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FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Apr 2nd, 2025

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • Library, cultural, and historical initiatives, $58.4 million. Visit Florida at $80 million.
  • The bill also allows an elected officer, except those serving as a legislator, the option to allow...
  • The bill also allows an elected officer except those serving as a legislator, the option to allow ...
  • the officer, except those serving as a legislator, the option to elect to receive a DROP accumulation
  • Again, I would refer you to Arkansas Times v.
Summary: The Appropriations Committee heard presentations on the Senate’s proposed 2025-2026 budget, SPB 25-200, totaling $117.4 billion. Chair Hooper and committee chairs highlighted major spending priorities including a 4% raise for state employees, continued health insurance contributions, investments in water quality, transportation, education infrastructure, and workforce development, along with reductions tied to long-vacant positions. Education funding was a major focus, with increases for K-12 public schools and scholarships, higher education workforce programs, nursing initiatives, tutoring, and university performance funding. Health and human services, criminal and civil justice, transportation/economic development, and agriculture/environment budgets were also outlined, including Medicaid, mental health, corrections staffing, affordable housing, beach restoration, citrus recovery, and water projects. Members then questioned several budget choices, especially K-12 funding. Senators Polsky and Smith raised concerns that the Senate’s AP and dual enrollment funding changes could disadvantage public schools, while Burgess argued the budget preserves the money in the FEFP and gives districts more flexibility rather than reducing support. Questions also addressed voucher availability, school stabilization funding, and the My Safe Florida Home program. The committee adopted 171 consent amendments and three late-file amendments, then approved SPB 2500 as a committee bill. It also favorably reported implementing and conforming bills for state employees, retirement, natural resources, judgeships, K-12 education, higher education, and health and human services, along with SB 7022 on Florida Retirement System contribution rates and elected-officer DROP options, CS/SB 1320 on the Resilient Florida Trust Fund, SB 7014 ending the Mediation and Arbitration Trust Fund, SB 7028 on cancer research, CS/CS/SB 170 on nursing home quality and oversight, CS/SB 168 on mental health diversion and behavioral health data, SB 114 creating an insurance and risk management research center at FSU, and SB 180 on emergency preparedness and post-storm recovery. Most bills were reported favorably with little or no opposition, though SB 180 drew discussion about local-government authority after storms and the need to balance recovery speed with local safety and planning concerns.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Finance Division I (03/25/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • State library. Right. So, this is here? State library. Right.
  • Wait on the library. We don't wait on the library. Yeah.
  • the banning of books in libraries. the banning of books in libraries.
  • It's from the library because it's accounting unit 2551. That's the library. Okay.
  • library. Correct. library. Correct. Um,<02:03:35.040> no.
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee worked through a series of budget amendments, mostly to House Bill 2 and related House Bill 1 changes, with members discussing whether to reduce or preserve funding for various programs. Early actions included approving an amendment to House Bill 219 that delays implementation of renewable energy-related provisions to 2027, and approving an amendment that removes a $150,000 appropriation tied to a housing-related database while allowing use of housing fund money for the project. The committee also approved an amendment affecting magistrates so they could continue pretrial and other judicial support work, while noting they would not handle bail and that the change reflected separate legislation already signed by the governor. Members then approved a series of administrative savings items in the Department of Administrative Services, including eliminating a long-vacant computer analyst position and reducing overtime and recruiting/subscription-tool budgets. They also approved an amendment cutting marketing and administrative support for the paid family leave program, with members emphasizing that the program itself would continue. A proposed cut to the WorkInvest NH program was discussed at length, with some members arguing it benefits workers and employers and others noting the cost is borne by employers; the committee ultimately set that item aside without taking action. The committee also debated and then approved a modest reduction to a BEA regional planning grant, despite objections that regional planning commissions provide valuable municipal support. The most extended discussion centered on the State Library. Representative Sweeney said he did not want to pursue a full cut of the library and instead favored a more targeted approach, noting that some federal funding for library services such as interlibrary loans and the Libby system may be at risk. Members discussed alternatives, including unfilled positions and other partial reductions, but no final action on the full library cut was taken in the portion provided. The committee also paused on some other items to gather more information before voting.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • regulation to allow that cross reference regulation to allow that cross reference to<00:54:47.520
  • by reference the rules adopted by the by reference the rules adopted by the psychology<01:10:19.040><
  • >> Jenny Gilbert, legislative liaison. >> Jenny Gilbert, legislative liaison.
  • Thank you. more concise and easier to reference. more concise and easier to reference.
  • for Libraries and Archives 725 K1050. for Libraries and Archives 725 K1050.
