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NH
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Judiciary (03/10/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • But that would probably give someone that's looking to get after the fossil fuel companies ammunition
  • But that would probably give someone that's looking to get after the fossil fuel companies ammunition
  • But that would probably give someone that's looking to get after the fossil fuel companies ammunition
  • But that would probably give someone that's looking to get after the fossil fuel companies ammunition
  • That would probably give someone that's looking to get after the fossil fuel companies ammunition.
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 313 and, on motion by Representative Perez, voted to retain the bill because members felt it needed further work and was not ready for final action. The motion passed 18-0, and no further action was taken on the bill. House Bill 391, an anti-SLAPP measure, was then discussed; supporters said it addressed a real problem and should move forward, while opponents raised concerns that it was too broad, could affect criminal cases, and might create procedural complications. The committee voted 18-0 to retain HB 391 as well, and it was placed on consent. The committee next considered House Bill 462, establishing a cause of action for unwarranted video imaging of residential properties. Representative McFarland moved OTP, saying the bill raised First Amendment and property-rights concerns. The motion passed 18-0, and the bill was also placed on consent. The committee then turned to House Bill 509, which would require reporting on forfeitures. Supporters argued the information was useful for future legislation, while opponents said the reporting would be costly, duplicative, and potentially split data across fiscal years. The committee voted 11-7 to recommend OTP, with a minority of members opposed. House Bill 520, authorizing Department of Education hearing officers to issue subpoenas, drew the most extended debate. Supporters argued DOE needed the same tools other agencies have, while opponents said DOE already had access to needed information, the Attorney General could handle subpoenas, and the bill would create an unbalanced process and raise due process and student-record concerns. Representative Tur offered Amendment 0842H to shift subpoena power from DOE hearing officers to the Attorney General; after debate, the amendment failed 10-8. The transcript cuts off as the committee begins the roll call on the underlying bill after rejecting the amendment.
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OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 40 Afternoon Session Apr 14th, 2026 at 12:30 pm

Oklahoma House Floor Meeting

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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 40 Morning Session Apr 14th, 2026 at 09:30 am

Oklahoma House Floor Meeting

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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 39 Apr 13th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma House Floor Meeting

FL
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

FL House Floor Session - 2025-06-16 (7:00PM Session)

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The amendment repeals two taxes: the business rent tax, beginning October 1, and the aviation fuel tax
  • The amendment also delays the imposition of the scheduled tax on natural gas fuel from January 1, 2026
  • The amendment repeals two taxes: the business rent tax, beginning October 1, and the aviation fuel tax
  • The amendment also delays the imposition of the scheduled tax on natural gas fuel from January 1, 2026
  • The amendment repeals two taxes: the business rent tax, beginning October 1, and the aviation fuel tax
Summary: The House met on the final day of session, swore in Representatives Boyles and Hodgers, and observed a moment of silence for the Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, as well as for Representative Rosenwald’s father. The chamber then moved into final budget work, with leaders outlining the plan to take up H.J.R. 5019, HB 7031, HB 5017, HB 5015, and then the general appropriations act once the Senate transmitted it. H.J.R. 5019, a proposed constitutional amendment to expand the budget stabilization fund, was explained and amended to raise the rainy day fund cap, require annual deposits, and allow withdrawals for critical state needs by a two-thirds vote; it passed 100-1. The House then adopted the conference report on HB 7031, the tax package. The bill repeals the business rent tax and aviation fuel tax, delays the natural gas fuel tax, creates or expands several sales tax holidays and exemptions, including permanent exemptions for disaster-preparedness items, hunting/fishing/camping items, and ammunition and firearms-related purchases, and makes changes to property, corporate income, local tax, and economic development provisions. Members debated the removal of recurring housing trust fund and transit-related revenue streams, the new ammunition exemption, and the data center tax changes; supporters argued the package reduces taxes and preserves annual budget flexibility, while opponents raised concerns about housing, transportation, and gun violence. The conference report passed 93-7. HB 5017, creating a debt reduction program funded by a recurring transfer to retire state bonds early, passed unanimously. HB 5015, the state group insurance conforming bill, which directs DMS to develop a formulary management plan and codifies the administrative health insurance assessment, also passed. The House then began explanation and questions on the fiscal year 2025-26 general appropriations act, described as a $115.1 billion budget that is down $3.8 billion from the current year and includes more than $12 billion in reserves. Subcommittee chairs summarized major spending areas, including pre-K-12 funding increases, health care funding for Medicaid, KidCare, nursing homes, opioid treatment, and mental health, transportation and economic development funding, environmental and water projects, higher education, state administration, justice, and information technology. Questions focused on school vouchers, inflationary pressures on school districts, and the adequacy of funding for housing, transportation, and other priorities.
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Appropriations Feb 19th, 2025

