Transcript Highlights:

• I've been fortunate enough to be part of that growth for the last 25 years.
• I've been fortunate enough to be part of that growth for the last 25 years.
• That is not part of the billion dollars.
• This bill is part of a package that I'll be bringing this session.
• I think timing these so that the most people possible can be a part of the election.

Bills: HB37, HB51, HB173, HB180, HB192, HB306, HB366, HB393, HB485, HB516, HB521, HB526, HB638, HB752, HB817, HB976, HB1006, HB1044

Keywords: HB37, expropriation, eminent domain, property rights, foreign entity, foreign corporation, limited liability company, LLC, reciprocal expropriation agreement, Louisiana property law, land acquisition, utility infrastructure, public utilities, railroad, waterworks, sewerage, natural gas pipeline, electric utility, telecommunications, carbon dioxide pipeline

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> to certain parts of the county, right? to certain parts of the county, right?
• Part two and part three of this bill, the state's reductions have included layoffs exceeding 10 employees
• Part two and part three of this bill, the state's reductions have included layoffs exceeding 10 employees
• </c><03:08:56.880><c> the</c><03:08:57.200><c> plan</c> those part parts until we hit the plan those
• part parts until we hit the plan that's<03:08:57.840><c> been</c><03:08:58.080><c> set</c><03:08:58.319

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• of this bill and this amendment is already part of existing infrastructure.
• is already part of existing amendment is already part of existing infrastructure<01:08:46.920><c> this
• one of the bill than the actual guilty plea that's outlined in part seven.
• So that's part of the bill.
• </c><04:32:02.439><c> was</c> part of the bill and the other part was part of the bill and the other

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• It would be an honor to be a part of it.
• As part of my job I need to identify if a person qualifies for legal status whether through a family
• Thank you. today from the Rio Grande Valley, where I am part of La Unión del Pueblo Entero in the area
• These are our neighbors, your constituents, 17% of Texas. exes.
• We don't have many individuals in our community that are part of the undocumented community.

Bills: HB232

Keywords: disaster recovery, natural disaster, weather disaster, emergency relief, flood relief, hurricane relief, storm damage, wildfire, tornado, hail, windstorm, extreme heat, ice storm, snowstorm, property damage, personal injury, temporary housing, relocation assistance, lost wages, state emergency management

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:02:44.840><c> of</c> laboratory ignoring the other parts of laboratory ignoring the other parts
• </c><02:46:10.439><c> director</c> oplc the ex director oplc the ex director please<02:46:13.040><c>
• Well, part of it is supply and demand.
• </c><03:06:51.960><c> of</c><03:06:52.200><c> this</c> that are part of this that are part of this bill
• to the first part of it.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> those lines are not a part of this bill. those lines are not a part of this bill.
• Right now, a city as part of the system?
• Uh yes covers that particular part.
• The only &gt;&gt; Uh that not the whole part.
• They've heard the gentleman's ex &gt;&gt; Okay.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• but in addition there have been reports that one former legislator did say that he signed them as a part
• Amendments taken in the Senate add the California Department of Insurance as an ex officio member.
• with other technical and conforming changes. ...and clarify that field medicine providers must be part
• AB 935 is a California Legislative Black Caucus priority bill and it is part of the 2025 Road to Repair
• It is part of the bipartisan... Madam Speaker, AB 1308 is back for concurrence.

