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• The bill is on second reading and open to further amendment.
• The bill is on second reading and open to further amendment.
• The bill is on second reading and open to further amendment.
• The amendment fails. The bill is on second reading and open to further amendment.
• The bill is on second reading and open to further amendment.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Um, I will move adoption of amendment 2025-2952H. Is there a second? Second. Thank you.
• . amendment. amendment.
• I move amendment 2025-3076H on House Bill 610. Is there a second? Second. Thank you.
• I would like to move ought to pass on amendment 2025-2972H for Senate Bill 94. >> And I'll second. >>
• amendment amendment >> 151.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Executive Departments and Administration Committee met in executive session on November 5, 2025, to consider House Bills 244, 610, and 727, and Senate Bills 94 and 193. On HB 244, which recodifies municipal enforcement of the building and fire code, the committee adopted amendment 2025-2952H by a 16-0 vote, then voted 16-0 to report the bill ought to pass as amended and placed it on the consent calendar. The discussion emphasized that the bill reorganizes building code statutes into a single chapter and was the product of substantial subcommittee work. On HB 610, concerning repeal of the Office of the Consumer Advocate, the committee adopted amendment 2025-3076H by a 16-0 vote. The amendment narrowed the office’s charge to residential utility customers, added duties for the Residential Ratepayer Advisory Board, allowed a two-thirds board recommendation to remove a consumer advocate for failing to perform duties, and broadened the qualifications pool for the position while retaining attorney eligibility. The current consumer advocate, Donald Crease, testified that he still preferred the existing statute but appreciated the committee’s effort to preserve a vigilant, independent ratepayer voice; members generally described the amendment as a more focused, less drastic approach. The committee then voted 16-0 to report HB 610 ought to pass as amended and placed it on consent. For HB 727, relating to the New Hampshire retirement system, the committee voted to inexpediently legislate by a 15-0 vote, with one member recused, explaining that the bill’s subject matter had already been addressed in House Bill 2 and signed by the governor. The bill was also placed on the consent calendar. On Senate Bill 94, prohibiting municipal amendments to the state building code, the committee heard extensive explanation from Mr. Sherman about a substitute amendment, 2025-2972H, which would preserve the prohibition on technical municipal amendments and avoid an unintended trigger that could reopen technical amendments across the code if the state falls behind on model code updates. The committee adopted the amendment 15-1 and then moved toward an ought to pass as amended recommendation; the transcript cuts off before the final disposition on SB 94 is fully completed. Senate Bill 193 was listed at the start of the meeting, but no discussion of it appears in the provided transcript.

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• There's no amendments? No testimony. No testimony on the bill. Cruz-Perez, second.
• Let's hear the amendments on which one first: 1270 and then the second one.
• Second O'Scanlon. Roll call. On a motion to amend and release Senate Bill number 3946.
• Second of Scanlon. Roll call. On a motion to amend and release, Senate Bill No.
• There are no amendments. Impacts one locale. Motion, Ruiz. Second, Greenstein, roll call.

Keywords: 1146, all

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• Second, we have two amendments that have been brought. First amendment is up.
• Second amendment should be up immediately. We should be able to begin with the first amendment now.
• Whoever the second amendment bringer of the second amendment to this motion, do you have the ability
• during his second for an amendment during his second opportunity. opportunity. opportunity.
• Second amendment. What's the next amendment? Who's the bringer? Huh? Rodriguez-Williams. Okay.

Keywords: 916, all

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• Um, we have a first and a second on the amendment. Senator Roberts first. We have a second.
• I need a first and a second. Questions? I need a first and a second on the bill as amended.
• Do we have a second on the amendment? Second. All right.
• Do we have a second on the bill as amended? Senator Roberts is second on that. Everybody...
• Amendment. Okay. Okay. I need a first and a second on the bill itself as amended.

