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LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Pet Overpopulation Advisory Council Jun 24th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Any discussion, corrections, additions, submissions, questions, anything?
- Any discussion? Any motion? Dr. Prejean: Motion to accept. Anybody want to second? Second.
- Any discussion or motion to accept, with the caveat that I'm allowed to tweak it if I see there's something
- We're almost still in additional discussion, guys. Hearing none, I thank you all.
- Hearing no other discussion, I adjourn this until we meet again. Thank you all. Safe travels.
Summary:
The Pet Overpopulation Advisory Council meeting opened with roll call, approval of the January minutes without changes, and a brief financial update showing the council had a little over $11,000 on hand, with state funding from specialty plate sales continuing at about $3,000 per year. Under old business, the council reconsidered a previously overlooked grant for Robinson’s Rescue and approved sending the organization the $850 it had been due last year.
In new business, Jeff Dorson was nominated and approved to serve as the council’s public records liaison. The council also reviewed and accepted standard contest submission rules, with flexibility for the chair to make minor edits before posting them. Dr. Mitchell and Pam proposed matching July 1 through September 30 submission windows for both the pet stamp photo contest and the grant application process, so selections and voting could occur at the October meeting; those dates were approved.
The council discussed the website, noting it was outdated and needed improvement. Members agreed to seek proposals and set a reasonable payment range of $500 to $1,000 for website upgrades and maintenance. They also set the next meeting for Wednesday, October 21 at the same time and location, and approved a July 1 through August 30 campaign to sell 136 license plates before opening donations to cover any remaining plates. The meeting adjourned after members agreed to promote the plate drive through social media and flyers.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Pet Overpopulation Advisory Council Jun 24th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Any discussion, corrections, additions, submissions, questions, anything?
- Any discussion? Any motion? Dr. Prejean? Motion to accept. Anybody want a second? Second.
- For contest submissions, any discussion or motion to accept, with the caveat that I'm allowed to tweak
- We're almost still in additional discussion, guys. Hearing none, I thank you all.
- Hearing no other discussions, I adjourned this until we meet again. Thank you all. Safe travels.
Summary:
The Pet Overpopulation Advisory Council met with Chair Jeff Dorson presiding and approved the prior January minutes without changes. The council reviewed finances, noting a balance of a little over $11,000 and that state funding from specialty plate sales remains about $3,000 annually. Under old business, the council voted to restore an overlooked $850 grant to Robinson’s Rescue from the prior cycle, and the chair said he would send the check within a few days.
In new business, Dorson was nominated and approved to serve as the council’s public records liaison. The council also reviewed and accepted standard contest submission rules, with Dorson given flexibility to make minor edits before posting them. Dr. Mitchell and Pam proposed opening both the pet stamp photo contest and the grant application period from July 1 through September 30, with selections and grant votes to occur at the October meeting; the council approved those dates by motion.
The council discussed updating its website and agreed to seek proposals for improvements in the $500 to $1,000 range, noting the current site is outdated. The next meeting was set for Wednesday, October 21 at the same time and location. Members also agreed to run a license plate promotion from July 1 through August 30 to help sell the remaining 136 plates, with Holly and the chair’s subcommittee planning flyers and social media outreach. The meeting then adjourned.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- Does anybody have any questions or want to have any discussion about this before we vote?
- Is there any discussion? Seeing none, please call the vote. Chair Shields: Yes.
- Any discussion on this bill? Seeing none. Let's call the vote. Chair Shields: Yes.
- Does anybody have any discussion? Yep. This is what we've talked about, right? Correct.
- So seeing no other discussion, please call the vote. Chair Shields: Yes.
Committee:
House Rules - Administrative
Summary:
The Rules Administrative Committee met with eight members present, establishing a quorum and moving into executive session. The committee then considered several bills and, in each case, moved them do pass. First, the House committee substitute for Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 973 was approved 7-1. Next, Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 903, dealing with copper wire, passed unanimously 9-0. Senate Bill 834, sponsored by Senator Crawford and carried in the House by Representative Owens, also passed 9-0 after brief discussion. Senate Bill 938, sponsored by Senator Bernskelder and carried by Representative Haley, likewise passed 9-0.
The final item was House Committee Substitute for House Bill 3304, sponsored by Representative Justice. Members discussed changes to the bill, including removing the “serious emotional injury” language, restoring original language on dog bites, and combining it with animal neglect provisions from another bill. Representative Justice explained the bill was intended to address dangerous dog incidents without criminalizing minor bites, while also allowing action in serious mauling cases. The committee praised the work on the bill, and it passed 9-0.
