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• We’ve done quite a bit of analysis through Plymouth State University to try to quantify, you know, kind
• </c><01:16:28.600><c> to</c> State University to to try to State University to to try to quantify<01:
• at the state overhaul and the state at the state level<02:57:25.720><c> leading</c><02:57:26.000><c>
• </c><03:13:04.880><c> we</c><03:13:05.000><c> would</c> state it would cost the state we would state
• It's been brought up numerous times to try to show that states that don't have universal purchasing have

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 224, which would redirect most money from New Hampshire’s renewable energy fund back to electric ratepayers. The bill sponsor argued the measure would lower energy costs, noting recent utility rate increases and estimating annual savings of roughly $2.5 million to $7.3 million for ratepayers. Supporters said the fund has accumulated money that should be returned to customers rather than used for subsidies, and they emphasized that the state has already rebated similar funds from RGGI for years. Opponents, including Rep. Kat McGee, argued the renewable energy fund is a successful, nonlapsing dedicated fund that supports local clean-energy projects, energy resilience, emissions reductions, and private investment. McGee said the fiscal note overstated the benefit of rebates and understated the loss of investment, claiming the average annual rebate would amount to less than $10 per customer while the program has helped leverage significant private dollars and nearly 10,000 projects. She urged the committee to reject the bill as a poor deal for the state and ratepayers. Committee members questioned the fiscal note, the size of the rebate, whether the bill would set a precedent for other dedicated funds, and whether the program’s incentives amount to picking winners and losers. The Department of Energy testified neutrally, explaining how the renewable energy fund works, including renewable energy credits, alternative compliance payments, and the fund’s use for renewable energy initiatives. No vote was taken in the portion of the hearing provided.

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• . states. states.
• , government, state, federal, military, schools,<00:09:37.600><c> colleges,</c><00:09:38.320><c> university
• </c> hospitals in the state. hospitals in the state.
• </c> way to the state of Wyoming, period? way to the state of Wyoming, period?
• </c> here in a rural state like Wyoming. here in a rural state like Wyoming.

Committee: Joint Health Insurance Affordability Task Force

Keywords: 916, all

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• All of these cases involved issues of state jurisdiction, whether the state has jurisdiction over nonmember
• They are important to the state.
• We're just asking for the state To have a seat at the table, the state to have a chance to prosecute
• else we have in the state of Oklahoma.
• Ballard, about the state interest.

Committee: House Joint Committee on State-Tribal Relations

Keywords: 914, all

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• But right now at every single public college and university in our state, unelected administrators are
• <c> financial</c> own state universities um for financial own state universities um for financial reasons
• I have a statement from someone who has worked in the New Hampshire state universities for over 30 years
• ><c> 30</c> Hampshire state universities for over 30 Hampshire state universities for over 30 years.<
• >> So, several states have enacted policies that prohibit public universities and political subdivisions

Committee: House Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• and our state wisely and country and our state wisely and honestly. honestly. honestly.
• </c> other state. other state.
• </c> state of Minnesota. state of Minnesota.
• </c> high tax states like the state of high tax states like the state of Minnesota<01:33:56.000><c> responded
• </c> on high tax generally blue states. on high tax generally blue states.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• It’s a fight that’s often fought in the poorest and most troubled neighborhoods in our state, and the
• Our state is a beacon of liberty and hope to people all over the country and all over the world.
• So the state only needs to use... Parent endangers the child.
• But if the state can't prove that, then why on earth would we destroy that family?
• And surely God was with our fathers, who built and sustained this beautiful state for us.

Summary: The House and Senate met in joint session under HCR 5 to hear an address from Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock, with Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick introducing him. The session included recognition of the justices, judges, law enforcement officers, and interpreters present, and it also marked the formal completion of the joint session once the address ended. Chief Justice Blacklock said the state of the judiciary is strong, while paying tribute to former Chief Justice Nathan Hecht and thanking Governor Abbott for his appointment. His remarks focused on judicial administration and public safety, including a call for a 30% increase in district judge salaries, which he argued is needed to attract and retain qualified judges. He also urged support for law enforcement, backed efforts to keep violent offenders in custody pending trial, and said the court is gathering data to identify underperforming judges and use constitutional remedies where necessary. Blacklock emphasized that Texas courts should interpret statutes and the constitution according to text and original meaning, rejecting the “living constitution” approach. He highlighted reforms to improve efficiency and reduce litigation costs, including changes to docketing practices, civil procedure, and the regulation of legal services, and he urged the State Bar to remain politically neutral. He also discussed family law and child welfare, arguing for stronger legal representation for parents and suggesting repeal of Family Code subsection O, which he said can unfairly lead to termination of parental rights. The joint session concluded after his remarks, and the House stood at ease as guests departed.

