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• I am for House Joint Memorial 1. All right. All righty. Any of the members?
• So for those reasons, this is why I brought this memorial.
• Los Angeles, and House Joint Memorial 1 is to really strengthen the relation.
• I would also like to say, ...for bringing forward this memorial.
• And I'm obviously very supportive of this memorial.

Summary: The committee first heard HB 186, which would update New Mexico’s Land Conservation Incentives Act by increasing the conservation tax credit cap from $250,000 to $2 million, raising the credit percentage, and making the credit refundable. The sponsor and conservation groups said the bill is intended to help land-rich, cash-poor landowners preserve working farms, ranches, watersheds, habitat, and cultural resources, while also leveraging federal conservation dollars and supporting rural economies. Supporters from land trusts, Realtors, conservation organizations, and local landowners testified that current caps are too low to make easements feasible for smaller properties and that the bill would reduce pressure to sell to developers. Some members raised concerns about fiscal impact, whether refundable credits should be limited, and whether wealthy landowners could benefit; the sponsor said the bill is aimed at smaller landowners and that the fiscal estimates may be overstated. The committee voted 6-3 to do pass HB 186. The committee then considered HB 92, which would phase out the state income tax on Social Security benefits over eight years. The sponsor argued that Social Security income should not be taxed and said the phase-out would help seniors, attract retirees, and support the economy. An amendment was adopted to strike language related to a prior date. Opposition testimony focused on fairness and revenue concerns, with one witness arguing the bill would mainly benefit higher-income filers and reduce funds for schools, infrastructure, and housing. Several members questioned the fiscal impact, the income thresholds, and whether the bill was ready without more data; the sponsor said the phase-out was designed to avoid a cliff effect and that the current estimates were uncertain. The committee then voted 5-3 to table HB 92. Finally, the committee heard HJM 1, a memorial supporting stronger relations between Taiwan and New Mexico and the United States in trade, technology, education, and official exchanges. The sponsor and a representative from Taiwan’s economic office described the long-standing sister-state relationship and said the memorial would reinforce goodwill and people-to-people ties. Members spoke in support of the relationship, with one noting Taiwan’s importance in technology and chip manufacturing. One member questioned tariffs and the need for the memorial but still acknowledged the strong bilateral relationship. The committee approved HJM 1 on an 8-1 do pass vote.

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• We have on our agenda today one item, which is House Joint Memorial 10.
• What we have in front of us here with House Joint Memorial 10, the federal school lunch rules currently
• This joint memorial does not address that.
• Members of the committee, we have before us House Joint Memorial 10.
• The motion is to send House Joint Memorial 10 to the floor with a do pass recommendation.

Committee: House Agricultural Affairs

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• Henry, and Memorial Middle School.
• Right sizing the Memorial Building and closing the Sierra Vista facility.
• Um, So the The staff recommendation does include replacement of Memorial Middle School.
• I'm missing something, uh, but that you're going to reopen Memorial Facility now is that.
• Memorial at the Robertson will remain open during construction.

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• And I join in asking that we adjourn in John's memory. Senator Laird.
• We went to Nicaragua, and there were two distinct memories involving him.
• I am honored to stand to adjourn in the memory of John Albert. Thank you, Senator.
• We also ended with a grateful recognition for the memory and the work of John Burton.
• May we leave today with the ...memory of John Burton.

Summary: The Senate met with a quorum, welcomed former legislative leaders and members to the floor, and opened with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. The session then focused on several ceremonial resolutions and a lengthy adjourn-in-memory tribute to former Senate President Pro Tem John Burton. Members repeatedly described Burton as a forceful, unvarnished advocate for foster youth, the poor, and other vulnerable Californians, while also sharing personal stories about his humor, bluntness, and bipartisan relationships. The Senate also announced upcoming committee hearings and birthday recognitions for several members and former Speaker Willie Brown. Three resolutions were taken up and adopted unanimously or near-unanimously. SCR 133, by Senator Grayson, recognized California Down Syndrome Awareness Month and Day; Grayson spoke about the dignity, autonomy, and contributions of people with Down syndrome, and introduced guests from the Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area and several families. SCR 134, by Senator Wahab, recognized Nowruz and the Afghan American community; Wahab and Senator Caballero highlighted the holiday’s themes of renewal and the contributions of Persian and Afghan Americans, and members received baklava gift boxes. SCR 139, also by Senator Wahab, recognized Afghan American Heritage Month; Wahab and Senator Grove emphasized Afghan Americans’ history, resilience, and service, and Wahab introduced leaders from the Afghan Coalition and other community advocates. Each resolution was adopted by roll call vote. The remainder of the session was devoted to memorial remarks for John Burton, with speeches from the President Pro Tem, minority leader, and many senators recalling his work on foster youth, public service, and California politics. Members also suspended and later reinstated Mason’s Manual rules to allow direct quotations during the tribute. The Senate concluded by expressing condolences to Burton’s family and colleagues, inviting members to a reception, and announcing that the chamber would reconvene later in the week for the formal adjourn-in-memory motion.

