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• If they're not doing that, statements.
• We've had the same conversation, and the statements are, I think, when they heard today introducing the
• We've had the same conversation, and the statements are, I think, when they heard today introducing the
• We've had the same conversation, and the statements are, I think, when they heard today introducing the
• We've had the same conversation, and the statements are, I think, when they heard today introducing the

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I was looking at your statement here that says, “Moreover, the state’s total benefits package once a
• I was looking<00:24:44.559><c> at</c><00:24:44.799><c> your</c><00:24:45.039><c> statement</c><00:24:
• 45.360><c> here</c><00:24:45.600><c> that</c> looking at your statement here that looking at your statement
• So the fact that as of date to date in November we're up by 122% is a strong statement of the success
• of the success Is is a strong statement of the success of<01:48:02.159><c> that</c><01:48:02.480><c>

Keywords: 910, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• of over 32,000 denied applications, less than 200 were because the application contained false statements
• </c><00:30:59.440><c> false</c> the application contained false the application contained false statements
• . statements. statements.
• It is in a case where an applicant makes an intentional false statement or representation in an effort
• or representation in an false statement or representation in an effort<00:34:35.359><c> to</c><00:34

Committee: House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• I have a written statement that has citations for all of the data I provided. using cannabis in the last
• </c><00:24:34.840><c> that</c><00:24:35.000><c> has</c> have um a written statement that has have um
• a written statement that has citations<00:24:35.679><c> for</c><00:24:35.840><c> all</c><00:24:35.960
• My transparency statement: there is no external funding for this presentation.
• </c><01:15:24.800><c> um</c> cannabis so my transparency statement um cannabis so my transparency statement

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• We encourage them to engage and write their victim statement. It's a powerful statement.
• We encourage them to engage and write their victim statement. It's a powerful statement.
• We encourage them to engage and write their victim statement. It's a powerful statement.
• We encourage them to engage and write their victim statement. It's a powerful statement.
• We encourage them to engage and write their victim statement. It's a powerful statement.

Committee: Joint Select Committee on Tribal Relations

Keywords: 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• "The last statement, to be safe. I don't want to get in trouble with them. Okay."
• "The last statement, to be safe. I don't want to get in trouble with them. Okay."
• Um, I'm just going to read you a short statement and then I'm going to talk about aspects of this.
• That was a statement. Would you agree to that?
• </c> statement. Would you agree to that? statement. Would you agree to that?

Committee: House Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• If the timer goes off on you, finish your sentence and then um just final statement.
• If the timer goes off on you, finish your sentence and then um just final statement. >> Thank you very
• </c> final statement. final statement.
• Uh, I do not have a written statement.
• .<04:54:43.120><c> That's</c><04:54:43.280><c> my</c><04:54:43.440><c> statement.

Committee: House Executive Departments and Administration

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• As more of a statement, you made a statement that you think that these contests have... predators uh
• </c> of a statement uh you made a statement of a statement uh you made a statement that<03:02:40.359>
• Representative Durkin: Okay, I was just making a statement. I'm sorry.
• All this bill does is simply allow Fish and Game to fulfill its duty and its mission statement, which
• </c><05:08:19.200><c> which</c><05:08:19.320><c> we</c><05:08:19.480><c> also</c> its mission statement

Committee: House Fish and Game and Marine Resources

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• You will see the statements that the entitlement holder has priority over the secured creditor of the
• intermediary, and that is the statement that was promulgated to sell the amendments to the UCC in 1994
• You will see the statements that the entitlement holder has priority over the secured creditor of the
• I made the first statement because that's what the bank lobbyists will say: that no one lost money in
• It's a classic conspiracy theory. virtually every statement he made about virtually every statement he

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard testimony on House Bill 167, which would add ski, snowboard, and boat wax containing PFAS to the state’s consumer-product restrictions. The sponsor argued the product is already banned in many places, has PFAS-free alternatives, and is used in ways that can directly contaminate water rather than landfills. She cited high PFAS levels in several New Hampshire lakes and said the bill was a simple extension of prior PFAS legislation. A witness also described a personal experience where a liquid ski wax disappeared from the market and later returned, likely because of PFAS concerns. The chair then closed the hearing on HB 167 without a vote. The committee then opened a hearing on House Bill 312, dealing with college athletes’ name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights. Representative Moffett said the bill was modeled on New Jersey law and intended to let student-athletes earn compensation from NIL without losing institutional scholarships, while also requiring licensed representation and setting limits on certain endorsements. He described the measure as proactive because NIL rules are evolving and could create conflicts among schools and future lawsuits. Members questioned whether the bill should apply to two-year institutions, whether it should exclude firearms and weapons, and whether the scholarship protections would cover need-based or academic aid as well as athletic scholarships. Moffett said the scholarship language was intended to protect scholarships generally, but not need-based aid specifically, and he acknowledged discomfort with some of the endorsement restrictions. Public testimony on HB 312 was mixed. One supporter, a former Division III athlete and coach, backed the bill but urged removal of a section allowing institutions or athletic bodies to use an athlete’s NIL without compensation, arguing most New Hampshire athletes do not receive NIL money and should not have to work extra jobs to cover basic expenses. The chair also raised concerns about the bill’s contractual and identity-rights implications, referencing prior committee work on a J.D. Salinger-related identity case and noting the committee had previously declined to get involved in similar contractual disputes. No vote was taken during the hearing.

