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NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (04/15/2025)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm the city manager for the city of Lebanon. We presently operate a landfill.
- The city of Lebanon is not a billion-dollar operation. We are significantly smaller than that.
- So if we have some facilities that, uh, like Town of Lebanon, if they can handle their waste and others
- they</c><02:40:33.760><c> can</c><02:40:33.920><c> handle</c><02:40:34.160><c> their</c> town of Lebanon
- if they can handle their town of Lebanon if they can handle their waste<02:40:34.640><c> and</c><02:
Committee:
Senate Energy and Natural Resources
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Revenue and Taxation REVISED Feb 9th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Revenue and Taxation
Transcript Highlights:
- Ak, ie, ie, i, vice chair divers, chairman rader, 1211 yes and zero nays. 12 haven't received Lebanon
Bills:
SB1280 , SB1392 , SB1393 , SB1395 , SB1400 , SB1405 , SB1832 , SB1839 , SB1989 , SB2001 , SB2143
Committee:
Senate Revenue and Taxation
Keywords:
excise tax, oil tax, natural gas tax, state revenue, Oklahoma Corporation Commission, income tax, tax credit, aerospace sector, employment, economic development, adaptive reuse, affordable housing, urban renewal, economic impact, program, housing, revitalization, urban development, income tax credit, manufacturing
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Regional Co-op public reconsideration of library materials; Salem School District similar policy; Lebanon
- Salem school district similar policy.<00:15:30.079><c> Lebanon</c><00:15:31.120><c> um</c><00:15:31.920
- Lebanon um uh policy on policy.
- Lebanon um uh policy on reconsideration<00:15:33.600><c> of</c><00:15:33.760><c> instructional</c> reconsideration
Committee:
Senate Education
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (04/22/2025)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- occurred at the Waste Management Turnkey facility in Rochester and also at the municipal landfill in Lebanon
- 00:05:34.880><c> landfill</c><00:05:35.520><c> in</c> municipal landfill in municipal landfill in Lebanon
- <c> the</c><00:05:37.840><c> increased</c><00:05:38.240><c> frequency</c><00:05:38.720><c> of</c> Lebanon
- With the increased frequency of Lebanon.
Committee:
Senate Energy and Natural Resources
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (01/21/2026)
Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Generally this would be Dartmouth Hitchcock in Lebanon, Boston Children's, or Mass General Hospital in
- Dartmouth Generally this would be uh Dartmouth Hitchcock<04:48:25.760><c> in</c><04:48:25.920><c> Lebanon
- Hitchcock in Lebanon, Boston Children's or<04:48:28.160><c> Mass</c><04:48:28.480><c> General</c><04
- I'd really prefer to have that back at Dartmouth and Lebanon or something like that.
- </c><05:01:21.200><c> or</c> that back at Dartmouth and Lebanon or that back at Dartmouth and Lebanon
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (04/09/2025)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- We have had Lebanon, Hanover, Hillsboro, Peterborough, to name four, but there are more.
- And those towns, we'll just take, uh, we'll look at Lebanon.
- So we have them, we have, um, so we have Lebanon, we have Peterborough, we have Hillsboro, we have other
- And those towns, we'll just take, uh, we'll look at Lebanon.
- So we have them, we have, um, so we have Lebanon, we have Peterborough, we have Hillsboro, we have other
Committee:
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Sixty Four - Wednesday, May 6
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- opportunity to talk about whether or not you're able to accomplish your goal with that $150 investment in Lebanon
- . $150 investment in Lebanon?
- Just wanted to make sure that you had. $150 investment in Lebanon? Yes.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior day’s journal by roll call, and a long series of special guest introductions recognizing family members, interns, public servants, nonprofit leaders, students, and a park ranger honored for life-saving actions. Committee reports and Senate messages followed, including Senate nonconcurrence on numerous amendments to Senate Bill 1421 and the appointment of a conference committee on another bill.