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• There are other states or other jurisdictions...
• require. ...which quite a few of our neighboring states require.
• A lot of these states actually, it's not necessarily state legislation; it's more of a city legislation
• In the state of Washington, it's basically Seattle. In Hawaii, it's Honolulu.
• It's not necessarily the entire state.

Committee: House Business

Keywords: 989, all

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• </c> in 2023 1.1 billion in state in 2023 1.1 billion in state Appropriations<00:19:03.960><c> went</
• </c> or the term entity or the term State or the term entity or the term State funding<00:25:02.279><
• </c><00:27:59.159><c> to</c> $123 million that it cost the state to $123 million that it cost the state
• of the state.
• of the state.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• With other state agencies.
• Throughout that time period and across all of those states, we have seen that state and local law enforcement
• It should serve as a national model for other states to emulate.
• Other states must endeavor to follow Texas's lead. Mr.
• I'm a senior fellow, as previously stated.

Committee: House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

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• This bill addresses one public school in the entire state.
• Representative Galvez, if you will state your name for the record.
• Please come forward, state your name and who you represent, and you've got two minutes.
• And our career technical educators are very important across the state.
• Jansen talked about, is facing the challenge of competing with salaries in Washington state.

Committee: Senate Education

Summary: The Senate Education Committee heard House Bill 815, a narrow fix for Answer Charter School in Boise. Rep. Sonia Galavis and school representatives explained that a past, very small transportation reimbursement request from 2010 was being used as the school’s base for a transportation block grant, leaving Answer with far less funding than similarly sized schools despite operating a full bus program since 2022. Supporters said the bill would correct an unintended funding disparity affecting only Answer and would not create a broader fiscal impact. The committee asked whether other schools could qualify, and Galavis said the language had been checked with the Department of Education and Legislative Services to ensure it applied only to this school. The committee voted to send HB 815 to the floor with a do pass recommendation. The committee then took up House Bill 849, which would change Idaho’s career ladder rules for career technical education instructors and pupil service staff such as counselors, psychologists, nurses, physical therapists, and occupational therapists. Rep. Galavis, Sen. Lent, and Legislative Services analyst Jared Taitro explained that CTE teachers can currently receive placement credit for industry experience but must wait four years and meet evaluation requirements before moving up the ladder, while pupil service staff do not currently receive the same placement treatment for prior professional experience. The bill would allow both groups to count relevant experience for placement and movement, with the goal of improving recruitment and retention in hard-to-fill positions. Testimony in support came from Dr. Joy Jansen of Lake Pend Oreille School District, who said districts struggle to recruit pupil service staff and often must pay much more for contracted services, and from Rep. Sean Dygert, who emphasized the importance of retaining industry-based CTE teachers, especially in rural districts. The committee voted to send HB 849 to the floor with a do pass recommendation before adjourning.

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• assistance to the state's Indian nations, tribes, and pueblos to promote effective and timely use States
• Guns are everywhere in the state and people use them everywhere in the state.
• Disproportionately, gun violence affects males of the state.
• But I know in places like Washington State and places that have a lot of rain, even across the pond over
• with what I took from this for suicide and gun-related suicides in our state.

Summary: The committee first heard House Memorial 64, which urges the Indian Affairs Department to quickly fill open positions and build technical assistance capacity to help tribes, pueblos, and nations use capital outlay funds effectively, especially in light of changes made by House Bill 247. The sponsor and several members discussed concerns that the new capital outlay rules could cause tribal projects to lose funding and be forced into a competitive tribal infrastructure process. After brief discussion and no public opposition, the committee voted do pass. The committee then heard House Memorial 65, which asks the Department of Health and the Department of Public Safety to convene a task force and study firearm safety and gun violence as a public health issue, with recommendations to reduce firearm deaths in New Mexico. Supportive testimony emphasized gun violence, school shootings, suicide, rural impacts, and the value of data-driven prevention; several members also raised concerns about including gun safety trainers, rural and tribal voices, and clarifying some language in the memorial. The sponsor said the task force would meet monthly and report by September 15. After debate, the committee approved the memorial on a 4-3 vote.