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• President Pro Tem Limon, you're recognized for the adjourned in memory motion. Thank you, Mr.
• And I ask that we adjourn his memory. Thank you. Senator DeGarza. Thank you, Mr. President.
• We went to Nicaragua, and there were two distinct memories involving him.
• I am honored to stand to adjourn in the memory of John Albert. Thank you, Senator.
• We also ended with a grateful recognition for the memory and the work of John Burton.

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• We'll go to the Joint Memorial 8002. Mr.
• It goes straight to where it's supposed to go that's outlined in the memorial.
• But the Joint Memorial goes on to further say we need not just a level playing field.
• And those of us who know about a joint memorial is that it's an organizing tool.
• And we'll move on to the joint memorial.

Bills: SB5915 , SB5988 , SB6025 , SJM8002

Committee: House Health Care & Wellness

Keywords: SB 5915, health technology assessment, HTA, clinical committee, medical technology review, coverage determination, state-purchased health care, Washington health care, RCW, evidence-based medicine, cost-effectiveness, safety and efficacy, Medicare coverage, national coverage determination, clinical guidelines, patient advocacy, public comment, medical necessity, rare disease, life-threatening disease

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• The Secretary will read the memorial.
• In the House of Representatives, House Joint Memorial 21 by the Ways and Means Committee, a joint memorial
• House Joint Memorial 21 by the Ways and Means Committee, a joint memorial to the President of the United
• It's a debate in favor of the memorial.
• The memorial has been adopted.

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• In support of this wonderful memorial.
• I just want to rise in support of this wonderful memorial.
• And thank you for all you do. in support of this wonderful memorial.
• House Memorial 59.
• House Memorial 60, introduced by Representative Hochman-Vigil, a memorial requesting the Energy Conservation

Bills: HB111 , HB103 , HB60 , HB108 , HB120 , HB145 , HB154 , HB164 , HB291 , HJR6 , HR1 , HJM2 , HJM3 , HJM1 , HM7 , HM17 , HM4 , HM22 , HM23 , HM24 , HM26 , HM2 , HM16 , HM32 , HM13 , HM47 , HM11 , HM14 , HM21 , HM34 , HM50 , HB38 , HB47 , HB63 , HB64 , HB127 , HB165 , HB184 , HB200 , HM20 , HM51

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, offered an invocation, pledges, and a series of recognitions and guest introductions, including a memorial honoring J.B. White, a young Santa Fe basketball player killed by gun violence, and presentations for Disability Rights Awareness Day, Down syndrome advocacy, adult education and literacy, and Western New Mexico University’s 133rd birthday. Members also welcomed students, legislative fellows, and other guests, and several speakers used the announcements period to highlight community work, family milestones, and advocacy efforts. The chamber then received and referred several executive and Senate messages. Governor-authorized bills included HB 282 on school attendance enforcement and juvenile probation coordination, HB 292 creating the New Mexico Prison Rape Elimination Act, and HB 149 involving charter school facility financing; these were referred to the Judiciary or Appropriations and Finance Committees as applicable. The House also received Senate-passed bills and committee substitutes, which were referred to the appropriate House committees. In committee reports, multiple bills and memorials were adopted, including HB 4, HB 7, HB 65, HB 66, HB 80, HB 88, HB 96, HB 270, HB 280, HB 275, HB 285, HB 20, HB 166, HB 295, HM 46, HM 54, and SJR 1. On third reading, HB 38 on wheelchair insurance coverage was announced as being remanded back to the House Health and Human Services Committee for a simple amendment before returning to the floor. The main floor debate centered on HB 120, which addresses restraint and seclusion in schools. Sponsors said the bill is intended to improve student safety, clarify when intervention is allowed, require de-escalation and behavior-support training, improve documentation and parent notification, and prevent harmful or punitive practices. An amendment was adopted to replace the term “punishment” with “disciplinary action” and to add reporting to a legislative study committee. The bill then drew extended questioning about definitions, school resource officers, PBIS references, training requirements, data collection, and possible costs and liability, with sponsors emphasizing that the measure clarifies existing practice rather than imposing a specific curriculum or program.