The main floor action centered on budget conference committee reports, especially House Bill 2002 on public education. Members debated whether the conference version fully funded the foundation formula, with supporters arguing it maintained record-level funding and opponents saying it left schools about $190 million short and relied on uncertain funding sources such as blind pension, lottery, and possible ARPA dollars. After a substitute motion to send the bill back to conference was defeated, the House adopted the conference report 83-68 and then third-read and passed House Bill 2002 by the same margin. The House then took up House Bill 2003 on higher education, where members discussed a move toward a future performance-based funding model while keeping current funding flat; the conference report passed 119-28 and the bill was third-read and passed 109-32.
The chamber next considered House Bill 2004, covering the Departments of Revenue and Transportation. Debate focused on transportation funding, rural roads, and a small local safety project in Lebanon that had already been addressed by MoDOT. The conference report was adopted 128-21 and the bill was third-read and passed 127-27. Finally, the House began debate on House Bill 2005 for the Office of Administration and IT-related functions, with the sponsor and supporters emphasizing IT accountability, the Movers project, and the transfer of some staff to DSS; the transcript ends during discussion of that bill.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Environment and Agriculture (05/13/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- and it certainly should be clear that in the case of Mount Carbbury, the turnkey in Rochester, the Lebanon
- and it certainly should be clear that in the case of Mount Carbbury, the turnkey in Rochester, the Lebanon
- and it certainly should be clear that in the case of Mount Carbbury, the turnkey in Rochester, the Lebanon
Summary:
The Environment and Agriculture Committee held a hearing on a non-germane amendment to SB 302, a Senate bill originally requiring background checks for solid waste and hazardous waste facility owners. Representative Patenza explained that the amendment was intended to preserve and separate out language developed for the governor’s budget proposal and HB 2 concerning a solid waste facility site evaluation committee, a moratorium, and related public-benefit/site-benefit provisions, so the policy would still have a vehicle if the budget language did not advance. He said the proposal reflects extensive work by the House, the governor’s office, and DES, and he was open to further changes to align with any budget conference committee outcome.
Dr. Adam Finkele testified in support of the amendment and the underlying site evaluation concept, arguing that landfill siting decisions should be based on cost-benefit analysis that includes public harms, local impacts, and regional impacts rather than only private benefits. He praised the committee process and prior legislation requiring agencies to respond substantively to public comments, and said the new language improves on the governor’s version by moving the committee’s review earlier in the process and requiring more complete application information, including alternatives and impacts on nearby wells and aquifers. He also supported a three-year moratorium on new landfill applications, saying it would give the state time to address leachate, PFAS, waste reduction, and weak siting rules.
Members asked about possible conference committee changes, the value of having a separate review body, and whether the new rules would invite litigation. Dr. Finkele said he would likely sue over the rules because he считает them too weak, but also said the legislature could fix the problems through other bills such as HB 77. He acknowledged that the site evaluation committee is not a perfect solution, but said it is a useful intermediate step between the agency and the courts and likely would meet only rarely if capacity need remains the main trigger for future landfill decisions. No vote or final action was taken during the hearing.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Health Service (2-25-26) - Upon Adjournment of the Senate
Transcript Highlights:
- I worked with physicians from Pakistan, Canada, Lebanon, India, and even Iran. >> And they were great
- I worked with physicians from Pakistan, Canada, Lebanon, India, and even Iran. >> And they were great
Summary:
The committee first heard Senate Bill 173 from Senator David Givens, which would create a legislative review process for the state health plan and state plan amendments, modeled after the administrative regulations process. Givens argued the legislature should have a stronger policy role in reviewing the plan, saying the bill would allow lawmakers to find components deficient rather than approve them outright. He tied the proposal to Medicaid spending growth and projected enrollment changes, saying the state needs a new oversight tool. Committee members generally supported the concept, though Senator Berg expressed concern that the legislature lacks the executive branch’s healthcare expertise. The bill was reported favorably on a unanimous roll call vote.
