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• soliciting competitive bids, coordination among bidders undermines the bidding process and can be illegal
• And there is a cross-reference in another section of the Government Code to this one we're talking about
• It’s not illegal.
• Unlike tobacco, which was harmful, it could,... ...illegal, unlike tobacco, which was harmful, it could
• They make profits off of investments, and so I think they’re still crossed up in this.

Summary: The committee heard several bills and took action on a number of them. SB 1234 by Senator Alvarado-Gil would require fentanyl to be included in drug tests ordered by juvenile courts for parents or guardians in dependency cases; there was no opposition, a committee member confirmed it would apply to caregivers rather than children, and the bill was supported for moving forward. SB 1257 by Senator Arreguín would require the Attorney General to publish an annual public report on immigration enforcement incidents at designated safe locations such as schools, hospitals, courthouses, and places of worship; supporters from immigrant advocacy and health groups testified about fear and chilling effects in communities, while questions focused on how data would be collected and concerns were raised about sanctuary policies. SB 1176 by Senator Choi would bar foreign adversary entities from buying California agricultural land; supporters cited national security concerns, but committee members pressed on enforcement, straw buyers, and who would be responsible for identifying prohibited purchasers, and the bill was held on a 2-4 vote after debate. The committee also heard SB 1146 by Senator Gonzalez, which would require clear disclosure when AI-generated or altered images, audio, or video are used in health-related advertisements depicting health care providers. The California Medical Association and California Dental Association supported the bill, describing deepfake health ads as deceptive and harmful; it passed the committee 7-0 to Appropriations. SB 988 by Senator Grayson would regulate auto glass insurance practices by restricting assignment of benefits, requiring claim numbers and itemized estimates, and addressing steering and billing practices; supporters said it would curb fraud and stabilize premiums, while independent glass businesses worried about steering and market concentration. After discussion of consumer choice and small-business impacts, the bill passed 7-0 to Appropriations. SB 1288, presented by Senator Grayson on behalf of Senator Laird, would require financial institutions to make a good-faith effort to notify beneficiaries of non-probate assets and would reduce barriers to claiming those assets, especially for nonprofits. Nonprofit witnesses described long delays and burdensome account-opening requirements, while SIFMA and bankers opposed the bill unless amended, citing conflicts with federal and industry obligations and concerns about retroactivity and verification. The bill passed 8-0 to call. The committee also heard SB 941 by Senator Padilla, which would cap commissary markups in private immigration detention facilities at 35% above vendor cost; the Attorney General’s office and immigrant advocates supported it as a response to exploitative pricing and poor conditions, and it passed 8-0 to call. Finally, SB 909 by Senator Smallwood-Cuevas would raise and index public works contractor fees and penalties and dedicate more penalty revenue to enforcement; labor supporters said stronger funding is needed to address wage theft and backlogs, while contractors opposed the fee and penalty structure as uncapped and costly. The bill was moved forward on a vote and remained on call after committee discussion.

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• Currently, it is illegal under federal law.
• gives the FHSAA the authority to determine what constitutes a good-faith act of support and what crosses
• It didn't happen because we had a president with the courage to cross the DMZ.
• He signed Laken Riley's Act into law, requiring the detention of any illegal alien who is criminally
• The law honors Laken Riley, a Georgia college student brutally murdered by an illegal immigrant released

