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• </c><06:13:20.040><c> Now,</c><06:13:20.880><c> imagine</c> federal process.
• Now, imagine federal process.
• Speaker, in January, I imagine I might be in a warmer place.
• </c> months, I sometimes imagine months, I sometimes imagine that<06:24:57.320><c> I</c><06:24:57.400
• I might be in a January, I imagine I might be in a warmer<06:25:10.280><c> place.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• The next one is the Alabama libraries.
• I know y'all had issues with libraries the last couple years.
• Uh I know y'all had issues libraries.
• </c> with libraries the last couple years. with libraries the last couple years.
• </c><01:17:33.120><c> collections</c> robust library collections robust library collections that<01:17

Keywords: 924, joint, all

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• The third, or sorry, the fourth and fifth, are the archaeological survey and the Minnesota Digital Library
• so uh this chart is included in Library so uh this chart is included in your<01:18:18.360><c> report
• services so you can go to and Library services so you can go to their<01:29:28.679><c> website</c><01
• :40.560><c> digital</c> mentioned earlier and um the digital mentioned earlier and um the digital library
• um go through that obious up library um go through that obious up next<01:30:46.159><c> uh</c><01:30

Bills: HF1250

Keywords: outdoor heritage, land acquisition, wildlife management, conservation easements, environmental restoration, 1183, house

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• And then I imagine there's going to be ongoing conversations about that.
• I'd have to see specifically in the bill language, but I imagine I'd have to look at that in the language
• So I imagine our—and again, my colleague Barry Taven might be able to talk to this more—I know we have
• I was at the Reagan National Economic Forum at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley a few weeks ago, and
• I was at the Reagan National Economic Forum at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley a few weeks ago, and

Keywords: 908, all

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• I imagine there's going to be ongoing conversations about that, but it really was just about how that
• And then I imagine there's going to be ongoing conversations about that.
• I'd have to see specifically in the bill language, but I imagine—yeah, I'd have to look at that in the
• I was at the Reagan National Economic Forum at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley a few weeks ago, and
• I was at the Reagan National Economic Forum at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley a few weeks ago, and

Summary: The committee held its first meeting on artificial intelligence and data centers, established a quorum, and heard introductory remarks from Majority Leader Hogue and the chair about the committee’s charge. Members said the goal was to build a factual foundation on AI, hear from experts and stakeholders, and develop practical North Dakota-focused recommendations rather than simply produce a large volume of bills. Legislative Council also reviewed interim committee rules and procedures before the informational presentations began. Staff and NCSL presenters then gave overviews of AI concepts and the state and federal policy landscape. The background memo and presentations covered AI categories and terms, state laws in areas such as consumer protection, algorithmic discrimination, deepfakes, chatbots, children’s safety, health, education, and government use, as well as data center siting and economic impacts. NCSL described a growing number of AI bills introduced and enacted across the states, with comprehensive laws in places like Utah, Colorado, Texas, California, and Illinois, and noted recurring issues around transparency, privacy, liability, and protections for minors. A major focus of the discussion was federal preemption and the tension between state regulation and national AI policy. NCSL said a recent White House executive order and related federal framework seek a light-touch, innovation-friendly national standard, with possible challenges to state laws and possible funding conditions tied to compliance, though no broad federal preemption has yet been enacted. Members asked about Commerce Clause concerns, industry pushback, oversight models, and whether AI policy is bipartisan; presenters said the issue cuts across party lines, with broad agreement on child safety and deepfake restrictions but more disagreement on broader regulatory approaches. No votes or formal actions were taken at the meeting, and the committee recessed briefly for technical issues during the second presentation.

