for many years I've been on a Legislative Audit Commission, where we see during the audits
• the increased focus on audits, I talked with Ann Rest, who's the chair of the Legislative Audit Commission
• the increased focus on audits, I talked with Ann Rest, who's the chair of the Legislative Audit Commission
• <00:02:04.440> that made by members of the commission that made by members of the commission
• Well, basically, for many years I've been on a Legislative Audit Commission, where we see during the

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee heard House File 3672, authored by Representative Quam, and the bill was laid over. Quam said the measure is based on findings from past Legislative Audit Commission audits and is intended to clarify state requirements, strengthen agency compliance, and address gaps such as conflicts of interest in grant administration. He said he wants the auditor to work directly with the revisor and agencies so the rules are clearer and less likely to be misunderstood. Betsy Hayes, Assistant Commissioner with the Department of Administration, testified that sections 5 through 11 of the bill would strengthen grants management authorities, reporting, monitoring, training, and conflict-of-interest limits, and said those changes are generally supported and in some cases already reflected in policy. She raised concern about section 3, saying it could sweep too broadly by applying chapter 16B grants-management requirements to all state payments to non-state entities, including procurement payments, which could create fiscal impact and regulatory overlap. She said the department is working with the author, the Office of the Legislative Auditor, and Auditor Randall to refine the language. Chair Clayburn asked for clarification on the difference between grants and procurement contracts and on the relationship between chapters 16B and 16C. Hayes explained that grants are typically reimbursement-based payments to third parties under chapter 16B, while procurement contracts are inward-facing state purchases under chapter 16C. She said section 3 could unintentionally capture procurement and apply grants rules to it. Clayburn said the bill’s intent is good and welcomed continued work on the language before the bill moves forward.

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• . >> Bill 2017, Various Obsolete Commissions repeal. >> Mr.
• Of that list is 22 boards and commissions that we've determined or peers determined or um determined
• Um, I would entertain any questions on any of these boards and commissions at this time. Um, Mr.
• <00:13:35.839> at any of these boards and commissions at any of these boards and commissions
• status of women commission is not met. status of women commission is not met.

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 19 January, 2026; 4:00 PM, 925, all

Summary: The Senate opened with a roll call that established a quorum, followed by an invocation by Pastor Robert Hulet of Agape Church in South Haven and the pledge of allegiance led by Senator Jackson. The body then dispensed with the reading of the journal, committee reports, and bill titles. Several guests were introduced, including family members of Senators Carter and Thomas, and the chamber recognized a state flag flown in honor of Daniel Hudson Sparks. The main item of business was Senate Bill 2017, the repeal of various obsolete commissions. Senator McConn explained that the bill, as amended by a committee substitute, would repeal 22 boards and commissions that had not met, had not filed minutes, or had not carried out their intended functions. Senator Norwood asked about a $47,000 item tied to the Status of Women Commission, and McConn said he believed the money had been appropriated but likely not spent because the commission had not met. The committee substitute was adopted, and the bill passed on final passage by afternoon roll call. The Senate then moved to announcements, including a rules committee meeting after recess, a capital prayer group meeting the next morning, a finance committee meeting with a PERS presentation, and an appropriations subcommittee meeting. Senators also requested that the chamber adjourn in memory of several individuals, including Wesley Balden, Carl Wyers, and Joe Fernald. With roughly 300 to 350 bills reported as filed, the Senate recessed until the last bill was filed, with the journal to reflect adjournment until 10:00 a.m. the next morning.

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• The Texas Military Preparedness Commission was established in 2003 to preserve, protect, expand, and
• Currently, the government code requires that the Director of the Texas Military Preparedness Commission
• The commissioners consist of 13 appointed members confirmed by the Senate, and the commission is composed
• I'm the Executive Director of the Governor's Military Preparedness Commission.
• Under current law, individuals appealing a final decision by the Texas Workforce Commission must file

Bills: HB2564, HB2760, HB2765, HB2898, HB3260, HB3800, HB4341, HB4396, HB5195

Keywords: Defense Economic Adjustment, grant applications, economic assistance, local government, Evaluation panel, judicial review, Texas Workforce Commission, unemployment compensation, legal proceedings, labor law, rural development, infrastructure, Texas economic fund, private investment, job creation, meteorological evaluation towers, wind resources, aviation safety, regulations, construction notice

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• The, uh, Texas Military Preparedness Commission was established in 2003, uh, to preserve, protect, expand
• Currently, the government code requires that the director of the Texas Military Preparedness Commission
• The commission is composed of primarily retired military officers to include 2 generals and many colonels
• I'm the executive director of the Governor's Military Preparedness Commission.
• This established the Texas Industry Recognized Apprenticeship Program at the Texas Workforce Commission

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• So the next question you have is about the money from the Veterans Commission.
• It's the commission may.
• So I wanted to know, the Missouri Veterans Commission, it states that the Missouri Veterans Commission
• I had a question about the veterans funding for the Capitol Commission.
• So to your So to your concern, there's no change in the commission funding at all.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• <00:12:22.959> the the supervision of the commission the the supervision of the commission
• <00:39:34.480> meeting indicated at the last commission meeting indicated at the last commission
• fishing game commission reversed. fishing game commission reversed.
• > sets The commission game commission sets The commission game commission sets policy<01:01:03.359
• > a utilities commission makes a utilities commission makes a determination<01:55:14.880> on

Keywords: 1191, senate, all