Transcript Highlights:

• Then, when you retire, you can collect both those pensions and Social Security as well, as long as you
• I have a security system meeting that I have to be at, so okay.
• I have a security system meeting that I have to be at, so okay.
• The public school infrastructure commission is the group that ultimately approves the grants right now
• The public school infrastructure commission is the group that ultimately approves the grants right now

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Division 2 Finance Committee work session focused primarily on House Bill 115 and a proposed amendment, 114H, which would carry over language from HB 2 into HB 115 and place limits on Education Freedom Accounts (EFAs). Representative Murray described the amendment as a way to keep the 350% federal poverty eligibility cap, require students to have attended a charter public school in grades K-12 for the preceding year before entering the voucher system, and add guardrails against universal eligibility. She argued the state was facing a severe budget crisis, that expanding EFAs would divert money from other programs, and that public testimony and local votes showed widespread opposition to expansion. She also cited a letter from former Finance chair Neil Kirk opposing expansion. Other members responded that the committee should not revisit policy already decided by the House, though some said the amendment was fair to discuss because of its fiscal implications and supported it on that basis. The discussion then broadened into a debate over the fiscal impact of universal vouchers and the reliability of enrollment and cost estimates. Representative Luno argued that prior EFA projections had relied on assumptions that could badly underestimate state exposure, pointing to Arizona as a cautionary example and saying New Hampshire should not expand the program without better analysis. Representative Papovich similarly warned that universal eligibility could create a large, unexpected cost, estimating a potential exposure of about $285 million based on school-age children not currently in public, charter, or EFA programs. In contrast, Representative Weyler said EFAs can save money because public school spending is already high and parents using EFAs still pay taxes and take on more responsibility for their children’s education. After discussion, Representative Murray moved to accept the amendment, and Representative Bean seconded it. There was some procedural clarification about voting on the original bill and the amendment. The transcript ends before a final recorded vote on the amendment or on HB 115 itself, though the committee had also been told it would likely reconsider several retained bills later in the week, including HB 129, HB 133, HB 671, and HB 781.

Transcript Highlights:

• on Procurement and replace it with a commission like this.
• <01:46:11.760><c> I</c> commission I commission I am<01:46:13.920><c> in</c><01:46:14.199><c> support
• When I first got involved, I went to a commission hearing and I heard, you know, people on that commission
• </c><04:31:18.880><c> has</c> registry right now our commission has registry right now our commission
• park</c><04:31:41.159><c> in</c> people on that commission could park in people on that commission could

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee first took up House Bill 702, which would change how extra or special duty pay for retired police officers is treated for retirement and work-limit purposes. Supporters argued the bill would let retirees work more special-duty hours, helping municipalities fill traffic-detail and similar assignments without added state cost, and said it would not prohibit retirees from working but would simply stop those hours from counting toward the return-to-work threshold. Opponents argued the change would be inconsistent with the retirement system’s 2011 reforms, could increase pension liabilities, and would treat the same compensation differently for active employees and retirees. Members also discussed whether the bill would affect current and future retirees, the role of municipalities, and whether the policy amounted to “policing for profit.” The subcommittee ultimately voted 3-2 to recommend inexpedient to legislate (ITL) on HB 702, sending it to the full committee with that recommendation. The committee then discussed House Bill 581, which would create a Group Three retirement plan for new state employees hired after the bill’s effective date. The chair outlined a housekeeping amendment to delay implementation, moving the effective date to January 1, 2026, and noted a sponsor amendment addressing health insurance group inclusion and medical and surgical benefits so those benefits would not be put at risk for the new group. Testimony and discussion focused on the shift from defined benefit to defined contribution, with supporters citing Michigan examples and arguing the bill would help recruit and retain employees while giving them more flexibility. Opponents said the change could weaken retirement security and increase unfunded liability, though supporters responded that the bill still requires employer contributions toward accrued liability and is intended to keep the state on track to pay off its unfunded liability by 2039. The transcript ends with continued discussion of the bill and no final vote shown on HB 581.

