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• Really, it's a huge thing for them, keeping them in our state after they graduate school.
• Huge thing for them, keeping them in our state after they graduate school.
• The people staying in these homes include travel nurses, Micron contractors, construction workers, parents
• We host nurses, Micron workers, construction crews, plumbers, electricians, and other trade professionals
• We host nurses, Micron workers, construction crews, plumbers, electricians, and other trade professionals

Committee: House Business

Keywords: 989, all

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• Subject to your questions. administer that new program. administer that new program.
• President Trump ending DEI programs and programs on environmental justice.
• . program. program.
• We serve them through all kinds of programs like job training and placement, access to schools, health
• Do you think that this bill sets up these assistance programs to fail because people will not be able

Committee: Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• CURRENTLY FUNDED IN THE SENATE BUDGET SUCH AS $50 MILLION FOR THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CYBERSECURITY GRANT PROGRAM
• WHICH PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE THE COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES $12.9 MILLION TO SUPPORT THE INFORMATION
• TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE NEW STATE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTRE WHICH IS CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION

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• The construct the waterway, the leaching of hazardous materials into waterways, Adair, wrestle degrades
• . up and put in place is or vessel turn in program.
• We anticipate that this number will continue to grow as the program becomes more popular.
• The advantages to RV to program is that it's a voluntary program that's no cost to the owner.
• The agency FWC pace for through our to address a program.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• </c> for Effective rehabilitative programs for Effective rehabilitative programs such<00:03:10.400><c
• program?
• I'll move on then to the next program, which is the water infrastructure grant program.
• This is true for the WIFG program and the PIG program.
• This is true for the WIFG program and the PIG program.

Committee: House Capital Investment

Keywords: 1183, house

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• </c> paramutual funds to the school paramutual funds to the school foundation<00:17:40.880><c> program
• Uh, the School Foundation Program account, the LSR, and things of that nature. that's $18 million. that's
• Uh, the School Foundation Program account, the LSR, and things of that nature.
• Uh, the School Foundation Program account, the LSR, and things of that nature. Thank you.
• . program. program.

Committee: Joint Appropriations

Keywords: 916, all

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• It's a very widely successful program that started with Act 130 in 2022.
• It's a very widely successful program that started with Act 130 in 2022.
• Programs like this save lives. Thank you.
• I agree with the program looking for safe space for the kids.
• like this weren't this if programs like this weren't available<00:43:27.119><c> programs</c><00:43:27.480

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House convened with 47 members present, read the journal, and received Senate communications, including notice that House Bill 1440, HD1 had passed third reading in the Senate and that several Senate bills were transmitted and passed first reading by title. Members also made introductions recognizing guests for Working Families Day 2025, including advocates and organizers, and welcomed visitors from Khu Valley, as well as family members and community advocates in the gallery. The bulk of the meeting was devoted to the order of the day and adoption of numerous standing committee reports and accompanying bills, many of which were passed by voice vote or consent calendar. Several members registered reservations or opposition on specific measures, with comments focused on fertility coverage and the prepaid health care system, low-income tax policy, youth safe spaces and runaway youth, prenatal care for non-citizens, and fireworks regulation. In a few cases, members requested that their remarks be entered into the journal, and one member clarified a vote change on SCR 972 after the vote had been read. The House also took third-reading votes on additional bills listed on later pages, with the majority and minority caucuses announcing their votes and a few named no votes on particular measures. No resolutions were introduced for action. During announcements, members wished Representative Amato and staff members happy birthday. The House then voted to keep the journal open until midnight for further committee reports and transmitted bills, and finally recessed until 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 4th.