Summary: The Senate convened with an opening prayer, pledge, and a series of introductions recognizing guests, visiting groups, and special honorees in the galleries. The chamber then took up committee and executive appointment business, adopting a report confirming 42 gubernatorial appointments by a vote of 36-0. The Senate next considered a long special-order calendar of bills, most of them passing with little or no opposition. Measures included public-records sunset reviews and trade secret/cybersecurity exemptions; a child-abuse reporting statute of limitations bill; commercial driving school oversight; human trafficking training for nurses; a new injunction for protection against serious violence and its related public-records exemption; nature-based coastal resiliency and mangrove protection; a chiropractic trust-funds cap repeal; specialty license plates; a waiver of late financial disclosure fines; public school personnel compensation; the Florida Farm Bill with multiple agriculture, biosolids, and enforcement provisions; homestead exemption clarification for long-term leases; disability presumption clarifications for first responders; reinsurance intermediary manager conformity; patriotic displays in public schools; ADS-B aviation fee restrictions; autism-related law enforcement training and the Blue Envelope program; campus safety reporting procedures for public postsecondary institutions; and veterinary prescription disclosure. Several bills were temporarily postponed, including local vessel restrictions, temporary critical-need practice certificates, and domestic animals. The floor debate featured the most discussion on the farm bill, the HCSM/nonprofit religious organizations bill, the autism law-enforcement bill, and the school athletics bill. The HCSM bill drew extended debate over whether licensed insurance agents should be allowed to market faith-based health care sharing ministries, with supporters emphasizing consumer choice, free speech, and religious liberty, and opponents warning about unregulated products and commissions; it passed 32-5. The athletics bill, prompted by the Teddy Bridgewater/Miami Northwestern situation, would let coaches provide good-faith support to student-athletes while requiring reporting and FHSAA oversight; it passed 38-0. Most other measures passed overwhelmingly, including the autism bill 38-0, the campus safety bill 37-0, the public school patriotic displays bill 36-2, and the farm bill 38-0 after amendments addressing Everglades lands and biosolids timing were adopted.

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• I am going to correct whether or not the border crossed them.
• We're changing what we have commonly called, depending on who you are, illegal immigrant, illegal alien
• But I do, Madam Speaker and gentlelady, want to go back to this idea that the border crossed them.
• So anyone who is in the state with current definitions of illegal status or non-resident status would
• On the front page of the newspapers, I'd be on the news: representative hires illegal workers, blah,

Bills: HB111 , HB103 , HB109 , HB128 , HJM2 , HJM3 , HM7 , HM17 , HM4 , HM22 , HM23 , HM24 , HM26 , HM2 , HM16 , HM11 , HM14 , HM21 , HM34 , HM50 , HB49 , HB60 , HB108 , HB120 , HB124 , HB145 , HB154 , HB158 , HB164 , HB180 , HB291 , HJR6 , HJR7 , HR1 , HJM1 , HM13 , HM47

Summary: The House opened with a series of ceremonial recognitions, including Bernalillo County Day, Pecos Elementary, Las Vegas, New Mexico Highlands University, the New Mexico International School, and the Sun Country golf organizations. Members and guests offered brief remarks praising county staff, educators, university programs, and local public service, and several caucus and committee announcements were made. The House also received a gubernatorial message authorizing consideration of House Bill 303, which was then removed from Rules, ordered printed, and referred to the House Commerce and Economic Development Committee. The chamber then adopted a long slate of committee reports, moving multiple bills and memorials forward, including House Bills 294, 298, 38, 127, 151, 165, 47, 63, 64, 184, 200, 309, 311, 329, 310, and memorials 20 and 51. Most reports were adopted without objection, and several measures were advanced with committee substitutes or amended versions. The House then proceeded to third reading on selected bills. On final passage, House Bill 128 passed 61-1. The bill updates presumptive workers’ compensation coverage for full-time firefighters with occupational cancers and other illnesses, and debate focused on the exclusion of volunteer firefighters, the evidentiary burden for exposure claims, and whether the bill should be expanded later. House Bill 109, dealing with the Water Project Fund and allowing the New Mexico Finance Authority to award funds without legislative authorization through December 2029, passed 61-0. House Bill 158, requiring accountability and evaluation plans for agencies receiving growth funds, passed 63-0. House Bill 49, increasing the penalty for serious violent felons who possess firearms or destructive devices to a second-degree felony, was debated extensively over sentencing discretion and the distinction between serious violent and nonviolent felons; the transcript cuts off before the final vote on that bill.