Bills: HB1

Keywords: DUI, driving under the influence, ignition interlock, interlock device, driver license suspension, restricted license, motor vehicle, alcohol offense, first offense, repeat offender, blood alcohol concentration, BAC, license revocation, Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency, ALEA, public safety, traffic safety, chemical dependency, substance abuse, court referral program

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• First Amendment, Second Amendment, Fourth Amendment from search and seizure, and so forth, to be trampled
• to to the amendment for a second because to to the amendment for a second because it<01:11:04.239
• "You need a second on the amendment." "Second." "Thanks.
• "You need a second on the amendment." "Second." "Thanks.
• >> you need need a second on the amendment. Second. Second. Second.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• I'll second, and Senator in a second.
• This is um the a second. second. second.
• Senator Lang seconds item second move.
• Senator Lang seconds.<00:32:37.760> All seconds. All seconds.
• amendment. Senator Lang moves second. amendment. Senator Lang moves second.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I have a motion by the sponsor on the amendment and a second by Senator Chamas.
• Okay, so I've got a motion and a second on the amendment. Any further questions?
• So absolutely, um, and I do have an amendment that I want to talk about for a second, but if Senator
• Senator, I move for adoption of the amendment. Do I have a second?
• Okay, I have a motion and second on an amendment for SB12 and...

Bills: SB36, SB39, SB40, SB12, SB29, SB121, SB131, SB12

Keywords: competitive bidding, procurement, disclosure statements, state contracts, contract protest, board governance, occupational licensing, Sunset Law, public accountability, training requirements, SB40, Houston/Hunter Act, firearm hold agreement, gun storage, temporary firearm storage, firearms dealer, federal firearms licensee, FFL, civil immunity, gun owner

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• Second, section four of Senate Bill 515 would amend RSA 169-C:102 to retain current law in some biograph
• Second, section four of Senate Bill 515 would amend RSA 169-C:102 to retain current law in some biograph
• Second, section four of Senate Bill 515 would amend RSA 169-C:102 to retain current law in some biograph
• I would like to offer amendment 2026-115s." "I'll second the amendment."
• "That's a second, and the amendment." "So all those in favor of adopting the amendment?" "I."

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• <00:05:22.720> Second<00:05:22.880> by amendment by represent Morris.
• Second by amendment by represent Morris. Second by represent<00:05:23.360> Stringer.
• , Barnes, >> Listen, hold on for a second, Barnes, your amendment included all of it. >> Correct. >>
• So, hold on just a second. We got the two amendments. They are different.
• Motion by Representative Fidler, second by Representative Stringer to adopt the amendment.

Bills: HB88, HB314, SB46, HB332, HB86, HB363, HB88, HB314, SB46, HB332, HB86, HB363

Keywords: driver license, English examinations, language requirement, immigration, testing standards, motor vehicles, window tint, law enforcement, prosecutors, vehicle regulations, medical condition, communication, first responder, invisible disabilities, anaphylaxis, day care centers, training, child safety, healthcare, parole

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• second I'll second that bill is there a second I'll second that okay<01:05:47.400> so<01:05:47.559
• This is the second amendment, 0434, which is replacing the bill and replacing the prior amendment that
• Representative Damon: This is the second amendment, 0434, which is replacing the bill and replacing the
• This is the second amendment, 0434, which is replacing the bill and replacing the prior amendment that
• Representative Damon: This is the second amendment, 0434, which is replacing the bill and replacing the

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up HB 112, which would require students in the University and Community College systems to pass the U.S. citizenship civics naturalization test. A motion was made to retain the bill, and the committee voted unanimously to retain it, resulting in no report. HB 510, dealing with due process rights for students, student organizations, and faculty in higher education disciplinary proceedings, was passed over for a later meeting so the University and Community College systems could meet with the committee. The committee then discussed HB 659, creating a college graduate retention incentive program, but retained it without further debate after noting the prime sponsor was unavailable. HB 770, concerning tuition credits for community service, was also held for later in the day because an amendment was expected. The most extensive discussion centered on HB 583, which would have the state participate in Medicaid direct certification for free and reduced-price school meals. Supporters argued it would identify more eligible students, reduce paperwork, improve accuracy in school funding formulas, and bring in additional federal child care scholarship money; opponents argued it would significantly affect school funding calculations and should be delayed. The committee rejected the amendment by a 10-8 vote and then voted 10-8 to retain the bill, with a majority report and minority report to follow. HB 646, requiring school districts to establish an online application for free and reduced-price meal participation, was also debated. One member said many districts already do this voluntarily and that the bill was unnecessary; another proposed an amendment to convert the mandate into a grant program to offset startup costs, but the committee proceeded on the underlying motion and voted 10-8 to retain the bill, with a majority report and a minority OTP report. HB 665, concerning eligibility for the free school meals program, was then retained by an 11-3 vote. Finally, the committee began work on HB 703, which would prohibit school districts from denying meals to students with unpaid balances and appropriate funds for that purpose. An amendment was explained that would remove state payment of district meal debt and instead require district policies against shaming or bullying students and allow voluntary donations to reduce debt. After discussion, a motion was made to ITL the bill, with the sponsor saying constituents opposed subsidizing the program and wanted districts to retain collection tools; further debate was underway when the transcript ended.

