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• Sessions. Mr. Price Mr. Roberts Mr. Sessions Mr. Shelnutt Mr. Singleton Mr. Smitherman Mr.
• Sessions Mr. Shelnutt Mr. Singleton Mr. Smitherman Mr. Stewart ... Mr. Smitherman Mr. Stewart Mr.
• Sessions. Mr. Singleton. Mr. Smitherman. Mr. Stewart. Mr. Singleton. Mr. Smitherman. Mr. Stewart.
• Sessions. Mr. Roberts. Mr. Sessions. Mr. Stewart. Mr. Stewart. Mr. Waggoner. Miss Weaver. Mr.
• Sessions, a moment of personal privilege. You're recognized.

Bills: SJR 3, SB 5, SB 21, SB 72, SB 703, SB 764, SB 790, SJR 36, SJR 3, SJR 34, SJR 18, SCR 9, SB 616, SB 565, SB 384, SB 5, SB 21, SB 72, SB 140, SB 262, SB 370, SB 372, SB 495, SB 627, SB 703, SB 764, SB 842, SB 971, SB 790, SB 767, SB 480, SB 1066, SB 929, SB 765, SB 523, SB 62, SB 19, SB 18, SB 666, SB 688, SB 707, SB 888, SB 687, SB 706, SB 847, SB 869, SB 890, SB 992, SB 1145, SB 494, SB 290, SB 766, SB 11, SB 10, SB 13, SB 263, SJR 3, SB 5, SR 172, SR 176, SR 177, SR 190, SR 193, SR 194, SR 202, SR 203, SR 208

Keywords: dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, research funding, state budget, prevention, healthcare, medical research, Dementia Prevention and Research Institute, research institute, funding, grants, state health initiatives, cryptocurrency, bitcoin, investment reserve, economic resilience, financial security, vehicle rental, damage waiver

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• families and each person represented in this process as we come together to finalize our budget this session
• session of Florida.
• Representative Garrison, House Concurrent Resolution 1635, a concurrent resolution extending the 2025 regular
• session of the Florida Legislature under the authority of Section Three D, Article Three of the State
• Garrison: HCR 1635 extends the session to 11:59 PM, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, and provides legislation

Keywords: legislative session extension, General Appropriations Act, budget process, session deadlines

Summary: The Florida House of Representatives convened for a brief session focused on procedural matters. Representative McClure moved to waive rules and introduce House Bill 5017 and House Joint Resolution 5019. The primary business was Representative Garrison's House Concurrent Resolution 1635, which extends the 2025 regular legislative session until 11:59 PM on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. The resolution specifies that only the General Appropriations Act (GAA), its implementing bill, and an enumerated list of conforming bills, joint resolutions, and general bills may be considered during the extension. All other legislative measures will be indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration as of 12:00 AM on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The resolution was adopted.

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• I move that the Senate grant leave for the Joint Budget Committee to meet while the Senate is in session
• /c><00:38:42.560> executive The Senate of the Colorado legislature, convened in the second regular
• session of the 75th General Assembly, hereby extends heartiest congratulations and commendation to Don
• <00:39:02.160> session convened in the second regular session convened in the second regular
• session of<00:39:02.800> the<00:39:02.920> 75th<00:39:03.440> General<00:39:03.760