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• <01:17:30.159><c> books</c><01:17:30.480><c> in</c><01:17:30.719><c> school</c><01:17:30.960><c> libraries
• </c><01:17:31.360><c> that</c> school books in school libraries that school books in school libraries
• Um, and again, like I mentioned, RSA 571, I'm against libraries being exempt from this.
• </c><01:20:43.520><c> being</c><01:20:43.760><c> exempt</c> 571, I'm against libraries being exempt 571
• , I'm against libraries being exempt from<01:20:44.320><c> this.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• So, I imagine that you'll hear from us around that time.
• summer youth, she was able to get hired by the Department of Education as well as, um, the public library
• Education as well as, um, the public Education as well as, um, the public library.<01:16:17.560><c> So
• 17.760><c> they're</c><01:16:18.040><c> success</c><01:16:19.240><c> to</c><01:16:19.440><c> the</c> library
• So, they're success to the library.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• clauses that have forced practicing attorneys into arbitrations when I don't think you would have imagined
• Just this weekend, the Sacramento Public Library hosted my virtual presentation on practical approaches
• did, another in Orange County, tax increment financing sounds good, but it robs local facilities, libraries
• It prevents reinvestment in the community for public structures, libraries, public spaces, et cetera.
• It prevents reinvestment in the community for public structures, libraries, public spaces, et cetera.

Summary: The committee met as a subcommittee without quorum at first, then later established quorum and continued hearing several bills. SB 27, the annual CARE Court cleanup bill, would require courts to consider CARE referral for certain misdemeanor defendants found incompetent to stand trial, combine some hearings, allow limited data sharing among licensed medical professionals, and expand eligibility to include mood disorders with psychotic features. Supporters said it would clarify the meaning of “clinically stabilized,” streamline the process, and help more severely ill people receive treatment; opponents argued it would expand CARE Court too broadly, strain county resources, and divert attention from housing and voluntary services. The bill passed to the Health Committee on a roll call vote and was placed on call. SB 82, dealing with so-called “infinite arbitration clauses,” would limit consumer contract arbitration provisions to disputes arising from the product or service actually purchased. The author and supporters said the bill would stop companies from forcing arbitration in unrelated claims and would not ban arbitration itself. Opponents from business and banking groups argued the language was too restrictive, could create litigation over related transactions, and should be clarified as prospective only. The committee approved the bill and placed it on call after a roll call vote. The committee then heard two reparations-related bills. SB 437 would direct CSU to develop a genealogical methodology and framework for verifying descendants of enslaved people, with oversight, reporting, and guardrails tied to recently allocated state funding. Supporters said the bill would create a fair, evidence-based process; opponents, including professional genealogists and reparations advocates, argued the work is already well understood, the bill is unnecessary, and it could delay action. SB 518 would create a Bureau for Descendants of American Slavery within state government, with divisions for genealogy, property reclamation, outreach, and legal affairs. Supporters framed it as needed infrastructure to implement reparations recommendations; opponents objected to locating it in the Department of Justice, warned about data privacy and law enforcement control, and criticized the inclusion of broader communities. Both bills were moved to Appropriations and placed on call. The committee also heard SB 52, the End AI Rent Hikes Act, which would prohibit the use of algorithms to collude on and artificially inflate rental prices; the author and supporters described it as a response to AI-assisted rent fixing in California’s housing market.

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• And imagine if these were beer bottles and wine bottles and whiskey bottles and alcohol, obviously we
• Imagine if these were beer bottles and wine bottles and whiskey bottles and alcohol.
• The next generation coming up, imagine the lives we're going to save by stopping this sort of thing.
• That'd be no different than going to the library and researching it.
• Currently, there is one licensed midwife local to my area, and as you can imagine, she's at capacity.

