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• Thank you so much. you to support this particular bill it's you to support this particular bill it's
• </c> our Waters uh would ask that you support our Waters uh would ask that you support the<00:21:37.480
• of immediate action to that effect and to demonstrate our resolve, as a body, to support those community
• communication with police and support communication with police and support<00:45:49.839><c> the</c>
• them in supporting police and support them in supporting people<00:46:52.599><c> in</c><00:46:52.760

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 105, which would create a new conservation license plate and direct the added fee to the cyanobacteria mitigation loan and grant fund. The sponsor, Rep. Rosemarie Rung, said the bill would create a non-tax revenue source to help address toxic cyanobacteria blooms in New Hampshire lakes, ponds, and rivers. She described the public health, environmental, and economic harms from blooms, the high cost of watershed management plans and mitigation projects, and the limited current funding available through state and federal sources. She argued that a voluntary plate program could provide sustainable support and raise awareness. Supporters, including Reps. Katie Pell and McDonald, said the bill would help affected lake communities and tourism-dependent areas. New Hampshire DES testified neutrally but confirmed that blooms have increased sharply, that the agency has issued more than 120 warnings in the past two years, and that the existing mitigation fund is nearly depleted after one-time appropriations. DES said the proposed plate would not solve the entire funding need but could provide dedicated revenue for studies and implementation projects. DMV testified that the operational impact of adding a new plate would be minimal. New Hampshire Lakes also supported the bill and said survey results suggested some current Moose plate holders and new registrants would likely choose the Loon plate. Committee members asked about the health effects of cyanobacteria, the expected revenue from the plate, and whether the problem is natural or human-driven. Testimony said exposure can cause skin irritation, gastrointestinal illness, and more serious liver or neurological effects, with pets and children at higher risk; one witness also cited research suggesting aerosolized toxins may affect people several kilometers from a bloom. DES explained that while lake sediments can release nutrients, the underlying problem is largely driven by watershed inputs and worsened over time. No vote was taken during the portion of the meeting provided, and the chair invited written testimony and additional questions.

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• </c> of very positive work in uh supporting of very positive work in uh supporting victims<00:08:26.720
• </c> comprehensive approach to support comprehensive approach to support students<00:39:06.720><c> who
• </c> be connected to support and next steps. be connected to support and next steps.
• BFAS, I think that the supporters of BFAS, I think that the supporters of VFAS<05:38:17.920><c> would
• </c> New Hampshire wants to really support New Hampshire wants to really support this<05:40:23.200><c

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Uh, Eversource is in support. We bill. Uh, Eversource is in support.
• </c><04:59:17.040><c> of</c> Hampshire, and I'm here in support of Hampshire, and I'm here in support
• Um, we are supportive of this bill.
• Um, we are supportive of down onto that. Um, we are supportive of this<05:21:30.000><c> bill.
• </c> support our infrastructure. support our infrastructure.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• support support that<00:36:41.200><c> activity.
• So, on your pink card, you've said that you support amending this bill, and you're supporting amending
• So, on your pink card, you've said that you support amending this bill, and you're supporting amending
• I I support &gt;&gt; Ju just my position on it. I I support the<04:15:26.479><c> approach.
• </c> figuring out ways to support figuring out ways to support um<05:17:40.400><c> the</c><05:17:40.638