Transcript Highlights:

• Now, full disclosure, I am a proponent of the Second Amendment. I have a firearm.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• Um, question: does, is, are there any triggers that would require disclosure to the licensing board?

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up House File 3939, a bill to support a Helping Paws service-dog litter named in honor of Gilbert and the Hortman family. Testimony from Helping Paws and service-dog graduate Angie Foley described the organization’s work, the significance of the “Guided by Gilbert” litter, and how the funding would help train dogs that provide independence and support to people with disabilities, veterans, and others. Members from both parties spoke warmly about Speaker Hortman’s connection to the organization and Gilbert, and the bill was laid over for possible inclusion. The committee then considered House File 3769, the Department of Corrections’ technical omnibus bill, with an A1 amendment adopted to clarify tuberculosis testing language. The bill updates TB screening procedures in correctional facilities, including how refusals are handled, and adds Quantiferon Gold Plus testing as an option alongside existing methods. Members discussed whether the bill would create costs for counties and jails, with some noting added testing and segregation costs and others arguing the changes would improve accuracy and reduce time in restrictive housing. The bill, as amended, was recommended to the general register. House File 3978 was next, a technical cleanup bill for a provider wellness program created last year. The bill expands eligibility and confidentiality protections from physicians to all health care providers, while supporters said the program is meant to address burnout and mental health strain in the workforce and does not require new money. Some members questioned whether the change was redundant or would broaden the program without additional funding, but the Minnesota Medical Association testified that the program is separate from insurance and was intended to serve all providers. The bill was recommended to the general register. Finally, the committee began House File 3476, which Rep. Liebling described as a cleanup bill related to Minnesota’s Medicaid managed care system and public program oversight. She argued that the state spends billions through managed care organizations and that the system has never been proven better than direct payment, setting up a broader discussion of the bill’s purpose and the state’s oversight of public health care spending.

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• Members, this bill does not create new disclosures.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, a quorum call, and several recognitions, including a moment of silence for service members killed in the Middle East conflict. The chamber adopted the special order report and then took up several bills on the special order calendar. Early action included passage of CS/CS/HB 981 on tributaries of the St. Johns River and Ocklawaha River restoration after debate over environmental benefits versus concerns about impacts to Rodman Reservoir, rural communities, property values, and long-term uncertainty. The bill passed 107-3. Members then considered CS/HB 1389 on affordable housing and the Live Local Act. The bill would expand multifamily and mixed-use allowances, limit local setback/stepback restrictions, remove local opt-out authority, address accessory dwelling units, and waive sovereign immunity for certain land-use discrimination claims. Supporters argued it would increase housing supply amid a statewide shortage; opponents objected to further state preemption of local control and the ADU provisions. The bill passed 78-29. The House also passed CS/CS/HB 1085, codifying the local government cybersecurity grant program and prioritizing fiscally constrained counties, by a unanimous 109-0 vote. The chamber next debated CS/HB 273 on special districts, which would allow certain agreements in rural areas of opportunity and impose new transparency and budget rules on larger downtown development districts. Questions focused on the meaning of “directly benefit,” the 10% administrative cap, budget approval authority, and the bill’s effect on downtown development authorities. An amendment to remove the downtown district provisions failed, and the bill passed 88-0. The House later returned to the temporarily postponed CS/HB 989 on motor vehicle manufacturers and franchise dealers, which limits allocation of new vehicle lines to any one dealer group; it passed 109-1. Finally, the House took up CS/HB 1329 on local government spending transparency. The bill requires tentative budgets to be posted 14 days before hearings, final budgets to remain online for five years, and budget data to be searchable and downloadable, with waivers for smaller governments. Members debated whether the bill would impose costs despite the sponsor’s claim of zero fiscal impact. An amendment by Representative Cheney would have added hardship assistance for small governments and CFO support, but the transcript ends during debate on that amendment before final disposition is shown.

Transcript Highlights:

• Members, this bill does not create new disclosures.

