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• And I think we'd have to do some research to make sure that if we were to make a promise like that to
• Not because it wasn't available to them to be able to, it's not that it wasn't available to them to try
• So these people that you're referring to, they do have some type of work permit and a Social Security
• So these people that you're referring to, they do have some type of work permit and a Social Security
• to become citizens, wouldn't we be excited to also have to have that to get a job?

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

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• us to grant them access to the portal.
• A defendant or the attorney is permitted to access and use the portal.
• They lie to the media. They lie to the news.
• It's for a person who begins drilling or converts a well without a permit.
• With everybody to come up with a solution. We need them to listen to us too.

Bills: SB552 , SB1099 , SB1124 , SB1208 , SB1372 , SB1506 , SB1667 , SB1804 , SB1806 , SB1870 , SB1936 , SB1937 , SB2180 , SB2405 , SB2569 , SB2570 , SB1646

Committee: Senate Criminal Justice

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• Renewal fees for things like concealed carry permits. That's another $50 to $100 hit.
• A four-year-old doing drills to protect themselves from an armed shooter.
• to do these drills.
• ><c> to</c><01:04:00.240><c> protect</c> A four-year-old doing drills to protect A four-year-old doing
• drills to protect themselves We have in front of us an opportunity to take a small step forward to address

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• The one in Reno kind of hits the high notes, and while that's very important, we're able to drill down
• To create with you to have more questions as they arise and maybe drill down onto some of these to get
• They are permitted to continue to work. Many programs like Firstep in Oklahoma City.
• One of the DMH issues is it's difficult to sustain communication that then permits cooperation.
• Al passed Senate Bill 251 that permits multidisciplinary grant applications to be made.

Committee: House A&B Judiciary Subcommittee

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• to present.
• Chairman, I'd move to send RS 32896 to print.
• This is the People's House, and we're here to listen to what you have to say.
• to say.
• I move we send RS 3993 to print. A motion from Senator Foreman to send RS 3993 to print.

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Rules

Transcript Highlights:

• About 20 years ago, a little over, there was a decision made to permit non-dentists to own dental practice
• We are going to go to 4001 next. Thank you. We are going to go to 4001 next. Oh, bummer.
• to learn, so to simply repeal it is the wrong way to go.
• to learn, so to simply repeal it is the wrong way to go.
• to learn, so to simply repeal it is the wrong way to go.

Bills: HB2072 , HB2251 , HB2279 , HB2308 , HB2323 , HB2342 , HB2400 , HB2408 , HB2456 , HB2660 , HB2697 , HB2868 , HB2873 , HB2877 , HB2910 , HB2946 , HB2955 , HB2991 , HB4001 , HB4010

Committee: Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency

Keywords: Cesar Chavez, public holiday, state law, holiday repeal, Arizona Revised Statutes, dental practice, business registration, registration fees, ownership interests, dental insurers, dental record management, motor vehicle warranty, warranty law, leased vehicles, lease-end buyout, lessee, lessor, used motor vehicle dealer, consumer protection, A.R.S. 44-1261

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• happy to get with the department and get with you and try to drill down on that.
• happy to get with the department and get with you and try to drill down on that.
• happy to get with the department and get with you and try to drill down on that.
• c> to</c><00:43:38.160><c> try</c><00:43:38.400><c> to</c><00:43:38.480><c> drill</c><00:43:38.720><c
• </c> try to try to drill down on that. try to try to drill down on that.

Committee: Joint Appropriations

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• But I think this is a slide you want to see: what is it, and why aren't we having more drilling rigs?
• We had to drive all the way to Keene to find a drilling rig from Bismarck.
• We had to drive all the way to Keene to find a drilling rig from Bismarck.
• There's no big upside for you to increase your drilling activity because we know.
• So adding a few more drilling rigs out there is going to be beneficial.