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• support support for<00:17:12.480><c> public</c><00:17:12.800><c> schools</c><00:17:13.600><c> of</c>
• </c> education support. education support.
• So, why would we support this?
• </c> So, why would we support this? So, why would we support this?
• </c> request your support of House Bill 463. request your support of House Bill 463.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• </c><00:23:29.840><c> the</c> representing himself who supports the representing himself who supports
• </c><00:24:00.159><c> hille</c> and I'm here to support hille and I'm here to support hille 249<00:24
• Manchester and W 11 um and I support Manchester and W 11 um and I support this<02:00:50.679><c> bill<
• I'm here in support of the bill.
• I'm here in support of the bill.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Transportation Committee held a public hearing on HB 249, which would allow bicycles, and in the bill’s language human-powered vehicles and e-bikes, to treat stop signs as yield signs and red lights as stop signs when safe. The bill sponsor, Rep. Seth Miller, said the measure is intended to improve cyclist safety and traffic flow at no cost to the state, citing Idaho and Delaware as examples where similar laws were associated with fewer crashes or injuries. He emphasized that the bill would remain optional, would not let cyclists ignore cross traffic, and would help riders avoid the unstable “wobble” that comes from repeatedly stopping and starting, especially on cargo bikes or other heavier bicycles. Committee members raised concerns about predictability, liability, and whether the proposal creates a special class of vehicle. Rep. Crawford asked why the bill also addresses left turns on red for one-way streets; Miller said that provision is meant to address situations where bicycles do not trigger signal equipment and could otherwise be stranded at a light. Rep. Gannon questioned the lack of explicit liability language, and Miller said he did not know of a separate provision but would be open to an amendment if the committee wanted clearer language. Rep. Hill and Rep. Emble expressed concern that other drivers would not know what cyclists intend to do and that the bill could create special rules; Miller responded that cyclists would still be required to yield and that the law would not change right-of-way rules. Several witnesses testified in support. Michael Frank, a Spofford cyclist and League cycling instructor, said the bill would help him safely commute and carry heavy groceries by reducing the effort and exposure involved in restarting after a full stop. Tim Blagden, former head of the Bike Walk Alliance of New Hampshire, said the bill reflects how many people already ride, saves energy and time, and would still require cyclists to stop at red lights unless the intersection is clear. He also noted that traffic signals often do not detect bicycles. No vote was taken during the hearing.

Transcript Highlights:

• I'm here to support this bill.
• </c><00:56:40.440><c> HB</c> we support HB we support HB 604<00:56:42.559><c> um</c><00:56:42.839><c>
• </c> does it so that's why I can't support does it so that's why I can't support it<01:22:33.400><c>
• I also can't support this bill.
• . ...support of this concept.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• </c> producers and consumers and supporting producers and consumers and supporting the<03:02:58.600><
• </c><03:03:41.120><c> producers</c> federal grants that support producers federal grants that support
• </c> the course of any Year we're supporting the course of any Year we're supporting 20<03:06:04.800>
• our kids during the day have supporting our kids during the day have support<03:06:55.439><c> and</c
• </c> organizations that are supporting organizations that are supporting agriculture<03:08:03.359><c>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Environment and Agriculture Committee held an introductory orientation for members, many of whom were new or newly assigned to the committee. Leadership emphasized that the committee is intended to operate in a nonpartisan, collaborative way, and members introduced themselves and described their backgrounds in farming, gardening, food service, environmental work, water and waste issues, veterinary work, and related fields. Several members noted personal ties to homesteading, livestock, orcharding, food security, landfill concerns, and animal welfare, while others said they were eager to learn the committee’s work. The chair then reviewed committee procedures and expectations. Members were told the committee would generally meet on Tuesdays, with hearings starting around 10 a.m. and often running until about 4:30 p.m., and that absences, substitutes for executive sessions, and email communications would be handled through House rules and the committee’s email system. The chair also covered decorum rules for live-streamed meetings, including professional dress, limiting food and drink at the table, and giving full attention to witnesses. Members were reminded that legislative emails are subject to public records laws and that the committee may soon transition to a new email domain. The chair also explained logistics such as bill folders, committee room storage, and emergency procedures for evacuation or shelter-in-place. No bills were debated or voted on in this meeting, but the chair noted that the committee already had roughly two dozen bills pending, including animal welfare, landfill, policy, and cat-and-dog related measures. Members were told to expect a broad mix of topics beyond agriculture, including solid waste and animal-related legislation.

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• </c><01:15:37.040><c> this</c> encourage the committee to support this encourage the committee to support
• </c> support. Thank you. support. Thank you.
• As a society, we support of SF 3590.
• And that support the constitution.
• Uh but I support the amendment as well.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Elliot's amendment but I cannot support Elliot's amendment but I cannot support this and I urge the
• you would support an October. The budget chairman support an October.
• The budget chairman support an October. The budget chairman will support an October 1st date.
• I will support an October 1st date. I will support an October 1st date.
• they want to get support for and be with want to get support for and be with want to get support for