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• Senate Concurrent Memorial 1003, a concurrent memorial urging the Congress of the United States of America
• You’ve heard a third reading of Senate Concurrent Memorial 1003.
• And so I commend Senator Finchem on this memorial, and I’m proud to vote aye.
• We, as you can tell, our members have so many great memories of him.
• And so we will continue to celebrate his memory, and we'll see you at the St.

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• Senate Resolution 21, resolution adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Dixie P.
• Senate Resolution 22, resolution adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Brian J. Hat.
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• Allow Assemblymembers Alanis and Murasuchi to speak on an adjournment in memory today.
• Applause Members, we are now moving on to adjournments in memory.
• Today, we adjourn in memory of Jennifer Daniel Matthew and Madeline Lorenco of Turlock.
• To speak in memory of people who have left us far too young and far too soon.
• Assemblymember Maricucci you are recognized for your adjournment in memory. Thank you very much.

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• You are recognized for your adjournment in memory. Thank you, Madam Speaker and members.
• I ask today that this body adjourn in the memory of Baldwin Park's hero, Officer Samuel Riveros.
• Assembly Member Rodriguez, you are recognized for your adjournment in memory. Mr.
• I respectfully ask to be adjourned in memory of Samuel Riveros.
• All requests to adjourn in memory will be deemed read and printed in the journal.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, heard a prayer focused on self-reflection and leadership, and observed the Pledge of Allegiance led by Assembly Member LaShae Sharp-Collins, who also marked the day as Juneteenth. The body approved the previous day’s journal and handled several procedural motions, including unanimous-consent actions to suspend rules for adjournment-in-memory remarks, guest seating, re-referrals of multiple Senate bills to different committees, and the removal of AJR 9 from the consent calendar. The Assembly also re-referred AB 470 to the Communications and Conveyance Committee and, by roll call, suspended Joint Rule 62A to allow that committee to hear the bill on June 23; the motion passed 46-8. On the daily file, the clerk read a series of Senate bills on second reading, and the Assembly passed and retained all items on both the Assembly and Senate third-reading files. The second-day consent calendar included ACR 93, recognizing Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase Deficiency Awareness Day, and ACR 95, recognizing the 2025 International Day of Yoga. Sixty-one coauthors were added to the resolutions, and both items were adopted by unanimous 64-0 votes. The chamber then heard adjournment-in-memory tributes from Assembly Members Rubio and Michelle Rodriguez for Baldwin Park Police Officer Samuel Riveros, who was killed in the line of duty. Both members praised his bravery, service, and dedication, and the Assembly observed a moment of silence. The session concluded with announcements that there would be no floor or check-in session on Friday, June 19, and that the Assembly would reconvene Monday, June 23, at 1 p.m., before adjourning on motion.

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• I respectfully ask that we adjourn today in memory of Sharon Rachel Cinder.
• Members, I ask that you join me in adjourning today in memory of Bill Schultz.
• Speaker, members, I ask that we adjourn in memory of Bill Schultz. Mr.
• Speaker, members, I ask that we adjourn in memory of Bill Schultz.
• All requests to adjourn in memory will be deemed read and printed in the journal.

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• House Concurrent Memorial 2005, a concurrent memorial requesting the Congress of the United States to
• House Concurrent Memorial 2005, a concurrent memorial requesting the Congress of the United States to
• House Concurrent Memorial 2011, a concurrent memorial urging the United States Congress to delist the
• House Concurrent Memorial 2007, a concurrent memorial urging the State Board on Geographic and Historic
• House Concurrent Memorial 2007, a concurrent memorial urging the State Board on Geographic and Historic

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• It memorializes the state civic initiative to host major events and requires annual public reporting
• Charlie Kirk Memorial Boulevard does not do that. I urge you to vote no.
• Chair: Senators, we will now take up Tab 15, CS/SB 1404 on Memory Care by Senator Burton.
• We have many in the state and many of them advertise memory care or they say they have a memory care
• may choose to stay in an ALF without that ALF obtaining a memory care services license.