Summary: The committee heard several bills, beginning with SB 936 on nitrous oxide sales. Senator Blakespear and supporters, including Orange and Humboldt County supervisors and public safety, medical, waste, and local government groups, argued the bill would curb youth misuse, impaired driving, and hazardous waste by prohibiting retail sale of nitrous oxide canisters larger than eight grams while preserving legitimate uses. There was no lead opposition testimony, though members raised questions about enforcement and existing regulatory agencies. The committee ultimately moved the bill on a due pass basis to Senate Appropriations, with broad support and no recorded opposition at the time of the vote. Members also heard SB 1312 on abandoned cemeteries and SB 1340 on small business contracting transparency. SB 1312 would use the existing cemetery workgroup process to develop recommendations for addressing abandoned cemeteries, with the author and the Cemetery and Mortuary Association describing vandalism, theft, and inadequate endowment funds as ongoing problems. SB 1340 would require state agencies to report more detailed small business contracting information, including actual payments, to the Office of the Small Business Advocate; the Controller’s office supported the measure as a way to improve accountability and help small businesses compete for state work. Both bills were moved forward on due pass motions to Senate Appropriations. The committee also considered SB 903 on artificial intelligence in mental health care, SB 1271 on midwifery preceptor data, and SB 1327 on EV charger accuracy oversight. SB 903 drew strong support from mental health and professional groups that said AI should not replace licensed clinicians, while medical and technology groups opposed it unless amended, warning the definitions were too broad and could hinder beneficial tools and research; the author said the bill was meant to keep a human clinician in the loop and allow administrative uses with consent. SB 1271 was supported by midwives and birth workers who said California needs better data on preceptor capacity to expand training and address maternity care deserts; it advanced to Senate Health. SB 1327 would shift EV charger accuracy oversight from CDFA’s weights and measures division to the California Energy Commission; supporters said this would modernize and standardize enforcement, while county sealers and others opposed the shift as unnecessary, costly, and potentially weakening consumer protections. SB 1327 passed on a divided vote to Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications. Several bills were held on call after votes, and the committee established quorum before taking formal actions.

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• And imagine if these were beer bottles and wine bottles and whiskey bottles and alcohol.
• Imagine if these were beer bottles and wine bottles and whiskey bottles and alcohol.
• The next generation coming up, imagine the lives we're going to save by stopping this sort of thing.
• That'd be no different than going to the library and researching it.
• Currently, there is one licensed midwife local to my area, and as you can imagine, she's at capacity.

Summary: The committee heard several bills, beginning with SB 936 on nitrous oxide sales. Senator Blakespear and supporters, including Orange County and Humboldt County supervisors, described growing misuse of large nitrous canisters, impaired driving, youth access, and waste and safety problems. There was no formal opposition testimony, and multiple organizations and local governments voiced support. Committee members generally supported the bill but raised questions about enforcement and the role of existing licensing agencies; the author said amendments addressed concerns about balloons and bags. The bill was moved on a due-pass recommendation to Senate Appropriations and left on call. The committee also heard SB 1312 on abandoned cemeteries, SB 1340 on small business procurement reporting, and SB 903 on AI in mental health care. SB 1312 would build on last year’s cemetery workgroup to address abandoned private cemeteries; the author and the Cemetery and Mortuary Association said the bill is intended to use forthcoming recommendations to improve maintenance and oversight. It was moved due pass to Senate Appropriations and left on call. SB 1340 would require state agencies to report contract and payment data involving small businesses to the Office of the Small Business Advocate; the Controller’s office supported the measure, and it was moved due pass to Senate Appropriations and left on call. SB 903 drew the most extensive debate. The bill would restrict the public offering of psychotherapy services through AI unless a licensed professional is involved, require disclosure and informed consent, and preserve confidentiality rules. Supporters argued that chatbots and AI therapy tools can mislead consumers and create safety, bias, and privacy risks, while opponents from the California Medical Association and TechNet warned the definitions were too broad and could hinder beneficial clinical tools, triage, research, and FDA-approved applications. Committee members pressed the author on clarity, administrative uses like note-taking, and whether the bill would allow clinician-supervised AI; the author said the intent is to keep a human clinician in the loop and continue refining the language. The bill was moved to the Senate Privacy, Digital Technology, and Consumer Protection Committee and left on call. Finally, the committee heard SB 1271 on midwifery preceptor data and SB 1327 on EV charger accuracy oversight. SB 1271 would collect data on licensed midwives’ capacity to serve as preceptors to strengthen the training pipeline; supporters described workforce shortages, rural access problems, and closures of labor and delivery units. It was moved due pass to the Senate Health Committee and left on call. SB 1327 would shift EV charger accuracy oversight from CDFA’s Division of Measurement Standards to the California Energy Commission; supporters said this would standardize enforcement and better match the agency already regulating EV infrastructure, while county sealers and others opposed the move as unnecessary, costly, and potentially weakening local consumer protection. The bill was moved due pass to the Senate Energy, Utilities, and Communications Committee and left on call.

