Transcript Highlights:

• So if you want to talk about it as a temporary measure, then make it temporary.
• So if you want to talk about it as a temporary measure, then make it temporary.
• So if you want to talk about it as a temporary measure, then make it temporary.
• So if you want to talk about it as a temporary measure, then make it temporary.
• So if you want to talk about it as a temporary measure, then make it temporary.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 362, which would give the Department of Education rulemaking authority over educator licensing and testing requirements, including professional education assessments. Representative Ladd argued the bill is meant to preserve New Hampshire’s higher standards for teacher preparation and to avoid lowering requirements for licensed educators, while also allowing flexibility for career and technical education (CTE) instructors who may have strong industry experience but not traditional classroom credentials. Members discussed whether the bill should preserve industry-recognized credentials and basic academic skills testing while exempting CTE teachers from content exams; DOE Director Steven Appy said an amendment would clarify that the bill applies to initial licenses, exempt CTE teachers from the content-testing requirement, and keep current administrative practice on basic skills and industry credentials in statute. The committee also noted that an executive session would be scheduled later, likely the following week, to act on the bills and amendment. The committee then took up House Bill 90, dealing with the definition of part-time teachers. Representative Ladd explained that the bill is intended to let university and community college faculty teach limited hours in high school concurrent enrollment settings, especially in subjects like math and STEM where some schools cannot find locally certified teachers with a master’s degree. He said the measure is designed to expand student access to college-level courses, not to replace fully certified teachers or reduce standards, and emphasized that the bill is limited to faculty employed or contracted by the University System of New Hampshire or the Community College System of New Hampshire, with criminal background checks and ethics/conduct rules still applying. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the discussion ended with the understanding that further action would come in executive session.

Transcript Highlights:

• of stakeholders: industry, municipalities, recreation, conservation, and public health, and are appointed
• that appoints that appoints hearing<00:24:50.240> officers<00:24:50.680> for<00:24
• Um, we did have an attorney general-appointed hearing officer. There was a pre-hearing scheduled.
• There was a appointed hearing officer.
• that is used to provide temporary that is used to provide temporary physical<03:29:06.080> custody

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• <01:08:32.719> It temporary or managed by medication.
• It temporary or managed by medication.
• So for the psychedelic medicine task force, the appointments were made half from the state.
• medicine task force, the appointments medicine task force, the appointments were<02:19:37.120>
• then the rest were publicly appointed. then the rest were publicly appointed.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• /c><01:04:21.839> zoning<01:04:22.240> Board<01:04:22.520> of elected or an appointed
• zoning Board of elected or an appointed zoning Board of adjustment<01:04:23.400> may<01:04:23.720
• A lot of towns have an appointed Zoning Board of Adjustment, so they should be able to act in that case
• A lot of towns have an appointed Zoning Board of Adjustment, so they should be able to act in that case
• I think this proposed bill would handcuff the authorized board or the appointing board in the case of

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And so by allowing him to have a designate, it would create clarification and allow me to be appointed
• . appointed. appointed.
• Um, the number of new temporary residents we'll have in our community and, um, the division that will
• Um the number of new temporary<03:14:45.120> residents<03:14:45.600> we'll<03:14:45.840
• we'll have in our in temporary residents we'll have in our in our<03:14:47.040> community<03:

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• How many people don't have transportation to get to their doctor's appointment or to the grocery store
• or to the grocery appointment or to the grocery store<00:58:09.480> or<00:58:09.760> how
• nice road construction, the other season we have besides winter is road construction, all those temporary
• nice road construction, the other season we have besides winter is road construction, all those temporary
• Besides winter is road construction, all those temporary road signs that the sign companies put up also

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on Senate File 285, a bill to shift MnDOT highway project cost participation away from local governments and onto MnDOT. The bill’s author and several city representatives said current cost-share policies force cities to spend local aid, property taxes, or debt on state highway projects they do not control, leaving less money for local streets and maintenance. Testifiers from Richfield, Elk River, Faribault, Minneapolis, and the Minnesota Association of Small Cities all supported the bill, describing the policy as one-size-fits-all, financially burdensome, and especially harmful to smaller cities and cities with major state highways running through them. Witnesses gave examples of large and sometimes changing local cost-share obligations, including Richfield’s spending of most of its MSA funds on projects it does not own and a small-city project where the estimated local share rose from about $2.3 million to over $3 million. Several testifiers said cities often have little practical ability to refuse MnDOT projects because the projects are valuable and MnDOT can move on if a city declines. One witness also raised concerns about money being paid upfront and held in an account during construction, causing cities to lose interest earnings while funds sit unused. Members asked whether cities truly have a say in these projects and whether there are limits on how much the local share can increase. Testifiers said MnDOT does engage cities, but the cost participation policy largely dictates the outcome, and they described the municipal consent statute as too narrow in practice. Senators expressed concern about fairness and the burden on local budgets, while one member noted the bill may not fully address the broader consent issue. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• I'd like to thank speaker Burroughs for the appropriate for the appointment, but also to appointing all
• How do we know that's a temporary? fix.
• Or the child gets to that appointment. If they can't afford the travel, then they just can't.
• Was anybody relieved of their jobs or their appointments as a result? your review? No ma'am.
• The lieutenant governor appoints five senators and one public member.