Transcript Highlights:

• uh</c><00:43:37.160><c> the</c> Department of Education, uh the Department of Education, uh the Commission
• <c> the</c><00:43:37.760><c> Deaf,</c><00:43:37.960><c> DeafBlind,</c><00:43:38.400><c> and</c> Commission
• for the Deaf, DeafBlind, and Commission for the Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard<00:43:38.600><c> of</c><00
• c> improving</c><01:04:54.600><c> the</c><01:04:54.720><c> quality</c><01:04:55.800><c> of</c> To secure
• on special education has Commission on special education has talked<01:45:24.320><c> about</c><01:45

Committee: Senate Education Policy

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We like to think we provide some security as well. Good afternoon.
• about denial of care based on age, sex, sexual orientation, race, etc., but I'm presuming that the Commission
• race Etc but I'm presuming that<01:24:38.239><c> the</c><01:24:39.159><c> um</c><01:24:40.159><c> commission
• /c><01:24:40.520><c> for</c><01:24:40.719><c> human</c><01:24:41.000><c> rights</c> that the um commission
• for human rights that the um commission for human rights doesn't<01:24:41.679><c> have</c><01:24:41.800

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Finance Committee held a hearing on House Bill 619, which would appropriate $1 million to the Solid Waste Management Fund for matching grants to municipalities and businesses for waste diversion projects, with 50% of the money prioritized for food waste diversion. Representative Karen Ebel, the sponsor, said the fund would help New Hampshire meet its solid waste diversion goals, preserve landfill capacity, and support composting, recycling, and related local business activity. She cited New London’s composting program as an example, saying 172 families participated and 32 tons of food waste were diverted in 2024, reducing tipping and trucking costs. Committee members asked about possible alternative funding sources, including a surcharge on landfill tipping fees. Ebel said many other states use such surcharges to fund recycling and solid waste programs, while New Hampshire relies on general funds. She also said the current fund balance was about $900,000 because some money had been used for staffing, and that the grant program was still in rulemaking. Questions also focused on how household composting works and whether municipalities could generate revenue from compost; Ebel said participation is optional, most programs use buckets and transfer stations, and the main benefit is cost savings from reduced disposal rather than compost sales. Testimony in support came from the New Hampshire Municipal Association and the Northeast Resource Recovery Association. Both said municipalities are interested in food waste diversion and composting, that these programs can reduce long-term disposal costs and property tax pressure, and that there is growing demand for technical assistance and grant support. The Northeast Resource Recovery Association said food waste makes up about 24% of municipal and business waste, that fewer than two dozen communities and fewer than two dozen businesses currently offer such services, and that a City of Lebanon pilot program saw about 30% savings by composting on site. The Department of Environmental Services said it was not taking a position but is working on rulemaking for the grant program and expects strong interest from municipalities, private composters, farmers, and anaerobic digester operators. No vote or final action was taken at the hearing.

Transcript Highlights:

• So, individuals who are participating in this, they won't have their names or their Social Security numbers
• So, individuals who are participating in this, they won't have their names or their Social Security numbers
• Um Previously, I served as a chaplain candidate in the United States Army Reserve as a commissioned officer
• Um Previously, I served as a chaplain candidate in the United States Army Reserve as a commissioned officer
• Um Previously, I served as a chaplain candidate in the United States Army Reserve as a commissioned officer