The committee then took up Senate Bill 137, sponsored by Chairman Meredith, which would create a pathway for certain internationally trained physicians to practice in Kentucky without repeating residency in the United States. Supporters said the bill is aimed at addressing Kentucky’s physician shortage, especially in rural areas, and cited projections of a statewide shortage of about 3,000 physicians by 2030 and a shortage of primary care doctors in particular. Testimony from Cicero Action and Baptist Health emphasized that many foreign-trained physicians are already fully trained, that residency slots are limited, and that the bill could help fill shortages in underserved counties while preserving quality through existing exams, ECFMG certification, English proficiency requirements, primary source verification, and mentoring/oversight.
Several members raised questions and concerns. Senator Berg asked about verification, required exams, and oversight, and Senator Tishner raised concerns about fraudulent credentials in some countries and whether the bill could admit underqualified physicians. Witnesses responded that applicants would still have to pass the same exams, obtain ECFMG certification, and undergo primary-source credentialing and employer oversight. Supporters also argued the bill would not displace U.S.-trained physicians because it would use otherwise limited residency capacity more efficiently. After discussion, the committee adopted the bill and reported it favorably by unanimous vote.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Public Works and Highways (01/13/2026)
Public Works and Highways
Transcript Highlights:
- I represent Grafton 15, which is Ward 3 of the city of Lebanon, and I'm here to introduce HB 1485.
- Um, I live in Lebanon, Ward Three. Mr.
- Um, I live in Lebanon, Ward Three. Mr.
- Um, I live in Lebanon, Ward Three. Mr.
- Um, you can buy fuel, diesel fuel that is undyed. >> Lebanon, Ward Three. Mr.
Committee:
House Public Works and Highways
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, June 11, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- mind-boggling discretionary waste that we'll be slashing in foreign funding: $158 million from the Lebanon
- funding. $158 $158 $158 million<05:20:37.280><c> from</c><05:20:37.520><c> the</c><05:20:37.760><c> Lebanon
- </c><05:20:38.638><c> peacekeeping</c> million from the Lebanon peacekeeping million from the Lebanon
- Uh<05:47:33.120><c> 158</c><05:47:33.680><c> million</c><05:47:34.000><c> for</c><05:47:34.240><c> Lebanon
- </c> Uh 158 million for Lebanon Uh 158 million for Lebanon peacekeeping<05:47:36.480><c> operations</
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm a housing provider in Keene, Walpole, and Lebanon.
- I'm a housing provider in Keen Walpole I'm a housing provider in Keen Walpole in<00:43:05.760><c> Lebanon
- Uh, and I'm I'm generally in Lebanon.
- I'm a housing provider from Keen Walpole in Lebanon.
- Um I'll before I get to my in Lebanon.
Committee:
House Housing
Summary:
The committee heard public testimony on HB 1065, a housing bill that would clarify when multifamily and mixed-use housing may be allowed on commercially zoned land, define infrastructure standards, and preserve municipal discretion over where such development can occur. Prime sponsor Representative David Priest said the bill is intended to help address the housing shortage by using already developed commercial areas without overriding local planning. The New Hampshire Municipal Association, through Brody Dees, said it supports the bill and views it as a priority, but noted it is still discussing related language with stakeholders and wants clearer definitions for multifamily development, infrastructure, and adaptive reuse while preserving local control over commercial land use.
Testimony was mixed. Ivy Van, a certified planner, opposed the bill because she said the infrastructure language is too restrictive and could exclude properties served by private utilities or septic systems. Chris Freeman, a housing provider, was generally supportive but recommended technical changes, arguing the infrastructure definition may be too broad and that the adaptive reuse language could unintentionally block useful building modifications. He said the bill should be clarified so it does not discourage reuse projects.
The committee then moved to discussion of an accessory dwelling unit bill, with Representative Turkot describing changes that would shift some ADU approvals from a matter of right to conditional use or special exception, allow municipalities more control over attached versus detached units, set parking standards tied to single-family dwellings, and adjust size limits. He argued the bill would restore local discretion and prevent ADUs from becoming primarily rental units. Representative Reed pushed back, saying detached ADUs can help meet housing needs and provide opportunities for small landlords, while other members questioned how the bill would affect existing detached structures and breezeways. No votes were taken in the excerpt, and the chair also noted a recess and time limits for later testimony.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm a housing provider in Keene, Walpole, and Lebanon.