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• your animal on your farm in a sanitary way, which is legal if you sell half a cow or half a pig, but illegal
• your animal on your farm in a sanitary way, which is legal if you sell half a cow or half a pig, but illegal
• your animal on your farm in a sanitary way, which is legal if you sell half a cow or half a pig, but illegal
• Way, which is legal if you sell half a cow or half a pig, but illegal if you sell meats, it is less stress
• The other thing he has, perhaps a bigger problem, is that because it is illegal at the federal level,

Summary: The Environment and Agriculture Committee held a work session and then an executive session on HB 396, which would allow processing of beef cows, swine, sheep, and goats at facilities not certified by USDA. Representative Comtois presented a revised amendment after earlier drafting issues were corrected. She explained that the amendment now limits the amenable species language to cuts of meat rather than meat food products, fixes labeling language, removes an exemption from federal law, strikes a seasonal date range, and restores a section that had been removed. She also said the amendment distinguishes between amenable and non-amenable species and keeps a registration statement acknowledging the federal-law conflict. Committee members and witnesses debated the policy. Representative Howard questioned whether the bill should educate farmers rather than legislate them and raised concerns about requiring a farmer to register as violating federal law. Representative Comtois argued the bill supports small farmers, year-round meat processing, and intrastate activity, and described problems she said had occurred at USDA facilities. Representative Miner and others expressed support for moving the amendment forward. DHHS food safety officials testified that the department has no oversight of custom exempt facilities, that USDA is the only inspector in that system, and that if the bill passed there would be very limited regulatory oversight unless there were complaints or a foodborne outbreak. They also noted the original September 1 to April 30 date range had been tied to bison because of size and temperature concerns, and said the current language appeared to address bison, elk, and red deer documentation rather than the livestock species named in the bill. The New Hampshire Farm Bureau’s policy director, Rob Johnson, said the organization had recently voted down a policy opposing state regulations that would allow uninspected meat sales at retail until federal law changes, and that he needed to consult further with leadership before taking a position on HB 396. He suggested the bill should use the term “beef cattle” for consistency with livestock statutes. In executive session, Representative Comtois moved to approve amendment 2025-3090H, Representative King seconded, and members reiterated both support and reservations. The transcript ends during executive-session discussion, with no final recorded vote on the bill shown in the excerpt.

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• </c> since gone on to reaffend with illegal since gone on to reaffend with illegal gun<02:32:31.439><
• </c> against the administration's illegal against the administration's illegal payment<04:40:54.718><
• We've seen real results on our southern border as illegal crossings and the flow of illicit drugs have
• > flow</c><07:13:11.360><c> of</c> as illegal crossings and the flow of as illegal crossings and the
• Illegal crossings collapsed to their lowest level since the 1970s.

Bills: HB4327 , HCR68 , HJR140 , HB6945 , HR1009

Keywords: home sales, tax exemption, real estate, capital gains, personal residence, military intervention, Venezuela, Congress, war powers, foreign policy, federal lands, Bureau of Land Management, land withdrawal, Minnesota, congressional disapproval, pregnancy centers, support services, social security, family support, maternity care

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• So I'm looking at the crossed-out parts of this bill.
• And in many places, when we cross state lines, we see some differences.
• We encountered, my wife and I, an individual who had crossed the border illegally and had passed out

Committee: Senate Senate Tax, Business & Transportation

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• Every illegal immigrant, isn't that correct? Mr.
• Of entering the country illegally, which is a crime. Mr.
• It is criminal under 8 U.S.C. 1325A, illegal entry. Mr.
• entry and illegal...
• USC 1825 and 1826, illegal entry and illegal re-entry, because I believe that's what I understand you

Bills: HM3 , HM11 , HM14 , HM15 , HM21 , HM25 , HB9 , SB2 , SB19

Keywords: nurses, health care workers, healthcare workers, frontline workers, hospital staff, clinicians, allied health professionals, support staff, public health, workforce shortage, nursing shortage, safe staffing, patient safety, rural health care, frontier communities, behavioral health, mental health, substance use disorder, substance abuse, health care memorial

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• situation that you mentioned earlier, if they are in appeal and they contest what they did was never illegal
• /c><00:11:50.480><c> did</c><00:11:50.720><c> was</c><00:11:50.880><c> never</c><00:11:51.639><c> illegal
• </c> contest what they did was never illegal contest what they did was never illegal that<00:11:53.040
• I may cross paths. I have to be in election law in about 15 minutes.

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources

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• The top three border crossings in North America include two of ours, and a lot of that involves auto
• If President Trump directed you to do something illegal or unconstitutional, would you refuse to obey
• Would you refuse an unconstitutional or illegal order from President Trump? I will.
• He's given illegal orders before.
• If a court finds that the president or someone does something illegal.