Keywords: 00:00:00 Call to Order/Roll Call 00:01:10 Discussion of 25RS HB 414 00:44:26 Roll Call Vote on 25RS HB 414 00:50:25 Discussion of 25RS SB 27 00:53:44 Roll Call Vote on 25RS SB 27 00:55:49 Discussion of 25RS SB 93 00:57:57 Roll Call Vote on 25RS SB 93 00:59:29 Discussion of 25RS SB 132 01:37:39 Roll Call Vote on 25RS SB 132 01:40:55 Discussion of 25RS SB 153 01:42:05 Roll Call Vote on 25RS SB 153 01:43:46 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The Health Services Committee met with a quorum and took up House Bill 414 with a committee substitute. The bill, described by sponsors and supporters as a continuation of prior maternal-health legislation, was framed as a clarification of medical standards and an effort to improve care for women and families facing complicated pregnancies. Representative Tate, Representative Nemes, Adair Wushar of Kentucky Right to Life, and Dr. Jeff Goldberg of ACOG Kentucky all testified in support, saying the substitute was developed collaboratively to reduce confusion in the law and help physicians provide evidence-based care without fear of criminal penalties. Supporters said the committee substitute was intended to define what is not an abortion under Kentucky law and to spell out medical treatments for conditions such as miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, molar pregnancy, sepsis, hemorrhage, preeclampsia, premature rupture of membranes, and fetal demise. Dr. Goldberg said current statutes contain significant ambiguity and have created unintended barriers to treating pregnancy complications, including emergency situations, and he gave examples of patients who were delayed or harmed because physicians were uncertain about what the law allowed. Representative Nemes said the measure was the result of unusual cooperation among groups that do not usually agree and described it as a first step toward fixing a discrete problem. Representative Wilner raised concerns that the language could effectively require a patient to be in severe distress before treatment is clearly permitted and that it was too prescriptive about how physicians should manage miscarriages. In response, Dr. Goldberg and the sponsors said the substitute was not perfect, was meant as a short-term solution, and was designed to give doctors more confidence in providing routine, medically necessary care for pregnancy complications. The transcript indicates the committee substitute was adopted, but no final vote on the bill itself is shown in the excerpt.

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• They make sure the place is a safe and secure home.
• <01:17:49.280><c> safe</c><01:17:49.560><c> and</c> place is is a safe and place is is a safe and secure
• 53.000><c> that's</c><01:17:53.280><c> most</c><01:17:53.520><c> of</c><01:17:53.679><c> what</c> secure
• home that's most of what secure home that's most of what certification<01:17:55.199><c> is</c><01:17
• worked with Representative Bill Liber on the initial creation of the governor's alcohol and drug commission

Committee: House Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• positive relationships with the residents they serve, contributing immensely to the well-being and security
• :33:40.480><c> the</c><00:33:40.640><c> well-being</c><00:33:41.039><c> and</c><00:33:41.279><c> security
• </c> immensely to the well-being and security immensely to the well-being and security of<00:33:41.760
• We just had a major bill go through in terms of security and funding for security with the different
• complying with landfill methane emission reduction regulations adopted by the Air Quality Control Commission

Keywords: 981, all

Transcript Highlights:

• for considering what role Minnesota's child tax credit can play in strengthening family economic security
• now include income from a trade or business that is not subject to the federal Medicare or Social Security
• streets, good schools, and greater public safety are just a few examples of things that we can only secure
• few examples of things that we<00:48:21.880><c> can</c><00:48:22.080><c> only</c><00:48:22.359><c> secure
• we can only secure collectively through public<00:48:24.320><c> policy.

Bills: HF4621 , HF4123 , HF4616 , HF1183

Committee: House Taxes

Keywords: child tax credit, financial assistance, low-income families, state revenue, tax policy, net investment income, taxation, business income, self-employment, tax increase, wealth tax, fairness, public services, high-income earners, economic equity, Internal Revenue Code, employee classification, federal law, Minnesota statutes, 1183

Transcript Highlights:

• Plan by requiring the state to secure the federal waiver necessary to keep it in place.
• Minnesota continues the Premium Security Plan by requiring the state to secure the federal waiver necessary
• Failure to secure this waiver will drive health costs higher across Minnesota and undermine the state's
• The Premium Security Plan has been one of the few proven tools to stabilize the individual market.
• 49:03.400><c> the</c><00:49:03.520><c> Federal</c> Have also been outlined by the Federal Trade Commission