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the journal, and received several committee reports and appointment recommendations. Committee actions included favorable referrals or amendments for bills such as HB 1144, HB 1099, HB 1071, HB 1034, HB 1205, SB 48, and SB 113, along with consent-calendar recommendations for appointments to the Colorado Child Abuse Prevention Trust Fund and the State Board of Land Commissioners. The Senate also confirmed two Colorado Banking Board appointments later in the day. On third reading, HB 1185, concerning continuation of the Cold Case Task Force, passed on the consent calendar by a 32-0 vote. HB 1038, concerning county commissioner redistricting, was debated at length; Senator Snyder explained and secured approval for a third-reading amendment intended to clarify that nonpartisan county staff are not drawn into political litigation, and the bill then passed 21-11. SB 66 was laid over until March 23, and HB 1136, creating the Pathways to Public Service Program in the Department of Personnel, also passed 20-12. The Senate adopted SR005, recognizing Single Parent Day, by a 32-0 vote after remarks from Senators Rich and Snyder and recognition of Janice Mugglin, a long-time advocate for the observance. The chamber also granted leave for the Joint Budget Committee to meet while the Senate was in session, and later approved HB 1191 on second reading from the consent calendar, sending it to third reading and final passage. The Senate then laid over general orders until March 23, honored retiring Ralston House executive director Don Mosley with a tribute, welcomed UCCS Mosaic students, and recessed until 12:00 p.m.

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• Uh, the Senate of the Colorado Legislature convened in the second regular session of the 75th General
• convened<00:43:49.359> in<00:43:49.520> the<00:43:49.599> second<00:43:49.839> regular
• <00:43:50.160> session convened in the second regular session convened in the second regular
• session of<00:43:50.560> the<00:43:50.720> 75th<00:43:51.119> General<00:43:51.359
• and welcomes scholars from University Prep's Arapahoe Street campus during this 2026 legislative session

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the January 28, 2026 journal, and received routine Senate Services reports on printed and enrolled measures. Committee reports were read, including Agriculture and Natural Resources recommending Senate Bill 10 to the Committee of the Whole with a favorable recommendation and consent-calendar placement, and Senate Joint Resolution 1 for final action by the Senate. The chamber also received a reappointment report for two members of the Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority. Senate Joint Resolution 006, concerning support for Coloradans navigating the U.S. immigration system and transparency in federal enforcement, was introduced and then laid over until Monday, February 2, 2026, on motion of the Majority Leader. The Senate also heard a tribute recognizing Rockmount Ranchwear Manufacturing Company for its 80th anniversary and legacy in Colorado, including remarks about its history, cultural influence, and family leadership, followed by applause and recognition of company representatives. Additional floor recognitions highlighted University Prep's Arapahoe Street campus, the Colorado Forest Health Council, and visiting students from Samberg Elementary and Littleton Public Schools. Announcements covered upcoming committee hearings, a legislative reception at the Buckhorn Exchange, and a Carter Science and Technology Policy Program breakfast event. The Senate then adjourned on motion until 9:00 a.m. on Friday, January 30, 2026.

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• The human services policy bill details the changes made to all of those subject areas this session.
• All right, Senator, there was a lot of concern early on in the session about how the state's budget would
• Uh, but it puts people with, you know, seniors and people with disabilities and just regular working
• <00:05:19.680> working disabilities and just regular working disabilities and just regular
• So which has been your favorite piece of legislation this session?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• That was added several sessions ago.
• That was added several sessions ago.
• We just tried to, when we put that in statute last session or two sessions ago, to try to distinguish
• So there could be something, absolutely, prior to the next session, during next session, that you guys
• You got two sessions to do it.