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The committee first approved the minutes and then recognized a staff member’s birthday and a guest shadowing Senator Adams. It then moved into informational review of Education and Labor Cabinet, Department of Education regulation 702 KAR 3:30, which sets insurance coverage requirements for school district buildings and structures. Department of Education officials explained that districts are expected to carry coverage at replacement cost and said they understand some districts participate in self-insurance pools with backup policies, but they deferred detailed insurance questions to the Department of Insurance. Senators raised concerns that pooled coverage could leave districts exposed if claims exceed pool limits, and the chair asked KDE to follow up with DOI to confirm districts are adequately covered, especially for bondholders. No vote was taken on the informational review. The committee then reviewed emergency ABC regulations 804 KAR 130:01 through 130:04 implementing Senate Bill 100’s new licensing requirements for tobacco, nicotine, and vapor product businesses. ABC and Public Protection Cabinet representatives outlined the emergency rules governing enforcement, license applications, denial criteria, and transitional licenses. Retail industry witnesses Shannon Stiglet and Brian Clark said they support licensure in principle but argued the rules add duplicative requirements borrowed from alcohol licensing, create confusion about transitional licenses, and may be too burdensome for the roughly 7,000 affected businesses to meet by the January 1 deadline. They also said guidance has been inconsistent and requested the agency revise the regulations, remove requirements not grounded in law, and provide clearer, separate processes for new and existing businesses. Committee members asked whether the industry had worked directly with ABC and noted the public comment period was still open. Witnesses said they had communicated with ABC and the Public Protection Cabinet, but responses had been uneven and they wanted written guidance. Members expressed concern about the short timeline and the need to avoid disruption so businesses can operate legally on January 1. Representative Marzian asked for clarification that the discussion concerned emergency regulations already in effect while ordinary regulations remain in process. No formal action was taken beyond receiving the informational testimony and discussion.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Combatting Antisemitism Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Transcript Highlights:
  • You learn as a legislator a lot of times people tell you what their problem is.
  • I won't read them to you, but references to Jews and Hitler being right.
  • So I'm going to refer to... religion about fear. Thank you. Thank you so much.
  • So I'm going to refer to The grants are going to where the most threats are.
  • And we have a mini fridge and a library. We stop everything.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The meeting focused on the commission’s work addressing antisemitism in Massachusetts, including security, education, victim services, and legal responses. A major presentation came from former federal prosecutor Eric O’Sham, who described the 2018 Tree of Life synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh, the attack’s planning and execution, the 11 victims killed, the defendant’s white supremacist and antisemitic online activity, the federal prosecution, and the long aftermath for the victim community. Commissioners asked about prevention, radicalization online, security for houses of worship, and how to support victims; O’Sham emphasized the limits of law enforcement when speech is protected, the importance of public education, security grants, and victim-witness support. The commission also heard from Ariel Holman of Agudath Israel, who described a wide range of antisemitic incidents affecting Orthodox Jews, including assaults, threats, vandalism, school harassment, and zoning barriers, and urged expanded security personnel grants, mental health resources, kosher food access, and support for synagogue development. Other speakers included advocates and local officials who supported Holocaust education, the planned Boston Holocaust Museum, cemetery protection, and broader public education efforts, while some public commenters criticized the commission’s focus or raised concerns about definitions of antisemitism and free speech. The meeting concluded with approval of prior meeting minutes and the start of public comment, which was limited to three minutes per speaker due to time constraints.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • But this legislation would codify it.
  • As part of that role, I am on the Massachusetts Indigenous Legislative Agenda.
  • And as Mark said, Earl's effort led to this legislation,...
  • And as Mark said, Earl's effort led to this legislation, Mark said, Earl's effort led to this legislation
  • And museums and libraries are many times proven to be disrespectful of these remains.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts, and Cultural Development held a hearing on October 21, opening with a moment of silence for former committee chair Senator Edward Kennedy. Chairs Senator Paul Mark and Representative Sean Garballey then heard testimony on several bills related to tourism funding, arts infrastructure, public art, Native heritage, and a choreographer laureate. A major focus was legislation to require earlier distribution of regional tourism council grants from the Tourism Trust Fund, with testimony from regional tourism leaders from North of Boston, Metro West, Cape Cod, and Senator Joan Lovely. Witnesses said delayed grant allocations make it difficult to plan fall, winter, and shoulder-season marketing, and they argued that an October 1 or September 1 deadline would help preserve tourism’s economic impact without increasing appropriations. They cited tourism’s role in jobs, tax revenue, and regional economic development, especially for smaller and less prominent tourism regions. The committee also heard strong support for the Creative Space Act and the PLACE Act, which would help municipalities preserve affordable creative workspace and create a public art funding mechanism tied to state construction projects. Testimony from MassCreative, MAPC, arts organizations, muralists, and local arts leaders emphasized loss of workspace, displacement of artists, and the economic and community benefits of public art. Additional testimony supported bills to protect Native American heritage by preventing the sale of funerary and sacred objects in public or nonprofit collections, and a bill to establish a first-in-the-nation choreographer laureate of the Commonwealth. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the committee adjourned after public testimony concluded.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