Bills: HF4502 , HF3388 , HF4106 , HF400 , HF4138 , HF4118 , HF4203

Committee: House Commerce Finance and Policy

Keywords: trusted contact, financial exploitation, elder abuse, elder financial abuse, fraud prevention, financial institution, banking, credit union, broker-dealer, account security, dormant account, consumer protection, scam, suspicious activity, protective services, law enforcement reporting, Minnesota Statutes chapter 45A, HF3388, Minnesota premium security plan, reinsurance

Transcript Highlights:

• requiring users to consent to share data with law enforcement agencies to use a smart household security
• There are security measures in the machine and in the systems that flag different behavioral things,
• There are security measures in machine.
• There are security measures in the<00:45:05.760><c> in</c><00:45:05.960><c> the</c><00:45:06.080><c>
• Prior to joining CAP, I served for 7 years at the Federal Election Commission as senior counsel and chief

Bills: SB1166 , SB888 , SB2387 , SB2471

Committee: House Consumer Protection & Commerce

Keywords: insurance, climate change, responsible parties, damages, Hawaii Property Insurance Association, Hurricane Relief Fund, civil action, climate disasters, extreme weather, SB888, Hawaii, consumer protection, smart home security, smart household security device, home security camera, video doorbell, Ring, Nest, connected devices, internet of things

Summary: The committee heard SB 1166 SD2, a bill on insurance and climate-related damages that would authorize the Hawaii Property Insurance Association and, in amended versions discussed during testimony, other public and private entities to pursue civil actions to recover losses tied to climate disasters and extreme weather. DCCA’s Insurance Division and the Department of the Attorney General raised legal concerns, saying the bill’s scope may not fit the insurance code section being amended, that it could create subject-matter and title issues, and that some subrogation language may be duplicative of existing rate-filing practice. Lawyers for Justice opposed the measure, arguing it conflicts with existing subrogation law and recent Hawaii Supreme Court rulings that treat the judicial lien process as the exclusive remedy. The American Petroleum Institute also opposed, warning the bill would add liability and litigation risk for companies operating under existing permits and could undermine energy reliability and investment. Supporters said the bill would help shift climate-related insurance costs away from residents and onto fossil fuel companies and other responsible parties. Testimony in support came from the Polluters Pay Hawaii Coalition, Center for Climate Integrity, Hawaii Island Council, Our Hawaii, Sierra Club of Hawaii, and others, who described recent flooding, storm damage, rising premiums, non-renewals, and underinsurance as evidence of a worsening climate-driven insurance crisis. Several supporters urged amendments to give the Attorney General explicit authority to recover insurance-related losses for the Hurricane Relief Fund, HPIA, and private insurers, and to ensure recovered amounts benefit policyholders. Committee members questioned whether HPIA is a private entity, whether the Attorney General could represent it, whether the bill could create double recovery or affect pending climate litigation, and whether insurers would have standing or damages if they are only paying contractual claims. The committee then took up SB 888 SD2, a consumer protection bill that would restrict smart household security device operators from sharing user data with law enforcement without consent or a judicial order, and would bar conditioning device use on such consent. The Office of Consumer Protection testified in support and said an Illinois law could serve as a useful template for exceptions to the warrant requirement. An individual supporter said the measure would protect immigrant communities, judges, and others from surveillance and misuse of private data. No vote was taken during the portion of the meeting provided, and the chair noted additional written testimony submitted in support of SB 1166.