Summary: The Assembly convened, initially lacked a quorum, then returned to session with prayer, pledge, and a moment of silence for Charlie Kirk following news of his shooting. Members then handled a series of procedural motions, including suspending rules, moving several bills to the inactive file, re-referring bills to committees, and authorizing committee meetings. The chamber also observed adjournments in memory for several individuals, including Ermilo Don Rodas, John Burton, Nina Chomsky, and Barbara “Bobby” Samperey. On the floor file, members considered and passed a long list of Senate bills, largely on bipartisan or unanimous votes. Topics included consumer protection and transparency for self-storage contracts (SB 709), adoption jurisdiction (SB 450), privacy and name/image protections (SB 683), an audit of the February 2025 bar exam (SB 47), data broker transparency (SB 361), used-car buyer protections (SB 76), state parks land acquisition streamlining (SB 630), cemetery work group deadlines (SB 777), financial enforcement authority (SB 825), utility outage reporting and reliability planning (SB 292), vital records confidentiality (SB 313), health care coverage and hormone therapy access (SB 418), workplace outreach (SB 578), Holocaust and genocide education (SB 472), county jail treatment for misdemeanor incompetency cases (SB 820), and AI companion chatbot safeguards for minors and self-harm risks (SB 243). Most measures passed with little or no opposition, though SB 578 drew sharp debate over the workplace outreach program and its funding. The Assembly also took up concurrence items and approved numerous Assembly bills with Senate amendments. These included transparency in legislative nondisclosure agreements (AB 1370), affordable faculty/staff housing provisions at community colleges (AB 648), tribal youth foster care reforms (AB 1378), EV charger payment regulations (AB 1423), technical Political Reform Act changes (AB 1511), diacritical marks on vital records (AB 64), reproductive health protections with urgency (AB 260), union and collective bargaining protections (AB 288), bench trial statement-of-decision streamlining (AB 515), agricultural land stewardship (AB 524), geothermal exploratory project rules (AB 527), Medi-Cal field medicine changes (AB 543), tobacco-related provisions (AB 573), social media platform rules (AB 656), state parks transaction reporting (AB 679), professional licensing changes (AB 742), and child care staffing and assistant teacher pathways with urgency (AB 753). Votes were generally strong, with several measures passing unanimously or near-unanimously.

Transcript Highlights:

• That was after an extensive amount of committee work on our part, board's part, with much input from
• with</c><04:12:46.920><c> much</c> on our part board's part uh with much on our part board's part uh
• The witness asked, “Did we adopt only part of the code?
• </c><04:23:20.920><c> of</c> for what what project and what part of for what what project and what part
• I can't get it to that, but I hit the most important parts.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 216, which Representative Carol Maguire described as a fix to a workers’ compensation/retirement “glitch.” The bill would remove the current limit that only one year of workers’ compensation time can be credited as retirement service time. Maguire argued the limit is arbitrary and affects only a very small number of grievously injured workers, while committee members asked about the fiscal impact, available data, and whether the change could affect workers’ compensation rates or incentives. Mark Kavar of the New Hampshire Retirement System said Labor could not provide data on how many people exceed a year on weekly indemnity benefits, so the fiscal note used a conservative estimate that could be scaled down; he also explained that workers’ comp is not earnable compensation, which is why service credit stops after a year, and noted that many long-term cases move into disability retirement or lump-sum settlements. The committee closed the hearing, entered executive session, and voted ought to pass on HB 216 by a 13-0 roll call, sending it to consent and noting it would also go to Finance. The committee then acted on House Bill 85, adopting Amendment 0037 and then voting ought to pass as amended by another 13-0 roll call. The bill was described as allowing second-year respiratory therapy students to work under supervision using the skills they have already learned, with support from the Hospital Association and no opposition noted. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 267, the animal chiropractors bill. Members said the bill had been approved previously but was vetoed because of a defect; the problem has now been corrected, and the bill is intended to reduce delays caused by requiring veterinary referrals before chiropractors can treat animals. The committee voted ought to pass 13-0 and placed the bill on consent.

Transcript Highlights:

• So part of this amendment is to make sure two things: try to make it to where it follows the owner.
• </c> remove the ex the sunset on this bill. remove the ex the sunset on this bill.
• So part of this created confusion.
• Um, and it's not saved by any other part of the bill as far as I can see.
• of the bill as far as I any other part of the bill as far as I can<01:45:58.239><c> see.

Keywords: 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• . >> Representative Richardson, just to correct the record, I represent part of Aurora as well within
• uh part of Aurora as well within an MO uh part of Aurora as well within an MO and<02:08:47.840><c> well
• We were at one point part of the Regional Transportation District, and we opted out for Castle Rock.
• of town that has living at in that part of town that has lesser<02:42:16.800><c> density.
• to be ex exponentially more difficult.<02:42:34.399><c> So,</c><02:42:34.800><c> I</c><02:42:35.040>

Keywords: 981, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> instituting any new tax just ex instituting any new tax just ex expanding<00:49:34.000><c> that<
• </c> would be of as part of this 1.4 billion? would be of as part of this 1.4 billion?
• No, the amendment only changes part of it, not the whole thing.
• workers, and these part-time workers are college kids who could be working hours.
• </c> part is paid by outofstate residents. part is paid by outofstate residents. Right?

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• They're part of justice.
• Our officers are part of this bill.
• Probation is part of law enforcement and part of the courts.
• Probation is part of law enforcement and part of the courts.
• Because part of it is.

