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• I was really honored to serve for 31 years as a state trooper.
• This is not a zero-tolerance standard, and professional decision-making remains conducted by the trooper

Committee: House Community Safety

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• In your opinion, if we had more enforcement, more troopers that were able to enforce and stricter penalties
• Well, the greater presence of troopers and other law enforcement officers on the street creates a deterrence

Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee held a work session on impaired driving, beginning with data from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission and a discussion of a proposed reduction in the legal per se blood alcohol concentration limit from 0.08 to 0.05. Mark McKekney presented crash and fatality data showing that about half of traffic fatalities involve an impaired driver, that alcohol remains the most common substance involved, and that impairment is strongly associated with speeding and higher crash risk. He also summarized a Washington/AAA survey finding support for lowering the limit rose from 54% to 71% after respondents received information about safety impacts, and he said the most persuasive arguments were that the change would save lives and reduce impaired driving. Committee members asked about how much alcohol can produce a 0.05 BAC, enforcement practices, blood testing in fatal crashes, and whether other states or countries use lower limits. The committee then heard emotional testimony from Joshua Jackman, who described severe injuries and long-term consequences from being struck by a drunk driver in 2007, and said the proposed law could help prevent similar tragedies by encouraging people to plan ahead. A panel followed with testimony from AAA Washington, the Washington State Patrol, and the Department of Transportation. AAA supported a 0.05 standard and cited research and international experience showing fewer fatalities and serious injuries without major effects on arrests or the hospitality industry. The State Patrol said the bill is intended to prevent crashes rather than increase arrests and would not change stop standards or DUI investigative practices. WSDOT described the safety, work-zone, congestion, equipment-damage, and liability costs caused by impaired driving, including recent crashes involving snowplows and road crews. No vote was taken on the impaired-driving discussion. The committee then held a public hearing on Senate Bill 5234, which would raise snowmobile registration fees from $50 to $75 and vintage snowmobile fees from $12 to $18, with additional revenue going to the snowmobile account for grooming, plowing, sanitation, and other State Parks snowmobile programs. State Parks said the program has seen declining registrations and reduced services, while supporters from the snowmobile community said the increase is needed to stabilize the program and keep trails open. Some testimony supported the need for more revenue but opposed the fee increase as the wrong solution, arguing the program needs broader reform and that many snowmobiles remain unregistered. The hearing record noted 3 people signed in pro and 105 con. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 6110, which would clarify the definition of e-bikes, exclude vehicles capable of exceeding 20 mph solely on motor power or easily modified to do so, and direct the Department of Licensing to convene a work group to develop recommendations for regulating electric motorcycles. Committee discussion focused on the distinction between legal e-bikes and faster e-motos, with questions about wattage, speed, youth use, and whether the bill should define e-motorcycles more directly. Students, local officials, city representatives, trail advocates, and bicycle groups testified in support, describing safety concerns, injuries, and confusion in enforcement, while also emphasizing that true e-bikes improve mobility and access. Several local government and advocacy witnesses asked for a clearer statutory definition of e-motorcycles and a civil enforcement path for juveniles. No final action was taken on the bills during the hearing.

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• So what a trooper, and thank you to the Speaker for allowing me to come speak today.
• then lastly, to help keep us even more safe, I have got Nicholas Westbrook from the Arizona State Troopers

Summary: The House convened for opening-day proceedings with prayers in English and Spanish, the Pledge of Allegiance, and musical performances, then recorded attendance and welcomed the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Jason Jameson. The Speaker introduced numerous guests and dignitaries, including statewide officials, university presidents, former lawmakers, and family members, and delivered remarks about Arizona’s history, the importance of civility, and the role of state government in protecting residents from federal overreach. Coaches Kenny Dillingham and Tommy Lloyd also addressed the chamber, speaking about leadership, talent development, and the ways sports can unite and inspire Arizona communities. The House then took up organizational business. Members adopted proposed changes to Rule 9 and then adopted the amended rules for the 57th Legislature, Second Regular Session. The chamber also agreed to read bills by number and short title only, declared an emergency for that purpose, and announced the creation of two new standing committees: Artificial Intelligence and Innovation, chaired by Representative Justin Wilmeth, and Rural Economic Development, chaired by Representative Teresa Martinez. A House Organizational Committee was appointed to notify the Senate that the House was organized and ready for business and to inform the Governor that the Legislature was ready to receive her message. The remainder of the session was largely devoted to points of personal privilege, with members introducing family, constituents, local officials, educators, veterans, business leaders, and advocacy groups. Several members highlighted issues they intend to work on this session, including affordability, water security, deed fraud, education, health care, rural development, and veterans’ issues. The House later recessed to accommodate the joint organizational proceedings with the Senate.