Summary: The Budget Section Leadership Division met with a quorum and approved the March 18 minutes before hearing a series of informational updates. The Petroleum Council reported that North Dakota oil production is expected to remain relatively flat at just under 1.2 million barrels per day, with activity shifting northward in the Bakken as technology improves and three- and four-mile laterals boost well performance. The presentation also discussed oil and gas prices, gas taxation, flaring concerns, the importance of pipelines and other linear infrastructure, and enhanced oil recovery pilot projects supported by state and federal funding. Members asked questions about gas production taxes, natural gas liquids, and the outlook for drilling rigs and future production. The Office of State Tax Commissioner then reviewed the federal “big beautiful bill” and its estimated effect on North Dakota individual and business income tax collections. Staff explained that most of the individual income tax impact comes from the permanent increase in the standard deduction, while temporary provisions such as senior deductions, tip and overtime exclusions, and auto loan interest deductions have smaller or limited-term effects. They also noted that business tax changes, especially depreciation and expensing provisions, create a larger near-term cash impact, and that some FY25 collections likely reflected one-time oil field transactions that may have inflated the baseline used in earlier estimates. OMB provided updates on major capital projects and facility funding. For Capitol grounds improvements, officials described plans for 18th-floor renovations, wayfinding upgrades, public seating, lighting, tree management, and possible restroom and lobby reconfiguration, while also noting the governor’s residence security project and the discovery of human remains on the Capitol grounds. OMB and its consultants also reported on the state facility maintenance fund, including window replacement, boiler work, roof and foundation repairs, and a new facility conditions assessment covering more state buildings. Updates were also given on the new state hospital in Jamestown, the Minot state office building, and the use of federal state fiscal recovery funds, including possible future reallocations to the Department of Corrections. Finally, Legislative Council staff summarized the interim compliance report on legislative intent and trust fund activity, highlighting the status of lines of credit, Bank of North Dakota profit transfers, the statewide litigation pool, the new Office of Guardianship and Conservatorship, corrections planning, HHS program updates, and a likely future general fund request for the unemployment insurance modernization project. No formal votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes; the meeting was primarily informational, with members asking clarifying questions throughout.

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• We have had very complex state permitting requirements in addition to the federal permitting We have
• had very complex state permitting requirements in addition to the federal permitting requirements that
• So permitting, the fun topic we all like to talk about...
• So permitting, the fun topic we all like to talk about, we're really pleased to share that we've received
• permits that will be moved along kind of in parallel to that NEPA process.

Committee: Senate Resources and Environment

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• months to the permitting timeline for projects as opposed to other states like Louisiana.
• A permit amendment took three years and 11 months from filing date to issuance of the permit.
• To demonstrate that the permit is protective. And that's just on the air permits, right?
• It's going to take a while for them to get fully permitted unless we intervene to stop it or halt it
• do not elect to apply for this permit.

Bills: SB2037 , SB1757 , SB1758 , SB1759 , HB29

Committee: Senate Natural Resources

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• House Bill 916 relates to concealed handgun permit demonstrated competence.
• House Bill 916 relates to concealed handgun permit, demonstrated competence.
• version of the Environmental Justice in the permitting process guidance memo to consider how to assess
• version of the Environmental Justice in the permitting process guidance memo to consider how to assess
• how to assess the cumulative impacts of certain permits.

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• But I think this is a slide you want to see: what is it, and why aren't we having more drilling rigs?
• We had to drive all the way to Keene to find a drilling rig from Bismarck.
• There's no big upside for you to increase your drilling activity because we know...
• There's no big upside for you to increase your drilling activity because we know the long-term supply
• So adding a few more drilling rigs out there is going to be beneficial.