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• Second reading amendment number two. Representative Provenza, please.
• :12.240> amendment voting on second reading amendment voting on second reading amendment number
• I move second reading amendment one to Senate File 18. >> Perfect.
• All right, next amendment for consideration on Senate File 18, second reading amendment two, Representative
• I'd move second reading amendment number two to Senate File 18.

Keywords: 916, all

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• They say it's an anti-Second Amendment bill. It's not an anti-Second Amendment bill.
• Bills on second reading are open to further amendment.
• Bills on second reading are open for further amendment.
• Bills on second reading remained open to further amendment.
• The amendment is adopted. The bill is on second reading and open to further amendment.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• And I believe there's an amendment... Well, just hold on for a second. Let's do the staff first.
• And that amendment is the same amendment that was passed in the previous committee?
• Okay, we are going to ask my second Vice Chair to move the Livingston Amendment, please. Mr.
• The amendment is adopted. Let's move the bill as amended. Mr.
• Second Vice Chair, why don't we move your amendment, please? Mr.

Bills: HB2014, HB2156, HB2180, HB2554, HCR2047, HR2002

Keywords: air emissions, fuel blends, environmental quality, feasibility study, Arizona Department of Agriculture, livestock, compensation, funding, ranching, agriculture, appropriation, University of Arizona, education, state budget, biennial budget, state funding, appropriations, budget procedures, fiscal years, Judea

Summary: The committee first took up HCR 2047 and the identical HCR 2002, both sponsored by the chair. The resolutions recognize the historical, biblical, and legal legitimacy of Judea and Samaria, encourage those terms in official state communications, and reject the term West Bank as a modern political construct. Staff and several proponents, including representatives of an Israel-Arizona business coalition, a rabbi, and a StandWithUs representative, argued the language is historically accurate and important for truth, legal clarity, and Arizona’s relationship with Israel. No one testified against either measure. HCR 2047 passed 10-6 with 2 not voting, and HCR 2002 passed 11-6 with 1 not voting, both with due pass recommendations. The committee then considered HB 2554, which would move Arizona to a biennial state budget process and biennial capital planning. The sponsor argued the change would make government smaller, more disciplined, and less prone to long budget fights and spending growth. JLBC staff provided historical context, explaining Arizona’s past use of annual, bifurcated, and biennial budgeting and noting that second-year budgets are often adjusted for revenue and caseload changes. Members raised concerns about legislative leverage, executive flexibility, and whether the state already effectively budgets on a multi-year basis. Testimony was mixed: one supporter said the change could improve budget clarity, while others voted present or no, citing uncertainty and the need for more study. HB 2554 received a due pass recommendation on a 9-7 vote with 2 present. Next, HB 2014 was amended and passed. The bill directs ADEQ and the Department of Agriculture to study gasoline blend emissions and feasibility for seasonal fuel use in certain areas, with appropriations for the studies. The sponsor said Arizona’s fuel supply is vulnerable because of federal EPA rules and reliance on out-of-state refineries, especially California. Some members supported the study as a way to address possible fuel shortages, while others said prior stakeholder work had shown little could be done and questioned the cost. After adopting the Livingston amendment, the committee gave HB 2014 a due pass recommendation on a 12-2 vote with 4 present. The committee also advanced HB 2180, which funds the University of Arizona’s AZ Reach program, after adopting an amendment reducing the appropriation from $2.5 million to $500,000. The sponsor and a rural physician testified that AZ Reach helps small hospitals coordinate patient transfers, freeing clinicians to focus on care and improving access for rural communities. A program director explained that AZ Reach handles the administrative logistics of transfers for sending hospitals. Some members supported the program but noted concerns about the amount and ongoing budget negotiations, while others said the receiving hospitals needed to be part of the discussion. The bill passed with a due pass recommendation. Finally, HB 2156, as amended, appropriates $250,000 for the livestock compensation fund to help ranchers with wolf depredation losses and conflict-avoidance measures. A Game and Fish representative said the current federal grant funding is insufficient and unstable, while members debated the use of general funds and the program’s priorities. The bill received a due pass recommendation on a 10-7 vote with 1 not voting.