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• There were salaries could be paid in there on the projects they funded this does not allow salaries to
• by Tepper ruling to the eligibility of certain counties to participate in a role sheriff's Office Salary
• Assistance Grant Program and the Rural Prosecutors Office Salary Assistance Grant Program. explain the
• Assistance Grant Program and Rural Prosecutors Office Salary. grant program.
• population below 400,000. to receive funds annually to hire additional staff and increase staff Salaries

Bills: SB5 , SJR3 , HB 11 , HJR72 , HB48 , HB27 , HB144 , HB37 , HB1481 , HB581 , HB1696 , HB2216 , HB 1035 , HB1633 , HB742 , HB754 , HB1689 , HB1690 , HB2669 , HB391 , HB517 , HB1775 , HB 1024 , HB1607 , HB252 , HB1716 , HB1562 , HB4116 , HB1866 , HB1741 , HB2103 , HB2637 , HB2884 , HB3707 , HB503 , HB 1089 , HB1757 , HB2986 , HB972 , SB365 , SB1786 , SB5 , SJR3 , HB14 , HB43 , HB36 , HB26 , HB149 , HB 121 , HB206 , HB136 , HB3114 , HB2733 , HB1732 , HB3700 , HB467 , HB 1130 , HB1846 , HB1442 , HB 1147 , HB2176 , HB2701 , HB805 , HB2890 , HB 1154 , HB1644 , HB2118 , HB1718 , HB2488 , HB2596 , HB2468 , HB484 , HB2578 , HB3204 , HB 1041 , HB307 , HB685 , HB538 , HB2525 , HB3125 , HB2027 , HB2894 , HB3077 , HB 106 , HB18 , HB 11 , HJR72 , HB48 , HB27 , HB144 , HB37 , HB1481 , HB581 , HB1696 , HB2216 , HB 1035 , HB1633 , HB742 , HB754 , HB1689 , HB1690 , HB2669 , HB391 , HB517 , HB1775 , HB 1024 , HB1607 , HB252 , HB1716 , HB1562 , HB4116 , HB1866 , HB1741 , HB2103 , HB2637 , HB2884 , HB3707 , HB503 , HB 1089 , HB1757 , HB2986 , HB972

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• Funding is also provided in the long bill to maintain the salary of the State Public Defender at the
• District Attorney Salaries: $350,350,000.
• District Attorney Salaries: $350,350,000.
• Salary survey.
• Salary survey. Step pay. Page 354, House Bill 26-1410. Department of Natural Resources.

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• I'm Trooper Sam Provenza from the New Hampshire State Police.
• have a prior refusal or conviction in Massachusetts for DWI and they get arrested by a New Hampshire trooper
• No, Trooper Provenza from the State Police. Thank you for having me.
• Yes, no, Trooper Provenza from the State Police. Thank you for having me.
• indicated, lead to rehabilitation for those who go along with the program, to use a phrase, uh, as Trooper

Committee: Senate Judiciary

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• State troopers and sergeant staff are stationed throughout the room to ensure the safety of all participants
• State<00:01:34.880><c> troopers</c><00:01:35.280><c> and</c><00:01:35.520><c> sergeant</c><00:01:35.920
• ><c> staff</c><00:01:36.240><c> are</c> State troopers and sergeant staff are State troopers and sergeant
• He added that the 48-hour limit is based on what is currently in law for the troopers today, so that

Bills: HF3479 , HF4205 , HF3782 , HF4081 , HF4138

Committee: House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

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• Um, this is of great comfort to our troopers, uh, certain the DCI agents and troopers, uh, certain the
• ><01:51:24.760><c> our</c> Um this is of great comfort to our Um this is of great comfort to our troopers
• 26.360><c> the</c><01:51:26.560><c> DCI</c><01:51:27.120><c> agents</c><01:51:28.120><c> and</c> troopers
• , uh certain the DCI agents and troopers, uh certain the DCI agents and the<01:51:28.280><c> game</c>