Summary: The task force approved the March 25, 2026 minutes as amended, striking language about contracting with a security vendor. Members then reviewed a draft bill on concessions procurement (LC 27.0161), which would raise the competitive solicitation threshold from $25,000 to $50,000, allow requests for proposals in addition to bids, update language for vending and merchandising machines, and clarify where concession proceeds are deposited. OMB explained the bill and said it was open to further changes, including language to address artificial fragmentation, clarify which government entities are covered, and possibly set contract-length limits. Members raised questions about whether the bill would apply to school districts, park districts, airports, and other political subdivisions, and about whether concession agreements could direct proceeds to nonprofits or other secondary recipients; OMB said the statute is intended to require proceeds to go to the government entity’s operating fund or general fund. OMB also reported on other survey suggestions. It said a proposed general authority for agencies to create pre-qualified architect/engineering vendor pools would not move forward, because the existing authority is best limited to high-volume agencies. On legal notices, OMB said it had made progress with the North Dakota Newspaper Association on modernizing online notices, improving ADA compliance, and discussing rate and definition changes. On click-through agreements, OMB and the Attorney General’s office concluded no statutory change was needed after revising internal guidance; the $20,000 threshold was described as a practical cutoff for adhesive, nonnegotiable software terms. OMB also said issues raised by the Center for Distance Education on alternate procurements and food/beverage expenditures had been resolved through policy clarification. The University System gave a brief update on its collaboration with OMB and said it was continuing to review concessions, surplus property, and capital project statutes with all institutions involved. The task force then discussed a draft bill on requirements for new or expanded spending, intended to require agencies to identify program purpose, needs, alternatives, success measures, and budget details, and to report on outcomes over time. Members and staff debated whether OMB or Legislative Council should collect and report the information, how much should be real-time versus periodic, and whether the bill should include full implementation costs for pilot programs. Legislative Council staff said the new program evaluation division is still being built out, that staffing remains limited, and that the office plans to continue working with OMB and the executive branch to refine the proposal before the next meeting. No final action was taken on the draft bills beyond directing further work and follow-up for the next meeting.

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• God, we ask for your hand of blessing on this Senate as they come into session.
• Let it be the case in our session today that the goal is the greater good.
• We ask that you would put your hand on this session.
• Senate Bill 57 by Senator McMath is an act to amend Section 5 of Act 463 of the 2025 Regular Session
• It's an act to amend Section 5 of Act 463 of the 2025 regular session of the legislature relative to

Bills: SCR63, SCR12, HB89, HB451, HB595, HB617, HB621, HB730, HB1064, HB1125, HB221, HCR58, SB106, SB206, SB248, SB441, SB104, SB122, SB180, SB260, SB424, SB476, SCR9, SCR30, SB57, SB414, SB525, SB35, SB65, SB135, SB215, SB246, SB249, SB269, SB276, SB282, SB296, SB323, SB363, SB369, SB474, SB484, SB490, SB492, SB500, SB501, SB513, HCR31, HB462, HB547, HB613, HB691, HB712, HB720, HB723, HB728, HB735, HB747, HB759, HB825, HB845, HB846, HB903, HB904, HB907, HB923, HB929, HB941, HB962, HB965, HB1036, HB287, HB370, HB515, HB521, HB570, HB1200, HB29, HB39, HB58, HB67, HB73, HB76, HB77, HB82, HB112, HB121, HB125, HB132, HB134, HB151, HB154, HB155, HB161, HB166, HB187, HB191, HB207, HB211, HB224, HB238, HB241, HB242, HB250, HB260, HB265, HB275, HB300, HB320, HB338, HB339, HB349, HB379, HB399, HB427, HB463, HB464, HB468, HB545, HB550, HB551, HB565, HB588, HB639, HB725, HB782, HB805, HB808, HB834, HB847, HB853, HB858, HB861, HB883, HB916, HB937, HB977, HB1012, HB1027, HB1044, HB1054, HB1091, HB1117, HB90, HB127, HB138, HB150, HB201, HB268, HB273, HB285, HB315, HB354, HB355, HB360, HB376, HB445, HB506, HB606, HB649, HB665, HB681, HB721, HB746, HB757, HB781, HB835, HB844, HB857, HB872, HB886, HB889, HB892, HB982, HB987, HB1037, HB1068, HB1072, HB1078, HB1085, HB1132, HB1137, HB1167, HB1174, HB1232, HB1238, HB23, HB136, HB17, HB21, HB51, HB55, HB74, HB106, HB108, HB133, HB140, HB159, HB168, HB215, HB226, HB263, HB296, HB299, HB322, HB364, HB519, HB535, HB538, HB568, HB571, HB622, HB635, HB676, HB772, HB784, HB1006, HB1018, HB1033, HB1034, HB1043, HB1070, HB1134, HB1237, HB1239, HB36, HB119, HB126, HB129, HB245, HB271, HB280, HB337, HB351, HB677, HB726, HB789, HB850, HB956, HB966, SB149, SB382