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• This program is a matching grant program that 21 organizations took advantage of last year, including
• This program is a matching program.
• This program is a matching grant<00:16:38.000><c> program</c><00:16:38.320><c> that</c><00:16:38.720>
• </c> construction with these boat ramps? construction with these boat ramps?
• </c> some of our other programs. some of our other programs.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a public hearing on SB 63, a bill described by Senator Tim Lang and other supporters as a technical correction to the rooms and meals tax distribution formula. Lang said the bill would clarify that the Division of Travel and Tourism’s 3.15% promotional allocation is taken from gross rooms-and-meals revenue before the 30% municipal reimbursement fund is calculated, which he argued restores the intended 2009/2021 structure and avoids an unintended loss to tourism marketing. Committee members raised questions about whether the bill actually changes section one or instead addresses DRA’s interpretation, and whether the measure could be affected by the budget process or HB 2. Jessica Keeler of Ski New Hampshire testified in strong support, saying the bill would preserve the promotional budget formula that had been in place since 2009 and that the 2019 revision effectively reduced the promotional allocation by placing the municipal share first. She said tourism promotion has helped increase visitation, revenues, and jobs, and warned that without a fix, the joint promotional program and other tourism efforts could be cut in future budgets. She also said the bill would not change the current year’s tourism budget but would matter for future cycles. Mike Summers of the New Hampshire Lodging and Restaurant Association also supported SB 63, calling it a correction to the 2021 changes and arguing that state tourism marketing is essential because small businesses cannot reach distant markets on their own. He said the industry has benefited from state promotion, especially after COVID, but is now facing softer occupancy rates, lower Canadian visitation, and financial strain from debt and operating costs. Summers said the industry cannot make up for major tourism budget cuts on its own and urged maintaining or increasing travel and tourism funding. No vote or final action was taken at the hearing.

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• School and Summerville High School, for their outstanding championship seasons.
• One in five children rely on federal food assistance.
• cannot use the program.
• The Deaf and Disabled Communications Program and the Transportation Network Company Access for All Program
• Communications Program and the Transportation Network Company Access for All Program.

Summary: The Assembly met after a quorum call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance, then moved through a long Daily File with several guest introductions and floor speeches. Members recognized visiting student leaders, championship football teams from Tuolumne County, Alpha Kappa Alpha members at their Capitol day, and later a descendant of Wong Kim Ark. The chamber also adopted a procedural motion allowing certain members to host guests in the rear of the chamber. Among the major policy items, AB 578 on food delivery platform refund practices passed 47-2, AB 344 on successor beer manufacturer definitions passed 61-0, AB 454 to make California’s migratory bird protections permanent passed 55-12 on the urgency clause, AB 482 updating the Table Grape Commission passed 64-1, AB 1237 to support transit access for 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket holders passed 56-15 on the urgency clause, AB 738 on wildfire rebuild solar exemptions passed 42-2, AB 1460 on 340B pharmacy access for clinics passed 41-5, AB 750 on homeless shelter oversight passed 49-1, AB 1061 on housing in historic districts passed 41-13, AB 1523 on expanding mandatory mediation thresholds passed 65-0, and AB 316 on AI-related civil liability passed 56-0. AB 761 authorizing the Monterey-Salinas Transit District to seek a sales tax ballot measure passed 47-12. The chamber also adopted several resolutions. AJR 3 urging protection of Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid passed 53-2 after extensive debate that included criticism of federal cuts and counterarguments focused on state Medi-Cal policy and budget decisions. ACR 65 proclaiming California Tourism Month was adopted by voice vote after coauthors were added, and ACR 62 recognizing California Nonprofits Day was also adopted by voice vote with 65 coauthors. AJR 5 affirming birthright citizenship and opposing efforts to end it passed 58-1 after a lengthy, highly partisan debate centered on the 14th Amendment and the Wong Kim Ark precedent. The session also included passage of AB 571, a CEQA exemption for the Southern California Veterans Cemetery at Gypsum Canyon, which was presented as a long-running bipartisan effort to create a final resting place for Orange County veterans.

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• , restrict access to schools or near schools, according to the bill's sponsor.
• school threats.
• And so this will help DESE evaluate accountability metrics in school improvement programs.
• Tab 16 is the School Turnaround Act. This is $100,000.
• Page 59 is the program delivery. Okay.

Committee: House Commerce

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• That's what we had wanted before kids are enrolled in school, but the schools with so many kids are often
• And before you say, oh, no, what if a kid starts the school...
• And before, you say, oh, no, what if a kid starts the school sick?
• And I think those programs, you'll see better success with them.
• that that career awareness needed to start sooner in elementary and middle school.

Committee: House Education

Keywords: 989, all

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• These disparities are not a failure of programs; they are a failure of connection between programs.
• These are not failures of individual programs.
• Definitely urgency in food programs and making sure that everyone is fed.
• Assistant, please call the roll. Rubio, Alvarado-Gil, aye.
• Noa at Bottomal, with California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation, in strong support.

