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• Let the decisions we make and the work we do reflect our love for our neighbor, our care for the vulnerable
• </c><00:08:59.440><c> for</c> the work we do reflect our love for for the work we do reflect our love
• for for our<00:08:59.760><c> neighbor</c><00:09:00.680><c> our</c><00:09:00.920><c> care</c><00:09:01.160
• Thank you for being here with us today. attention it is an honor for me to attention it is an honor for
• </c> opportunity for a bigger loss for opportunity for a bigger loss for farmers<00:30:03.880><c> and

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Ayes me for SB 2398.
• I'm speaking for myself but also for Texas Education 9-1-1.
• So we hope that you'll look favorably on this flexibility for our small school districts.
• Our last hope was the current law that would allow John to play for our community high school team in
• does go for it specifically for athletics, that they would have to participate at that school for a.

Bills: SB2920 , SB2929 , SB2398 , SB865 , SB401 , SB2619 , SB2927 , SB1395 , SB1972 , SB2540 , SB1635 , SB1581 , SB2008

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: steroids, student athletes, athletic competition, University Interscholastic League, medical purpose, gender transition, school athletics, spectator conduct, referees, ejection policy, extracurricular activities, concussion, brain injury, school policy, academic accommodations, student welfare, cardiac arrest, emergency response, CPR training, automated external defibrillators

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• I'd be happy to take any questions, and thank you for giving me a moment. hope that you'll support uh
• , but I can also see the utility aspect for someone who lives in a high-density area such as the Seacoast
• some someone who lives in a aspect for some someone who lives in a high<02:58:18.120><c> density</c>
• Well, I hope you're calling me. I'll make sure you get my number for sure.
• for the B for she would have one price for the B for the<04:35:52.240><c> infants</c><04:35:52.600><

Committee: House Fish and Game and Marine Resources

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So this bill is for them, it is for all of us, for the father afraid to drive to work, for the child
• Our courthouses are for justice. Our schools are for learning. Our police are for public safety.
• For learning. Our police are for public safety.
• I hope we can work together to support the doctors so that they continue to provide critical care for
• That's better for patients, it's better for providers, and it's better for taxpayers.

Keywords: 1212, all

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• Kellum, for being here.
• He said agencies get a bad rap from the development community for not being open and for waiting for
• And, yeah, it's just not really appropriate for our ecosystems, for eco-tourism, or for our residents
• And, yeah, it's just not really appropriate for our ecosystems, for eco-tourism, or for our residents
• So I hope you take that time to think. Thank you for being here.

Summary: The Senate Environment and Natural Resources Committee first took up the appointment of Joshua Kellum to the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Kellum described his background in diversified land, agricultural, materials, and real estate operations and said he views himself as a conservationist. Senators questioned him closely about his development background, the balance of perspectives on the commission, his vote supporting the black bear hunt, and the use of Fish and Wildlife Foundation funds for the “Yes on 2” campaign. Supporters argued he is primarily a land steward and conservation-minded landowner, while opponents said the commission is already dominated by developers and lacks scientific or conservation expertise. After debate, the committee voted to recommend Kellum’s confirmation, with Senator Smith voting no and the rest of the voting members in favor. The committee then received a presentation from FWC on implementation of recently enacted boating and vessel laws. Bill Holcomb outlined changes under SB 1388 (the Boater Freedom Act), including limits on vessel stops and boarding, a new Florida Freedom Boater Safety Inspection decal, and revised rules for Springs Protection Zones. He also reviewed SB 164 on derelict and at-risk vessels, including new enforcement tools, a long-term anchoring permit, and updated penalties; HB 289, Lucy’s Law, which strengthens boating safety penalties and education requirements; SB 830 on the disposition of migrant vessels; and HB 735 on water access facilities and boating infrastructure. Holcomb said FWC is in rulemaking, training officers, and updating forms and permitting systems to implement the laws. Members asked follow-up questions about derelict vessel cost recovery and whether penalties go back to the state, and about the Springs Protection Zone standard. Holcomb said the state can recover removal costs from responsible owners and that the new springs standard requires “significant harm” and that vessel activity be the predominant cause, with subject matter experts and partner agencies helping make those determinations. He said Silver Glen Springs remains a proposed zone but was paused pending the new criteria and rulemaking. The committee took no further action on the presentation and adjourned after completing the agenda.