PBS Public Hearing - Wed Jan 29, 2025 @ 9:00 AM HST

Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • 411, and we are convening the very first hearing for the Committee on Public Safety for the 2025 legislative
  • Legislators have a full schedule.
  • > uce<00:04:30.000> them in we will introduce uce them in we will introduce uce them legislators
  • have a full schedule we have legislators have a full schedule we have to<00:04:32.360> do<00:
  • <01:09:14.040> in how do we reimagine the State library in how do we reimagine the State library
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The committee held its first hearing of the 2025 session and began with housekeeping on testimony deadlines, hybrid participation rules, time management, and expectations for civility. The chair said testimony posted at least 24 hours in advance would be available to members and the public at the same time, late testimony would still be processed, and decision-making would generally be deferred to later in the day so morning hearings could adjourn before the noon floor session. The first bill heard was HB 673 on emergency management. Hawaii Emergency Management Agency administrator James Barros testified in opposition, saying the bill could undermine the executive’s unity of command during emergencies and objecting to provisions allowing the legislature to terminate a state of emergency by a two-thirds vote. Members asked about the difference between an emergency order and a state of emergency, whether other states use legislative checks and balances, and whether long-running emergencies such as COVID-19 or homelessness should have clearer end conditions. Barros said the agency, along with the Attorney General’s office and the governor’s office, would review the language and that the issue is setting conditions for when an emergency ends. The committee then heard HB 596, also on emergency management, which would clarify types of events that count as dangers and emergencies. Barros opposed the bill, saying the current list covers known hazards but should remain open-ended for future threats; he cited COVID-19 as an example of an unforeseen event and said the bill could limit flexibility. Members asked whether the list could be expanded, and Barros said the agency would look at that possibility. Testimony included support from the Grassroots Institute of Hawaii and concerns from the Tax Foundation of Hawaii about the bill’s special fund provisions; the committee also corrected testimony that had been submitted for the wrong bill. The final measure discussed was HB 1060 on emergency preparedness and the Community Readiness Center Program. Barros explained the proposal as part of HEMA’s effort to build local readiness centers and community hubs, with an initial target of 10 communities through a federal grant and a longer-term concept of roughly 100 statewide. The Climate Advisory Team supported the bill’s intent but urged that centers be developed with strong community and nonprofit involvement through the HARRP program. The Department of Taxation offered comments on the special fund, and members raised questions about cost, size, use of existing school facilities, public messaging, and equity across communities. Barros said the centers would provide backup communications, power, water, and food for a community group, would not function as general shelters, and would be designed to help communities hunker down and recover after a disaster.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Culture, Recreation & Tourism May 14th, 2025

Culture, Recreation & Tourism

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, we're going to vote on a couple of pieces of legislation before we go.
  • The chair lays out SCR22 by Senator Hughes, as referred.
  • Members, this referred Senate bill is the companion to HCR89 by Representative Heffner, designating the
  • The chair lays out SB217 by Senator West as referred business.
  • We're going to vote some legislation out. The Chair lays out the legislation.
Bills: SB2801, SB2232, SCR18
ND