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • but it is a very small percentage of additional. revenues in order to support that but those motor fuel
  • tax fuel vehicles and the fuel efficiency is the greatest impact for that. both at the state and the
  • The primary factor impacting, you know, my motor vehicle or motor fuel tax, vehicle registration, and
  • So, you know, TxDOT, we received the bookends on volatility of revenue sources, motor fuel tax being
  • I work at Flint Hills Resources, and we supply. by all the jet fuel for American Airlines, you will see
Keywords: 1184, house, all
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WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Citizen Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences May 6th, 2026 at 10:00 am

Citizen Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is followed by a preferential use tax rate for when refineries use self-produced fuel to operate
  • This fuel, called refinery fuel gas, is a mixture of hydrogen, methane, and light hydrocarbons that are
  • And then finally, we'll review a partial sales and use tax exemption for sales of hydrogen fuel cell
Keywords: 904, all
Summary: The Citizen Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences met on May 6, 2026, with quorum present and unanimously approved the October 21, 2025 minutes. The Attorney General’s Office then provided its annual refresher on Washington’s Public Records Act and Open Public Meetings Act, emphasizing broad disclosure requirements, records retention, prompt routing of records requests to staff, and OPMA rules for meetings, conference calls, emails, special meetings, and executive sessions. JLARC staff next reviewed 2026 tax preference legislation, noting 20 bills affecting tax preferences. Examples included repeal of the coal sales tax exemption, changes to data center exemptions, new property tax exemptions for renewable energy facilities and land bank authorities, and a broad tax package in Senate Bill 6346 that created credits and deductions, expanded the working families tax credit, and exempted items such as diapers and hygiene products. Staff also presented the 2026 expedited review report covering 64 tax preferences and explained that it is based on prior JLARC reviews and Department of Revenue studies rather than full new reviews. The commission approved unchanged 2026 public testimony questions and then adopted the draft 2027–2036 tax preference review schedule, along with a new rolling 10-year schedule format that will be updated each May. During discussion, Representative Pollitt questioned how preferences are prioritized for full review versus expedited or no review, especially for large preferences without performance statements, and staff explained that legislative mandates, expiration timing, and staff capacity drive the schedule. The commission agreed staff would meet with members to discuss possible future adjustments. The meeting concluded with public and staff recognition of Commissioner Grant Forsyth, who is leaving the commission after 13 years of service. Speakers praised his leadership, consensus-building, and long tenure as both commissioner and chair. The next commission meeting was announced for August 4, 2026.
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WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Citizen Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences May 6th, 2026