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• Thank you for that.
• for the first time.
• for small business.
• long time as we look at our renewable energy potential in this state, very high potential for wind and
• for my district.

Summary: The House Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee met on February 3 and first took up House Bill 153, the Low Carbon Construction Material Rebate Act, with a committee substitute that added an Environmental Product Declaration program and shifted administration to the Environment Department. Sponsor Representative Dixon said the bill would create rebates for buyers of lower-carbon construction materials, support local manufacturers, and reduce industrial emissions. Support came from the New Mexico Home Builders Association, Sierra Club, and the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce. Some members questioned whether the bill would actually lower housing costs or instead create future price pressure once subsidies expire, and raised concerns about rulemaking and whether some materials would be incentivized even without state help. The committee voted 7-4 to do pass the committee substitute and do not pass the original bill. The committee then heard House Bill 154, which would broaden and decouple New Mexico’s advanced energy tax credit definitions from federal law and add fusion energy and related components as eligible advanced energy products. Representative Dixon said the change would give the state more flexibility to include emerging technologies while keeping the existing credit structure and cap intact. The Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, a Santa Fe fusion company, a Los Lunas economic development official, and an online fusion company all testified in support, arguing the bill would provide certainty, attract investment, and help build a local supply chain. One member suggested future consideration of nuclear fission, while another questioned whether some renewable technologies were still appropriate, but the committee ultimately voted 9-2 to do pass HB 154. House Bill 184, a technical fix to the Land of Enchantment Legacy Fund, was then presented by Representative Small. The amendment adopted by the committee delayed the three-year moving average for distributions by one year and extended the time to use funds from two years to three years, with the sponsor saying this would better reflect the fund’s growth and give projects more time to complete. Witnesses from Western Resource Advocates, conservation districts, and Conservation Voters New Mexico supported the measure, saying it would strengthen successful outdoor, watershed, and conservation programs. The committee adopted the amendment and then passed the bill unanimously. Finally, the committee heard House Memorial 20, which would create a study group to examine barriers to renewable energy transmission and project development. The sponsor said the goal was to bring agencies, stakeholders, and possibly courts together to identify ways to speed up renewable infrastructure while preserving environmental review and public input. Sierra Club, Western Resource Advocates, Defenders of Wildlife, and the League of Women Voters supported the memorial, but several members said it should be broadened to include all energy infrastructure or more clearly address transmission, permitting, tribal, federal, and military coordination. In response to those concerns, the sponsor asked to roll the memorial for further discussion and possible revisions rather than advancing it that day.

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• Chairman, for a question.
• Thank you for your testimony. Are there any questions for Ms. Misnick?
• Chairman, I'm sorry, Representative Crane, I hoped I had just answered that for, excuse me, for Representative
• Chairman, I'm sorry, Representative Crane, I hoped I had just answered that for Senator, or excuse me
• , for Representative Birch.

Committee: House Business

Keywords: 989, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I served on the Board of Directors for IOGA for about 10 years before that.
• So, five to eight p.m., that is what I have for you. I'm happy to stand for any questions.
• Thank you for that presentation. Are there any questions for Mr. Wyseth?
• He's not there for that.
• I apologize for, I don't know what I was doing on my end, but I apologize for that.