Bills: HB0098 , HB0075 , HB0041 , HB0101

Committee: House Revenue

Transcript Highlights:

• Sergeant, so you can now police officers and state troopers, right?
• It would increase responsibility for our troopers and law enforcement, who are already stretched thin
• > law</c><04:40:44.840><c> enforcement</c><04:40:45.280><c> who</c><04:40:45.400><c> are</c> our Troopers
• and law enforcement who are our Troopers and law enforcement who are already<04:40:45.798><c> stretched
• </c> inspection um and an audit or a trooper inspection um and an audit or a trooper will<04:52:52.600

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.

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• Salaries, benefits, and pensions are discussed routinely in New Hampshire public meetings.
• Salaries,<02:13:24.400><c> benefits,</c><02:13:24.719><c> and</c><02:13:24.960><c> pensions</c><02:13
• :25.360><c> are</c> Salaries, benefits, and pensions are Salaries, benefits, and pensions are discussed
• Will state troopers the bill is unclear.
• Speaker, if I know that this bill could lead to state troopers stopping teens from entering hospitals

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• This includes mobile services for state troopers in their vehicles.

Committee: All ALC-REVIEW

Summary: The committee reviewed methods of finance for 17 capital projects, including multiple university and agency projects such as UAMS renovations, ASU Jonesboro repairs, UCA track resurfacing, and other campus improvements. One item, the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Food Science Research Center project, was held until Friday so members could receive more detail on the large cost increase from the original estimate; the remaining methods of finance items were approved. Members then reviewed four discretionary grants: a suicide prevention training grant for the Arkansas Crisis Center, an amended youth services grant to Right of Passage, and two Arkansas Catfish Promotion Board grants for catfish marketing. All were approved. In the services contract section, the committee approved a ratification for an Economic Development Commission grant evaluation contract, several construction-related contracts, six intergovernmental contracts, 28 out-of-state contracts, and 16 in-state contracts. Several contracts drew questions. Members asked DHS about cloud hosting for the ARIES eligibility system and about staffing support for the Medicaid backlog, and DHS said the staffing contract is intended to maintain processing capacity and allow for future surges. The Department of Education explained a $12 million tutoring contract for rural districts funded by a federal grant. The Department of Corrections discussed a medical services contract and a separate transitional housing contract, clarifying that the housing item covers five beds only and that the medical contract includes oversight and staffing-ratio penalties. The committee also reviewed large marketing and communications contracts for the Department of Health, DPS, and UAMS, and then accepted the reports before adjourning.

Transcript Highlights:

• They are your state troopers of the day. Gentlemen, thank you for your service to our great state.

Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, established a quorum, and received a Joint Budget Committee report on several bills. The chamber also recognized guests, including state troopers, a doctor of the day, visitors from civic and advocacy groups, and students from the Arkansas School for Math, Science, and the Arts. The House adopted House Resolution 1034, supporting Arkansas poultry producers in the Illinois River watershed and urging good-faith negotiations, by a 97-0 vote. It also adopted House Concurrent Memorial Resolution 1001 honoring Bishop Kenneth Liddell Robinson, Sr., by a 98-0 vote. The House then considered several amendments to appropriation bills, including changes affecting the Department of Education, public safety, county jail reimbursement language, Agriculture fee waivers, the Drug Task Force, pregnancy help organizations, and tire recycling fees. All of those amendments were adopted without recorded opposition. The chamber then moved through a budget calendar, with leadership explaining that some bills were general appropriations, some were reappropriations for ongoing capital projects, and four were supplemental appropriations. On final passage, House Bill 1006 passed 87-5; House Bill 1053, the appropriation for the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, failed 71-19; House Bill 1086 passed 96-0; House Bill 1087 passed 81-8; House Bill 1088 passed 97-0; House Bill 1094 passed 96-1; House Bill 1084 passed 96-0; House Bill 1097 passed 75-16; and House Bill 1098 failed 0-85 after Representative Henley spoke against it and said leadership had not responded to questions. The House then adopted a motion to adjourn until 11 a.m. the next day.