Citizen Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is followed by a preferential use tax rate for when refineries use self-produced fuel to operate
  • This fuel, called refinery fuel gas, is a mixture of hydrogen, methane, and light hydrocarbons that are
  • And then finally, we'll review a partial sales and use tax exemption for sales of hydrogen fuel cell
Summary: The Citizen Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences met on May 6, 2026, with quorum present and unanimously approved the October 21, 2025 minutes. The Attorney General’s Office then provided its annual open government refresher, covering key points of the Public Records Act and Open Public Meetings Act, including broad disclosure requirements, records retention, response timelines for public records requests, and rules for meetings, special meetings, emergency meetings, and executive sessions. JLARC staff gave a 2026 legislative session update on tax preference bills. They highlighted 20 bills affecting tax preferences, including repeal of the coal-related sales and use tax exemption, changes to data center exemptions, new property tax exemptions for renewable energy facilities and land bank authorities, and a broad tax package in engrossed substitute Senate Bill 6346 that created multiple credits, deductions, and exemptions. Staff also presented the 2026 expedited tax preference review report covering 64 preferences, noting it is based on prior JLARC reviews and Department of Revenue studies and is now available in an interactive searchable format. The commission approved the 2026 public testimony questions without changes and then adopted the 2027–2036 tax preference review schedule, along with a new rolling 10-year schedule that will be updated each May. During discussion, commissioners raised concerns about how preferences are prioritized for full review versus expedited review, especially for older or high-revenue preferences without performance statements, and staff explained that legislative mandates, expiration dates, and workload constraints drive the schedule. The meeting also included a public and staff recognition of Commissioner Grant Forsyth’s 13 years of service and leadership, with remarks praising his collaborative approach and long tenure; the next meeting was set for August 4, 2026.
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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EEP Public Hearing - Fri Apr 17, 2026 @ 10:05 AM HST

Energy & Environmental Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • imbalance and climate change is not just increasing, it's accelerating due to the burning of fossil fuels
  • accelerating due to the burning of accelerating due to the burning of fossil<00:08:30.480> fuels
  • <00:08:32.840> Um fossil fuels, which includes LNG. Um fossil fuels, which includes LNG.
Bills: SCR142, SCR39, SCR40, SCR83, SCR168, SCR96, SCR166, SCR172
Keywords: dust monitoring, public health, environmental quality, Waimanalo Gulch, air quality, particulate matter, community engagement, health risks, pollution mitigation, mattress stewardship, environmental protection, recycling, producer responsibility, solid waste management, environment, pollution, tourism, disposable bodyboards, polystyrene, marine ecosystems
Summary: The Committee on Energy and Environmental Protection held its final hearing of the session on April 17, 2026, and took up a series of Senate concurrent resolutions focused on environmental protection, waste reduction, and energy policy. Measures discussed included SCR 142 on dust monitoring near Waimanalo Gulch, SCR 39 on a mattress stewardship program, SCR 40 on banning disposable bodyboards, SCR 83 on a lithium-ion battery disposal facility, SCR 168 on a demolition waste reduction working group, SCR 96 on reporting on the Hawaii Electric Reliability Administrator, SCR 166 on PUC considerations for a generational energy commitment, and SCR 172 on a comprehensive analysis to reduce costs and financial risk while meeting state goals. Testimony was generally supportive of the environmental and waste-management measures. The Department of Health supported SCR 39 and provided comments on SCR 142; Climate Protectors Hawaii supported SCR 39, SCR 83, SCR 168, and SCR 172; the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development and Hawaii Reef and Ocean's Coalition submitted comments or support on SCR 168; and the Public Utilities Commission provided comments on SCR 96 and SCR 166. On SCR 166, Greenpeace Hawaii testified in opposition to LNG, arguing it would worsen pollution and climate impacts, while Earthjustice supported the intent but suggested amendments. Earthjustice also supported SCR 172 and offered friendly amendments to improve the study language. In decision-making, the chair recommended deferral of SCR 142 because an existing regulatory framework already addresses the issue. The committee then voted to pass SCR 39, SCR 40, SCR 83, SCR 96, and SCR 166 unamended. SCR 168 was passed with amendments to reflect OPSD's requested changes and to make the working group temporary, with a two-year term and annual reports due before session. SCR 172 was passed with amendments accepted from Earthjustice. Rep. Quinlan was noted as excused for the votes, and the committee adjourned after adopting the final recommendation.
VA
VA