After completing action on all agenda items, the committee adjourned.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- Any discussion on the motion? Seeing none, all those in favor, signify by saying aye.
- Discussion on the motion. Seeing none, all those in favor, signify by saying aye.
- In discussion on the motion, seeing none, all in favor signify by saying aye. All those opposed?
- Any discussion on the motion? Seeing none, all those in favor, signify by saying aye.
- I believe you've got a... you're in discussions. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Committee:
All JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE
Summary:
The committee heard several subcommittee reports and adopted them. The Claims Review Litigation Reports Oversight Subcommittee reported on two Department of Corrections litigation settlements and one denied and dismissed claim, and its report was adopted. The JBC Personnel Subcommittee reported on Governor’s letters and amendments; all items were released back to the Joint Budget Committee as adopted except item 3, the Lieutenant Governor’s Office amendment, and items 3 and 4 were sent back for further review.
The peer review subcommittee reported approval of several temporary appropriations, ARPA and IIJA appropriations, reserve fund transfers, and a resource reallocation. Two items were held: DHS K-2 discretionary grants and an L-4 DHS/EMS contract; after additional information was provided, the hold on the contract was released and the report was adopted. A member asked about returned ARPA funds, and staff explained the money was being returned to the federal government because it was not fully expended within the federal time frame.
The committee also referred several measures to special language, including Senate Bills 63, 67, and 73 and House Bills 1089, 1090, and 1093. Special-language amendments were noted for the Department of Health, the Office of the Treasurer, and the State Board of Election Commission. The chair urged members to resolve any remaining holds by the following Thursday or they would be released, and the meeting adjourned.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Jan 27th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I'll be happy to discuss, if this committee decides to introduce this bill, kind of in-depth about term
- limits, why I think it is a good idea for Congress, and happy to have those individual discussions before
- So with that... ...and happy to have those individual discussions before the hearing as well with any
- Do we have any discussion on the motion or any questions? ...RS 32831.
- Do we have any discussion on the motion or any questions?
Summary:
The House Judiciary, Rules Committee met and approved the minutes from January 21 by unanimous voice vote. The chair reminded members that bill requests should be submitted quickly and must include the SOP fiscal statement before reaching Nancy’s desk. A new member, Representative Stone, was introduced to the committee.
The committee then considered three RS introductions. RS 330-0, by Representative Shirts, would make an Article V call limited to congressional term limits for the U.S. House and Senate; after discussion, it was introduced on an 11-4 roll call vote. RS 32831, by Representative Skaug, would add public records exemptions for Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections safety and security matters; it was introduced by voice vote. The chair also noted that if members or the public strongly oppose a bill, he wants to hear that before it returns for a public hearing.
Finally, RS 32908, by Representative Tanner, would expand Idaho’s child enticement law to cover 16- and 17-year-olds, while keeping a five-year age-gap threshold to avoid Romeo-and-Juliet situations; it was introduced by voice vote. The committee adjourned with a reminder that it would meet again on Thursday.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- Any discussion? All in favor of approval of the minutes say aye. Any opposed?
- Any discussion? All in favor say aye. Any opposed? Motion passes.
- I have an off-the-wall question, and this may not be the best venue to discuss it, but I just want to
- But definitely, if you want to discuss further, I can connect you or get someone to reach out from our
- Any discussion? All in favor say aye. Any opposed? Motion passes. Thank you.
Committee:
All CODE REVISION COMMISSION
Summary:
The commission approved the prior meeting minutes and then adopted the annual authorization for expense reimbursement for commissioners under Arkansas Code 25-16-902. Members noted that legislative commissioners would not receive reimbursement for the meeting day itself, consistent with their understanding of legislative per diem rules.
The commission next considered LexisNexis pricing and replacement volume proposals. Company representatives proposed roughly a 7% price increase, citing higher costs and the Producer Price Index, and recommended replacing three volumes in 2026 and four in 2027 based on supplement size and age. Members asked about pricing for the public, the criteria for selecting replacement volumes, and the number of state sets sold. LexisNexis said the state pricing was tied to the public price structure and explained that replacement decisions are driven by keeping supplements manageable and volumes current. The commission approved the pricing and replacement volumes. Senator Tucker also raised the possibility of a statewide legal research contract for circuit judges, and LexisNexis said it would connect him with its sales team.