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• He served as an Alabama State Trooper and then ultimately was elected Green County Sheriff.

Committee: House Veterans and Military Affairs

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• to what their staffing levels were, and was given a chart that showed that a significant number of trooper
• And I'd say especially in ISP's situation, because they haven't really added troopers in the last 10

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• Well, it's hard to speak for one of them because almost every different trooper or police department
• has a slightly different objection. ...different, you know, some trooper or police department has a slightly

Committee: House General Laws

Transcript Highlights:

• Uh, to the gold ties, to the state troopers that are around here, um, that work so hard to keep us safe
• Uh to the gold ties, to the state<00:58:01.440><c> troopers</c><00:58:01.839><c> that</c><00:58:02.079
• that are around here um state troopers that are around here um that<00:58:03.760><c> that</c><00:58:
• And to the state troopers who are here with us all the time, and someone who hasn't been mentioned as
• who are here with us all the troopers who are here with us all the time<02:22:24.319><c> and</c><02:

Transcript Highlights:

• Although what the trooper said earlier is true, that traditionally blue all over the vehicle has been
• is</c><00:34:41.119><c> true</c><00:34:41.280><c> that</c> trooper said earlier is true that trooper
• Uh, I myself have been a number of close calls on the highway as a trooper for 23 years.
• Um with people a trooper for 23 years.
• And I will give you another example, too, in another conversation with a different trooper.

Committee: Senate Transportation

Transcript Highlights:

• Will it require cameras or state troopers to be placed outside of every restroom facility to ensure the
• State-level Department of Public Safety troopers and over 20,000 peace officers employed across the state
• The people, the citizens who pay that salary and for him to do those services, again, we deserve to know

Bills: SB7 , SB14 , SB 7 , SB 14

Committee: Senate State Affairs

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• So now you got a law enforcement trooper out there roadside trying to walk around a truck to find the
• So now you got a law enforcement trooper out there roadside trying to walk around a truck to find the
• So now you got a law enforcement trooper out there roadside trying to walk around a truck to find the
• So now you got a law enforcement trooper out there roadside trying to walk around a truck to find the
• So now you got a law enforcement trooper out there roadside trying to walk around a truck to find the

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 119-FN, which would allow rental companies registering a rental fleet to choose New Hampshire as their base jurisdiction under the International Registration Plan. The DMV witness said the state already has this capability under the IRP and did not support the bill, adding that no additional staffing should be needed. Committee questions focused on whether the bill would change where registrations are done, what implementation would require, mileage tracking, decals, and inspection requirements. A representative of the Motor Transport Association also said the bill was unnecessary because the option already exists, while noting some related truck-registration and property-tax issues. The chair then closed the public hearing on HB 119-FN with no further speakers. The committee next heard House Bill 612, which would let youth operators renew up to 30 days before turning 21 and receive a temporary license so they can transition to a standard horizontal license without an extra DMV trip. The sponsor and DMV director strongly supported the bill, describing a long-standing problem where early online renewals can trigger another vertical youth license, forcing a duplicate transaction and fee after the birthday. The DMV said the change would reduce confusion and workload, and estimated a one-time system update cost of $48,000. Members asked about whether the proposal was effectively a 30-day extension, how law enforcement would view the temporary status, and whether the system could handle printing and mailing the new horizontal license; the director said the DMV could manage it and that the bill was the best approach. The chair closed the hearing after no one else testified. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 209, which would exempt new vehicles from inspection in the second year after purchase, effectively allowing two years before the next inspection. The sponsor argued the bill would save taxpayers money and reduce unnecessary trips for owners of new vehicles. Supporters said newer vehicles are already maintained through warranties and routine service. Opponents, including the New Hampshire Auto Dealers Association and a service manager from a dealership, argued the bill was not limited to truly new cars, would weaken safety by delaying inspections on vehicles that can still develop tire, brake, and other defects, and could raise costs for everyone else if inspection volume drops. The Motor Transport Association clarified that commercial motor vehicles remain subject to annual federal inspection requirements. No vote was taken in the transcript, and the hearing remained open with testimony continuing.

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• They are your State Troopers of the Day. Gentlemen, thank you for your service to our great state.