Virginia 2026 Regular Session

March 14, 2026 - Regular Session Part 3

Virginia House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And third, it adds the option, and I emphasize option, for the SCC to approve fuel securitization for
  • Due to a hot summer and a very cold winter and the current run-up in fuel costs, due to events that we've
  • across the globe, this is an important option to have to minimize what would otherwise be a significant fuel
  • across the globe, this is an important option to have to minimize what would otherwise be a significant fuel
Keywords: March 14, 2026 - Regular Session Part 3, 976, house, all
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FL

Florida 2026 4th Special Session

January 14, 2026 - 08:00 AM

Transcript Highlights:
  • FUEL TAX.
  • IN EFFECT THE BILL LAST YEAR WAS ONE THAT SAID YOU CANNOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST DIFFERENT FUEL TYPES AS
  • BUT AGAIN THIS IS GOING TO CLARIFY THAT THEY CAN STILL CHOOSE WHICH EVER FUEL TYPE THEY NEED AS THEY
  • THEY JUST CANNOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST THE COST OF FUEL TYPE WHEN SELLING TO CERTAIN TYPES.
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US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hearings to examine the nominations of Preston Griffith, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary, and Dario Gil, of New York, to be Under Secretary for Science, both of the Department of Energy. Apr 10th, 2025 at 09:00 am

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • innovation to unlocking our vast natural resources and technologies to scientific advancement from fueling
  • that our supply chains are abundant and secure from the from your uranium production enrichment and fuel
  • you provided so much either power or metallurgical coal, which goes to make steel, that absolutely fueled
  • But we have bulk fuel storage issues that are, like, heartbreaking in understanding how we can address
Keywords: nominations, Undersecretary of Energy, Undersecretary of Science, Preston Griffith, Dario Gil, energy policy, scientific innovation
Summary: The meeting was convened to discuss several significant nominations, particularly focusing on Preston Wills Griffith III for Undersecretary of Energy and Dr. Dario Gil for Undersecretary of Science. The committee underscored the importance of these roles in shaping American energy policy and scientific innovation. The discussion highlighted the nominees' backgrounds, with Griffith having extensive experience at the Department of Energy and the White House, and Gil bringing expertise in quantum technology and energy research. Members expressed a strong desire to understand the nominees' perspectives on current challenges facing the energy sector, including regulatory mandates and national security concerns. The meeting concluded with a commitment to ensuring thorough evaluations of the candidates and their proposed approaches to pressing issues.
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FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government Mar 18th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • >> I CONSOLES IS SOMETHING THAT WOULD HAPPEN WITHOUT ADDITIVES WITHOUT POLLUTANTS TO JET FUEL.
  • COULD IT BE THAT THERE ARE ADDITIVES TO FUELS OR ACTIVITIES FROM PLANS THAT WOULD IMPEDE HUMAN ENVIRONMENT
  • BUT THERE MAY BE WAYS TO PULL THE PLANET AND BUY US MORE TIME TO SHIFT AWAY FROM FOSSIL FUELS.
  • WHO IS GOING TO GREAT EXPENSE AND WE HAVE TO ARGUE I MEAN JET FUEL ALONE OR AIRPLANES ALONE.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
CA
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Mar 17th, 2025

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Agriculture Day, which commemorates the vital role of California's farmers, ranchers, and farm workers in fueling
  • Every day, farmers like myself work hard to grow our food to feed our families and fuel our nation.
  • The crops we grow, the livestock we raise, and the innovations and fuel our nation.
  • families, many of them immigrants, have built their livelihoods in the fields, dairies, and orchards that fuel
Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call and prayer, then handled several procedural matters before moving to the daily file. Members approved a motion to withdraw Assembly Bills 100 through 219 to the second reading file by a roll call vote of 42-15, and unanimously approved re-referrals of AB 440 and AB 1265 to different committees. The chamber also welcomed international visitors, student and community guests, and later heard a series of guest introductions tied to agriculture, immigration, and Irish heritage. The main floor action centered on two resolutions. H.R. 19, recognizing California Agriculture Day, drew strong support from members representing agricultural districts, who highlighted the state’s farm production, exports, and the role of farmworkers and ranchers; the resolution was adopted by voice vote after 65 co-authors were added. ACR 51, honoring Irish American Heritage Month, was also adopted by voice vote after 66 co-authors were added, with members speaking about Irish immigration, labor history, California-Ireland ties, and St. Patrick’s Day. The Assembly also held multiple adjournment-in-memory tributes for the Honorable Leon Lawson Williams, a pioneering Black civic leader in San Diego who served on the City Council and County Board of Supervisors and helped expand public transit and advance civil rights. Members from San Diego and others described his barriers-breaking career and lasting influence on local government and community leadership. The House then received announcements about upcoming committee hearings and adjourned until Thursday, March 20, at 9 a.m.
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OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Commerce and Economic Development Oversight Mar 3rd, 2026 at 03:00 pm