Keywords: 998, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• That might not be a correct statement, but you're close. Yeah.
• But but you close correct statement.
• But as they circle the wagon around the coach, he'll make many public statements about we should not
• on the Senate for the strong statements on the Senate floor<06:11:25.600><c> today</c><06:11:26.480>
• A faculty senate may not issue public statements on behalf of the institution or otherwise represent

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a quorum present, then adopted a resolution honoring Dr. Todd Freeman, Superintendent of Vestavia Hills City Schools, as Alabama Superintendent of the Year. Senators praised his leadership in public education and noted the recognition was especially meaningful as one of the last such honors in the current chamber. The Senate also adopted a resolution commending the 2026 Alabama Law Institute Senate interns for their service, and members offered personal remarks thanking the interns and encouraging them to remain and contribute to Alabama in the future. The chamber then took up several conference committee and House messages. The Senate concurred in the conference report on Senate Bill 341 after extended remarks, and later concurred in the conference report on Senate Bill 32, described as a veterans-related bill that would make benefits automatic for those under the federal poverty level and allow cities and counties to opt in for veterans above that level. The Senate also received House amendments to Senate Bill 199, concerning sex offenders, and voted to non-concur and send the bill to conference, naming conferees. In resolutions from the Rules Committee, the Senate adopted an amended House Joint Resolution 198 establishing the Alabama Mental Health Task Force. It also adopted House Joint Resolution 326, which recognizes the need for a north-south transportation route in East Alabama. Throughout the meeting, senators made extended floor remarks about slowing down on legislation, focusing on rural hospitals and other priorities, and the importance of treating children, seniors, and low-income residents fairly.

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• Um, but uh statements and speeches.
• The gentlelady is recognized for her closing statement. Thank you. I apologize for that.
• I I um have no statement and opposition.
• I have no statement to make at this time. The gentleman yields back.
• </c> statement to make at this time. statement to make at this time.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• of what happened during the statements of what happened during the process.<01:59:37.119><c> What</c
• And as you if you read 1189, you'll see that given that statement of principles, it goes on to try to
• And as you read 1189, you'll see that given that statement of principles, it goes on to try to ensure
• And as you read 1189, you'll see that given that statement of principles, it goes on to try to ensure
• of principles, it given that statement of principles, it goes<04:35:15.119><c> on</c><04:35:15.279><

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• </c><05:40:49.120><c> and</c> included in the surplus statement and included in the surplus statement
• It's in the surplus adjustment area of the surplus statement.
• So I think if the chair makes a statement without objection, we have LBA use those numbers to provide
• the statements that we need to go forward.
• </c><07:02:23.840><c> that</c> numbers to provide the statements that numbers to provide the statements

Keywords: 10am HB 1 & HB 2, 928, house, all

Summary: The committee of conference on HB 1 and HB 2 reviewed comparison documents and worked through a long list of House and Senate positions, agreeing on some technical or already-enacted items while setting aside others for later discussion. Early on, members agreed to delete a House Bill 2 section tied to a bill already passed into law, and a representative explained a technical amendment to the EFA provisions clarifying enrollment-cap repeal language and compulsory attendance rules for EFA students. That amendment was discussed but a vote was postponed because not all members were present. The committee also noted that the overall EFA budget numbers had already been settled separately. Several items were either agreed to or held for further negotiation. Members agreed to delete sections already covered by other enacted bills, including BTLA-related language, and to accept a technical amendment changing "municipalities" to "political subdivisions" in a section affecting funding eligibility. They also agreed on some items involving workers’ compensation second injuries, certain pilot-program language, and some sections related to state loan repayment and other technical corrections. In contrast, they set aside or disputed items involving site evaluation, lottery-related provisions, opioid abatement, the Commission on Aging, Granite Advantage premium costs, renewable energy/offshore wind funding, special education funding, and several education trust fund and unique-fund provisions. The committee spent substantial time on policy disputes. The House side argued against keeping money in dedicated Fish and Game funds rather than increasing the main Fish and Game fund, while the Senate side defended its approach and raised concerns about fee impacts, including one tied to the fishing license. The members also discussed a housing appeals board proposal, with one member suggesting a possible compromise that would preserve some function while shifting duties and possibly sunsetting the arrangement later; the contracts for the positions were noted as running through June 30, 2028 and June 30, 2029. Another extended discussion concerned the child advocate records-access section, which one side wanted removed as policy that should go through the normal bill process, while another member asked to hold it and suggested a possible middle-ground, time-limited approach. Later, the committee agreed to remove sections already handled in other bills, including House sections 254 and 255, and discussed but did not resolve disputes over liquor licensing functions, cannabis-related language, cost containment, special education, and several fee and fund provisions. The Senate explained its position on the governor’s commission language, saying opioid abatement trust funds could not be used for that purpose and that the commission should continue to be funded through 5% of gross liquor profits; it also described renaming the body the Commission on Addiction Treatment and Prevention and expanding its scope to include problem gambling. The meeting ended with several major items still open for later negotiation.