Transcript Highlights:

• We know this is critical to our long-term viability, our food security, our water supply, and our resilience
• It also secures that the space that we are in today will be ours for years to come.
• And finally, members, the budget provides $7 million for security for full-time Jewish day schools and
• Augustine Airport based on location, identity, and security reasons.
• Augustine Airport based on location, identity, and security reasons.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum present, then adopted the special order report and moved into a series of budget-related bills. The chamber first took up HB 5011/SB 2506 on environmental resource management and natural resources funding, where Democrats argued the bill would reduce recurring support for the Resilient Florida program, the Florida Wildlife Corridor, invasive species removal, and other conservation efforts. Supporters said the change would shift money from recurring to nonrecurring funding so the Legislature could reassess priorities each year and rely more on private-sector stewardship. After a strike-all amendment and conference posture change, SB 2506 passed 97-12. HB 5013, reducing state-funded property reinsurance reserves, passed 108-0, and HB 5501, redirecting documentary stamp tax distributions from housing and transportation trust funds into general revenue, passed 82-26 after extended debate over its impact on affordable housing and transportation funding. The House also passed HB 5015 on state group insurance, which requires DMS to develop a formulary management system and was described as producing significant savings; members raised concerns about prescription access and implementation, but the bill passed 109-0. HB 5201 on state financial accounting and HB 5203 on the Capitol Center both passed unanimously, as did HB 5009, which creates a Florida Accountability Office and reorganizes audit functions. The chamber then passed HB 7031, a major sales tax reduction bill lowering the state sales tax rate and several related rates; supporters framed it as permanent relief for all Floridians, while opponents said property tax relief would be more meaningful and that the sales tax cut would also benefit tourists and out-of-state visitors. HB 7031 passed 112-0. The House then began consideration of HB 501, the proposed fiscal year 2025-26 budget, totaling $112.9 billion and emphasizing reduced recurring spending and large reserves. Subcommittee chairs outlined their budget silos: K-12 education at $20.6 billion with teacher raises, school hardening, literacy, transportation stipends, and security funding for Jewish day schools; health care at $47 billion with full Medicaid and KidCare funding, opioid settlement spending, mental health beds, and senior services; transportation/economic development at $18.5 billion; agriculture and natural resources at $5.8 billion with reduced Everglades spending but continued water, resiliency, and land management funding; higher education at $8.7 billion; state administration at $2.9 billion; justice at $7.3 billion; and IT at $529 million for Florida PALM, FX, and other systems. Members then began questioning the K-12 budget, focusing on FEFP funding, proration, voucher growth, stabilization dollars, mental health and school safety funding, and whether districts would be held harmless under the proposed allocations.

Transcript Highlights:

• , the next one is part of the Governor Walz's comprehensive gun violence prevention, safety, and security
• </c><01:15:49.120><c> Our</c> agencies, boards, and commissions.
• Our agencies, boards, and commissions.
• city center is 30 years old and is currently inadequate for our regional training, technological security
• highest security correctional facility and<02:02:59.520><c> the</c><02:02:59.760><c> Allen</c><02:03

Committee: House Taxes

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Whatever the risk, whatever providence provides, we stand secure together, knowing that we continue to
• </c> If I know that this amendment establishes a commission to study the costs of special education,
• </c> green button to allow this commission green button to allow this commission and<04:22:50.239><c>
• And if I understand that this commission as proposed lacks adequate representation from qualified special
• Speaker, if I know that this commission will elicit pertinent information from all of the educational

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We've had a number of bills in JEDA that will address operations of the commission, and I know the House
• This also will give the chancellor the ability, if a child does get federal support for Social Security
• This also will give the chancellor the ability, if a child does get federal support for Social Security
• ><c> get</c><00:37:30.320><c> federal</c> Ability if a child does get federal support for Social Security

Committee: Joint Judiciary, Division A

Keywords: Judiciary, Division A - Room 216, 29 January, 2026; 3:00 PM, 925, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I'm the executive director of the Mississippi Motor Vehicle Commission. >> Move the mic a little closer
• said, 'Hey, there's several state agencies that have an old database system that doesn't have the security
• database system that doesn't have the database system that doesn't have the the<01:08:52.560><c> security
• </c><01:08:54.400><c> Um,</c><01:08:55.040><c> and</c> the security features of today."
• Um, and the security features of today."