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• And imagine if these were beer bottles and wine bottles and whiskey bottles and alcohol.
• Imagine if these were beer bottles and wine bottles and whiskey bottles and alcohol.
• Imagine the lives we're going to save by stopping this sort of thing.
• That'd be no different than going to the library and researching it.
• Currently, there is one licensed midwife local to my area, and as you can imagine, she's at capacity.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Imagine being small, four years old, to be exact.
• Now imagine there's no more funding for the program and you can no longer have a jump start to school
• Imagine being small, four years old, to be exact.
• Now imagine there's no more funding for the program and you can no longer have a jump start to school
• I'm here to thank you for the $1.07 million for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to continue to partially

Bills: SB5998

Keywords: fiscal appropriations, budget, state funding, financial management, operating expenses, 904, all

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• So I want you to imagine with me that you have a Chinese LLC that is predominantly controlled by the
• Recently, I borrowed a children's book from the Plano Public Library called Good Night, Texas.
• And and imagine how much less efficient the That due process would be if everybody had to be pro se.
• So I, I imagine it would get picked up under the auspices of this bill.
• Imagine a small family run barbershop, 3 chairs, hardworking staff, a staple in the community.

Bills: HB 256, HB 1308, HB 1554, HB 1743, HB 2308, HB 2351, HB 2858, HB 3676, HB 3784, HB 4312, HB 4552, HB 4823, HB 4852, HB 5007, HB 5010, HB 5520, HB 5524, HCR 19

Keywords: E-verify, employment verification, illegal employment, state contracts, government entities, license suspension, immigration compliance, state grant funding, E-Verify, compliance, penalties, immigration, government contracts, employee status, state contractors, E-verify program, legally present, employment practices, legal services, public money

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• I want you to imagine with me that you have a Chinese LLC that is predominantly... controlled by the
• Recently, I borrowed a children's book from the Plano Public Library called "Goodnight Taxi."
• Imagine how much less efficient the... that due process would be if everybody had to be pro se, right
• law school. ...that did receive some public funding and grants for some of its clinic work, so I imagine
• Imagine being faced with an extremely complicated system full of jargon you can't understand, perhaps

Bills: HB256, HCR19, HB256, HB1308, HB1554, HB1743, HB2308, HB2351, HB2858, HB3676, HB3784, HB4312, HB4552, HB4823, HB4852, HB5007, HB5010, HB5520, HB5524, HCR19

Keywords: severe weather, adaptation plan, vulnerability assessment, environmental protection, state agencies, federal agents, transparency, law enforcement, identification, public trust, immigration enforcement, HCR 19, Texas concurrent resolution, federal immigration enforcement, masked agents, facial coverings, visible identification, uniforms, badges, name tags

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• our Constitution and Declaration of Independence are under the care and custody of the Texas State Library
• Under House Bill 1397, the Texas State Library and Archives Commission is charged with the care, custody

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• HB 2572 by Harrison relating to the authority of a public library to financially support the American
• Library Association refer to the Committee on Culture, Recreation and Tourism.

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• Security, Public Safety, and Veterans Affairs, HB 2572 by Harrison relating to the authority of a public library
• to finance support the American Library Association, refer to the Committee on Culture, Recreation,

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• As a citizen before elected, I would have not imagined that they weren't talking to each other and didn't
• That I would have not imagined that they weren't talking to each other and didn't even realize that we
• Jean Nacan, President, not wishing to speak in opposition, and Mary Susie Library in opposition, not
• And so imagine being a legislator getting these calls, asking about a local bill that affects your community
• And you can imagine something that affects the boundary of your community going up is going to create