Bills: SCR 13, SCR 24, SB 1, SB 12, SB 15, SB 17, SB 24, SB 57, SB 65, SB 213, SB 371, SB 372, SB 378, SB 379, SB 388, SB 400, SB 402, SB 427, SB 495, SB 499, SB 502, SB 509, SB 535, SB 583, SB 610, SB 621, SB 650, SB 706, SB 740, SB 840, SB 854, SB 856, SB 875, SB 893, SB 918, SB 925, SB 974, SB 995, SB 1006, SB 1018, SB 1025, SB 1061, SB 1073, SB 1106, SB 1121, SB 1194, SB 1252, SB 1253, SB 1268, SB 1300, SB 1343, SB 1362, SB 1447, SJR 36, SJR 12, SJR 57, SCR 25, SCR 22, SCR 12, SCR 24, SCR 8, SB 565, SB 372, SB 765, SB 62, SB 666, SB 707, SB 888, SB 687, SB 847, SB 1248, SB 740, SB 14, SB 1006, SB 504, SB 925, SB 1121, SB 995, SB 857, SB 305, SB 296, SB 284, SB 815, SB 1379, SB 1300, SB 1497, SB 1499, SB 1498, SB 1061, SB 65, SB 241, SB 304, SB 402, SB 499, SB 621, SB 974, SB 1023, SB 1024, SB 1025, SB 1106, SB 686, SB 112, SB 371, SB 204, SB 400, SB 609, SB 1447, SB 670, SB 502, SB 427, SB 850, SB 854, SB 413, SB 1555, SB 1362, SB 1346, SB 1033, SB 1220, SB 1073, SB 810, SB 987, SB 1539, SB 893, SB 447, SB 875, SB 406, SB 509, SB 985, SB 965, SB 1119, SB 1505, SB 24, SB 57, SB 1194, SB 1253, SB 1215, SB 1532, SB 1268, SB 1302, SB 856, SB 650, SB 583, SB 673, SB 840, SB 213, SB 681, SB 1172, SB 1252, SB 378, SB 610, SB 918, SB 1343, SB 608, SB 487, SB 955, SB 957, SB 988, SB 990, SB 1019, SB 1021, SB 1120, SB 251, SB 958, SB 535, SB 761, SB 1, SB 541, SB 315, SB 379, SB 1018, SB 1737, SB 266, SB 1415, SB 57, SB 499, SB 974, SB 1025, SB 1061, SB 1268, SR 302, SR 303, SR 304, SR 305, SB 30, SB 1333, SB 1666, SB 30, SB 1333, SB 1666

Keywords: water rights, treaty compliance, Rio Grande, agriculture, drought, international water, Texas water supply, Texas, Israel, trade, investment, partnership, economic ties, technological innovation, bilateral relations, appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare

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• </c> they come out so we're in strong support they come out so we're in strong support of<00:21:36.400
• We have George Joseph on Zoom in support. Yes, I’m in support.
• Aloha, I’m Shanteeta McLin in support. support Vice chair senator is happy to support Vice chair senator
• individual, all in support.
• We have AARP Hawaii in support. We have Hawaii Children's Action Network in support.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• I ask for your support. individuals. I ask for your support. Thank<00:34:19.440><c> you.
• These are all bills that we both supported and has had widespread support from bipartisan bills.
• These are all bills that we both supported and has had widespread support from bipartisan bills.
• </c> a green vote and your support. a green vote and your support.
• </c> in support of the O'Driscoll amendment. in support of the O'Driscoll amendment.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• or not support.
• or not support.
• or not support.
• or not support.
• or not support.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• I urge your support, members. I urge your support, members.
• </c> first and I would ask for your support. first and I would ask for your support.
• </c> support a pilot of family supportive support a pilot of family supportive housing<02:03:13.920><
• Support the UTI amendment. The citizens. Support the UTI amendment.
• I'd like to rise to support the I rise to support the A1.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• . supported. supported.
• </c> Hampshire Realtors support this bill. Hampshire Realtors support this bill.
• </c> state to support this industry. state to support this industry.
• in support.
• </c> in support. in support.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• </c><01:07:06.760><c> services</c> procurement and support services procurement and support services
• Not only do they support the loan program, but they support all the federal requirements to ensure compliance
• Not only do they support the loan program, but they support all the federal requirements to ensure compliance
• </c><04:31:09.960><c> this</c> have um staff that um support this have um staff that um support this
• </c><04:31:12.119><c> the</c> program and not only do they support the program and not only do they support