Keywords: fiscal notes, legislation, legislative auditor, state policy, conflict of interest, logging, recognition, John Keith, environment, safety, HB89, Act 615, district attorney, assistant district attorney, retiree health insurance, group health insurance, retirement benefits, public employee benefits, Third Judicial District, Thirtieth Judicial District

Summary: The Senate convened with 32 members present, heard a guest prayer from Pastor Dr. Michael Linton, and proceeded through routine journal approval and legislative bureau reports. The chamber received numerous House messages on passed Senate bills and House bills, introduced several resolutions and concurrent resolutions, and recognized Former Legislators’ Day with remarks honoring deceased former members and welcoming back past legislators and other officials. The Senate also adopted SCR 63, which asks the Legislative Auditor to review how fiscal notes are developed and prepared, after an amendment clarifying the study’s scope and a 33-0 vote. The body then took up a series of Senate bills returned from the House. It concurred in House amendments to SB 106 (crime scene recordings/public records), SB 206 (blood pressure testing in schools, narrowed to athletes), SB 248 (polling place closures for very small precincts), SB 104 (highway memorial designation), SB 122 (bridge preservation), SB 180 (disabled veterans’ homestead exemption transfer language), SB 260 (youth athletics safety training/Coach Safely Act), and SB 476 (garnishment service wording). It rejected House amendments to SB 441 on pre-kindergarten programs. SB 57 on nutrition cleanup, SB 414 on medical debt protection, SB 525 on unclaimed property purchases, SB 501 on postsecondary health information postings, and SB 276 on bail bond producer affidavits all advanced or passed, with SB 57 and SB 414 ultimately passing and SB 525 and SB 501 also receiving final passage. The Senate also adopted SCR 30, a resolution urging Congress to ensure accountability and release of Epstein-related files, and later took up SB 513, a pilot program involving average bid/design-build contracting for certain airport-related projects, which passed 25-10 after extended questioning about its purpose and safeguards. SB 484, revising higher education governance and removing LUMCON language in favor of a study commission, passed 36-1. In personal privilege remarks, senators recognized Louisiana Arts Day and introduced guest Ed Tillman. The chamber then began a long series of House bills, including HB 462 on the Capital Area Road and Bridge District board composition, HB 547 on photographing voter registration information, HB 613 on marking driver’s licenses with citizenship status, HB 691 on voter-roll verification through the federal SAVE system, and HB 712 waiving certain OMV fees for homeless individuals; several of these bills were explained and moved toward final passage as the session continued.

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• <00:22:43.400> um enough debating in our exact sessions um enough debating in our exact sessions
• <00:28:00.000> are um the outcome of our exec sessions are um the outcome of our exec sessions
• upon um in terms of an executive session upon um in terms of an executive session U<00:35:24.200
• <05:36:42.360> Education we have the reg regular Education we have the reg regular Education
• <05:52:17.478> Ed could be addition to the regular Ed could be addition to the regular Ed

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Education Committee held its organizational meeting for the new term, with members introducing themselves and describing their backgrounds in teaching, school boards, special education, administration, law, and related fields. Chair Glenn Cordelli outlined the committee’s goals and procedures, emphasizing civility, professionalism, and respectful treatment of witnesses and members. He also noted that the committee has been split into two this year because of the large volume of bills, and said the committee had already sent three bills to the other education committee, with 36 bills currently assigned and more expected. The chair reviewed committee rules and logistics: hearings should start on time, members should minimize cell phone use and avoid searching during testimony, and questioning of witnesses is limited to one question at a time unless the chair allows a follow-up. Members were told to use the title “Representative,” to sign up on pink cards to testify, and to submit written testimony to the clerk. He also explained that hearings are for listening rather than debating, while executive sessions are where debate and motions occur. Possible motions include ought to pass, inexpedient to legislate, and retain in committee for further work, including subcommittees. Additional procedures covered scheduling, with the committee expected to meet Wednesday and Thursday the following week because of a holiday, and regular meetings generally planned for Monday and Wednesday. The chair also discussed the consent calendar, reports from majority and minority positions, and the expectation that members who testify on a bill should not then question other witnesses on that same bill. No legislation was voted on at this meeting; it was a procedural and orientation session for the committee.