- I'm a housing provider in Keene, Walpole, and Lebanon.
- I'm a housing provider from Keen Walpole in Lebanon.
- a housing provider from Keen Walpole I'm a housing provider from Keen Walpole in<03:16:15.760><c> Lebanon
- Um I'll before I get to my in Lebanon.
Committee:
House Housing
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm a performing artist from Bradford, and I work for Ava Gallery and Arts Center in Lebanon.
Committee:
Senate Finance
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, June 8, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We did not succeed yet in passing our war powers resolution to end the war in Lebanon.
- In Lebanon, more than 3,500 people have been killed.
- In Lebanon, more than 3,500 people have been killed.
- In Lebanon, more than 3,500 people have been killed.
- In Lebanon, more than 3,500 people have been killed.
Bills:
HB8428 , HB8466 , HB5248 , HB6338 , HB7668 , HB8665 , HB7037 , HB6230 , HB6297 , HB1744 , HB3429 , HB2505 , HB6028 , HR428 , HB8107 , HB8340 , HB8467 , HB6916 , HB8463
Keywords:
fraud prevention, improper payments, anti-fraud training, government oversight, federal program administration, grants management, internal controls, waste and abuse, Treasury Department, Office of Management and Budget, Office of Personnel Management, GAO fraud framework, OMB Circular A-123, Do Not Pay, data analytics, payment integrity, state and local governments, tribal governments, federal grants, program integrity
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (01/23/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- And when Lebanon wanted to withdraw, it was only the voters.
- </c><03:32:53.359><c> wanted</c><03:32:53.560><c> to</c> from that SAU and when Lebanon wanted to from
- that SAU and when Lebanon wanted to withdraw<03:32:54.239><c> it</c><03:32:54.319><c> was</c><03:32:
- </c> not agree to what's going on in Lebanon not agree to what's going on in Lebanon and Hanover and
- Lebanon control the vote, so it would just create a firestorm up in my neck of the woods.
Summary:
The committee first heard House Bill 362, which would grant the Department of Education rulemaking authority related to educator licensure and testing requirements, including passing scores on professional education assessments. Representative Ladd said the bill is intended to preserve New Hampshire’s standards for classroom teachers and CTE instructors, while allowing DOE flexibility through rulemaking. He emphasized maintaining high standards, including for career and technical education, and said he was open to DOE clarifying the language further.
Committee members raised concerns that the bill, as written, could remove language recognizing industry-recognized credentials for CTE instructors. Department of Education Director Steven Appy said DOE had drafted an amendment to clarify that the requirement applies to an initial New Hampshire license, to exempt CTE teachers from content exams, and to preserve current administrative practice allowing basic academic skills testing and industry-recognized credentials as substitutes. The committee discussed the distinction between basic academic skills tests and content assessments, and Appy said the amendment was meant to avoid conflating those requirements. The chair said the committee would take up executive session on HB 362 and related bills later.
The committee then took up House Bill 90, which narrows and defines the rules for part-time teachers, especially in concurrent enrollment settings. Representative Ladd explained that the bill is meant to allow qualified college faculty or adjuncts from the University System or Community College System to teach high school concurrent-enrollment courses when local schools lack a teacher with the needed master’s-level credentials, particularly in math and STEM subjects. He said the bill is intended to expand student access to college-level coursework, save money, and preserve standards, while still requiring background checks and adherence to ethics and conduct rules. Members began asking questions about how the bill would work in practice, including certification and endorsement issues, but the hearing was not concluded in the portion provided.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- the governor here at the state of Missouri, and he went and had created the SPO protection down at Lebanon
Committee:
House General Laws
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
JLCAR Administrative Rules (07/16/2026)
Transcript Highlights:
- We are headquartered in West Lebanon, New Hampshire.
- We are headquartered in West Lebanon,<00:59:09.760><c> New</c><00:59:09.920><c> Hampshire.