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Department of Administrative Services presented an overview of its budget and operations, emphasizing that it is the lowest-spending agency in state government and that its general fund allocation has declined since 2019. Commissioner Arling House explained that DAS also handles back-office functions for several administratively attached boards, which has affected staffing and spending comparisons. He said the department’s current general fund spending is roughly split between retiree health and other operations, and that the presentation was based on adjusted authorized spending rather than the original budget figures. A major portion of the meeting focused on retiree health benefits and the long-term effort to control costs. Deputy Commissioner Cassie Keane described how the state moved from a projected deficit in retiree health to savings through a series of changes, including higher premium contributions, co-pay adjustments, and shifting Medicare retirees into Medicare Advantage arrangements to capture federal reimbursement. She said the state has about 12,500 retirees and spouses on the plan, with roughly 10,906 Medicare retirees and 1,580 non-Medicare retirees, and that the savings have depended heavily on federal funding and procurement decisions. She also noted that Medicare retirees pay Part B premiums and that the state has grandfathered older retirees from some premium contributions. Members asked about what the expenditures cover, why the state offers retiree health instead of simply giving retirees a payment to buy coverage themselves, and whether out-of-pocket costs changed under Medicare Advantage. Keane said the plan covers actual health claims or insurance premiums, that co-pays and maximum out-of-pocket limits remain in place, and that the state has no authority to change benefit details without legislative action. She explained that retiree health is a long-standing employee benefit that wraps around Medicare and is not collectively bargained in the usual sense, though its eligibility rules and cost-sharing have been tightened over time to better target the benefit to long-term state service. The discussion also covered vendor performance problems. Keane said Anthem recently won the contract back from Aetna, but its pharmacy subsidiary, Caroline, caused serious service disruptions. DAS responded by withholding payments, assessing more than $2 million in performance guarantees, and hiring a third-party auditor to review the pharmacy processes. The current contract runs through the end of calendar year 2026, and officials said they are watching federal Medicare Advantage reimbursement changes closely because future savings are uncertain.

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• </c> remain uh supported by special revenue. remain uh supported by special revenue.
• </c> support the governor's recommendation. support the governor's recommendation.
• I support it fully. That's &gt;&gt; Great motion. I support it fully.
• </c> well which they may or may not support. well which they may or may not support.
• </c> support Rodeo with their dollars. support Rodeo with their dollars.

Keywords: 916, all

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• I get to be his supporting effort. Thank you guys for coming out today.
• Bass actually supported us. be three for it inside the hearing that day.
• That's why I've supported the Compassionate Use Program from day one and I'm going to continue. to support
• For these reasons, I'll be voting in support of this bill. Thank you. Mr.
• Thank you again for your support. Final passes, committee substitutes, Senate Bill 3.

Bills: SCR5, SCR13, SB3, SB6, SB10, SB12, SB13, SB15, SB17, SB18, SB19, SB24, SB35, SB57, SB65, SB112, SB284, SB290, SB388, SB400, SB402, SB412, SB495, SB499, SB502, SB509, SB621, SB706, SB740, SB815, SB842, SB854, SB875, SB893, SB917, SB974, SB1025, SB1061, SB1073, SB1106, SB1268, SB1281, SB1300, SB1362, SB1379, SB1447, SB1451, SB1555, SB1902, SJR36, SJR12, SCR13, SCR25, SCR5, SCR22, SCR12, SCR24, SB495, SB412, SB10, SB18, SB565, SB372, SB842, SB765, SB62, SB19, SB666, SB707, SB888, SB687, SB706, SB847, SB290, SB13, SB1248, SB740, SB14, SB1006, SB504, SB917, SB925, SB388, SB1902, SB1121, SB995, SB857, SB305, SB296, SB284, SB35, SB6, SB815, SB3, SB1281, SB1379, SB1300, SB1497, SB1499, SB1498, SB1451, SB1061, SB15, SB65, SB241, SB304, SB402, SB499, SB621, SB974, SB1023, SB1024, SB1025, SB1106, SB686, SB112, SB371, SB204, SB400, SB609, SB1447, SB670, SB502, SB427, SB850, SB854, SB413, SB1555, SB1362, SB1346, SB1033, SB1220, SB1073, SB810, SB987, SB1539, SB893, SB447, SB875, SB406, SB509, SB985, SB965, SB17, SB1119, SB1505, SB12, SB24, SB57, SB1194, SB1253, SB1215, SB1532, SB1268, SB1302, SB856, SB650, SB583, SB673, SB840, SJR57, SCR8, SB213, SB681, SB1172, SB1252, SB378, SB610, SB918, SB1343, SB608, SB487, SB955, SB957, SB988, SB990, SB1019, SB1021, SB1120, SB251, SB958, SB535, SB761, SB1, SB541, SB315, SB379, SB1018, SB1737, SB266, SB1415