Keywords: budget, House Bill 1, public education, healthcare, border security, federal funding, spending limits

Summary: The meeting primarily focused on reviewing the proposed budget for the upcoming biennium, with substantial discussions around House Bill 1 and its implications for public education, healthcare, and border security. The Comptroller presented a revenue overview indicating a total of $194.6 billion available for general purpose spending, which reflects a slight decrease compared to previous years due to fluctuating economic conditions. Members raised questions regarding spending limits and the impact of federal funding on state programs, highlighting concerns about the sustainability of funding in light of potential changes at the federal level.

Transcript Highlights:

• It is for advocates who are appointed to explain and go through the criminal justice system process with
• It is for advocates who are appointed to explain and go through the criminal justice system process with
• mental health trauma at the temporary mental health trauma at the request<01:46:29.599> of<01
• <02:02:45.079> by<02:02:45.280> the<02:02:45.440> state Council um appointed
• by the state Council um appointed by the state because<02:02:46.599> we<02:02:46.719> are<

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Yes. 1074 classroom management students temporary removal, yes, yes.
• The bill also requires the court to appoint an attorney for a child in all proceedings involving dependency

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The caucus reviewed a long agenda of Senate bills across elections, commerce, education, government, health and human services, judiciary, public safety, transportation, rural development, and ways and means. Many measures were described as consent or third-read consent items, including bills on campaign finance termination statements and late-report penalties, AI provenance data for media, adjuster/contractor conduct during emergencies, Industrial Commission changes, association meeting closures, banking and remittance rules, central bank digital currency, public safety parity funding, barbering and cosmetology board continuation, digital asset reserve management, contractor licensing, gaming and racing commission continuation, school AED instruction, classroom removal procedures, school safety reporting, special education complaint transparency, foreign influence and land ownership restrictions, DCS and DES process changes, health care licensing and reimbursement rules, EMS compact adoption, and multiple tax, housing, and transportation measures. Staff repeatedly summarized each bill and answered questions, with several bills noted as mirror or identical to House measures or as strike-everything amendments from committees. A few bills drew discussion. On SB 2874, staff explained that the Senate amendment would limit penalties for untimely campaign finance reports when a committee certifies it received no contributions and made no expenditures, but the sponsor did not concur. SB 1074 prompted questions about whether parental notification changed; staff said it did not and that the bill was aimed at improving communication between teachers and principals about discipline. SB 1175, requiring DCS caseworkers to photograph children at each interaction in abuse or neglect cases, drew concern about the scope of the photos, while supporters said it would improve continuity and documentation. SB 1180 also drew comment because the sponsor and committee chair disagreed over an amendment, though the bill was advanced for further work. The most extended debate came on SB 1751, which would allow death-row inmates to choose firing squad, lethal injection, or lethal gas if voters approve the related constitutional measure. One member strongly opposed the bill on moral and personal grounds, another argued it could be a more humane option if the state is going to carry out executions, and a third raised concern that it could be used against Second Amendment rights. The bill remained on the third-read consent calendar despite the objections. The caucus concluded after moving through the remaining agenda items, with no formal votes recorded in the transcript beyond committee status and consent-calendar placement.

Transcript Highlights:

• education changes related to research psychoanalysts, and the clarifications surrounding the 30-day temporary
• This bill extends the operations of the board and its authority to... appoint an executive officer by

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• IS THERE A RESTRICTION ON ANY OF THOSE PEOPLE APPOINTED.
• SEND A CLEAR MESSAGE COLLABORATION BETWEEN GOVERNMENT AND FAITH AND COMMUNITY-BASED PARTNERS IS NOT TEMPORARY

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• They feared temporary, imprudent majorities trampling minority rights and created checks and balances
• It's everything our system was designed to prevent: a narrow majority using temporary power to permanently
• Progressives argue that our republic's anti-majoritarian features protect against the whims of temporary
• Your mandate shouldn't come from a self-appointed polonius king, but from us, and we did not ask for
• There is no reason why this government has to kowtow once again to a self-appointed felonious king who