Staff then updated the commission on the funds codification project. They reported reviewing state treasury funds and identifying many that are codified in more than one place, with the goal of moving the technical creation language into Title 19 only and repealing duplicative language elsewhere. The project is intended for inclusion in a fall technical corrections bill, after coordination with BLR Fiscal and DFA. Members discussed whether obsolete funds could also be identified for possible cleanup legislation, and staff said DFA maintains a list of obsolete funds and that any such information could be incorporated into future technical corrections work. The commission concluded by noting that no further business was expected before a later fall meeting to review technical corrections, and then adjourned.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there any discussion? Any objections? If not, the motion is carried.
- Is there any discussion? Not Senator Hawa. Mahalo, Pelican. I rise in opposition to this.
- Further discussion? If not, do we have unanimous consent? Any reservations? Any no votes?
- </c><00:03:22.000><c> Further</c><00:03:22.680><c> discussion?</c> Mahalo. Thank you.
- Further discussion? Mahalo. Thank you. Further discussion?
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Committee on Climate Change and Global Warming May 27th, 2026
Senate Committee on Climate Change and Global Warming
Transcript Highlights:
- There's a lot of discussion around it, and we don't necessarily get the full nuanced discussion of everything
- There's a lot of discussion around it, and we don't necessarily get the full nuanced discussion of everything
- From AIA Massachusetts' perspective, this is not simply an energy policy discussion.
- It's also a housing discussion and an economic competitiveness discussion.
- It's also a housing discussion, an economic competitiveness discussion, and a workforce development discussion
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
CPC Public Hearing - Thu Apr 16, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST
Consumer Protection & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- Any discussion? Sorry. I just want to confirm were all of these or there Yeah, I see.
- Um, appreciate the discussion on this measure.
- Um appreciate the discussion on this Um appreciate the discussion on this measure. measure. measure.
- </c> Uh members, any discussion? Uh members, any discussion?
- Any other discussion? Any other concerns? Okay, seeing none. Um, Chair for the vote.
Committee:
House Consumer Protection & Commerce
Keywords:
climate change, insurance affordability, working group, disaster recovery, fossil fuel companies, insurance stability, Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund, ticket scalping, task force, consumer protection, event accessibility, local economy, 910, house, all
Summary:
The Committee on Consumer Protection heard two resolutions. SCR 118 SD1 would urge the Insurance Division and the Attorney General to convene a working group on climate change impacts on insurance availability and affordability. The Insurance Division deferred to written testimony, while the Attorney General opposed the measure because of an ongoing lawsuit, asking that references to legal recovery and the AG’s role in convening the group be removed. Members questioned how the resolution might relate to the state’s climate damages litigation and whether it could inform damages calculations. The committee later recommended passage with amendments, including removing the Attorney General as co-convener and changing certain membership references to board chairs; the motion passed unanimously with one excused member.
The committee also heard SCR 173 SD1, which would create a task force on event ticket scalping. The Office of Consumer Protection supported the concept but asked to be added as a task force member and said the draft left its role unclear. Supporters, including the National Independent Venue Association and D-BAT, described high resale prices, fraudulent or speculative tickets, and harm to consumers and local businesses. StubHub and the Ticket Policy Forum supported the task force but urged broader scope to include the primary ticket market and ticket sellers, and StubHub also sought inclusion on the task force. Members discussed whether the task force should focus on the secondary market or the broader ticketing ecosystem, and whether the Office of Consumer Protection should be part of the task force or only consulted. The vice chair recommended passage with amendments adding the Office of Consumer Protection as a member and clarifying the consultation language, and the committee adopted that recommendation unanimously with one excused member.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- Any discussion to the motion? All in favor say aye. Opposed? All right, Mr. Billy, C1 through 6.
- Discussion to the motion. Second discussion to the motion. All in favor say aye.
- Motion, second, discussion to the motion. All in favor say aye. Opposed?
- Any discussion to the motion? All in favor say aye. Opposed? All right, and Billy takes the staff.
- Any discussion to the motion? All in favor say aye. All opposed. Passes. Billy, thank you, Mr.