Transcript Highlights:

• to do anything for that, but we will carry that as additional general fund revenue on the surplus statement
• . statement. statement.
• <01:22:58.000><c> our</c><01:22:58.159><c> our</c><01:22:58.480><c> surplus</c><01:22:58.960><c> statement
• </c><01:22:59.440><c> to</c><01:22:59.760><c> have</c> cause our our surplus statement to have cause
• our our surplus statement to have take<01:23:00.639><c> away</c><01:23:00.880><c> the</c><01:23:01.440

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee worked through several HB 2 budget amendments, focusing first on energy-related transfers and then on judicial funding. For the energy item, members discussed moving remaining money from the renewable energy fund into the general fund for the biennium, with later-year amounts going to the general fund rather than ratepayers. They noted the proposal was based on prior House Bill 111 language, that the exact amount was still being worked out with the Department of Energy, and that some language about “incentive payments” was being removed or clarified. Amendment 1211H was moved and adopted on a 5-4 vote. The committee then considered amendment 1040 on the governor’s scholarship fund, which would eliminate the program and sweep uncommitted funds. Members supporting the program argued it helps New Hampshire students afford in-state college and should be reworked rather than repealed; opponents said the remaining balance was limited and the program should be ended. Amendment 1040 was defeated 4-5. The committee then turned to a judicial council request tied to a Franklin Pierce criminal justice clinic that had previously used ARPA funds. Supporters said the clinic cleared 323 cases in nine months, provided training for future attorneys, and could reduce more expensive assigned-counsel costs by helping the public defender system handle cases more efficiently. The amendment would add $100,000 to the judicial council line for that purpose. There was some confusion over the line item and whether the request should be attributed to the judicial branch or judicial council, which was corrected during discussion. Members also discussed a larger issue: the judicial council’s budget request appeared lower than intended because of a possible clerical error in how prior-year funding was calculated, especially after the last budget combined HB 1 and HB 2 funding. The committee compared the public defender line and assigned counsel line, noting that if public defender funding is cut, more cases would shift to assigned counsel, which is more expensive. No final vote on the judicial council amendment is shown in the excerpt.

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• </c><03:44:11.920><c> to</c> just even giving them a statement to just even giving them a statement to
• And it was also on our surplus statement for House Bill 2. account, right?
• </c><04:42:06.400><c> for</c><04:42:06.638><c> House</c> also on our surplus statement for House also
• on our surplus statement for House Bill<04:42:07.200><c> 2.
• So on the surplus statement<04:42:10.160><c> for</c><04:42:10.400><c> House</c><04:42:10.718><c> Bill

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee reviewed a handout comparing House Bill 2 to current retirement law and walked through the bill section by section with staff from the retirement system. The discussion focused on vesting, earnable compensation, average final compensation, compensation-over-base limits, special duty pay, normal retirement age, re-retirement, and maximum benefit rules for Group 2/Tier B members. Staff explained that some provisions would restore pre-2011 rules, including counting certain end-of-career payments such as unused sick and vacation time in earnable compensation and reducing the AFC averaging period from five years back to three. They also described how the bill would eliminate the current cap on compensation over base, which mainly affects overtime, and noted that the actuarial cost of the AFC-related changes is interrelated rather than easily broken out by feature. A separate discussion covered the special duty pay limitation, which currently applies to Tier A and would be removed under the governor’s bill for both Tier A and Tier B members after their vested buy date. Staff said the actuary estimated that removing the special duty limitation would increase costs by about $13.9 million. Members also asked about the practical difference between overtime and special duty, with staff explaining that special duty generally involves work for a private third party, often police detail work, while overtime depends more on staffing and scheduling. The committee also reviewed the normal retirement age changes for Tier B and the possibility that some members would need to work longer to reach the new vested buy date. Members raised concerns about an ambiguity in the bill that could allow already-retired Tier B members to return to work, then re-retire and claim the higher benefits, or allow vested deferred members to stop working and wait for the new vested buy date. Staff said the governor’s office did not intend to allow that result and requested clarifying language, noting that the bill as drafted does not expressly prohibit it. The committee also discussed part-time and seasonal work after retirement, with staff explaining that such work generally does not restore membership unless the person takes a full-time position requiring enrollment. Finally, the committee reviewed the maximum benefit provisions and noted that HB 2 in the current year does not change the maximum benefit date or include the 1.5% annual escalator that had been part of the 2023 proposal, making the current bill more costly than the earlier version.

Transcript Highlights:

• Primo: There is no notwithstanding statement in paragraph A.
• :45.760><c> is</c><01:00:45.920><c> no</c><01:00:46.400><c> notwithstanding</c><01:00:47.720><c> statement
• </c><01:00:48.560><c> in</c> &gt;&gt; There is no notwithstanding statement in &gt;&gt; There is no notwithstanding
• statement in paragraph<01:00:49.400><c> A.

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety

Keywords: 1187, senate, all