Summary: The committee heard several public safety measures, with extensive testimony on firearms regulation, disability and sexual assault, mental health diversion, emergency response, and law enforcement masking. SB 704 by Senator Arreguín would require firearm barrels to be purchased through licensed dealers with a background check, as a response to the rise in ghost guns and 3D-printed firearms; supporters said barrels are a key component of untraceable guns, while opponents argued the bill burdens lawful gun owners and does little to stop criminals. SB 258 by Senator Wahab would eliminate the remaining spousal rape exception for victims unable to consent because of disability; supporters called it a needed closure of an archaic loophole, while disability-rights advocates opposed it unless amended, warning it could worsen misunderstandings about capacity to consent and harm disabled people’s autonomy. After debate, SB 258 passed the committee on a due-pass motion to Appropriations, with several members voting aye and the bill held on call. Senator Umberg presented SB 398, which closes a loophole in the law prohibiting paying or offering money or other value to induce someone to vote or register to vote; there was little opposition, and the bill passed on a due-pass motion to Appropriations and was held on call. He also presented SB 27, a CARE Court cleanup measure that would allow certain misdemeanor defendants found incompetent to stand trial to be routed into CARE Court and would expand eligibility to some people with mood disorders with psychotic features. Supporters said it would improve access to treatment and reduce unnecessary incarceration, while county behavioral health directors and disability advocates warned it could blur the line between voluntary civil treatment and coercive criminal proceedings and expand CARE Court beyond its intended scope. SB 27 passed on a due-pass motion as amended to Appropriations. The committee also heard SB 36 from Senator Umberg, a price-gouging measure tied to wildfire-related emergency conditions that also expands search-warrant authority for certain misdemeanor investigations. Public defenders opposed the search-warrant expansion as unnecessary, while a late supporter from the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office spoke in favor; the bill was moved on a due-pass motion as amended to Appropriations and held on call. SB 571 by Senator Arreguín would increase penalties for impersonating emergency personnel and related conduct during disasters; supporters cited post-fire looting and impersonation, while opponents argued longer sentences do not deter crime and that existing law is sufficient. The bill passed on a due-pass motion as amended to Appropriations and was held on call. Finally, Senator Wiener presented SB 627, which would prohibit law enforcement from wearing extreme masks except in limited circumstances, aimed largely at masked federal immigration enforcement operations. Supporters said masked, unidentified officers create fear and undermine trust, while law enforcement groups argued the bill wrongly sweeps in local officers, is too broad, and should instead target federal agents or impersonators. Testimony was still underway when the transcript ended, and no final committee action on SB 627 is shown here.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><01:30:36.000><c> Part</c><01:30:36.239><c> of</c><01:30:36.320><c> it</c> in?
• Part of it in? How do we pay for that?
• We understand that restitution is a very important part of the criminal system.
• </c> important part of the criminal system. important part of the criminal system.
• On page four, line 13, the Hawaii part.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 2046, which would establish and fund an Olo Hawaii Commission to coordinate and promote initiatives supporting the use of Olo Hawaii. The Attorney General suggested adding an end date because the bill creates a temporary commission, and several supporters from the University of Hawaii, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, and the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission said the commission could improve coordination, funding decisions, and consistency across agencies. Members discussed whether the commission should include broader representation, including expertise on Niihau dialect speakers and other stakeholders, and the bill was then set aside as the committee moved to the next measure. The committee next considered House Bill 2438, creating the Hawaii Cultural Trust within DBEDT, authorizing an income tax credit for contributions to the trust and qualified cultural organizations, and creating a special license plate to support the trust. DBEDT said it would need additional resources, including staff, to administer the program. The Department of Taxation recommended changing the effective date to 2026 to allow time for implementation and adding a requirement that credits be claimed within one year. OHA supported the bill but objected to language that would require it to maintain a prequalified list of organizations, saying that could limit applicants and conflict with its grant process. The Tax Foundation said it supported cultural funding but preferred direct appropriations and grants over a trust fund and tax credit structure. The final measure discussed was House Bill 2584, which would temporarily increase public land trust revenues transferred to OHA while reaffirming the state’s obligation to the 20% pro rata share, with a repeal date of June 30, 2028. The Attorney General recommended deleting the bill’s requirement that OHA receive a minimum amount equal to the 20% share, arguing the constitution and Admission Act do not specify a precise dollar amount and that the legislature must determine allocation. OHA strongly supported the bill, arguing the state currently pays only about 5% and that historical records show much higher amounts are owed; OHA also pointed to a carry-forward account it said held about $55 million. DLNR opposed the bill because the fiscal impact was unspecified and could affect land management and special fund budgets. Several OHA trustees and supporters urged the committee to pass the bill, and one testifier criticized the state for underfunding Native Hawaiian obligations. No votes were taken in the portion provided, and the committee continued hearing testimony on HB 2584.