Committee:
All JBC-PEER REVIEW
Summary:
The PEER Review Subcommittee met to consider a large agenda of budget, appropriation, transfer, and contract items. Members approved temporary appropriation requests for several agencies, including the Auditor of State, Department of Education, and Labor and Licensing; ARPA return requests from Workforce Services; Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act requests for State Police and Agriculture; restricted reserve transfers for teacher scholarships, school facilities, and economic stimulus; a Commerce reallocation of positions and spending authority; cash fund, budget classification, overtime, and pay plan requests; and 17 methods of finance items for universities and other agencies. Most items were approved without objection after brief explanations from staff and agencies.
Several items drew questions and were held or discussed further. A Department of Human Services discretionary grant package for the RSVP program was held over after Senator Irvin raised concerns about whether the grants were an effective use of state general revenue and asked for more information on administration costs and program operations. In the contracts section, Representative Richardson questioned a DHS sole-source contract with EMS Link for document management software and a DHS contract with Presidio; the EMS Link item was held for additional answers, while the Presidio item was clarified as not sole-source and was allowed to proceed. Members also asked for more information on a Department of Education mental health referral contract with Care Solace, which officials said is a statewide concierge/referral service connecting students to Arkansas providers and telehealth options.
The committee also reviewed monthly reports, including the Medicaid Trust Fund. DHS and DFA officials said the fund was currently sufficient to finish the fiscal year, though it was being drawn down and would likely require a $100 million transfer from restricted reserves in FY27, with another $100 million set aside in the governor’s budget as a backstop. Members discussed the need to define a minimum reserve level and to better account for ongoing Medicaid costs in the budget. The meeting ended with no further business and adjournment.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House/Senate Press Conference 4/8/26
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:09:36.080><c> between</c><00:09:36.400><c> the</c> or the nature of discussions between the or
- the nature of discussions between the two<00:09:36.640><c> parties.
- I think the one area that there might be any legitimate discussion is we hear, and I don't know if we
- I think the one area that there might be any legitimate discussion is we hear, and I don't know if we
- Those are decisions and discussions that should happen organically and robustly in the local unit of
Summary:
Lawmakers held a bipartisan press availability on a bill to prohibit local governments and their officials from entering into non-disclosure agreements with private entities. Supporters said the measure is intended to protect transparency, public participation, and Minnesotans’ right to know about local decisions involving land use, public financing, and economic development, especially in cases involving data centers and other large projects. Representatives and senators from both parties described the bill as a response to examples in cities such as Rosemount, Farmington, Hermantown, North Mankato, Monticello, Pine Island, and others, where they said NDAs kept communities from learning about projects until decisions were effectively already made.
The authors argued that the bill is not anti-development or limited to data centers, but instead prevents corporations from using private contracts to circumvent Minnesota’s open meeting and data practices laws. They said Chapter 13 already addresses trade secrets and other confidential information, and that the bill is meant to stop NDAs from creating secrecy around government decision-making. They also said they had heard little organized opposition so far, though they acknowledged questions about how the bill would affect early-stage business recruitment conversations and how local governments, especially smaller ones, would implement the change.
Members also discussed the bill’s legislative path. They said it had previously received unanimous support in committee and was sent to the general register, then moved to the Judiciary Committee at the request of Chair Scott, who wanted a hearing. The authors said they did not believe the bill raised Chapter 13 issues requiring judiciary review, but agreed to the referral as a courtesy and said they were seeking a hearing. They reported that Senate consideration had previously ended in a tie vote, but said momentum was growing and expected stronger support this session. No vote was taken during the press event.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Consumer awareness needs to be part of this discussion.
- Consumer awareness needs to be part of this discussion.
- I think it's on the menu of discussion items.
- Earlier there was a discussion about the SB 540 pamphlet, and in that pamphlet it does talk about the
- just having a more collaborative discussion about what is the best path forward.
Committee:
Senate Rules
Summary:
The Senate Rules Committee approved several non-appearing gubernatorial appointments and routine agenda items by 4-0 votes, including Frank Damrow Jr. to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Appeals Board, Michelle Eddger to the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, and David Galavis to the State Park and Recreation Commission. The committee also approved bill referrals, a rule waiver to allow SB 1447 to be heard after the policy deadline, and floor acknowledgments.
The committee then heard the appointment of Clint Kellam as Director of the Department of Cannabis Control. Members focused heavily on cannabis regulation, especially illicit market activity, consumer education, labeling, and youth protection. Kellam said the department’s goal is to shift consumption from illicit to legal sources, not increase use, and described efforts such as the Real California Cannabis website, the required educational pamphlet for new users, inspections, and package review. Senators raised concerns about attractive-to-children packaging, high-dose beverages, and the need for tighter labeling rules; Kellam said the department is open to legislative changes, is working on an AI tool to help licensees review packaging, and uses recalls, citations, and administrative actions when products violate rules. He also described enforcement efforts against illegal cultivation and retail, including the Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force and cooperation with local, state, and federal agencies. The committee voted 4-0 to advance the appointment.