Keywords: SCR 5, Senate Concurrent Resolution 5, Texas School for the Deaf, TSD, Robert Rives, gymnasium naming, building naming, honorary resolution, commemorative resolution, deaf education, hard of hearing, Gallaudet University, alumni hall of fame, football coach, school facility naming, education K-16, State Affairs, Texas Legislature, public school tribute, water rights

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• of people that we represent who come from different faiths, many of whom who come. and show up and support
• you at your events, who thank you, who contribute their tax dollars, and who... asked to support us.
• I'll try to be brief here. compelled to say a few things in support of this bill.
• And them talking here about this bill, support of it, but also in. conjunction with Senate Bill 11 does
• Thank you for your support on this bill.

Bills: SCR5, SCR13, SB3, SB6, SB10, SB12, SB13, SB15, SB17, SB18, SB19, SB24, SB35, SB57, SB65, SB112, SB284, SB290, SB388, SB400, SB402, SB412, SB495, SB499, SB502, SB509, SB621, SB706, SB740, SB815, SB842, SB854, SB875, SB893, SB917, SB974, SB1025, SB1061, SB1073, SB1106, SB1268, SB1281, SB1300, SB1362, SB1379, SB1447, SB1451, SB1555, SB1902, SJR36, SJR12, SCR13, SCR25, SCR5, SCR22, SCR12, SCR24, SB495, SB412, SB10, SB18, SB565, SB372, SB842, SB765, SB62, SB19, SB666, SB707, SB888, SB687, SB706, SB847, SB290, SB13, SB1248, SB740, SB14, SB1006, SB504, SB917, SB925, SB388, SB1902, SB1121, SB995, SB857, SB305, SB296, SB284, SB35, SB6, SB815, SB3, SB1281, SB1379, SB1300, SB1497, SB1499, SB1498, SB1451, SB1061, SB15, SB65, SB241, SB304, SB402, SB499, SB621, SB974, SB1023, SB1024, SB1025, SB1106, SB686, SB112, SB371, SB204, SB400, SB609, SB1447, SB670, SB502, SB427, SB850, SB854, SB413, SB1555, SB1362, SB1346, SB1033, SB1220, SB1073, SB810, SB987, SB1539, SB893, SB447, SB875, SB406, SB509, SB985, SB965, SB17, SB1119, SB1505, SB12, SB24, SB57, SB1194, SB1253, SB1215, SB1532, SB1268, SB1302, SB856, SB650, SB583, SB673, SB840, SJR57, SCR8, SB213, SB681, SB1172, SB1252, SB378, SB610, SB918, SB1343, SB608, SB487, SB955, SB957, SB988, SB990, SB1019, SB1021, SB1120, SB251, SB958, SB535, SB761, SB1, SB541, SB315, SB379, SB1018, SB1737, SB266, SB1415

Keywords: SCR 5, Senate Concurrent Resolution 5, Texas School for the Deaf, TSD, Robert Rives, gymnasium naming, building naming, honorary resolution, commemorative resolution, deaf education, hard of hearing, Gallaudet University, alumni hall of fame, football coach, school facility naming, education K-16, State Affairs, Texas Legislature, public school tribute, water rights

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• </c> support Wyoming's kids? support Wyoming's kids?
• </c> to to adopt this amendment to support to to adopt this amendment to support our<00:33:36.880><c>
• I am in support of this amendment.
• </c> support for that. Thank you. support for that. Thank you.
• So please support this amendment.

Keywords: 916, all