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• Every component has been reimagined to better serve and protect those who serve our state and nation.
• State and nation. We take all allegations of sexual assault and harassment or misconduct seriously.
• Because they weren't in our state of Wisconsin, they were deployed overseas.
• But we work directly with all the jurisdictions across the state. Okay.
• Okay, and you mentioned that there's other states that currently do this? Yes, sir.

Keywords: 970, all

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• To serve and for the trust placed in these representatives by the people of this state.
• This is good policy that reaches to all of the corners of our great state.
• We have such a huge load in our state for our state employees, and we're trying to work on affordability
• in this state.
• And so this is just one more thing that we're going to add cost to the state.

Summary: The House convened, established a quorum, led the Pledge of Allegiance, and heard a prayer before caucusing briefly. The chamber then approved the prior day’s minutes, received a Senate message announcing passage of Senate Bill 5068, and referred bills from the introduction and committee report sheets as designated. The House took up second reading on three bills: HB 1187, HB 1345, and HB 1501. HB 1187, concerning protections for patients involved in motor vehicle accidents, was amended to remove an outdated effective-date section and then passed 89-2. HB 1345, dealing with detached accessory dwelling units in rural areas and related local requirements, received a technical amendment and passed 86-5 after supporters described it as a long-negotiated measure to expand housing options in rural communities; some members raised concerns about water-meter requirements but still supported the bill. HB 1501, addressing inquiries into HOA and condominium governance and operations, was amended with a striker to add flexibility for smaller volunteer-run associations and passed 55-36, with supporters emphasizing transparency and critics warning it could add legal and administrative burdens. The House then considered several bills on third reading. Substitute HB 1066, on centralized reporting and transparency for regulated substances data, passed 84-7. HB 1069, allowing certain employer-sponsored organizations to bargain over supplemental retirement benefits including health care for correctional officers and other workers, passed 72-19 amid debate over costs and worker retention. HB 1347, shifting cannabis testing-related work from Ecology to Agriculture to reduce duplication and improve oversight, passed 88-3. Engrossed Substitute HB 1541, reorganizing the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee to improve flexibility and fill vacancies, was amended with a striker and passed unanimously 91-0. The House also re-referred HB 2592 from Transportation to Appropriations and then adjourned until the following Friday morning.

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• I don't know if you all know, she was my guest at the State of the State, and a lot of people came up
• At the end of the State of the State, we went outside.
• I recognize a member from Washington, Representative Hill.
• I'm really proud of the state of Minnesota for recognizing this place needs to go.
• This could happen; this can happen in states as well. We have the same structure.

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• We have seven IC settings across the state.
• We have seven IC settings across the state.
• We have seven IC settings across the state.
• </c> food while the program utilizes State food while the program utilizes State funds<00:52:14.880><
• </c> facilities of six or fewer are by State facilities of six or fewer are by State law<01:12:52.360

Committee: Senate Human Services

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• This bill has been passed in six states.
• Western States Council, in support.
• in state courts or not.
• the California State Pipe Trades, Scott Wetch, on behalf of the California State Association of Electrical
• UA Local 447 plumbers, pipefitters, and HVAC technicians with the State Pipe Trades, State Building Trades