Commerce & Economic Development Oversight

AK
AK

Alaska 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session Jun 20th, 2026 at 10:00 am

Alaska House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • to reporting requirements for natural gas pipeline projects, creating the Alaska Affordable Heating Fuel
  • There's a new heating fuel assistance fund established in the Senate version that creates a new fund
  • to reporting requirements for natural gas pipeline projects; creating the Alaska Affordable Heating Fuel
Keywords: 905, all
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AR

Arkansas 2026 Regular Session

LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-STATE AGENCIES Feb 12th, 2026

LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-STATE AGENCIES

Transcript Highlights:
  • The first finding: the AAC reported to us an unauthorized purchase on the department's fuel credit card
  • after an employee of the division was observed purchasing fuel for personal use with a state-issued
  • fuel card.
Summary: The committee met with prayer and approved the January minutes, then heard a series of Arkansas Legislative Audit reports. Reports with findings were presented for the Department of Human Services, Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, Department of Corrections, and Department of Veterans Affairs, along with a special report on law enforcement racial profiling policy compliance. Several reports without findings were also filed without objection. For DHS, auditors reported apparent thefts involving false benefit claims in disaster nutrition assistance and Medicaid, a nearly $610,000 altered warrant cashed by a California auto body shop, and multiple asset-control issues, including missing equipment, inventory discrepancies, and improper sales tax paid on exempt vehicle purchases. Members questioned DHS about the warrant fraud and whether other agencies or California officials had been notified. For Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, auditors cited missing museum receipts and problems with change funds at Daisy State Park and War Memorial Stadium; department officials said they are considering cashless payment options and provided an update on the museum loss investigation. For Corrections, auditors reported unauthorized personal fuel-card purchases totaling about $4,500 and a delayed disaster recovery test for critical IT systems. Department officials said staffing has been increased for fuel-card oversight and that a full production disaster recovery test is scheduled soon. For Veterans Affairs, auditors found improper pay for employees who were not working, duplicate vendor payment, and numerous overtime approvals that were not properly authorized; the department said it has tightened overtime approval procedures. The special report said only 203 of 383 law enforcement agencies had responded regarding racial profiling policies, and the Attorney General had notified the remaining agencies that they were not in compliance. The committee requested a list of nonresponding agencies and adjourned, with the next meeting scheduled for March 12.
WA
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Citizen Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences Oct 21st, 2025

Citizen Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences

Transcript Highlights:
  • exemption, the public utility tax exemption for manufacture and sale of natural gas as a transportation fuel
  • machinery and equipment used to manufacture liquefied and compressed natural gas as a transportation fuel
  • legislature had an interest in knowing how much natural gas was produced and sold as a transportation fuel
Summary: The Citizens Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences met on October 22, 2025. Members approved the September 22, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously and reviewed a draft 2026 meeting schedule, tentatively setting meetings for May 6, August 4, September 15, and October 20, 2026, without taking a formal vote. The commission then worked through its commissioner comments on tax preference reviews, with Commissioner Forsyth recusing himself from the natural gas for transportation and energy sales to silicon smelters items. The discussion focused on reconciling endorse/endorse with comment/does not endorse positions into final recommendations. The commission adopted comments for the liquefied natural gas preference, the natural gas for transportation preference, the energy sales to silicon smelters preference, several low-income housing and veterans-related preferences, and other reviewed tax preferences. Several comments emphasized reporting burdens, the need for clearer legislative guidance, and in the veterans’ item, the possibility that low use may reflect limited visibility of the preference. Staff also clarified the reporting requirements for the natural gas transportation preference and the rationale for continuing the LNG preference while asking the legislature to consider a Department of Revenue workgroup report. All commissioner comment packages were ultimately adopted by roll call votes, with the relevant recusals noted. No members of the public testified in person. The chair invited written testimony by email or mail and thanked staff and members for their work. The next commission meeting was announced for May 6, 2026, at 10 a.m.
US
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Organizational business meeting to consider committee rules, an original resolution authorizing expenditures by the committee during the 119th Congress, S.347, to amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 Feb 5th, 2025 at 09:30 am

