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• There are 25 states that have sound.
• Today, 42 other states have covered.
• It shouldn't depend on what state.
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Keywords: 1183, house

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• that is state-owned or state-sanctioned.
• the benefit to State Employees providing the benefit to State Employees the<01:26:26.199><c> state</
• </c><02:32:51.920><c> um</c> state the state might consider um state the state might consider um partnering
• The New Hampshire State Commission on Aging is part of state government.
• The New Hampshire State Commission on Aging is part of state government.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard testimony on House Bill 437, which would change New Hampshire law on undischarged mortgages by creating a shorter period after which certain old mortgages would be treated as unenforceable. Prime sponsor Representative Bill Boyd said the bill was developed with input from bankers, lawyers, realtors, the Attorney General’s office, and the Banking Department, and he noted a drafting correction needed on line 18. He explained that the proposal would replace current law with a new framework modeled partly on Massachusetts, including a five-year expiration after a stated maturity date and a 35-year period for mortgages without an expiration date. Supporters said the bill would help clear obsolete title defects, reduce costly quiet-title litigation, and make real estate transactions easier for consumers, attorneys, and conveyancers. Representative Mary Hakken-Phillips, Susan Cole of the New Hampshire Association of Realtors, and Michelle Coffin all testified in support, describing the bill as a consumer protection measure. They said undischarged or improperly discharged mortgages often surface during title searches, causing delays, legal expenses, and failed or delayed closings. Coffin and Hakken-Phillips emphasized that many of these cases involve old, effectively obsolete mortgages and that the current process often requires expensive court action even when no one contests the title. Cole described a recent transaction in which a title defect caused a buyer to walk away and later restart the financing process, creating costs for both buyer and seller. A committee member asked about notice to mortgage holders; the response was that the lender bears responsibility for recording and extending the mortgage, and that due process rights would remain if a lender later contested the discharge. Ryan Hill of the New Hampshire Bankers Association said the banking industry had reviewed the bill and was generally comfortable with it, while requesting a delayed effective date so members would have time to adjust their recording practices. He said the bill’s January 1, 2028 effective date reflected that request. After closing the hearing on HB 437, the committee opened a hearing on House Bill 721, the Gold and Silver Legal Tender Act. Representative Juliet Harvey-Bolia introduced it as a bipartisan economic justice bill intended to recognize gold and silver as legal tender, protect against inflation, and address concerns about trust, taxes, and government taking. She argued that gold is a stable store of value and discussed tax treatment in neighboring states, federal history, and digital gold platforms. The hearing on HB 721 was still in progress when the transcript ended, with the chair limiting questions because of time.

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• We would see that evidence in other states. We would see states rolling scope back.
• Patients in almost all the states, including our neighboring states, are able to receive it.
• We would see that evidence in other states. We would see states rolling scope back.
• Patients in almost all the states, including our neighboring states, are able to receive it.
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Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Now, area agencies on aging organizations like mine, we have seven in the state, administer the state
• As a network, we serve older the state.
• ><c> funds</c> in the state, administer the state funds in the state, administer the state funds appropriated
• Particularly in our rural the state.
• </c><00:41:30.480><c> that</c> Act definition which states that Act definition which states that unreasonable

Bills: HF4210 , HF4212 , HF4549 , HF4464 , HF4546 , HF4447

Committee: House Human Services Finance and Policy

Keywords: senior nutrition, older adults, aging services, home-delivered meals, congregate dining, meal delivery, grocery delivery, food insecurity, nutrition support, area agencies on aging, Minnesota Board on Aging, human services, special revenue fund, nonprofit grants, SNAP outreach, medically tailored meals, rural nutrition, food access, transportation services, elderly

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• The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges states the first-year development and historical
• and contracts for goods and services on behalf of the state.
• The contract must protect the interest of the state and provide sufficient consideration to the state
• Formerly state senator and state representative for 20 years. I'm calling in to support.
• And we're going to do that because other states, Mr.

Bills: HB2073 , HB2403 , HB2587 , HB2607 , HB1170 , HB1570 , HB1710 , HB1750 , HB1834 , HB2441

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: health insurance, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, failure to register, criminal justice, registration requirements, public safety, law enforcement, nonprofit, grant funding, pilot program, financial support, community development, child care, childcare, subsidy rates, rate regions, market rate survey

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• In this state?
• And as you know, this state was the first state that created this pathway, and now it's copied by almost
• 30 states.
• And as you know, this state was one of the, it was the first state that created this pathway.
• And now it's copied by almost 30 states.