The committee next heard Jennifer Osborne’s appointment as Director of the Department of Industrial Relations. Osborne described her background in state administration and said she aims to remove barriers, improve systems, and support workplace safety, wage enforcement, workers’ compensation, and apprenticeship programs. Senators asked about PAGA enforcement, Cal/OSHA audit findings, backlogs, staffing shortages, and complaint handling. Osborne said DIR’s role in PAGA is limited, but the department is working on Cal/OSHA policy revisions, training, additional investigation staff, centralized intake, IT modernization, and possible use of outside administrative law judges to reduce delays. She also said the department is addressing vacancy and backlog issues through classification changes and new hiring strategies. Public commenters from employer groups and labor organizations spoke in support, and the committee approved the appointment 4-0 for full Senate confirmation.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Consumer awareness needs to be part of this discussion.
- Consumer awareness needs to be part of this discussion.
- I think it's on the menu of discussion items.
- Earlier there was a discussion about the SB 540 pamphlet, and in that pamphlet it does talk about the
- just having a more collaborative discussion about what is the best path forward.
Committee:
Senate Rules
Summary:
The Senate Rules Committee approved several governor’s appointments not required to appear, including Frank Damrow Jr. to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Appeals Board, Michelle Eddger to the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, and David Galavis to the State Park and Recreation Commission, each by 4-0 vote. The committee also approved a rule waiver to allow SB 1447 (health) to be heard after the policy committee deadline, and took up floor acknowledgments before moving to appointments requiring testimony.
The committee then heard from Clint Kellam, nominee to lead the Department of Cannabis Control. Members focused heavily on cannabis labeling, youth protection, attractive-to-children packaging, the SB 540 educational pamphlet, and the department’s efforts to steer consumers from illicit to legal products. Kellam said the department’s role is not to promote increased consumption but to move existing consumption into the regulated market, and he described enforcement against illicit cultivation and retail, consumer education efforts, and a possible AI tool to help licensees review packaging. He also said the department would consider tighter packaging rules, including one-serving packaging, but emphasized the need for research and legislative collaboration. The committee voted 4-0 to advance his appointment to the full Senate.
The committee next heard from Jennifer Osborne, nominee to direct the Department of Industrial Relations. Questions centered on DIR’s handling of Cal/OSHA audit findings, labor commissioner backlogs, PAGA enforcement, staffing shortages, IT modernization, and how her administrative background would help address those issues. Osborne said DIR is working on revised Cal/OSHA policies and procedures, additional staffing and intake changes, new IT systems, and possible use of outside administrative law judges to reduce delays. She also clarified that the Civil Rights Department is not under DIR, but said she would follow up on concerns raised. Public commenters from employer groups, labor, and industry largely supported her nomination, and the committee approved her appointment 4-0 to move to the full Senate for confirmation.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there any further discussion? Senator Epstein. I rise with a question.
- Members, you've heard the motion is very further discussion. Senator Epstein.
- Any further discussion? Seeing none, those in favor vote aye; those opposed vote no.
- Any further discussion? Seeing none, those in favor vote aye; those opposed vote no.
- It's abhorrent that we're even here discussing it, especially when the sponsor, Mr.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- for itself, and that's why I believe this is a worthwhile program for us to continue to elevate and discuss
- I'd rather see a reform if this continues, happy to discuss with the Chair and anyone else.
- If this continues, happy to discuss with the Chair and anyone else how we could create a true advisory
- Are we still... we're not still in discussion? Not really. Okay, just because I spoke, sorry.
- We'd like to continue the discussions.
Committee:
House Appropriations
Keywords:
mental health, hearings, acquaintance witnesses, patient rights, treatment evaluation, barbering, cosmetology, appropriation, funding, licensing, board operations, peace officer, training, public safety, traffic offenses, judicial system, corrections, recruitment, state budget, crime victims
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there discussion on that motion? Seeing none, all in favor signify by saying aye. March 19th.
- Is there discussion on that motion? Seeing none, all in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed?
- Further discussion on the motion. Representative Mickelson.