North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session

Higher Education Institutions Committee Jun 18th, 2026

Higher Education Institutions Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • I love the reference to Research Triangle Park.
  • And that's what you're referring to: three I's.
  • The second I that you're referring to is internships.
  • A second area is what we refer to as low-completion programs.
  • And that's why I'm referring back to the holistic approach of all this.
Summary: The Higher Education Institutions Committee met at NDSU and heard an extensive presentation from President David Cook/President Stewart and NDSU leadership on the university’s priorities, including enrollment, student success, research growth, and use of New Horizons funding. Leaders emphasized NDSU’s land-grant mission, its role in workforce development, and its goal of becoming more distinctive through strategic planning, recruitment and retention, commercialization, and partnerships. They highlighted that NDSU awarded 2,370 degrees in 2025, produces a large share of the state’s engineering, nursing, and agriculture graduates, and reported strong outcomes for graduates staying and working in North Dakota. They also noted enrollment headwinds, competition from other institutions, and the need to manage tuition waivers more carefully through a scholarship optimization effort. Provost Sherry Vale outlined academic stewardship efforts, including review or consolidation of low-producing programs, strategic hiring tied to institutional priorities, faculty workload policy changes, and expanded online and regional offerings. She said the university is using New Horizons dollars to strengthen advising, student support, and programs in engineering, agriculture, and health. NDSU leaders also described new or expanded academic offerings such as robotics and automation, artificial intelligence, material science and engineering, nuclear engineering certificates, accelerated nursing, nurse practitioner certificates, a Master of Health Administration, and a clinical research master’s program with Sanford Health. They stressed that these investments are intended to improve student completion, meet workforce needs, and increase return on public investment. The committee also heard testimony from students and recent graduates who described the value of NDSU’s education, mentorship, internships, research opportunities, and support services. Alyssa Hodges spoke about pharmacy education, public health work, and campus support as a parent and student; Ethan Blessy described engineering coursework, internships with Marvin, and career preparation; and Aiden Freolic discussed neuroscience research, federally funded projects, and plans for graduate study. Their testimony was followed by presentations on partnerships with Gateway to Science for K-12 STEM outreach and with Sanford Research on biomedical research, clinical trials, obesity research, and a joint biostatistics hire. NDSU also highlighted systemwide shared services, Governor’s School programming, and research growth, including a reported 8% increase in research expenditures from $199 million to $215 million. No bill votes were taken; the meeting was informational and featured presentations, testimony, and discussion of future planning and partnerships.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House State Government Committee Apr 1st, 2026

State Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • Project does not affect classrooms,<00:12:41.320> libraries,<00:12:41.960> gymnasiums,
  • classrooms, libraries, gymnasiums, classrooms, libraries, gymnasiums, cafeterias,<00:12:43.880> auditoriums
  • The project does not affect<00:12:50.360> classrooms,<00:12:51.040> libraries, affect classrooms
  • , libraries, affect classrooms, libraries, gymnasiums,<00:12:53.000> cafeterias,<00:12:53.640>
  • And I feel like that each time that we've been asked as a legislative body to consider something related
Keywords: 1136, house, all
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 17th, 2026 at 09:11 am

House Appropriations & Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Lines 95, she just mentioned the Rural Library Endowment Fund.
  • That would be contingent on legislation for you all for your consideration that would suspend legislative
  • that takes away legislative authority to begin with?
  • On what the sunset is on that proposed legislation.
  • Monday will be our LFC discussion about endorsed legislation and other legislation.
Keywords: 996, all
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Utilities May 6th, 2026 at 08:30 am

Utilities

Transcript Highlights:
  • . $13 million annual addition, more money for your schools, your fire department, your libraries, your
  • More money for your schools, your fire department, your libraries, your community colleges.
  • And so that's what that 80% references.
  • I mean, the legislation required that we file those tariffs with the Public Service Commission.
  • I think what you're referring to is like the amortization tables that it would lower the debt.
Keywords: 959, house, all
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Intergovernmental Affairs Mar 11th, 2025

Intergovernmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • And funding for our resource library.
  • So, Um We've got some work to do legislatively, it sounds like.
  • Legislator to exercise their, their delegated powers and duties.
  • Counties will perform the duties required by the legislator.
  • There's bills introduced in this legislative session.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Rep. Ron Kresha departing member remarks 5/18/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • rival the Library of Congress. rival the Library of Congress.
  • I didn't know how to be a legislator when I was elected.
  • without a sitting legislator. without a sitting legislator.
  • We are the authors of legislation We are the authors of legislation that<00:07:28.919> affect
  • who taught me to pass good legislation who taught me to pass good legislation and<00:07:59.600><
Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: Representative Kresha delivered his final House floor speech as he finished his seventh term and retired from the legislature. The remarks were largely reflective and humorous, with thanks to House leadership, nonpartisan staff, education committee colleagues, constituents, and his family. He spoke about how he entered office during redistricting, described the legislature as challenging but rewarding, and emphasized humility, public service, and the importance of listening to others’ stories. He also offered personal anecdotes about colleagues and staff, including Representatives Swedzinski, Schumacher, Joe Hoppe, Sarah Anderson, Davids, Jen Loon, Roger Erickson, and others, and praised the professionalism of nonpartisan staff and education committee personnel. He thanked Speaker Damuth, Chair Youakim, and his education members for both disagreements and collaboration, saying there was still important work to do. No legislation was debated or voted on in this segment. The only action was the conclusion of his farewell speech, followed by applause.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - Part 1 - 03/27/25