Committee: Joint Appropriations

Keywords: Appropriations - Room 216, 22 January, 2026; 8:00 AM, 925, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Just a few highlights from that study: food-insecure children, compared to food-secure children, their
• So that was to get away from doing a commission, which is a whole other bill.
• So I understand having a member of each party appointed to the commission, however—sorry, committee—thank
• It seems it expands and kind of directs what the study commission could be doing.
• It had to do with the scope of practice for... appointed the commission however sorry appointed the commission

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:10:10.560><c> committee</c> recommended by the commission committee recommended by the commission
• Sections 40F through G were requested by the Human Rights Commission, and the sections authorize the
• commission to disclose investigative reports resulting from a complaint initiated by the HRC itself.
• The amendment authorizes the HRC to release an investigative report only after the commission has made
• has made a final the commission has made a final determination<00:28:33.200><c> and</c><00:28:33.280

Keywords: 927, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• the defendant must specifically intend to help bring about the crime by assisting another in its commission
• There's also additional electric requirements there because of all the security systems and everything

Summary: The Senate returned from recess and first handled routine calendar matters, laying several bills on the table or over in their order without objection. The chamber then took up Senate Bill 1400, which addresses sentencing for second-degree murder in response to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s Commonwealth v. Lee decision. Senator Street offered an amendment to replace mandatory life without parole with parole eligibility after 25 years and individualized review, but the Senate tabled the amendment by a 26-24 roll call. The bill then advanced to final passage after extended debate over whether it adequately met the court’s constitutional ruling and how it would affect victims, culpability, and retroactivity. It initially passed 31-19, then after reconsideration and a correction to one member’s vote, passed 30-20 and was sent to the House. The Senate next considered Senate Bill 1212, which tightens the handling of sexual assault evidence kits by removing discretionary language that had contributed to inconsistent testing practices. Supporters said it would improve statewide consistency, preserve a survivor’s right to decline testing, and help reduce the rape kit backlog. The bill passed unanimously, 50-0, and was sent to the House. The chamber then moved through additional calendar items, including re-referrals of several House bills to Appropriations and multiple bills being passed over. Later, the Senate took up House Bill 1667 on a supplemental calendar after suspending the rules. The bill became the vehicle for several amendments tied to affordability and tax policy. Senators adopted a back-to-school sales tax holiday amendment, a data-center tax exemption repeal amendment, and a school-choice-related amendment transferring EITC provisions and increasing scholarships by $25 million. Other proposed amendments, including a digital advertising tax and a combined reporting corporate tax reform, were tabled. After further debate on the bill’s impact on electric bills, data centers, and the state budget, House Bill 1667 was agreed to as amended and the Senate recessed.

Transcript Highlights:

• the defendant must specifically intend to help bring about the crime by assisting another in its commission
• There's also additional electric requirements there because of all the security systems and everything

Keywords: Scheduler, 972, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• types of information and the possession, so that can include plans related to physical and digital security
• And I think when this came up before, there was a legislative commission on public records back in 2018

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing opened with committee chairs explaining the Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions’ role under Article 48 and outlining the process for initiative petition 25-14, H5-004, an act to improve access to public records. The first panel consisted of subject-matter experts. William Clark of the National Conference of State Legislatures gave an overview of public records laws across states, noting that all states have some form of open-records law but that exemptions for legislatures vary widely. He discussed common legislative exemptions, legislative privilege, and court cases showing that outcomes often turn on specific constitutional and statutory language. Rebecca Murray, General Counsel for the Secretary of the Commonwealth, described Massachusetts public records trends, saying state agency requests and appeals have risen sharply since the 2017 law update, with 2025 setting a record for appeals. She said the initiative would extend the public records law to the General Court and the Governor’s Office and add exemptions specific to those offices, while also noting resource concerns from the growing volume of requests and appeals.