Keywords: 997, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Secondly, I just want to quickly recognize the appointments office under **Peggy Venable**, who has done
• I think in the military—that's, I guess, the Constantinian, kind of temporary wire or lack of conversation
• It may not be temporary, but it's 400 miles. You've got 53 miles done.
• Appointment through **DPS** or whatever.
• That is temporary, but a decrease at the federal level.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Last year DNR Commissioner Stroman appointed me to the Sustainable Foraging Task Force as one of three
• Um, the knowledge and experience I gained in my years working in the field led to my appointment.
• me to the Sustainable Foraging appointed me to the Sustainable Foraging Task<01:10:34.920> Force<
• field led to my appointment. field led to my appointment.
• measures for seasonal restrictions, species-specific restrictions, or emergency temporary closures.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• are not going to have a set schedule, like you don't call the doctor's office and say, I need an appointment
• This is not temporary damage. It is permanent harm, of photos or videos.
• This is not temporary damage. It is permanent harm tied to a person's identity.
• The harm we are talking about here is not temporary. It is lasting.
• The harm we are talking about here is not temporary. It is lasting. In many cases, it is lifelong.

Summary: The committee met to approve prior minutes and then heard a presentation from Dr. Ramona Danielson on adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), focusing on the economic and public-system impacts in North Dakota. She explained that ACEs are a population-level measure, not a diagnostic tool for individuals, and said higher ACE exposure is consistently associated with more chronic illness, mental health challenges, child welfare involvement, justice-system contact, and reduced workforce participation. She emphasized that precise dollar estimates are difficult because of the many interacting factors across a person’s life course, but said the direction of the impact is clear and that evidence-based prevention and protective factors can reduce harm. Members asked about definitions of a “healthy family,” same-sex couples, divorce, substance abuse, historical trends in ACEs, and the role of positive childhood experiences and home visiting. The committee then heard from Allison Mahoney and Missy Barranco about evidence-based home visiting programs in North Dakota, including Healthy Families, Early Head Start, Nurse-Family Partnership, and Parents as Teachers. They described home visiting as voluntary, relationship-based, and tailored to family needs, with referrals coming from hospitals, WIC, human service zones, pregnancy navigators, self-referrals, and other community sources. A parent, Abby, shared that home visiting helped her family after premature births and NICU stays by providing support with postpartum mental health, breastfeeding, developmental screenings, referrals, and parenting guidance. The presenters said the programs are funded through a mix of federal MIECHV/Title IV-E dollars, Medicaid targeted case management, state and tribal funds, philanthropy, charitable gaming, and grants, and they noted that current funding is fragmented and insufficient to serve all eligible families statewide. Members discussed whether the state should expand or better fund these services and how to improve outreach and referrals. Later, the committee received a memorandum on artificial intelligence and sexual exploitation, followed by a presentation from a BCI special agent on how AI is already affecting child exploitation investigations in North Dakota. The memo and testimony described AI-generated child sexual abuse material, deepfakes, sextortion, and risks posed by chatbots, along with relevant federal and state law and recent executive orders. The agent said North Dakota saw 2,698 cyber tips in 2025, the highest on record, and that investigators are increasingly encountering AI-assisted exploitation that is harder to detect and verify. Members discussed the need for child-safety protections, the limits of executive orders, and broader concerns about AI undermining critical thinking and spreading misinformation. No votes were taken on the AI materials during the portion provided, and the committee recessed briefly after the report.

Transcript Highlights:

• This is exactly what he is here to do: advise us, fiduciaries, you all—elected officials and appointed
• This is exactly what he is here to do: advise us, fiduciaries, you all—elected officials and appointed
• <01:20:28.719> allowed<01:20:29.719> temporarily<01:20:30.280> allowed temporary
• allowed temporarily allowed temporary allowed temporarily allowed crossbows<01:20:31.280> to<
• 33:43.719> with This bill really is here today because, with full legalization under this temporary

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• We are now with governor appointment starting with file item 21. Senator Reyes, you are recognized.
• She was first appointed to this position in 2016 and she previously, please.
• That appointment is confirmed. That appointment is confirmed. We will now move. Noes 9.
• The appointment is confirmed. We are now on file item 23. Senator Reyes, you are recognized.
• The appointment is confirmed.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Of course, the governor would still be able to appoint whomever he wanted.
• Of course, the governor would still be able to appoint whomever he wanted.
• And do these appointments have to come from the congressional districts?
• And then what happens if someone's appointed in that district?
• What does that do to that appointment? How does that work?