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• Say we're going to open today's hearing, and I'll take a motion to go into executive session.
• All right, we're in executive session. Let's start with House Bill 117.
• Um the other thing is regular processes.
• So, we have concluded the business for Senate Health and Human Services for the session.
• And uh with Services for the session.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• FAMILIES AND EACH PERSON REPRESENTED IN THIS PROCESS AS WE COME TOGETHER TO FINALIZE OUR BUDGET THIS SESSION
• SESSION OF THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF SECTION THREE D ARTICLE THREE OF THE STATE
• REPRESENTATIVE GARRISON HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1635 A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE 2025 REGULAR
• SESSION OF THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF SECTION THREE D ARTICLE THREE OF THE STATE
• Garrison: HCR 1635 EXTENDS OF THE SESSION TO 11:59 P.M.

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• move these bills through the regular move these bills through the regular order.<00:09:03.920>
• in the five months of the 2023 session in the five months of the 2023 session does<00:18:26.360>
• I think that every legislative session, as I said a little while ago, every legislative session has its
• session session to<00:23:29.640> try<00:23:29.840> and<00:23:29.960> get<00:23:
• It's been a frustrating session. But it's not over, and we'll keep fighting.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I've served on the district committee numerous times, both in regular sessions and special sessions.
• All regular session, members, we heard bill after bill, debate after debate of how DEI programs are no
• But we didn't have anything to do with redistricting in the regular session. ...session.
• ...that was passed in the regular session or new census data that require us to do so.
• This feels dangerously close to what we saw after the regular session and obvious...

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• But certainly, it is something to bring up in the regular session if you want To offer some type of nonviolent
• I'm hoping we can provide more funding for the arts this year during the regular session or maybe before
• I know this is only a special session.
• Soon after the regular session, the debate began. SB 96 and SB 98.
• session.

Bills: SJR36, SR8, SR14, SR15, SR17, HCR54

Keywords: accountants, Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, advocacy, legislation, business issues, memorial, law enforcement, sacrifice, tribute, community support, service, community, Holocaust, remembrance, antisemitism, human rights, education, Holocaust Remembrance Day, memorialization, sexual assault

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• Members, on the desk is a special order letter for session on Friday.
• Members, on the desk is a special order letter for session on Friday, April 25, as required by the rules
• Members, your regular remarks...
• Members, your regular reminder that the amendment deadline for Friday session is tomorrow.

Summary: The Rules and Ethics Committee met on Tuesday, April 22, with a quorum present after roll call. The chair thanked attendees and sergeant staff, then presented a special order letter for the House session on Friday, April 25. The letter included negotiated time allocations for questions and debate on all bills placed on special order. There were no questions, no public testimony, and no debate on the special order letter. The committee voted to adopt it. Members were also reminded that the amendment deadline for Friday’s session is the next day: main amendments must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. and approved by 4:00 p.m., and hearing amendments must be submitted by 6:30 p.m. and approved by 7:00 p.m. No further business was raised, and Representative Tramont moved to adjourn. The meeting ended without objection.

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• Uh, we've said this from the beginning of the session when we held our quorum.
• This is not an issue that will magically go away at the end of session.
• They were not the answer for regular Minnesotans, for citizens of this country, and they're also not
• They were not the answer for regular They were not the answer for regular Minnesotans,<00:09:08.040
• Does that maybe look like holding out, you know, going to the floor session?