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused largely on regulatory oversight, food insecurity, state symbols, immigration-related funding, and ethnic media outreach. SB 885 and SB 986 would require major regulations with estimated economic impacts over $50 million to come back to the Legislature for review; supporters said this would restore accountability and help address affordability, while opponents warned it would delay health, safety, and worker protections. SB 1025 would create an Office of Food Security and Affordability to coordinate food programs across state departments, expand outreach, run a hunger hotline, and analyze service gaps; members generally supported the goal but urged stronger reporting and oversight language. SB 1214 would designate the Western monarch as California’s state butterfly, and SB 1178 would designate the California yellow jacket as the state wasp, with testimony emphasizing conservation, ecology, and agricultural benefits. SB 1286 would recognize the California sea lion as the state pinniped, with supporters citing its role as a sentinel species and conservation success story. SB 1171 would make private entities that contract with ICE ineligible for state-funded grants or loans; supporters framed it as a response to ICE conduct, while opponents raised concerns about unintended impacts on contractors providing essential services and possible federal retaliation. SB 1358 would create the Ethnic and Community Media Equity Act to improve state advertising and outreach to ethnic and community media through a database and contracting requirements, with supporters arguing it would improve effectiveness and reach underserved communities. Several bills were advanced on committee votes, many with roll calls held open for absent members. SB 885, SB 986, SB 1025, SB 1214, SB 1178, SB 1286, and SB 1171 all received motions to do pass, with some members noting support but also urging amendments or guardrails, especially on timing, reporting, and oversight. The committee also took up a consent calendar of multiple items after quorum was established.

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• And any benefit retirement program.
• </c> investors of nursing home and assist investors of nursing home and assist nursing<00:23:50.400><
• </c> nursing, the other is assisted living. nursing, the other is assisted living.
• and first Episode psychosis programs and first episode bipolar disorder programs.
• It's like the PACE program.

Committees: Senate Health and Human Services , Senate Human Services

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And so, to assist in addressing these concerns constructively, we propose House Bill 667 for consideration
• And so, to assist in obtained.
• concerns addressing these concerns constructively,<00:03:30.440><c> we</c> constructively, we constructively
• It would allow the construction of two new natural gas units.
• ><c> but</c><00:31:13.560><c> but</c> not only the construction, but but not only the construction, but

Committee: House Natural Resources & Energy

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:25 HB 667 Discussion 01:21 HB 667 Roll Call Vote 03:56 HB 677 Discussion 05:01 HB 677 Roll Call Vote 11:51 HB 535 Discussion 13:33 HB 535 Roll Call Vote 34:46 HJR 77 Discussion 38:33 HJR 77 Roll Call Vote 44:23, 958, all

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• program fee.
• program fee.
• And program, program certification fee.
• And so, um, this is a scholarship program, program, program, um,<04:48:10.360><c> that,</c> And if everybody
• Governor's scholarship program provides financial assistance to eligible New Hampshire high school graduates

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.

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• And other additional resources that we have is through our grant program.
• Why haven't we included a tribal government into that pilot program?
• So we just need assistance with that.
• Community-level mitigation, including tribal fire management programs.
• We heard about two programs, right?

Summary: The Select Committee on Native American Affairs met on Barona tribal land to examine rising homeowners insurance costs affecting tribal communities, with opening remarks from tribal leaders and Assembly members emphasizing tribal sovereignty, the history of forced settlement in high-risk areas, and the need for the state to recognize mitigation work already being done on tribal lands. The committee heard that wildfire, drought, and other climate-driven disasters have sharply increased insurance premiums and reduced coverage options, especially for tribes located in rural or mountainous areas that were not chosen by the tribes themselves. Cal Fire Deputy Director Frank Bigelow described the state’s wildfire response and tribal engagement efforts, including tribal liaisons on incident management teams, a Southern Region Tribal Affairs Deputy Chief, cultural burning agreements, and more than $30 million in tribal wildfire resilience grants over the last three years. Members questioned why tribal communities receive only a small share of grants, whether Cal Fire should do more outreach and budget proposals for tribes, and whether mitigation work is being recognized by insurers. Bigelow said Cal Fire is working with insurers and the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety on mitigation standards, but acknowledged that more tribal outreach and participation are needed. Tribal chairpersons and fire chiefs testified that their communities are already investing heavily in fire protection through dedicated fire departments, fuel reduction, defensible space, prescribed burns, firebreaks, and home-hardening efforts, yet premiums remain high or coverage is denied. Barona leaders said premiums can range from $6,000 to $18,000 and urged insurers to assess properties individually rather than by broad high-risk zones. Soboba, Hamu, and Pechanga representatives described similar efforts and said grant rules, environmental review, and insurer practices can make it difficult to translate mitigation into lower rates. Several members suggested short-term state assistance or a tribal insurance mitigation fund, and the committee discussed the possibility of requiring insurers to better account for tribal mitigation and sovereignty in risk assessments.