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• The bill is now on second reading. The order of business is the committee amendment.
• The committee amendment is adopted. The bill is on second reading.
• The bill is still on second reading and open for further discussion and amendment.
• Um, the bill is on second reading. Is there any further discussion or amendment?
• The bill is still on second reading and open for further discussion and amendment.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Representative Schmidt: I move ought to pass with Amendment. I'll second it. Thank you.
• I move ought to pass on Amendment 04958 for House Bill 271. I'll second.
• I move ought to pass with amendment for House Bill 271. Second.
• I move amendment number 0845, second adoption of amendment 0845.
• I'll move ought to pass with amendment on House Bill 214. Second.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 1/CAC 1, which concerned gubernatorial succession and incapacity. Members supporting an ITL motion said the bill was not workable as written and that New Hampshire already has a constitutional structure that has functioned for more than 200 years. Others noted the state’s two-year gubernatorial term and said the existing protections were sufficient. The committee voted 16-0 to inexpedient to legislate, and the item was placed on consent. The committee then considered House Bill 96, the energy code bill. Supporters argued that updating the code would reduce long-term energy costs, improve climate resilience, help the construction industry, and keep New Hampshire eligible for federal funding. Opponents of ITL said the bill was premature because the 2024 energy code was already under review, housing costs were a major concern, and the testimony on costs was conflicting and not well supported. The committee voted 12-4 for ITL, and a minority report was requested. House Bill 161, dealing with the Native American Affairs Commission, was also sent to ITL by a 16-0 vote and placed on consent. Members cited serious concerns about vacancies, expired terms, missing annual reports, and whether the commission was functioning effectively. Several members said the committee lacked the expertise to resolve the underlying cultural and intergovernmental disputes and that the issues were beyond the committee’s scope. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 428 and adopted Amendment 0328 by a 16-0 vote. The amendment would preserve municipalities’ ability to make administrative building-code amendments, such as permit, inspection, occupancy, and fee procedures, while still barring local governments from setting higher construction standards than the state code. Testimony emphasized that the amendment was meant to clean up and consolidate related language and make the bill administratively workable. After the amendment passed, members discussed the bill in amended form, with supporters and opponents focusing on housing costs, local control, flood protection, and the risk of inconsistent local codes.

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• Monday, January 12, 2026, and all amendments shall be second-reading amendments to the report.
• On Monday, January 12, 2026, all amendments shall be second-reading amendments to the proposed Ways and
• Monday, January 12, 2026, and all such amendments shall be second-reading amendments to the proposed
• Monday, January 12, 2026, and all such amendments shall be second-reading amendments to the proposed
• All such amendments shall be second-reading amendments.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then adopted an emergency preamble for Senate No. 2799, establishing a sick leave bank for a Department of Elementary and Secondary Education employee. The chamber also adopted a congratulatory resolution honoring the Warren Public Library on its 150th anniversary. Several local bills then advanced, including Senate No. 2509 on filling mayoral vacancies in New Bedford, House No. 4171 on vacancies among town meeting members in Milford (as amended), and House No. 4233 amending the Charter of the City of Malden, which was passed to be enacted and sent to the Governor. Senate No. 2799 was also passed to be enacted. The Senate adopted a committee report extending the Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure’s reporting deadline to March 5, 2026. It also suspended Joint Rule 12 to refer a House petition concerning the Massachusetts Uniform Commercial Code to the Committee on Financial Services. Multiple Senate orders were then adopted setting expedited procedures for Ways and Means consideration of several bills, including campaign finance reporting by state ballot question committees (Senate No. 507, new draft 2898), property tax bill shocks (Senate No. 1933, new draft 2899), municipal tax relief (Senate No. 1935, new draft 2900), property tax deferral (Senate No. 2713, new draft 2901), a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption (Senate No. 2036, new draft 2902), and honoring Blue Star Families (Senate No. 2903). The Senate also adopted an order to meet again the following Monday at 11 a.m. and dispense with printing a calendar. At the close of business, members moved to adjourn in memory of Mary Ann Lomba of Dorchester, with remarks noting her community service and family, and the motion prevailed. The Senate adjourned in her memory.