Bills: SB5921 , SB5185 , SB6182 , SB6115 , SB6258 , SB5916 , SB5981 , SB5985 , SB6019 , SB6161 , SB6183

Committee: Senate Health & Long-Term Care

Keywords: psilocybin, mental health, therapy, decriminalization, legalization, international medical graduates, preceptorship, hardship pathways, medical practice, licensure, abortion, reproductive health, pregnancy termination, clinic access, abortion access fund, abortion savings account, health carrier assessment, insurance assessment, health insurer tax, Department of Health

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• It's a retirement state.
• Buehler, how many other states have this, allow this in their states?
• Democrat-led states.
• the state money.
• ..they're wards of the state.

Committee: House House Health & Human Services Committee of Reference

Summary: The committee heard several bills related to radiation protection in cardiac catheterization labs and later a stem cell/regenerative therapy bill. On SB 1121, which would allow hospitals with radiation protection systems to let clinicians forgo lead aprons if they work in the designated safety area and use real-time dosimetry, testimony was largely supportive or neutral after a late amendment gave radiation safety officers discretion to require protective gear if exposures approach thresholds. The committee adopted the amendment and passed SB 1121 on a 9-1 vote. SB 1120, a more prescriptive bill requiring at least 50% of cath lab rooms in hospitals to be equipped with the radiation protection system, drew divided testimony: sponsors and several physicians argued it would reduce orthopedic injury and radiation exposure and improve recruitment and retention, while hospital and radiology groups objected to the mandate, cost, limited vendor pool, and lack of clarity in the bill’s definitions. After adopting an amendment excluding children’s hospitals, the committee deadlocked 6-6 and SB 1120 failed to pass. The committee then considered SB 1118, which would appropriate $3 million to help rural hospitals install radiation protection systems in cath lab rooms. The sponsor said the funding would help rural facilities meet the same safety goals, and the committee passed the bill 6-5. The committee also heard SB 1214, a “guardrails” bill regulating non-FDA-approved stem cell and regenerative therapies, requiring informed consent, sourcing and reporting standards, advertising limits, and civil penalties for violations. Supporters said it would protect patients while allowing access to promising therapies; some members raised concerns about evidence and commercialization, but after adopting a technical amendment, the bill passed 9-3. The transcript ended as the committee moved on to SB 1630, which would seek federal approval for a home- and community-based service benefit for adults with serious mental illness; the sponsor described it as a capped, Medicaid-based community care option, and Access testified neutral while estimating a fiscal impact, but no final action on SB 1630 appears in the excerpt.

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• So it's not just about a child coming from out of state.
• So it's not just about a child coming from out of state.
• We represent public employees in every jurisdiction across the state.
• That burden belongs with the state.
• In one of the most recent cases from just January of this year, State v.

Summary: The committee heard several bills, with most of the discussion focused on public safety, consumer protection, and youth harms. AB 1557 by Assemblymember Papin would clarify e-bike motor power limits and set lower speed-related standards for Class 1 and 2 e-bikes. Supporters, including the California Police Chiefs Association, cities, the California Medical Association, and the American Academy of Pediatrics, argued the bill would reduce severe injuries and deaths among young riders. Opponents from People for Bikes warned it could conflict with federal law, create legal uncertainty, and disrupt the bicycle market. The author and committee members acknowledged industry concerns and urged continued work on the bill. AB 1770 by Assemblymember Garcia would place large health care service plan arbitration under California Department of Justice oversight and require compliance with the California Arbitration Act. Supporters described cases where patients were forced into private arbitration with little transparency or accountability, arguing the bill would make the process fairer and more neutral. Kaiser Permanente and the Civil Justice Association of California said they were still reviewing amendments and had not settled on a final position. Committee members expressed sympathy for the personal stories shared and encouraged continued negotiations. The committee also heard AB 2075, which would require fire suppression equipment to be kept closer at hand during brush work, and AB 1864, which would require screening of gene synthesis orders to prevent misuse for bioterrorism. AB 2075 was presented as a response to a Ventura County wildfire, with support from the Ventura County District Attorney’s office and no opposition heard. AB 1864 was backed by the author, Stanford biosecurity expert Dr. Milana Trout, and Encode AI, while Biocom opposed unless amended and California Life Sciences remained neutral. Members discussed implementation details and the role of the Department of Public Health. A major portion of the hearing was devoted to AB 1709, which would set a minimum age of 16 for social media accounts on platforms with harmful features and create an e-safety advisory commission. Supporters, including youth advocates, parents, medical groups, and Common Sense Media, said addictive design features are harming children’s mental health and safety. Opponents, including EFF, the ACLU, TechNet, and other civil liberties and industry groups, argued the bill is overbroad, raises First Amendment and privacy concerns, and could limit access to important online communities. Despite those objections, the bill was moved forward after committee discussion, with members emphasizing the need to protect children while continuing to work on carveouts and implementation details.