Summary: The committee first heard HB 1071, which creates a public records exception for certain aerospace facility and activity records, including blueprints, plans, technical data, operational documents, and security information tied to federally regulated work and contracts with the U.S. Department of War or intelligence agencies. The sponsor and several members emphasized protecting Louisiana aerospace and defense-related work, and the bill was reported favorably without objection. The committee then took up HB 181, as amended, which authorizes the legislative auditor to review confidential income tax records to help LDH verify Medicaid eligibility, and, after amendment, SNAP eligibility as well. Supporters said the bill would help identify ineligible recipients, reduce fraud, and improve the state’s error rate to avoid federal penalties; opponents argued tax returns are outdated and unreliable for current eligibility, could create false flags, and might burden or discourage eligible low-income residents. After extensive debate, the committee adopted Amendment Set 2633 and reported HB 181 favorably by a 10-6 vote. Later, the committee considered HB 250, which removes the requirement that immediate family members of appointed board or commission members disclose certain employment information, while leaving existing ethics prohibitions in place. The Ethics Board said the bill would not change substantive conflict-of-interest rules, only the disclosure requirement, and the bill was reported favorably as amended. HB 544, authorizing a citizen’s advisory referendum election, was briefly explained as a nonbinding, petition-driven local ballot question process, but the sponsor deferred it for further consideration and the committee deferred the bill. The committee also heard HB 1036, which clarifies when a group is considered a “committee” for campaign finance purposes by using a more objective spending threshold rather than the current “primary purpose” standard. Ethics officials said the change would give clearer investigative guidance without changing other disclosure rules, and the bill was reported favorably. Finally, HB 210 was amended to address retroactivity concerns in a prior ethics-related provision affecting school board and local governing authority members employed by entities with contracts or business before June 5, 2024; the amendment grandfathered earlier situations while requiring disclosures going forward, and the bill was reported favorably as amended.

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• And so measures like this that affect every school district, every fire district, every library board—that's
• So when you think about a community that might have a large subdivision move in, I would imagine that
• And so the place where I get concerned is in this: let's imagine a taxing entity where half of the money
• In this, let's imagine a taxing entity where half of the money comes from real estate and half from personal
• You know, and I can imagine that there are many places in our state where they're going to have, you

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• There would be, I imagine, a series of steps in terms of penalties regarding violations. is one of the
• There would<00:32:19.039><c> be</c><00:32:19.279><c> I</c><00:32:19.519><c> imagine</c><00:32:19.919>
• I think that went to the library.
• I think that went<03:50:00.880><c> to</c><03:50:01.040><c> the</c> library.<03:50:09.600><c> Any</c><
• </c> library. Any more questions the lottery? library. Any more questions the lottery?

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a public hearing on SB 60, which would expressly authorize advanced deposit wagering for horse racing in New Hampshire and set the online tax rate at 1.25%, matching the existing rate for in-person horse betting at Seabrook and Belmont. Senator Tim Lang said the bill is intended to clarify that online horse betting is permitted, regulate the activity, and create a revenue stream while keeping the tax rate consistent with brick-and-mortar wagering. Members asked about the rate compared with other states, whether the bill was really about casino front money, and whether geofencing would apply; Lang and later witnesses said the bill is narrowly limited to parimutuel horse racing and would use geofencing to keep wagering within New Hampshire. Peter Bragdon, speaking for Churchill Downs, supported the bill and described advanced deposit wagering as remote betting on horse races under the Interstate Horse Racing Act of 1978. He said Churchill Downs and other operators have long been active in New Hampshire, but the state’s lack of a specific statute has created a gray area. Bragdon said Churchill Downs stopped its own New Hampshire online operations in 2022 after discussions with the Lottery Commission and attorney general, while competitors continued operating, and he framed the bill as a fairness and consumer-protection measure that would clarify the law going forward. He also said the bill would not affect historic horse racing machines and would not create cannibalization of charitable gaming. Lottery Director Charlie McIntyre said the Lottery Commission and attorney general had identified the issue as similar to the earlier fantasy sports situation, where legislation was used to regulate an activity rather than pursue enforcement. He said the commission requested the bill, would serve as the regulator, and would address violations through rulemaking and penalties. McIntyre said operators would maintain customer and transaction records, with the commission reviewing them as needed, and he noted that three operators are currently active in the state and not paying the proposed 1.25% rate. No vote was taken during the hearing.