Committee: House Resources and Conservation

Keywords: 989, all

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• I'm introducing this amendment in hopes of finding a good middle ground for this bill.
• I’m introducing this amendment in hopes of finding a good middle ground for this bill.
• These test scores are valuable for high school students and how schools are evaluated by the state, and
• We recognized for nine years every single class in our local high school had lost.
• Every single class in our local high school had lost a friend to suicide for nine years.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• It allows for a super rural add-on for the EMS transport rate.
• super rural add-on for the allows for a super rural add-on for the EMS<00:05:37.360><c> transport</c
• </c> So that makes sense for most people. So that makes sense for most people.
• Balance billing is a challenge for a lot of people who are already paying high insurance premiums and
• the for treat in place provided rate for the for treat in place provided in<00:16:24.800><c> paragraph

Bills: SB9 , HB400 , SB9 , HB400

Committee: House Health

Keywords: Alabama Athletic Commission, Attorney General, criminal penalties, unarmed combat, regulation, boxing, mixed martial arts, civil fines, dental insurance, benefit rollover, healthcare, insurance policy, annual maximum, smoking ban, vaping, public health, indoor air quality, clean air, ambulance services, health insurance

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• Particularly for a job with the university presidents that is one of the most high-profile, highest-paid
• the, for the. one single name that comes out, there's really very little opportunity for the for the
• Since 2017, IDEAL could be used for K through 12, but it was for tuition only.
• save for education.
• save for education.

Committee: House Education

Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 1225, which would codify a more standardized, partially public process for university and higher education presidential searches. The bill requires a search committee, periodic public updates, and a 10-business-day public comment period after a sole finalist is named, while aiming to protect applicants’ current employment from being jeopardized by early disclosure. The sponsor said the bill passed the Senate 34-0. The Idaho Press Club testified in opposition, arguing the measure reduces transparency under the Public Records Act, though it acknowledged the search committee structure itself was reasonable. Members discussed whether alternative approaches, such as releasing multiple finalists, might preserve more public input, but the sponsor said that would still deter applicants. The committee then voted to send the bill, as amended, to the floor with a do pass recommendation. The committee also received an informational update from Dawn Hall, executive director of IDEAL, Idaho’s 529 education savings program. She reviewed the program’s history, tax advantages, investment options, recent app updates, and expanded uses under federal changes, including broader K-12 and credentialing expenses. Hall said IDEAL accounts are growing, new accounts were up 11% over the prior year, and the program is working to increase awareness, employer participation, and contributions statewide. Members asked about the relationship between savings accounts and later educational attainment, and Hall said the accounts help start family conversations about higher education and are especially valued by lower-income families. Finally, Representative Pickett presented RS 33205, a cleanup bill for the public school facilities cooperative fund. He said the proposal would clarify interest calculations, update language about when the state can step in on unsafe school buildings, and ensure any remaining funds are properly returned or redirected. A member asked who would pay a state-appointed district supervisor’s salary and whether the district would have input, but Pickett said he had not researched that specific point and would follow up. The committee voted to introduce the RS.

Transcript Highlights:

• We give thanks for our elected Senators and the important work they do for our state.
• for these vulnerable people.
• Senators and guests, please rise for a moment of silence for former Senator Charlie Dean.
• President: Senator Rouson moves CS for House Bill 505 be substituted for CS for CS Senate Bill 198.
• finish line, and for that I ask for your favorable approval.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Senators and guests in the gallery, please rise for the opening prayer to be given by Jake Smith for
• We give thanks for our elected senators and the important work they do for our state.
• We pray for all those who provide security, prepare food, care for this historic building, and for everyone
• And for that, I ask for your favorable approval.
• Rules Chair Passidomo, for what purpose do you rise? For several motions. Mr.

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• With that, I yield for questions and reservations. Those for the author as well.
• for the bill.
• Thanks for your testimony. Senators, are there any questions for Mr. Withers?
• But, but I don't think we should make a... high hurdle for ourselves if we're pushing back on the feds
• Thanks for your testimony Mr. Glass. Senators, any questions for the witness?