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• Sponsor Senator Skoufis, an act to amend the Public Lands Law. I make a motion. Is there a second?
• Is it an act to amend the Public Lands Law? I make a motion. Is there a second? Second. Second.
• Is there a second? Second. Second. Second. All in favor? Aye. Opposed? No. One nay.
• Sponsor, Senator Jackson, and act to amend the public officer's law. Make motions. Your second.
• Sponsor Senator Harkham and act to amend the public officer's law. I make motions are second.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Investigations and Government Operations Committee met on March 10, 2026 and considered a series of bills, mostly reported favorably. Measures discussed included S.104, requiring the State Liquor Authority Chair to make quarterly reports; S.333, concerning the description of the state arms; S.384, related to the Public Lands Law; S.647, expanding video conferencing for purely advisory bodies; S.663 and S.3075, both Alcoholic Beverage Control Law bills involving alcohol sales and private label liquor; S.3371 and S.6599, Public Officers Law measures; S.5396, concerning private label wine; S.5827, requiring child-resistant packaging for edible cannabis products; and S.9020A, another Public Officers Law bill. Members also briefly noted the importance of public lands protections and one bill’s relevance to the committee’s prior work on state symbols. Two bills were referred to finance rather than reported: S.625A, dealing with the timing of annual tax elections, and S.3052, establishing a municipal right of first refusal for state land sold at public auction. S.4657A, a legislative law bill concerning the Law Revision Commission, was also referred to finance after being noted as part of the one-house budget resolution. Most other bills were approved with one or more members voting without recommendation, and S.663 received one nay while still being reported.

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• Second.
• Second. T... And offer Amendment 1550S. Second. Okay. Is this a pass and table?
• T T And offer amendment 1550S. 1550S Second. Second. Second. Okay. Okay. Okay.
• I'll second that committee amendment.
• I'll second that committee amendment. I'll second that committee amendment.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• It also amends criminal. multiple second or above, third and above, is a second-degree felony.
• or the amendment to the amendment changes are in.
• The amendment, appearance cards on the amendment, debate on the amendment. Thank you.
• The amendment, appearance cards on the amendment, debate on the amendment.
• The amendment creates a new third-degree murder classified as second-degree felony for the crime for

Summary: The committee took up a full agenda of criminal justice and related bills, beginning with SB 1180 on AI-generated sexual images. Senator Gates explained the bill was prompted by an Escambia County case involving deepfake pornography created from images of teenage girls, and a student victim testified in support. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. Members then approved SB 500, creating a Spectrum Alert system and related training for missing children with autism; SB 726, making swatting offenders liable for prosecution, investigation, and restitution costs; and SB 494, which would create a statewide animal abuse database, after extensive support testimony from shelters, law enforcement, and animal welfare advocates. SB 964, revising objective parole guidelines to account for rehabilitation and program participation, also passed after testimony from supporters of parole reform and compassionate release. The committee next approved SB 1344, a juvenile justice cleanup bill with a delete-all amendment that updated truancy, CINS, detention risk assessment, and other juvenile justice provisions. SB 468, increasing penalties for fleeing or eluding and allowing impoundment of involved vehicles, was reported favorably after limited opposition and support from law enforcement-related groups. SB 1136, increasing penalties for offenses involving minors and clarifying that ignorance of a victim’s age is not a defense, also passed after testimony from law enforcement supporters and two speakers opposed. SB 1660, on prostitution, drew the most extensive public comment: the sponsor said it was intended to distinguish trafficking victims from willing participants and shift penalties toward buyers and facilitators, while survivors, prosecutors, and advocates debated whether the substitute amendment would improperly criminalize prostituted persons; the committee ultimately adopted the substitute and reported the bill favorably. The committee then approved SB 1828, making trespass at large ticketed events and certain secured locations a felony, with discussion focused on crowd control and public safety at major events. SB 1386, increasing penalties for assault and battery on utility workers and adding propane workers through an amendment, passed with broad support. SB 612, closing a loophole so minors who distribute deadly drugs like fentanyl can be charged with murder in certain cases, was reported favorably after testimony from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office and opposition from civil liberties groups. SB 814, which would allow firearms on college campuses and at school-sponsored events, drew strong opposition from students and faculty and was reported unfavorably. Finally, the committee began SB 1604 on corrections with a delete-all amendment that addressed filing deadlines for DOC-related claims, execution-method language, tracking devices, involuntary treatment, and parole-related statutory cleanup; the transcript cuts off before final action on that bill.