Judiciary and Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • no reference in the data sharing of the potentiality of making reference to chapter 13 on data.
  • no reference in the data sharing of the potentiality of making reference to chapter 13 on data.
  • Otherwise, we have a spiderweb of references in statute that doesn't always have a reference.
  • Otherwise, we have a spiderweb of references in statute that doesn't always have a reference.
  • reference chapter 13 whenever we can. reference chapter 13 whenever we can.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MD

Maryland 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session, 3/24/2026 #1

Maryland Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • the journal from the prior legislative the journal from the prior legislative day.<00:20:25.920>
  • <00:44:09.680> bond going to be funding legislative bond going to be funding legislative bond
  • , $300,000 for the new La Plata Library, $300,000 for the new La Plata Library, but<00:44:29.280>
  • I think you had put in a legislative The I think you had put in a legislative The senator<00:48:26.760
  • We have active advocates for libraries.
Summary: The Senate convened with 42 members present and a quorum, opened with an invocation by Pastor Jaylen Robinson, and recognized several guests and honorees. Early floor remarks included a welcome to students from Forest Oak Middle School, a young Senate shadow from Woodlawn High School, and guests from Charles H. Flowers High School. The chamber also noted a doctor of the day and announced that panoramic photos in the Senate lounge were available for order by March 27, with eye exams available in the State House. The main legislative business was Senate Bill 283, the President’s Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan of 2026. The Senate Budget and Taxation Committee presented 291 amendments, described as funding priorities for jobs, infrastructure, and reliability while staying within debt affordability limits. The amendments covered school construction, natural resources, higher education, housing, Maryland Environmental Service, miscellaneous grants, local Senate bond initiatives, jails and detention centers, and pre-authorizations for fiscal 2028. Four amendments were separated for individual roll calls: 30, 35, 46, and 241, all of which were adopted. The remaining committee amendments were adopted without objection, and the favorable committee report as amended was then taken up. During debate on the capital budget amendments, one senator raised concerns about the bill and the difficulty of tracking the amendments on the electronic system, prompting discussion about technical issues and the availability of the documents on the website and in paper form. The chair said the committee had been working on the bill for months and urged the body to proceed. A question was raised about Amendment 264, which deauthorized a Willing Helper Society renovation project in Charles County; the chair explained the money had not been spent, was about to expire, and was repurposed to a Boys and Girls Club of Southern Maryland project to keep the funding in Charles County.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

Senate Chamber Mar 20th, 2025

New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'll take a guess: I would say at least 20% of the sales do go up during the legislative session, and
  • President, your Tax Business and Transportation Committee, to whom has been referred House Bill 295,
  • President, your Judiciary Committee, to whom has been referred Senate Bill 101, as amended, has had it
  • I'm partnering with Representative Ortez on this legislation. D.J.
  • And I just don't feel like this legislation addresses that. addresses that.
CO

Colorado 2026 Regular Session

Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 015 Jan 29th, 2026

Colorado House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • That will be in the Old State Library at 1 p.m. Friday, January 30th. >> Thank you, Rep.
  • most unique scenarios in the House of Representatives history: to actually have, as the junior legislator
  • <00:26:26.240> from<00:26:26.400> Mesa as the junior legislator from Mesa as the junior
  • <00:30:56.559> for<00:30:56.799> our meet at the old state library for our meet at
  • the old state library for our last<00:30:57.279> smart<00:30:57.600> act<00:30:57.760><
Keywords: 981, all
Summary: The House convened, led the pledge, and completed a roll call showing a quorum with 55 members present and 10 excused. The journal from Tuesday, January 27, 2026, was approved as corrected. The Speaker then moved into announcements and introductions, with several members briefly joking about the sign-up process and fines for failing to sign up in advance. Announcements highlighted a range of visiting groups and upcoming committee meetings. Members recognized the Colorado Council of Authorities/911 communications officials, Rooted Christian Academy sixth graders, physical therapy advocates, CASE Member Day at the Capitol, and community college representatives. Several members also announced committee schedules, including Judiciary hearing sunset bills and House Bill 1058, a DORA sunset hearing, a capital development committee meeting, and a Health and Human Services SMART Act hearing. There were also invitations to a Colorado Mesa University reception and a Treasury open house for unclaimed property. At the end of the session, the Speaker announced appointments to the House ethics committee: Representatives McCormick as chair, Soper as vice chair, Woodrow, Mabrey, and Garcia Sander. The Majority Leader then moved that the House stand in recess until later in the day, and the motion carried.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Public Health Jun 4th, 2026