Bills: SB18 , SB19 , SB666 , SB688 , SB707 , SB888 , SB 18 , SB 19

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Keywords: municipal libraries, state funding, gender identity, public events, children's literature, SB 19, Texas, political subdivision, local government, county, city, municipality, taxpayer-funded lobbying, lobbying ban, public funds, registered lobbyist, Chapter 305, Government Code, Local Government Code, county association dues

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• and for culinary purposes.
• Who inhale the nitrous oxide, uh, for the flavor and the resulting high, um, nitrous oxide is only meant
• Thanks for your testimony. Senator, if there's any questions for Mr. Withers?
• But, but I don't, I don't think we should make a super high hurdle for ourselves if we're pushing back
• Members, do you have any questions for the, uh, for Senator Hughes?

Bills: SB 18 , SB 19 , SB 666 , SB 688 , SB 707 , SB 888

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Keywords: municipal libraries, state funding, gender identity, public events, children's literature, SB 19, Texas, political subdivision, local government, county, city, municipality, taxpayer-funded lobbying, lobbying ban, public funds, registered lobbyist, Chapter 305, Government Code, Local Government Code, county association dues

Transcript Highlights:

• I want to welcome Commissioner Charlie Arlinghouse and thank him for his time and hope everything's well
• Some of it is for use, for what we're actually using it for. Occasionally it's for conservation.
• <00:34:18.960><c> what</c> Some of it is for for for use, for what Some of it is for for for use, for
• </c> for right now. 1569 aside for right now. for right now. 1569 aside for right now.
• You could certainly make an argument for that because, of course, child care needs to have high-performing

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The House Finance Division 3 work session opened on February 13, 2026, with the chair outlining the committee’s advisory role and the possible motions available under House Rule 45. The committee then took up House Bill 1569, concerning the Philbrook Center/state hospital campus property, and heard extensive testimony from Commissioner Charlie Arlinghouse. He explained that the property is currently one parcel and state law prevents subdivision unless a separate Senate bill, identified as SB 572, is enacted to fix the legal issue. He said HB 2 directed the sale of the property but did not address subdivision or marketing details, and he characterized the $5 million revenue estimate as speculative. He also said the state would first offer the property to the city or county, which he viewed as the most practical buyer and potential partner for any subdivision work. Members asked whether the building should be retained for transitional housing or sold, what would happen after July 1, 2026, and whether other vacant state buildings could absorb the current occupants. Arlinghouse said there are no firm plans for the building if it is not sold, and that HHS would remain until a sale occurs. He described the building as not especially historic or attractive and noted plumbing issues, while also acknowledging HHS’s view that it could serve as transitional housing. He said there is no reserve stock of office space, that the state already rents substantial office space in Concord, and that some nearby state buildings are either under renovation or only partially usable. He also said the Executive Council would have to approve any sale and that moving costs are usually not budgeted in advance, leaving the using agency to absorb them. Several members raised concerns about relying on asset sales to balance the budget, citing past examples where projected real estate revenue did not materialize on schedule. Arlinghouse agreed that one-time revenue should generally be used for one-time expenses, but said the state sometimes has legitimate reasons to sell assets and that such decisions depend on the state’s needs. He estimated the state rents roughly 100,000 square feet of office space in Concord at about $25 per square foot, and said he would provide a more exact figure later. In response to a question about whether the state should include a right of first refusal if the property is later resold, he said that idea had not been considered but could make sense, especially if the buyer is the city or county. No votes were taken during this portion of the work session.