Committee: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

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• to to build the essentially illegal to to build the types<00:29:48.399><c> of</c><00:29:48.880><c> um
• The most in-demand walkable neighborhoods are now illegal to build in many cities today.
• The most in-demand walkable neighborhoods are now illegal to build in many cities today.
• The most in-demand walkable neighborhoods are now illegal to build in many cities today.
• The most in-demand walkable neighborhoods are now illegal to build in many cities today.

Committee: Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention

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• But because Democrats have chosen ideology over common sense, what has become illegal in Minnesota is
• </c><02:10:39.760><c> in</c><02:10:39.880><c> Minnesota</c> what has become illegal in Minnesota what
• has become illegal in Minnesota is<02:10:41.240><c> to</c><02:10:41.360><c> separate</c><02:10:42.400
• Can we have Olympic trials for cross-country skiing in the state of Minnesota legally?
• skiing in the state of cross-country skiing in the state of Minnesota<02:15:24.920><c> legally?

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• Off-label use is illegal.
• Off-label use is illegal.
• Off-label use is illegal.
• Off-label use is illegal.
• We crossed every T and dotted every I.

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources

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• A line has been crossed beyond the consent of the governed.
• A line has been crossed beyond the consent of the governed.
• A line has been crossed beyond the consent of the governed.
• A line has been crossed beyond the consent of the governed.
• A line has been crossed beyond the consent of the governed.

Bills: HF3900 , HF1849

Committee: House Rules and Legislative Administration

Transcript Highlights:

• And yes, they’ve crossed borders to do this work. Why? Because no one else wants to do it.
• This was always said to us: get rid of the illegals, and then all of us can take those jobs.
• And yes, they’ve crossed borders to do this work. Why? Because no one else wants to do it.
• This was always said to us: get rid of the illegals, and then all of us can take those jobs.
• That were illegally possessed and used in a crime.

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• That's totally unconstitutional and very illegal.
• And under current Texas law, these pills are illegal.
• Or any other controlled substance or illegal drug?
• It is illegal what these actors are doing. And, yes, intent is a fact question.
• Bill, remember Chairman Dutton, this is currently illegal in the state of Texas.

Bills: SB 8 , HB7 , HB15 , HB265 , HCR13 , SB8 , HB7 , HB15 , HB265 , HCR13

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• about using tax increment financing or tax increments for a fire truck, for example, might be seen as illegal
• We have cases where a cemetery district may actually cross county boundaries and so forth.

Committee: Senate Local Government and Taxation

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• you know off for me in Oklahoma as far as If a wrecker or a trucking company that's uninsured was to cross
• I might add that it is illegal to have a plane without being registered in the state of Oklahoma, and

Bills: SB1966 , SB175 , SB1475 , SB1950 , SB2049 , SB2052

Committee: Senate Aeronautics and Transportation

Keywords: memorial highways, bridge designations, Oklahoma Statutes, commemorative markers, transportation, uninsured vehicles, reimbursement fund, towing services, commercial vehicles, public safety, memorial, infrastructure, dedication, Toby Keith, aviation, aircraft, surveillance, regulations, fees, Oklahoma statutes

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• The implementation of these technologies and tactics have led to a dramatic decrease in border crossings
• went under it. 62 miles, there is no border wall. 62 miles, you've seen the decrease of migrants and illegal

Summary: The Arizona House and Senate held the joint protocol session for the 31st Annual Indian Nations and Tribes Legislative Day, opening with a tribal blessing, presentation of the colors, the national anthem, and the Pledge of Allegiance. House Speaker Steve Montenegro and Senate President Warren Petersen welcomed tribal leaders, elders, and guests, emphasizing the importance of government-to-government collaboration, tribal sovereignty, and the role of Arizona’s 22 federally recognized tribes in issues such as water, energy, infrastructure, public safety, and economic development. The tribal address was delivered by Fort Mojave Chairman Timothy Williams, who focused heavily on Colorado River water rights, drought, climate change, and the need to include tribes in any future river management framework as current guidelines expire. He also discussed tribal economic development, education, public safety, border security, and the importance of protecting culture, language, land, and water. Thana Autumn Nation Chairman Verlin Jose similarly stressed unity, tribal sovereignty, border issues, water stewardship, and the economic impact of tribal gaming, arguing that tribes should be full partners in state and federal policy discussions and opposing a fixed border wall. Dr. Laura Tohi of the Navajo Nation gave a poetry reading and spoke about her background, the importance of language and oral tradition, and her role as Arizona State Poet Laureate. Her poems centered on food, water, weaving, and homeland. The session concluded with closing remarks from legislative leaders thanking participants for their perspectives and contributions, and the joint protocol session was dissolved. No votes or formal legislative actions were taken.