Summary: The Budget Section Leadership Division met with a quorum present and approved the March 18 minutes. The committee first heard an update from the Petroleum Council on oil and gas activity, which described North Dakota production as holding steady around 1.1 to 1.2 million barrels per day despite lower prices and market volatility. The presentation emphasized that efficiency gains, longer laterals, and improved completion technology are allowing operators to sustain output while activity shifts north in the Bakken. Members asked about gas taxation, natural gas liquids, flaring, and enhanced oil recovery; the witness said gas is taxed by volume, most liquids are handled through oil lines or gas processing, and the state’s EOR pilot projects and new gas infrastructure are intended to help hold production flat and expand future recovery. The committee then received a presentation from the Tax Department on the federal “big beautiful bill” and its effect on North Dakota income tax collections. The department explained that most of the federal changes were extensions of existing Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions, but several items — including the larger standard deduction, senior deduction, tip and overtime exclusions, auto loan interest deduction, and business expensing changes — affect state collections. Revised estimates showed a smaller-than-expected impact on individual income tax, with the department suggesting a net cash effect in the range of roughly $30 million to $35 million when business and individual effects are combined, plus a possible one-time distortion from large oil-field transactions in fiscal year 2025. Members asked which provisions apply to standard versus itemized returns, and the department clarified that most of the individual provisions apply broadly, while the SALT-related item is itemizer-specific. OMB then reported on major capital projects and facility funding. Updates included Capitol grounds improvements such as 18th-floor renovations, wayfinding, augmented reality displays for the Rough Rider Hall of Fame, tree management and lighting studies, and restroom and parking reconfiguration in the tower. OMB also described security upgrades at the governor’s residence, where human remains were discovered on site and are being handled with historical and legal review. The state hospital project in Jamestown remains on schedule for substantial completion in winter 2027 and opening in spring 2028, with costs currently estimated a little over $292 million and a line of credit expected to be drawn in April 2027. The North Central State Office Building in Minot is under construction, with a $5.6 million line of credit already accessed. OMB also reported on the State Facility Maintenance Fund, noting about $1.1 million spent so far on projects such as the Liberty Memorial Building roof and foundation work, Capitol window replacement, boiler replacement, and kitchen remodeling. Finally, Legislative Council staff reviewed the interim compliance report on legislative intent and state trust funds. The report highlighted the status of multiple lines of credit, including those for the state hospital and Minot office building, and noted that the executive budget will likely need to include repayment planning for about $350 million of expected outstanding balances. Other updates included the Bank of North Dakota profit transfer schedule, litigation pool spending, the new Office of Guardianship and Conservatorship, the Missouri River Correctional Center planning effort, HHS items such as FMAP and child care assistance, Job Service’s unemployment insurance modernization project, and DPI school aid turnback estimates. No formal votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes.

Transcript Highlights:

• But I think this is a slide you want to see: what is it, and why aren't we having more drilling rigs?
• We had to drive all the way to Keene to find a drilling rig from Bismarck.
• There's no big upside for you to increase your drilling activity because we know...
• There's no big upside for you to increase your drilling activity because we know the long-term supply
• So adding a few more drilling rigs out there is going to be beneficial.

Summary: The Budget Section Leadership Division met with a quorum and approved the March 18 minutes. The committee first heard an update from the Petroleum Council on oil and gas activity in North Dakota. Ron Ness said production is expected to remain relatively flat at just under 1.2 million barrels per day, with efficiency gains and longer laterals helping offset lower rig counts. He discussed oil and gas prices, gas taxation, flaring concerns, northward movement of drilling activity, and the importance of new infrastructure and enhanced oil recovery (EOR) pilots. Members asked about gas taxation, natural gas liquids, pipeline impacts, and the outlook for Continental and other operators. Ness said the industry is likely to remain steady rather than see a major ramp-up or decline. Matt Pearl of the State Tax Department then explained the federal “big beautiful bill” and its effect on North Dakota income tax collections. He said the law extends or makes permanent several federal provisions and creates temporary deductions for seniors, tips, overtime, and auto loan interest, with the biggest state impact coming from the standard deduction increase and business tax changes. He revised earlier estimates downward, saying the net cash impact on state collections is likely in the $30 million to $35 million range after accounting for business prepayments and one-time FY25 oilfield transaction effects. Committee members asked which provisions apply to standard versus itemized returns. OMB staff gave a detailed update on major capital projects and facility funding. Topics included Capitol grounds improvements such as 18th-floor renovations, wayfinding, seating, lighting, tree management, and restroom and lobby upgrades; security work at the governor’s residence, which has been delayed by the discovery of human remains; and space reconfiguration efforts in Bismarck-Mandan to reduce leases and create shared offices and conference rooms. They also reported on the State Facility Maintenance Fund, including roof, window, boiler, and kitchen projects at state facilities, and on the state hospital project in Jamestown, which remains on budget and on schedule for substantial completion in winter 2027 and opening in spring 2028. OMB also updated the committee on the Minot North Central State Office Building, the use of federal State Fiscal Recovery Funds, and the status of legislative intent and trust fund reports, including school aid turnback, the school construction loan program, the Foundation Aid Stabilization Fund, the Legacy Fund, and the Strategic Investment and Improvements Fund. The committee ended by discussing future agenda items, including government efficiency, cash management, Bank of North Dakota lines of credit, and the rural health transformation program, and then adjourned.