Transcript Highlights:

• For those reasons, and to stop the abuse of taxpayers across the state, I hope that you recommend to
• For those reasons, and to stop the abuse of taxpayers across the state, I hope that you recommend to
• For those reasons, and to stop the abuse of taxpayers across the state, I hope that you recommend to
• For those reasons, I would hope that this body would vote against HB 372.
• </c><02:30:22.000><c> that</c><02:30:22.439><c> uh</c> for those reasons I I would hope that uh for those

Committee: House Municipal and County Government

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Municipal and County Government Committee held public hearings on House Bill 471 and House Bill 373. HB 471 would create a temporary commission to study growth, traffic, planning, and land use issues in a group of southern New Hampshire towns, with possible recommendations on regional planning commission boundaries or coordination. Representative Perez said the bill was requested by Londonderry residents and local officials, and Eric Power of Brookline testified in support, saying the towns share corridor and development issues that cross regional planning commission lines. Several members questioned whether existing law already allows towns to form regional planning commissions under RSA 364:6, whether the bill should be broader, and whether the town list should include additional communities. The hearing closed with testimony counts reported as two in support and three opposed on remote sign-in, plus one opposed and one in support on the blue sheet. HB 373, sponsored by Representative Diane Powers, would revise RSA 41:11-a on town property leases. Powers said current law is too restrictive because leases over five years require repeated town votes, which she argued is impractical for long-term arrangements. She cited examples from Hampton and Brookline, including long-term road and property leases, and said she had found multiple similar cases. The bill would keep select board authority for leases under one year, allow a legislative body to authorize a specific longer lease by a three-fifths ballot vote, and preserve the existing five-year blanket leasing authority with a three-fifths vote, while keeping existing leases valid if authority is later rescinded. Eric Power testified in support, describing recurring lease renewals in Brookline and saying longer terms are needed for projects such as housing, cell towers, and solar arrays. Members asked about the change from a simple town vote to a three-fifths threshold and whether the bill duplicates existing mechanisms; Powers said the higher threshold was intended because the leases involve long-term commitments. No votes were taken during the hearing portion described.

Transcript Highlights:

• I have a face made for radio. Thank you, Madam Speaker, for...
• I will be voting yes for this. I hope that you join me in voting yes. Thank you.
• for decades.
• for decades.
• I'm asking for a yes vote on final passage for this bill.

Summary: The House considered Substitute Senate Bill 5393, relating to closing Rainier School by June 30, 2027. After many withdrawn amendments, the House adopted striking Amendment 1455, which changed the bill to allow current residents to remain at Rainier School as long as they choose and can live there, while also creating opportunities for community care transitions, return to Rainier if needed, and regular reporting from DHS on transition outcomes, mortality, and related data. Members speaking in favor emphasized the need to move away from institutional care, protect vulnerable residents, and improve accountability; some noted the emotional and personal significance of the issue. The bill then passed the House 76-22 and was immediately transmitted to the Senate. The House also took up several Senate-amended bills and concurred in the Senate changes before final passage. Second Substitute House Bill 1207 passed 54-44 after debate over a fee increase and whether the revenue would benefit local jurisdictions enough. Substitute House Bill 1498 passed 70-28 after a modest Senate adjustment giving more first-year flexibility. House Bill 2003 passed 53-45 despite concerns that it would reduce fishing opportunities. Substitute House Bill 2047 passed 58-40; supporters praised the Senate changes, while opponents argued it still ended a valuable employee ownership program and remained subject to appropriations. House Bill 2050 passed 56-42 after the Senate removed an apportionment shift from the bill, though some members still objected to the remaining ALE enrollment cap. The House also received messages from the Senate indicating passage of a gross substitute House Bill 249 and that the President had signed gross substitute Senate Bill 5041. The chamber then adjourned until 10 a.m. Sunday, April 27.

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• So, hoping to kind of build that up for the future, but um, in general, I think this group has sort of
• So, hoping to kind of build that up for the future, but um, in general, I think this group has sort of
• So, hoping to kind of build that up for the future, but um, in general, I think this group has sort of
• I we hoping at least you're &gt;&gt; for that.
• I we hoping at least you're there<00:31:37.520><c> for</c><00:31:37.640><c> sure,</c><00:31:37.880><c

Keywords: 1183, house

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• liberty and justice for all.
• We are praying for you.
• Thank you for being with us.
• He has lived in Arizona for over two decades, having graduated from high school in Tucson and completed
• I hope I said that right.

Keywords: 1182, all