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: House and Senate DFL lawmakers, joined by Unidos Minnesota and other allies, held a press event responding to a budget deal they said would end MinnesotaCare coverage for roughly 20,000 undocumented adults at the end of the year while preserving coverage for children. Speakers, including Rep. Cedrick Frazier, Sen. Sandy Leafman, and Emilia Gonzalez Davalos, argued the agreement was cruel, would harm vulnerable families and essential workers, and was being justified under a false claim of fiscal responsibility. They said the affected people are Minnesota residents who work, pay taxes, and contribute to the state, and they rejected the idea that private insurance markets are a viable substitute. The speakers emphasized that many enrollees are receiving ongoing care such as cancer treatment, dialysis, insulin, and asthma medication, and warned that losing coverage would push people into emergency rooms and increase costs for hospitals and communities. They also said the deal set a dangerous precedent by using mixed-status families and undocumented workers as bargaining chips in negotiations. Several speakers framed the issue as part of broader attacks on immigrant communities at the federal and state levels. In response to questions, the lawmakers said they had not been given meaningful input on the agreement, that the DFL leadership had tried to make the “least harm” choice, and that the members speaking would vote no on the provision. They said their focus was on this specific health-care agreement rather than other budget bills, and they indicated the program’s cost was within projections, citing about 20,000 enrollees, roughly 17,000 adults, and spending under $4 million so far. The event ended with a call to continue fighting the deal and to pursue a Minnesota public option and broader long-term coverage solutions.

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• <00:07:32.280> exercise<00:07:33.280> eat<00:07:33.479> a advised to get regular
• exercise eat a advised to get regular exercise eat a Mediterranean<00:07:34.319> diet<00:07:34.919
• <00:15:27.320> and<00:15:27.480> hopefully<00:15:27.800> we're of the session
• and hopefully we're of the session and hopefully we're successful<00:15:28.480> at<00:15:28.560

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We had a successful session. We did very well this legislative session.
• Through 12 regular sessions and more special sessions than we probably like to count, their enduring
• session ahead.
• Speaker, I move that the House of Representatives of the 89th Legislature, regular session, stand adjourned
• Moody moves the House of Representatives of the 89th Legislature, regular session, stand adjourned sine

Summary: The House met on sine die and began with prayer, pledges, quorum verification, and a series of announcements and recognitions. The chamber received Senate messages reporting adoption of conference committee reports on SB 268 and SB 2972, and Senate concurrence in House amendments to SB 1637. Members also referred several resolutions and announced the signing of numerous House and Senate measures by the presence of the House. Technical correction resolutions were adopted: HCR 171, authorizing corrections to HB 46, passed 138-0, and SCR 55, making a wording correction in SB 1964, passed 126-12. A large portion of the meeting was devoted to memorials and recognitions. The House honored Pastor Dave Welch, with several members offering condolences and reflections on his work organizing pastors and engaging in civic life, followed by a moment of silence. Members also recognized the Ganado High School Maidens for winning the 2025 UIL 2A Division I softball state championship, Waco police K-9 Andor after being shot in the line of duty, Region 7 DPS for Capitol Complex security, and various restaurants, staff members, interns, caucus staff, and caucus freshmen of the year across Republican, Democratic, Black, Progressive, LGBTQ, IT, Energy and Climate, and Mexican American Legislative Caucuses. The chamber also heard a retirement-style address from Rep. Tony Tinderholt, who reflected on his six sessions in the House, his military service, and his decision to step aside to focus on family, while colleagues from both parties praised his service, discipline, and willingness to work across differences. The House then continued with additional staff and caucus recognitions, including committee staff, district office staff, and interns, with members repeatedly thanking their teams for their work during the session.