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• Now, it's my understanding that nondisclosure agreements are not illegal under Massachusetts law and
• that the governor has taken steps to deal with that in the executive branch. ...illegal under Massachusetts
• tried, as the chair had mentioned in her opening remarks, we really wanted to hear from kind of a cross
• And I also think that an auditor could come in and cross that line willy-nilly back and forth, because
• And I also think that an auditor could come in and cross that line willy-nilly back and forth, because

Summary: The subcommittee hearing focused on whether the Office of the State Auditor may constitutionally audit the Massachusetts Legislature under Chapter 250 of the Acts of 2024 and what such an audit could include under generally accepted government auditing standards. Chair Cindy Friedman opened by explaining the background: voters approved Ballot Question 1 in November 2024, the law took effect in January 2025, and the Auditor then initiated audits of both chambers. The chair said the subcommittee was seeking expert testimony because the proposed audit scope, constitutionality, and possible bias concerns remained unresolved. Public testimony was invited, but no members of the public pre-registered; written testimony remained open for a short period after the hearing. The hearing then proceeded with invited experts on constitutional law/state government and auditing-related issues. Professor Lawrence Friedman testified that the ballot initiative’s approval by the Attorney General and by voters did not resolve constitutional questions, and he argued Chapter 250 violates the Massachusetts Constitution. He said the Legislature has constitutional authority to set its own rules and manage its proceedings, and that an executive-branch audit would intrude on legislative deliberation, speech and debate protections, and separation of powers. He also warned that even audits of supposedly administrative matters could become a vehicle for repeated document demands and litigation that would indirectly burden legislative functioning. In questioning, senators pressed him on the line between administrative and deliberative functions, the role of the Attorney General versus the courts, the possibility of retroactive audit scope, and whether prior legislative consent to audits mattered; he said prior consent would not bind future legislatures and that constitutionality is ultimately for the courts. Professor Ray La Raja also opposed the audit, framing it as a threat to institutional independence and representative democracy. He argued that allowing an executive-branch official to audit the Legislature without consent would upset separation of powers, chill internal debate, and create a precedent for broader executive intrusion. He said voters often support “transparency” reforms without fully appreciating institutional consequences, and that legislatures should defend their autonomy, especially amid what he described as broader executive overreach nationally. Senators asked about chilling effects, the practical distinction between administrative and core legislative functions, and whether the courts or the Legislature should resolve the issue; he said the courts would ultimately adjudicate disputes, but the Legislature should not waive its constitutional authority lightly. Jean Kempthorne took the opposite view, arguing the audit is permissible and should proceed. She said the state auditor is a constitutional officer accountable directly to the people, that the audit power can be expanded by statute, and that separation of powers does not require watertight compartments. She contended the audit would not displace core legislative powers because the auditor can only evaluate operations, report findings, and make recommendations. She also argued the Legislature itself already conducts audits of other branches, so it is inconsistent to claim an audit of the Legislature is unconstitutional. In response to senators’ questions, she said there are guardrails against truly intrusive requests, but that the administrative-versus-legislative distinction is not a workable bright line; she suggested disputes should be handled case by case, with objections, negotiation, or litigation if specific requests go too far. No votes or formal actions were taken at the hearing.

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• Representative Cross, you're recognized in debate. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• I will also say that, to your point, Representative Cross, that land that was being proposed as a swap
• To your point, Representative Cross, that land that was being proposed as a swap was incredibly undervalued
• these passed away, $129 million; in jail, $78 million; SAVE system, meaning that they aren't even an illegal
• these passed away, $129 million; in jail, $78 million; SAVE system, meaning that they aren't even an illegal