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• So it's not just about a child coming from out of state.
• So it's not just about a child coming from out of state.
• But Texas had no system... ...legally prohibited him from having firearms.
• That burden belongs with the state.
• In one of the most recent cases from just January of this year, State v.

Committee: House Judiciary

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• </c> in this state. in this state.
• </c> state budget cuts. state budget cuts.
• It varies from state to state.
• It varies from state to family members. It varies from state to state. state. state.
• </c> state of New Hampshire. state of New Hampshire.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• <00:01:45.000><c> your</c> state your state your name<00:01:46.840><c> and</c><00:01:47.079><c> do</c
• </c> accidentally forget to abide by state accidentally forget to abide by state election election election
• </c><00:28:03.720><c> who</c><00:28:04.000><c> also</c> some other states who also some other states
• and State Certified equipment to and State Certified equipment to electronically<01:29:27.920><c> transmit
• </c><01:35:34.119><c> that</c> the efforts you've made and stated that the efforts you've made and stated

Committee: House Elections Finance and Government Operations

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We're talking about Plymouth State University and Keene State College over on the river.
• State University and<00:53:06.520><c> K</c><00:53:06.799><c> keing</c><00:53:07.079><c> State</c><00
• </c> more sense for us to increase State more sense for us to increase State funding<01:04:13.720><c>
• </c> national standards or our state national standards or our state standards<01:18:22.880><c> I'll<
• The State Board put a moratorium on approving charter schools maybe 15 or so years ago when the state

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 362, which would grant the Department of Education rulemaking authority related to educator licensure and testing requirements, including passing scores on professional education assessments. Representative Ladd said the bill is intended to preserve New Hampshire’s standards for classroom teachers and CTE instructors, while allowing DOE flexibility through rulemaking. He emphasized maintaining high standards, including for career and technical education, and said he was open to DOE clarifying the language further. Committee members raised concerns that the bill, as written, could remove language recognizing industry-recognized credentials for CTE instructors. Department of Education Director Steven Appy said DOE had drafted an amendment to clarify that the requirement applies to an initial New Hampshire license, to exempt CTE teachers from content exams, and to preserve current administrative practice allowing basic academic skills testing and industry-recognized credentials as substitutes. The committee discussed the distinction between basic academic skills tests and content assessments, and Appy said the amendment was meant to avoid conflating those requirements. The chair said the committee would take up executive session on HB 362 and related bills later. The committee then took up House Bill 90, which narrows and defines the rules for part-time teachers, especially in concurrent enrollment settings. Representative Ladd explained that the bill is meant to allow qualified college faculty or adjuncts from the University System or Community College System to teach high school concurrent-enrollment courses when local schools lack a teacher with the needed master’s-level credentials, particularly in math and STEM subjects. He said the bill is intended to expand student access to college-level coursework, save money, and preserve standards, while still requiring background checks and adherence to ethics and conduct rules. Members began asking questions about how the bill would work in practice, including certification and endorsement issues, but the hearing was not concluded in the portion provided.

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• It takes 34 states to pass a resolution calling for a Convention of States meeting for the same purpose
• It takes 34 states to pass a resolution calling for a Convention of States meeting for the same purpose
• It takes 34 states to pass a resolution calling for a Convention of States meeting for the same purpose
• Deanoff, State public advocate.
• Deanoff, State public advocate.