Environment and Public Works Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • For that pollution on the part of the fossil fuel industry, that they're paying an appropriate share
  • Government had fee, was polluted by the fossil fuel industry, and then transferred it without settling
  • up with the fossil fuel industry for that harm, they shouldn't be able to walk away from any accountability
Bills: SB347, SB351
Keywords: brownfields, brownfield cleanup, site remediation, environmental cleanup, contaminated property, redevelopment, revitalization, CERCLA, Superfund, EPA grants, state response programs, environmental justice, disadvantaged communities, small communities, local government grants, nonprofit eligibility, community engagement, Alaska Native tribes, Regional Corporations, Village Corporations
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Finance Division I (02/05/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • and 1 to 35 when it's a case load and 1 to 35 when it's a specialty<03:53:29.439> case<03:53:
  • > trying<03:53:31.239> to specialty case load uh so I'm trying to specialty case load uh
  • <03:54:32.760> um equalize those specialty case loads um equalize those specialty case loads
  • <03:55:19.199> is<03:55:19.880> is the uh the reduction in case loads is is the uh
  • again comparison to the the case load again comparison to the the case load it's<03:59:18.800>
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee heard an overview from the Agriculture Commissioner on the department’s major divisions and staffing. He described the Office of the Commissioner, Agricultural Development, Pesticides, Regulatory Services, Weights and Measures, Animal Industry, Plant Industry, and Soil Conservation, noting that many programs are federally funded or supported by dedicated fees and fines. He said the department has 44 full-time positions plus one DoIT employee shared with other agencies, and that HR services are now contracted through Administrative Services. He also explained that Soil Conservation is administratively attached to the department and funded through Moose Plate grants and county contributions, not direct state funding. Members asked about specific program functions and issues, including weights and measures inspections, animal health, bird flu response, internships, invasive species, and the Big E/New Hampshire building. The commissioner said weights and measures covers nearly all commercial measuring devices and products sold by weight, and that inspectors are currently part-time police officers, though the department is discussing removing that requirement. He said the department is actively involved in bird flu monitoring, including regular calls with USDA and the state veterinarian and collecting milk samples from dairy farms. On invasive species, he focused on Japanese knotweed and bittersweet, saying the department has only one staff person working on the issue, mainly as a coordinator with DOT and towns, and that eradication is extremely difficult. He also said the department does not run student internships and refers inquiries to UNH Cooperative Extension. The committee discussed budget and revenue issues, including three new general fund positions, one of which is the assistant commissioner and another a biological scientist for invasive species. The commissioner said the department had been in “triage mode,” that an assistant commissioner was needed because of workload, and that the department is a net positive to the General Fund each year. He said some fees and fines have not been updated in decades and would require legislation to change, including a proposed $5 fee for each animal database certificate to help fund a system that costs about $250,000 annually to maintain. In response to questions about budget reductions, he said the department protected personnel, reduced the cost-of-care fund, fair grants, and land preservation funding to about $25,000 each, and did not plan to buy new vehicles or computers. He also said he could not support including the $50,000 Conservation District resilience grant program in his budget under the current reduction targets, though he remained hopeful it might be funded another way.