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• to pass over to for that, I'm going to pass over to Jillian.
• ><c> to</c><00:10:51.040><c> there's</c> has found that drills tend to there's has found that drills
• think beyond doors and drills and kind of the reactive stuff we've been doing to reduce casualties and
• </c><00:29:09.919><c> to</c> like there's a lot of anger um to to like there's a lot of anger um to to
• </c> we're going to move to our bills. we're going to move to our bills.

Bills: HF3653 , HF2717 , HF3451 , HF3857

Committee: House Education Finance

Summary: The committee first adopted the March 3rd minutes by voice vote after Representative Lee moved them and there was no discussion. Members then reviewed hearing rules on decorum, safety, and participation before taking testimony from Dr. James Densley and Dr. Jillian Peterson of the Violence Prevention Project Research Center at Hamline University. The presenters summarized research on mass shootings and K-12 school shootings, drawing on a database of homicides in school settings from 2000 to 2025 and a smaller set of 15 K-12 mass shooting cases. They said school shooters are usually insiders, most often current or former students, and typically young males. They described common patterns including a noticeable crisis before attacks, perpetrators viewing the shooting as a final act, studying prior shooters online, and “leakage” in which most tell someone in advance. They also emphasized that many perpetrators use unsecured firearms from family members and argued that prevention should combine reporting systems, behavioral threat assessment, counseling, mentoring, secure storage, and other layered interventions rather than rely on a single solution. The presenters also discussed broader violence trends in the Twin Cities, saying much school violence is spillover from community violence and that pandemic-era disruptions and weakened trust in institutions contributed to serious violence. They cited a national survey finding that exposure to gun violence is associated with PTSD, anxiety, depression, and fear of public spaces, especially among young people. During member questions, Representative Wam asked for clarification on the data set and the rural/small-town share of the survey sample.

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• This board, um, you have to have a license to drill a well and install a pump.
• But they have a permit to extract water. >> Do they have the permit?
• But they they have a permit to &gt;&gt; right?
• And the key thing to know about that permit is there's a new permit for a large withdrawal permit issued
• And the key thing to issue that permit.

Committee: House Resources, Recreation and Development

Summary: The committee first took up HB 163FN, dealing with requiring current, verifiable evidence of a species’ presence before land-use restrictions are imposed for habitat protection. Members discussed an amendment that had been worked on with agencies and stakeholder groups. Fish and Game testified that, while the amendment improved the bill, the agency still opposed it because of concerns about citizen science, how the proposal would apply to public versus private property, and how the transition to DES would work. Representative Darby argued the amendment was ambiguous, lacked a full hearing, and did not clearly address record verification or private-property access issues. The amendment passed 8-7, and the committee then voted OTPA 8-7, with a minority report noted. The committee then moved to HB 1752FN, which would create a chain of custody for timber and carbon credits. Representative Davis presented an amendment saying it would help law enforcement investigate timber theft and add transparency to New Hampshire’s carbon registry by identifying buyers of carbon credits. Supporters said the change would impose little burden and align with practices in other states. Opponents, including Representative Darby, Representative Vale, and the state forester from DNCR, said the carbon market is complex, the amendment was not fully vetted, and a hearing with all stakeholders was needed; they also raised fiscal-note concerns. The amendment passed 8-7, and the committee then voted OTPA 8-7, again with a minority report. Finally, the committee opened a hearing on HB 1019, which would add an active water treatment professional to the state water well board. Representative Peter Petrino and Representative Wendy Thomas said the board should include expertise on contamination risks and treatment technologies, citing concerns about arsenic, radon, and PFAS in private wells. The chairman of the Water Well Board testified in opposition to the bill as drafted, saying the board supports the general idea of licensing water filtration work but does not currently have authority or rules to oversee that field and believes the proposal would put “the cart before the horse.” Members questioned whether the board’s current mandate even covers filtration systems, and the discussion ended with those concerns unresolved.