- </c><00:59:10.960><c> Um,</c><00:59:11.680><c> my</c><00:59:11.920><c> business</c> Lebanon, New Hampshire
- Um, my business Lebanon, New Hampshire.
Summary:
The committee first approved the minutes and consent calendar, then took up several rule items. For Department of Safety rule 2611, DMV leadership explained the rule had been under development since January but needed to be updated to reflect a new statutory change and to align the rule with RSA 266. Members discussed narrowing the rule to road-safety items rather than automobile inspection provisions, and the department said it would issue a new public notice and hold another hearing. The committee voted to grant a waiver and postpone the item until the October 15, 2026 meeting.
The Board of Active Puncture Licensing item 26-47 was postponed one month at the agency’s request so it could incorporate OS feedback, with no waiver needed. The Insurance Department’s claim settlement rule 25-234 and related item 26-78 drew more extensive discussion over waiver language. Committee members objected that the proposed language gave the commissioner broad discretion to set waiver periods without clear criteria, while agency counsel argued the rule already contained standards and that the language allowed temporary waivers. After discussion about consistency, permanency, and the need for clearer documentation, the committee voted to postpone 25-234 with a waiver and to postpone 26-78.
Finally, the committee considered Health and Human Services rule 2690, which sets SNAP certification periods for a pilot demonstration authorized by SB 499. Staff explained that federal changes now require the age threshold for the 36-month certification period to be 65 instead of 60, and that the agency had been directed to make the change by August 12. Agency staff said the rule needed to be updated to match federal direction, and members generally agreed. The committee discussed whether the federal citation was sufficient and whether the rule should reference the law change directly, but no final objection was raised in the portion shown.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Children and Family Law (05/06/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- you have a child who is doing telehealth with a provider in another state or up at Dartmouth and Lebanon
- or up at a provider in another state or up at Dartmouth<01:28:34.080><c> and</c><01:28:34.159><c> Lebanon
- </c><01:28:34.560><c> that's</c><01:28:34.880><c> 2</c><01:28:35.040><c> hours</c> Dartmouth and Lebanon
- that's 2 hours Dartmouth and Lebanon that's 2 hours away,<01:28:35.840><c> you</c><01:28:36.080><c>
Summary:
The committee met in executive session on Senate Bill 72, a parental rights in education measure, and considered an amendment offered by Representative Raymond. Raymond explained that his changes were intended to narrow the bill so it would not force schools to act as “surveillance operatives” for parents, especially regarding older students, and to avoid requiring teachers to disclose private family matters such as a student’s sexual orientation or pronouns. He also struck the bill’s “clear and convincing” standard and replaced it with a lower “evidence” standard, arguing teachers should have some basis for concern but not a burden equivalent to terminating parental rights. He said the amendment was meant to preserve due process, avoid weaponizing the bill in civil disputes, and reduce the risk of lawsuits.
Members then debated the scope of the bill and amendment. Supporters said schools should not withhold information about a child’s health, school environment, behavior, bullying, self-harm, or criminal conduct, and argued that parents have a right to know about serious issues such as mental health concerns, sexual assault, drug use, or other misconduct. Several members emphasized that teachers do not diagnose mental illness, but should report observable concerns and involve school administrators or counselors when necessary. Opponents argued the bill would chill communication between students and trusted adults at school, especially for children from dysfunctional or unsafe homes, and said it could force outing of gay or trans students and increase the risk of harm or self-harm. One member cited the Department of Education’s trusted-adult approach and said teachers are not covered by formal confidentiality rules in the same way as lawyers or doctors.
The discussion included examples and hypotheticals about bullying, sexual assault, drug use, self-harm, gender dysphoria, and whether a teacher would have to tell parents if a student used different pronouns or a nickname. Raymond and supporters said the bill would require disclosure of serious safety concerns but not compel teachers to diagnose or pry into private matters. Opponents argued the bill’s language still sweeps too broadly and could force disclosure in situations where a student fears abuse or being kicked out at home. The transcript does not show a final vote on the amendment or bill in the excerpt provided.