Public Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • Some recent legislation that's been passed by this body.
  • If not, we're referring them.
  • me if I need to be referred within my network.
  • But we do enjoy legislative privilege if you guys have questions that you would like to, you know, Legislative
  • Frontier really refers to population density.
Keywords: 1184, house, all
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
  • It requires a legislator to specify the purposes of non-custodial monies appropriations and requires
  • It requires a legislator to specify the purposes of non-custodial monies appropriations and requires
  • HB 2008 prohibits a library operated by a public school from using public monies to pay any professional
  • association that is dedicated to promoting, supporting, and advocating for libraries, librarians, and
  • The bill also does include legislative findings. With that, I'm happy to answer any questions.
Keywords: 1182, all
Summary: The caucus began with introductions from pages and interns, followed by a procedural reminder on consent calendars and how bills can be pulled for floor debate or amendment. Members were told that third-read consent bills bypass caucus debate, while caucus consent bills may have committee amendments adopted together unless pulled. The meeting then moved into Minority Caucus Calendar No. 2. A large number of bills were briefly presented, with several members pulling measures from consent or voicing opposition. Topics included appropriations and federal monies accounting (HB 2148), a Buffalo Soldiers memorial (HB 2062), school library funding restrictions (HB 2008), prayer at school governing body meetings (HB 2110), school safety center administration (HB 2142), parental rights and social transitioning disclosures (HB 2249), insurer assessments (HB 2091), agricultural property classification and inspection rules (HB 2104 and HB 2105), firefighter workers’ compensation definitions (HB 2138), truth-in-taxation bond notices (HB 2289), late tax filing penalties (HB 2016), engineering and professional licensing reciprocity (HB 2122), felony murder involving an unborn child (HB 2043), body concealment and mutilation penalties (HB 2044), domestic violence order-of-protection service rules (HB 2048), mandatory reporting of partial-birth abortions (HB 2074), unlawful flight sentencing enhancements (HB 2108), weapons trafficking and fentanyl sentencing changes (HB 2131 and HB 2132), drive-by shooting forfeiture rules (HB 2045), probation review notice changes (HB 2046), venue changes for cases involving court employees (HB 2126), and child support for pre-born children (HB 2144). Members repeatedly criticized several abortion-related bills, the library bill, and the tax and agriculture measures as harmful, unnecessary, or unfunded mandates. The latter part of the meeting focused on water and election legislation. Water bills included snowpack augmentation funding (HB 2024), water conservation grant disclosures (HB 2029), removal of education/research as an eligible water grant use (HB 2030), stormwater recharge mapping with an appropriation (HB 253), cesspool remediation assistance (HB 2096), groundwater pumping limits in INAs (HB 2097), Colorado River litigation funding (HB 2116), and natural resource conservation board changes (HB 2117). Election-related items included moving the primary date earlier and changing signature cure timelines and observer rules (HB 2022), a memorial urging designation of the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization (HCM 2001), a memorial urging review of CAIR for terrorist designation (HCM 2002), and a constitutional amendment on citizenship, voter ID, foreign contributions, and early voting limits (HCR 2001). Members raised concerns about voter access, anti-Muslim rhetoric, and the practical effects of the election changes. The caucus concluded with birthday acknowledgments and an announcement for Muslim Day at the Capitol before adjournment.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Education (03/18/2025)

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • are they mandated to in the library are they mandated to share<00:06:55.080> um<00:06:56.080>
  • You cannot legislate people's beings out of the world.
  • <00:11:33.720> people's legislate people's legislate people's beings<00:11:36.480> out<
  • Are you referring on line 21 and line 8? Well, we use the terms complainant for the filers.
  • Are you referring to line 21 and line 8? Well, we use the term complainant for the filers.
Keywords: 1191, senate, all