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• Once our programs are completed, Oklahomans will have at least 95% coverage. and once our last program
• For ARA, these particular programs and projects, yes, however, however The final program that we will
• So, this final program, we will have a mix of fiber.
• And more guidance should be coming as soon as our program is approved.
• There are other federal programs in the broadband lane, which means our programs have set rules we can't

Committee: House A&B Finance Subcommittee

Keywords: 914, all

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• </c> Programs for the Department of Energy. Programs for the Department of Energy.
• Haven't seen their program.
• Um, and I know that the program.
• And I think with the construction.
• </c> wildlife program. wildlife program.

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• </c> those uh statutes and and those programs those uh statutes and and those programs um<01:29:55.960
• </c><02:03:51.400><c> put</c> it like the old school put it like the old school put a<02:03:52.400><c
• </c> Michael Fitzgerald assistant Michael Fitzgerald assistant director<02:05:34.040><c> uh</c><02:05
• </c> 209 uh in order to revise the program 209 uh in order to revise the program that<02:06:16.679><c
• </c> when the emissions inspection program when the emissions inspection program was<03:46:34.800><c>

Keywords: 928, house, all

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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• HB 2378, school facilities oversight board members.
• What we should do is fund our programs appropriately.
• HB 2110, school governing bodies meetings, prayer. Education.
• HB 2207, appropriation, braille transcription program.
• HB 2224, produce incentive program annual appropriation.

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the journal and received House messages and first-read bills. The chamber moved through multiple Committee of the Whole calendars, considering a range of measures on solar energy, public safety, insurance, health care, agriculture, gaming, education, child welfare, and real property. Several bills were retained on calendar, while many others were advanced with committee amendments and floor amendments. On Calendar 2, SB 1419 on solar energy inspection contractors drew the most debate. A floor amendment by Sen. Sundareshan sought to require utilities to protect ratepayers from costs associated with large energy users such as data centers; supporters argued it would help keep electricity affordable, while opponents called it a hostile amendment. After a division vote, the amendment failed 12-15, and SB 1419 was reported do pass as amended. SB 1498 (DPS appropriation) and SB 1502 (unlawful flight/reckless endangerment) also advanced. The Committee of the Whole report was adopted, but a later attempt to add the failed Sundareshan amendment to the report on SB 1419 was defeated 13-14. On Calendar 1, the Senate advanced SB 1165, SB 1206, SB 1212, SB 1215, SB 1290, SB 1291, and SB 1347, mostly with committee amendments. SB 1178 on naturopathic physicians and prescription drug pricing saw a contested Sears floor amendment aimed at stopping price gouging on essential generic drugs; supporters said it would lower drug costs, while the sponsor objected that it was not germane. The amendment failed, and the bill passed as amended. SB 1186 on document retention and donations also drew a Sundareshan amendment on transparency and implementation; it failed, and the bill passed as amended. SB 1286 on veterinary visits and electronic prescriptions advanced after a proposed Kavanagh floor amendment was defeated on division. The Senate then adopted the Committee of the Whole reports and moved on to additional calendars. On Calendar 4, the chamber passed SB 1004 on ESA students and interscholastic activities, SB 1116 on AHCCCS access/behavioral health, SB 1162 on health care institution licensing complaints, SB 1179 on developmental disability/health monitoring, SB 1475 on school district governing boards and eligibility, SB 1821 on DCS training and child placement, and SCR 1012. A request to hold SB 1475 for a reinstatement process was rejected. The Senate also took up an additional Committee of the Whole for SB 1077, SB 1479, and SB 1566; SB 1077 advanced with a Payne floor amendment, SB 1479 advanced with a Carroll amendment classifying certain forged real-property recordings as a class five felony, and SB 1566 began consideration with a Petersen amendment to remove part of a prior amendment. Throughout, the chamber repeatedly adopted committee reports and advanced the bills for further action.