Committee: House General Laws

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• So the substitute removes the list of specified ports so that all Texas ports are equally recognized

Committee: Senate Economic Development

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• So the substitute removes a list of specified ports so that all Texas ports are equally recognized for

Committee: Senate Economic Development

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• We are only one of three states in the entire United States that.
• There are states that exempt state agencies, and there are states like Illinois that exempt individual
• And by state, I mean Texas, New Mexico, those kinds of states, Mr. Speaker, gentlemen.
• Speaker, gentlemen, yes, it reads a state like New Mexico, Texas, Colorado, but that's not.
• Like, can you go to Texas, California, Arizona, or any other state?

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• And we don't hear that very often for state technology projects.
• This year, they canceled these funds for several states.
• and out of state highly prize.
• Because in Texas, 98 percent of those residents stay in Texas And so you say that 97 percent of ours
• And it's pretty unique in how we, as a state, recognize our tribal colleges even though they're not state-supported

Keywords: 996, all

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• Our state property was here before New Mexico became the state.
• How much is tuition at New Mexico Military Institute for in-state and out-of-state? Mr.
• , county and state appropriations.
• There are some states, like Texas, Oklahoma, and Arizona in particular, that have an increased reliance
• Well, there's a consortium of states called RUC America (Road User Charged States) that are rolling out

Keywords: 996, all

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• Insurance for the state is how we protected the state and the public from being responsible for plugging
• I can see where it would apply to the state lands and fee lands, because obviously state law could impact
• In the state, I'm joined by Dr.
• They may not make money for the state, but they're not costing the state anything either.
• This 10 cent fee is consistent with other states' fees, including Texas.

Committee: House House Energy, Environment & Natural Resources

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• in any state.
• that state.
• those states.
• It varies from state to state.
• It varies from state to state. Some states, naturopathic doctors are under the state medical board.

Committee: House Health and Welfare

Summary: The committee first heard and favorably reported SB 255, which expands eligibility for psychosocial rehabilitation services by adding health sciences and therapeutic recreation degrees to the list of acceptable educational backgrounds. Supporters said the change would help address workforce shortages and improve access in rural areas. SB 314 was then reported favorably; it cleans up prior law so a limited scope certified social worker license can still be used for community psychiatric support and treatment services even if the application is filed after the CSW license has expired, rather than being barred by a timing restriction. The committee next took up several bills by Chairman McMath. SB 26, which repeals facility need review requirements for opioid treatment programs, was reported favorably after members and witnesses said Louisiana has too few OTPs and that removing the review would improve access, especially in rural areas. SB 29, requiring review and reporting of a child’s immunization records in certain unexpected death autopsies, was reported favorably despite questions about whether the bill should refer more broadly to medical records; supporters said the data could help evaluate vaccine-related concerns, while opponents raised concerns about singling out immunizations. SB 30, dealing with telehealth for obesity/weight management, was amended and reported favorably; the committee adopted technical amendments and a conceptual amendment replacing “metabolic condition” with “weight management services,” while witnesses debated patient safety, board authority, and whether the bill should limit agencies’ ability to restrict telehealth in the future. The committee also reported favorably SB 219, which creates an Office of Health and Nutrition within LDH. Supporters from the department, the Alzheimer’s Association, and Pennington Biomedical said the office would strengthen coordination on nutrition, physical activity, and brain health, and cited high Alzheimer’s costs and prevalence in Louisiana. SB 222, which streamlines Medicaid behavioral health administrative requirements and expands telehealth for psychosocial rehabilitation, was reported favorably with amendments after supporters described workforce and rural access barriers. SB 195, the “Danny’s Dose EMS Treatment Act,” was reported favorably; it would allow EMS personnel to administer a patient’s own prescribed time-critical medication in emergencies, and testimony from a parent and physician described life-threatening delays under current practice. The committee also adopted SCR 2, updating hospital architectural standards to the most recent Facility Guidelines Institute edition, and SCR 22, requesting a more detailed legislative auditor report on opioid settlement expenditures; members said they wanted clearer outcome data and planned to refine the language before floor debate. Finally, HB 1093 on naturopathic medicine was introduced and heavily amended, with the bill shifted under LSBME oversight and a large set of changes discussed, but no final action was taken in the portion provided.