Bills: HB267, HB478, HB617, HB659, HB800, HB922, HB924, HB947, HB1166, HB1223

Keywords: home inspectors, board membership, licensing, term limits, Louisiana State Board, utility, reimbursement, overcharges, consumer protection, economic relief, hidden fees, junk fees, drip pricing, price transparency, mandatory fees, surcharges, unfair trade practices, advertising disclosures, total price, service fees

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 267 by Vice Chair Polly Thomas, which would revise the membership rules for the Louisiana State Board of Home Inspectors. The bill would update who may nominate board members, add qualifications and term limits, and allow the governor more flexibility in appointing or reappointing members from less populated districts. After adopting technical amendments, the committee reported the bill favorably with amendments. The committee then considered House Bill 478 by Representative Knox, dealing with utility overcharge reimbursements. The bill requires reimbursements to be clearly labeled on customer bills and sets a deadline for repayment; after discussion with the Public Service Commission and utility representatives, the committee amended the bill to extend the repayment period from 45 to 90 calendar days and clarified that some settlement or regulatory credits would be treated differently. The bill was then reported favorably as amended. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 924 by Representative Glorioso, a consumer-protection measure aimed at contractor solicitation after disasters. The bill would restrict certain direct solicitations of residential property owners during a declared disaster period, address misleading insurance-related practices, and add disclosure and rescission requirements. After substantial debate over impacts on legitimate contractors, emergency repairs, and enforcement, the committee adopted a conceptual amendment shortening the disaster-response period from six months to 30 days. Testimony was split, with the sponsor, the insurance commissioner, and some contractors supporting the bill as a fraud-prevention measure, while other contractors argued it would hurt small businesses and was better addressed through enforcement. The transcript ends before final committee action on HB 924.

Transcript Highlights:

• The Senate will now go ahead and appoint a conference committee.
• have come back as... ...who we lost at age 72, who now have come back as retired judge if they get appointed
• What this does is set up the process to appoint the delegates for the convention.
• session each Wednesday for the exclusive purpose of the receipt and confirmation of magistrate appointments
• , which have the approval of senators required under Rule 51. ...of magistrate appointments, which have

Keywords: 977, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Furthermore, changes in immigration policies such as the end of temporary protected status would pose
• to the bus stop and take a bus to a different location and go visit a friend or go to whatever appointments
• to the bus stop and take a bus to a different location and go visit a friend or go to whatever appointments
• He was blind and nonverbal and required multiple specialty appointments just to stay healthy and safe
• He was blind and nonverbal and required multiple specialty appointments just to stay healthy and safe

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing was an informational and oversight session of the Joint Committee on Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities, with chairs and members hearing agency updates from several commissioners. The Department of Public Health’s Bureau of Family Health and Nutrition described its maternal and child health work, including home visiting, early intervention, WIC, newborn hearing screening, and cross-agency efforts on prenatal substance exposure, respite care, children’s vision, and maternal health initiatives. DPH emphasized that federal grant cuts, layoffs, and the loss of data systems such as PRAMS would weaken services and planning, and members asked about Title V funding and the impact of federal uncertainty. The Massachusetts Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing highlighted communication access services, interpreter and CART referrals, emergency after-hours support, family navigation, and independent living services. Commissioners and members discussed the shortage of ASL interpreters and the need to expand training pipelines, including partnerships with colleges and possible ASL programming for younger students. The Department of Developmental Services reported serving nearly 50,000 people and focused on youth and adult services, transition-age supports, autism services, self-direction, respite, and new high-acuity residential models. Members asked about respite availability, self-direction outcomes, and workforce shortages; DDS said it was expanding clinical capacity and provider rates while monitoring possible federal Medicaid, SNAP, and immigration-related impacts. The Commission for the Blind described services for about 28,000 legally blind residents, most of whom are older adults, including social rehabilitation, orientation and mobility training, children’s services, assistive technology, vocational rehabilitation, and Turning 22 supports. The commissioner discussed a UMass-based effort to build the workforce pipeline for blindness services and said the agency was watching federal restructuring but had not yet seen direct cuts. MassAbility’s leadership then warned about major federal changes affecting Social Security disability determinations, including staff restructuring, office closures, and a new overpayment repayment policy, and said the agency was preparing for possible increases in claims and uncertainty around reallotment dollars that help fund services. The Disabled Persons Protection Commission closed the hearing with an update on its abuse investigations and protective services for adults with disabilities. DPPC reported rising hotline calls and investigations, a growing caseload, its sexual assault response team, the abuser registry, and a new interagency protective services integration system funded by ARPA dollars through 2027. The agency also flagged new federal rules that could affect funding eligibility and said it may need statutory changes to comply. Members asked about funding, reporting pathways, and how complaints reach DPPC, and the commissioner said the agency uses both mandated reporting and proactive outreach to identify and respond to abuse.