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• To the House after adjournment. Representative Talbot, would you like to come to the table?
• In addition to that, it will also restructure how we're handling credits to the system to allow it to
• So to allow for everyone to stay within the law, we're going to revert back to, or we're asking that
• The law, we're going to revert back to, or we're asking that you revert back to, 12 hours, which the
• So we need avenues to be able to pull retirees that have left to come back to us in a much simpler method

Bills: SB8 , SB10 , SB11 , SB12 , SB13 , SB14 , SB16 , SB17 , SB18 , SB20 , SB21 , SB22 , SB416 , SB455 , SB456 , SB477

Committee: House Retirement

Keywords: Municipal Employees' Retirement System, Louisiana, participation, employer, retirement, SB 10, Act 222, Louisiana State Police Retirement System, state police retirement, retirement system funding, employer contributions, actuarial gains, amortization, Permanent Benefit Increase, PBI account, benefit increase reserve, supplemental permanent benefit increase, public retirement systems, state pension, pension funding

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• mineral rights and to streamline the process for permitting new mines in the West.
• mineral rights and to streamline the process for permitting new mines in the West.
• mineral rights and to streamline the process for permitting new mines in the West.
• to punt to someone else if you'd like to so again to punt to someone else if you'd like to so again
• To that point, to that point, to that point, to that point, to that point.

Bills: HB2026 , HB2027 , HB2028 , HB2031 , HB2078 , HB2094 , HB2095 , HB2101 , HB2102 , HB2103 , HB2260 , HB2278 , HB2827 , HB2932 , HB2933 , HB2934 , HB2986 , HCM2009 , HCR2038

Committees: House Natural Resources, Energy & Water , House House Natural Resources, Energy & Water Committee of Reference

Keywords: assured water supply, groundwater, commingling, commingled water, water supply, Arizona Department of Water Resources, ADWR, active management area, AMA, subdivision plat, development approval, water rights, municipal provider, private water company, certificate of assured water supply, written commitment of water service, groundwater savings credits, gray water reuse, replenishment district, Central Arizona Project

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• So if this bill were to pass, we’d like to see it effective January 1st, 2027, just to give us time to
• to workers' rights to organize, is limited to entities covered under the bill.
• When projects fall behind due to weather delays, permitting issues, design changes, general contractors
• When projects fall behind due to weather delays, permitting issues, design changes, general contractors
• to define certain things or just leave that to you to do.

Bills: SB6197 , SB6158 , SB6302 , SB5437 , SB6117 , SB5852 , SB5847 , SB6067 , SB6152 , SB6136

Committee: Senate Labor & Commerce

Keywords: SB 6197, plumbing contractor, plumber, contractor licensing, licensing enforcement, infractions, administrative penalties, license suspension, certificate suspension, endorsement suspension, registration suspension, Department of Labor and Industries, advisory board of plumbers, penalty schedule, repeat violations, workplace standards, construction trades, professional licensing, Washington state, factory built housing

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• The Senate is called to order. Sarah Bannister, Secretary of the Senate. Senator Riccelli.
• Senate Bill 5395, Prior Authorization, referred to the Committee on Rules. Senator Riccelli.
• I move the Senate now advance to the fifth order of business.
• Senator Riccelli moves that the Senate now advance to the fifth order of business.
• Senate Bill 6328 by Senator Saldaña, referred to the Committee on Transportation. Senator Riccelli.

Bills: SB5223 , SB5067 , SJM8002 , SB5855 , SB5865 , SB5272 , SCR8406 , SB5000 , SB5500 , SJM8006 , SB5325 , SB5286 , SB5937

Keywords: criminal offense, fingerprinting, law enforcement, state regulations, public safety, impaired driving, driving safety, alcohol regulation, public health, transportation, Medicare, healthcare, insurance, elderly, budget impact, face coverings, civil liberties, garnishment, debt, form standardization

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• to test it first—we're going to have to have a paper trail.
• vote. ...them to affirm that they wish to be registered to vote.
• petition to change laws or to refer laws to the voters."
• petition to change laws or to refer laws to the voters.
• , to be able to petition to change laws or to refer laws, and to say we need 1,000 signatures before

Bills: SB6081 , SB5902 , SB6034 , SB6035 , SB5892 , SB5973

Committee: Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections

Keywords: SB 6081, Washington privacy, sex designation, gender marker, nonbinary, transgender, vital records, birth certificate, death certificate, fetal death, stillbirth, driver license, ID card, Department of Licensing, public records exemption, confidential records, record sealing, data sharing, government records, privacy