- Is there further discussion on that motion? Roll call? Oh, yeah, there'll be a roll call.
- Is there discussion on that motion? Seeing on all the Chair.
Committee:
House State Affairs
Summary:
The committee first approved the minutes from March 17, 18, and 19. It then heard House Bill 894, a transparency measure clarifying that members of the public may photograph and videotape open local government meetings so long as they do not interfere, with exceptions for certain correctional, parole, and executive-session settings. Representative McCann presented the bill, and Ken Burgess of the Idaho Press Club testified in support, citing instances where school board meetings were closed to recording. The committee voted to send HB 894 to the floor with a due pass recommendation; Representative Palmer was recorded voting no.
The committee next took up Senate Bill 1300, which would change the appointment process for the directors of Fish and Game, Parks and Recreation, and Transportation so they would be appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate rather than selected by their boards. Senator O'Connowitz argued the bill would make the process more open, align these agencies with other state agencies, and not violate the Harriman Park agreement. Opponents, including Thomas Dixon, Nick Fasciano, Michael Gibson, Jeff Bitton, Charlie Lanch, Allison Brown, and Matt Borg, argued the current board-based system protects merit, stability, science-based management, and the Harriman family’s intent to keep politics out of park management. Supporters said the bill would improve accountability and public review. After extended debate, the committee passed SB 1300 on an 8-6 roll call.
Finally, the committee considered House Bill 888, which would place certain information technology procurement under the Office of Information Technology Services and allow use of third-party brokers for technical and financial analysis. Sponsor Representative Palmer said the bill would put procurement in the hands of technology experts. Testimony from Jeremy Chu, John White, and Nampa Police Lieutenant Jason Kimball supported the bill, saying it would improve expertise, competition, and cost savings; critics raised concerns about outsourcing and transparency. The committee voted to send HB 888 to the floor with a due pass recommendation, and then voted to hold House Concurrent Resolution 35 subject to the call of the chair before adjourning.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there a discussion on that motion? Seeing none, all in favor signify by saying aye. March 19th.
- Is there a discussion on that motion? Seeing none, all in favor signify by saying aye. Aye.
- All right, further discussion on the motion. Representative Mickelsen.
- Is there further discussion on that motion? Roll call? Oh, yeah, there'll be a roll call.
- Is there discussion on that motion? Seeing none, all in favor signify by saying aye. Aye.
Committee:
House State Affairs
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- Any discussion? The discussion is point 0.03c.
- Is there any discussion? I do have a House committee substitute to offer.
- Is there any discussion?
- Is there any discussion? Seeing none, I have House... Discussion.
- Is there any discussion? And that is ending with 0.02c.
Committee:
House Economic Development
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- You know it is a lot of discussion that takes place and I would be confident I myself as Dr.
- I would love to discuss the life issues. Dr.
- It's a little late for that discussion now but as I said this bill has been moving through.
- I want to pursue some questions about an issue you and I discussed to some length in my office.
- So maybe Miss Hatch we can discuss that at another time. I am concerned about this appointment.
Committee:
Senate Ethics and Elections
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Finance Division II (02/09/2026)
Transcript Highlights:
- Any other discussion? >> Thank you, um, back in uh let me see.
- Any other discussion? >> Thank you, um, back in uh let me see.
- >> Further<00:11:54.880><c> discussion.
- I think the discussion is very valuable.
- Is there anything further for the good of the committee to discuss? No. All right.
Summary:
The Finance Division met to consider two bills: HB 112 and HB 1399. On HB 112, members debated a proposal tied to civics education requirements for public higher education. Supporters argued the measure would reinforce basic civic knowledge and noted that a similar high school requirement had already been enacted with little apparent fiscal impact. Opponents said the legislature should not dictate university curriculum and raised concerns about administrative burden and precedent. The committee voted 5-3 to recommend ought to pass.
The committee then heard testimony on HB 1399, which concerned Claremont and retroactive school building aid related to past construction during the state moratorium on building aid. A Claremont representative explained the district’s history, estimated the lost state aid, and said any funds would likely be used for contingency, tax relief, or future liabilities, while preferring normal building aid participation going forward. Members discussed whether the issue reflected state policy, local governance, or both, and whether the bill would create an unfair retroactive precedent or a broader statewide obligation.
After discussion, the committee voted on an ITL motion for HB 1399. The motion failed, and the committee instead approved the bill 7-1. The chair then closed the hearing and adjourned the meeting.