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• I'm going to call the executive session of the House Judiciary Committee to order, and would you first
• Chairman Lynn: This will have to go on the regular calendar because it's going to finance.
• <01:18:45.920> calendar<01:18:46.280> regular<01:18:46.639> calendar nay regular
• calendar regular calendar nay regular calendar regular calendar regular<01:18:47.719> calendar
• C yes regular calendar C yes regular calendar um<01:32:56.760> uh<01:32:57.040> all<01:

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Judiciary Committee met in executive session and first corrected a procedural issue by revoting on House Bills 98 and 164, which had already been reported out unanimously. HB 98, concerning professional limited liability company assistant managers, was again voted ought to pass by a 16-0 roll call and placed on the consent calendar. HB 164, concerning local records, was reopened because of a fiscal note amendment; the committee adopted Amendment 2025-0087 unanimously and then voted ought to pass as amended 17-0. Because HB 164 goes to Finance, it will not go on consent, and the chair asked for the updated report that night. The committee then took up HR 6, a resolution condemning the judicial doctrine of disparate impact. Representative Manos moved inexpedient to legislate, arguing the resolution overreached because disparate impact is a judicial doctrine and the legislature cannot bind the courts. Representative Cordelli also supported ITL, citing drafting problems and the need for substantial revision, including an outdated reference to the New Hampshire governor. The committee voted 15-2 to ITL the resolution, and it was placed on consent; the chair asked for the report by the end of the day and noted there would be no minority report. Finally, the committee discussed HB 111, which extends the right-to-know ombudsman position. Representative Kuttab offered an amendment to address concerns raised in testimony about discouraging use of the office and shifting attorney-fee burdens; the amendment was adopted 16-1. The committee then voted 15-2 to ought to pass as amended. Supporters said the ombudsman saves money by reducing court filings and should be continued, while opponents argued the office needs restructuring and that additional funding was not justified. The bill will go to Finance, and the chair requested the report by the end of the day. The committee also began discussion of HB 66 and related bills on right-to-know access, with the chair outlining a proposed amendment to limit remote records requests to people with a New Hampshire connection, but no final action was taken in the portion provided.

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• We've said this from the beginning of the session when we held out quorum.
• This is not an issue that will magically go away at the end of session.
• answer for regular motans, for citizens of<00:09:08.880> this<00:09:09.120> country.
• Does that maybe look like holding out, you know, going to the floor session?
• you know, going to the floor session? you know, going to the floor session?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• session session um um um so<00:49:48.200> we<00:49:48.760> we<00:49:48.960> we'll
• For regular rulemaking, and then there's additional requirements.
• or whether you're out of session.
• <01:45:40.000> whether whether they're in session whether whether they're in session whether
• um we also conducted listening sessions um we also conducted listening sessions to<03:49:35.479>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held an orientation for new and returning members of the House committee on agencies and administration, with introductions from members and staff. Chair Carol Maguire outlined her expectations for hearings: keep questions focused on the bill, be respectful to witnesses, and use the committee’s orientation opportunities to learn about the jail staff, retirement system, and Office of Professional Licensure. Members also discussed related assignments on other bodies, including the Joint Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules and the Joint Committee on Employee Classification, and noted that some members already serve on those panels. A substantial portion of the meeting focused on the State Building Code and the committee’s upcoming workload. Members explained how the state code is intended to provide a common baseline while allowing limited local options, and why municipalities must formally adopt and publish any local amendments. They reviewed several anticipated bills: a consolidation bill to gather building-code enforcement materials in one place, a bill to update the state energy code, a bill to restrict municipal adoption of building-code changes, and a bill to update the electrical code. Members also discussed how building codes apply to older homes and commercial buildings, and why code updates are important for safety and clarity. The chair said the committee had 36 bills currently scheduled, including many early bills that must move by March 6 because they will be heard by two committees. She said the committee would use subcommittees for harder bills, with three subcommittees this year: pensions, licensing, and likely state building code. She also outlined the hearing schedule, including lighter bills on February 12 and the expectation of executive sessions later in the month. No votes were taken during the orientation, but members were told that public hearings do not require a quorum and that hard copies of bills would be distributed by committee staff.