Transcript Highlights:

• :41:46.079><c> what's</c> recottifying in large part what's recottifying in large part what's already
• Um also part D they you know had input.
• So the 30-day provision is in 186-C:24, part B.
• However, what's not what's media part B.
• two, parenthesis A, under part two.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• of um a person seeking uh as as part of um a person seeking uh as part<00:39:37.760><c> of</c><00:39
• </c><00:39:39.359><c> of</c> part of a road skills test or as part of part of a road skills test or as
• as part of a driver's a excuse me as part of a driver's license<00:39:41.400><c> examination.
• Um, one piece is couple of parts.
• </c><01:03:02.000><c> of</c> stakeholder consultation as part of stakeholder consultation as part of

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I think we got that part. &gt;&gt; Right. Okay. I think we got that part.
• So I'm removing that whole part with the criminal part. I'm amending it. Yeah.
• part with the criminal<01:47:13.920><c> part.
• </c> of those key parts to it. of those key parts to it.
• </c> part of that program. part of that program. That's<04:32:05.920><c> interesting.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:25:17.840><c> of</c> that's obviously a substantial part of that's obviously a substantial part
• </c> part of our country from the beginning. part of our country from the beginning.
• </c> every community along the southern part every community along the southern part of<01:03:31.920>
• Um, and I've got some problems with parts of it. I have got some problems with parts of it.
• </c> part of our economic picture. part of our economic picture.

Keywords: 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> matter of public health policy If part matter of public health policy If part of<00:18:55.280><c
• part.
• Is this like half your business, or a small part, or a large part? Can you comment on that?
• It should be Part Two, Article 83, not Part One. Sure you got that.
• It should be Part Two, Article 83, not Part One. Sure you got that.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The public hearing focused on HB 290, which would raise cigarette and e-cigarette/vaping taxes and create a committee to study tobacco and nicotine tax policy. Representative Jerry Stringham introduced the bill as both a public health and revenue measure, arguing that nicotine use causes health harms and public costs, and that New Hampshire’s cigarette tax has been unchanged at $1.78 per pack since 2013. He said the bill would raise the cigarette tax by $1 per pack to $2.78, still below most New England states, and would also adjust vaping taxes, which he described as having been set as placeholder rates in 2019. He said the bill would also establish a study committee to review broader tobacco and nicotine taxation, including products such as premium cigars. In response to questions, Stringham said the proposed cigarette tax would be roughly equal in real dollars to the 2008 rate after inflation, and he suggested that a smaller annual increase could be considered, though he believed a larger increase would have a stronger public health effect. He explained that the vaping tax structure differs between closed and open systems because one taxes a fixed hardware product while the other taxes reusable liquid, and he said the proposal would move the rates toward a more uniform approach. He also said New Hampshire would remain below neighboring states even after the increase, though members raised concerns about cross-border shopping, business impacts, and preserving the state’s competitive advantage. Several members questioned whether the bill’s main purpose was revenue or reducing smoking and vaping. Stringham said he viewed it primarily as a public health bill, but also as a revenue measure, and said he would consider it successful even if consumption fell enough to reduce revenue. Other members emphasized personal freedom and argued the committee should focus on taxation rather than cessation, while some supported the bill as a way to capture revenue from out-of-state buyers and keep New Hampshire’s rates below surrounding states. The hearing consisted of testimony and questions only; no vote or final action was taken in the excerpt provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:10:48.079><c> or</c> professor part-time or professor part-time or full-time<00:10:49.920><c>
• </c><00:26:21.440><c> D</c><00:26:21.679><c> and</c> First part of section one, part D, and just limiting
• That's the part that I heard him saying he wanted to take out, but he wanted to keep the second part,
• That's the part that I heard him saying he wanted to take out, but he wanted to keep the second part,
• </c><00:47:54.720><c> part-time</c> and 16. Line 15 and 16. Okay. part-time and 16. Line 15 and 16.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• This is part of that process.
• This is part of that to work with them. This is part of that process. process. process.
• I work at NHSAA part-time.
• </c> amendment to part one article 12. amendment to part one article 12.
• Voters were not informed in '68 when they amended Part Six, Article 6, Part One.

Keywords: 1189, house, all