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Summary: The committee heard several bills, with testimony largely focused on child safety, immigrant community transparency, agricultural land security, consumer protection, estate transfers, detention commissary pricing, and public works wage enforcement. SB 1234 would require fentanyl to be included in drug tests ordered by juvenile courts for parents or guardians in dependency cases; the author said it was a narrow child-safety measure, and there was no opposition. SB 1257 would require the Attorney General to publish annual reports on immigration enforcement incidents at designated safe locations; supporters said it would improve accountability and document fear in immigrant communities, while questions centered on how the data would be collected and concerns were raised about sanctuary policies. SB 1176 would bar foreign adversary entities from buying or controlling California agricultural land; supporters framed it as a national security measure, while committee members pressed the author on enforcement, who would verify buyers, and possible discriminatory application. The bill was moved on a 2-4 vote and placed on call after the author said he would work on clarifying responsibility and nondiscrimination concerns. The committee also heard SB 1146, which would require clear disclosure when AI-generated or altered images, audio, or video are used in health-related advertisements depicting health care providers. The California Medical Association and California Dental Association supported the bill, saying it would curb deceptive deepfake ads and protect consumers; it passed unanimously, 7-0. SB 988 would restrict assignment of benefits in auto glass claims, require claim numbers and itemized estimates, and update repair disclosure rules to curb overbilling and steering; supporters said it would protect consumers and stabilize insurance costs, while independent glass shop concerns about steering and market concentration were discussed. The bill passed 7-0, with one member abstaining because of a conflict. SB 1288, presented on behalf of Senator Laird, would require financial institutions to make good-faith efforts to notify beneficiaries of non-probate assets and would simplify access requirements, especially for nonprofits. Supporters described long delays and burdensome account-opening requirements; SIFMA and the California Bankers Association opposed the bill unless amended, citing conflicts with federal and industry obligations and concerns about retroactive burdens. The bill passed 8-0. SB 941 would cap commissary markups in private immigration detention facilities at 35% above vendor cost; supporters said detainees often pay excessive prices for basic necessities, and the bill passed 8-0. Finally, SB 909 would raise and index public works contractor fees and penalties and dedicate more penalty revenue to enforcement; labor supporters said stronger funding is needed to address wage theft and backlogs, while contractors warned of uncapped costs and reduced transparency. The discussion continued with questions about enforcement and whether stronger penalties or license restrictions would better deter repeat violators.

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• This bill has been passed in six states.
• Chair and members, Scott Weston on behalf of the California State Pipe Trades Council, the State Association
• Western States Council, in support. Jenna Thompson, the U.S.W. Western States Council, in support.
• in state courts or not.
• , and California State Pipe Trades Council.

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• My mom has been in the United States since 1997.
• My mom has been in the United States since 1997.
• As Senator Perez was stating, that should never happen in this state, in this country.
• State your name and affiliation.
• I do agree with what Senator Menjivar was stating.

Committee: Senate Health

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Homelessness continues to rise across the state.
• And so those tax credits, along with the state tax credits, really can be a powerful tool for the state
• And so those tax credits, along with the state tax credits, really can be a powerful tool for the state
• Ensuring that state-funded projects automatically receive bonds will create the one-stop shop for state-funded
• projects that other states already have.

Summary: Assembly Budget Subcommittee 5 on State Administration heard two housing-related trailer bill items tied to the Governor’s reorganization plan. The first item would codify the creation of a new Housing and Homelessness Agency and a Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency structure; the second would further streamline the state housing finance system by creating a Housing Development and Finance Committee and reserving most private activity bond capacity for affordable housing. Administration officials said the changes are intended to reduce duplication, speed awards to construction, and make housing funding more predictable and efficient. Agency leaders described recent housing investments and implementation steps, including work groups, coordination with Finance, the Controller, and the Treasurer’s Office, and development of new guidelines and staffing. Members raised concerns about limited funding, the need for better program-by-program outcome data, youth homelessness, excess sites, and fraud prevention. The Interagency Council on Homelessness presented new three-year action plan metrics, including goals to increase exits from unsheltered homelessness to 70% and move more people into permanent housing, while also noting current performance data and quarterly public reporting. The Legislative Analyst’s Office said it had no concerns with the first trailer bill, but supported the general concept of the second while recommending changes, including removing or revising the proposed 50% bond-cap floor for the new committee and adding attention to 9% and state tax credits. Public commenters, including local governments, nonprofit developers, housing authorities, and advocacy groups, largely supported the reorganization and streamlining goals, but several urged stronger protections for deeply affordable housing, earlier reallocation of unused bond authority, continued access to 9% credits, and more funding for housing programs. No votes were taken in the portion provided; the chair closed item one and moved to item two after member and public testimony.

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• And so those tax credits, along with the state tax credits, really can be a powerful tool for the state
• And so those tax credits, along with the state tax credits, really can be a powerful tool for the state
• And lasting impacts to our state. All right.
• Ensuring that state-funded projects automatically receive bonds will create the one-stop shop for state-funded
• projects that other states already have.

Keywords: 988, house, all