Committee: Senate Fiscal Policy

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• We're going to Senate Memorial 31. Senator Stefanics, with Senate Memorial 31. Thank you, Mr.
• Seeing no objections, Senator, if you'll explain what your memorial attempts to do. Thank you, Mr.
• Senators, we're debating Senate Memorial 31. No debate? Senator Stefanics, close on the memorial.
• We're going on to Senate Memorial 17, and I'll yield to Senator Lopez. Thank you, Mr. President.
• We're debating Senate Memorial 17. Seeing no debate. Senator Lopez to close on the memorial.

Summary: The Senate debated House Joint Resolution 5, a proposed constitutional amendment to allow legislative compensation tied to median household income. Supporters argued that paying legislators would broaden access, improve representation, and help people who cannot afford to serve without outside income, while opponents said lawmakers should not raise their own pay given the legislature’s performance and the state’s budget and job losses. Three floor amendments were offered and all failed: one to change the ballot language to more directly say it would pay legislators a salary, one to add 16-year term limits, and one to deny per diem and mileage for meetings within 50 miles of a member’s home. After extended debate, the Senate adopted the resolution on a roll call vote of 23-19, sending H.J.R. 5, as amended, forward. The chamber then passed Senate Memorial 31, which creates a work group to study the 2020 suspension of COLAs for retired state employees and possible retirement-fund recommendations, by a 42-0 vote. Senate Memorial 17 also passed unanimously, calling for a task force to study the status and backlog of sexual assault examination kits in New Mexico. The Senate also received several House messages on bills returned or amended by the House, and adopted a committee report covering multiple House bills, including HB 20, HB 38, HB 108, HB 200, HB 270, HB 291, HB 306, and HB 309. The meeting ended with announcements about committee schedules and a recess until 10:30 a.m. the next day.

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• Her legacy lives on not only through the memories that we have, the people that she uplifted, me right
• Today we pause to honor the memory of Nayae Hill, a Granby High School graduate, a young woman whose
• May her memory move us toward a greater care for one another. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• I move that when we adjourn today, we adjourn in memory of Catherine Agnes Martin, or Kathy Hudgens.
• We have two resolutions and then commending memorial resolutions category.

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• So, today we do have some folks from the Vermont Holocaust Memorial here with us.
• And the Vermont Holocaust Memorial is an all-volunteer nonprofit.
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• Let's begin with what's listed as number six, Gross Substitute Senate Joint Memorial 84.
• We will open the hearing again on Gross Substitute Senate Joint Memorial 8014.
• I'm speaking in support of this memorial.
• Passing this memorial honors Aishanur's life and her values.
• We cannot fail her memory. I urge you to pass this memorial. Thank you. Thank you.

Bills: SB5000 , SB5325 , SB6044 , SB6313 , SB6084 , SB6137

Committee: House State Government & Tribal Relations

Keywords: state nickname, evergreen state, identity, cultural heritage, tourism, state cactus, symbolic designation, ecological significance, state symbols, SB 6044, Diwali, Bandi Chhor Divas, Washington state holidays, RCW 1.16.050, state holiday recognition, religious observance, Hindu holiday, Sikh holiday, cultural recognition, paid holiday

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• Memorial Highway. Rep. Borea. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• Brady Memorial Bridge. Bridge in Terrebonne Parish as the L. Ward T. Brady Memorial Bridge.
• Gaines Memorial Highway. Rep. Picone: Mr.
• Gaines Memorial Highway. For those that don't know, Mr.
• Salter Memorial Highway. Rep. Shamarhorn. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Bills: HR244 , HR245 , HR246 , HR247 , HR248 , HR249 , HR250 , HR251 , HCR101 , HCR102 , HR223 , HR224 , HR225 , HR226 , HR227 , HR229 , HR230 , HR231 , HR232 , HR234 , HR235 , HR236 , HR237 , HR238 , HR239 , HR240 , HR241 , HR242 , HR243 , HCR94 , HCR95 , HCR96 , HCR97 , HCR98 , HCR99 , HCR100 , SCR31 , SCR33 , SCR35 , SCR37 , SCR56 , SCR57 , SB171 , SB251 , SB252 , SB353 , SB367 , SB433 , SB461 , HR170 , HR191 , HR206 , HR207 , HR208 , HR217 , HCR11 , HCR53 , HCR60 , HCR66 , HCR68 , HB66 , HB153 , HB165 , HB326 , HB387 , HB454 , HB455 , HB484 , HB513 , HB603 , HB660 , HB719 , HB762 , HB766 , HB793 , HB802 , HB816 , HB833 , HB940 , HB947 , HB950 , HB975 , HB1028 , HB1039 , HB1051 , HB1053 , HB1080 , HB1201 , HB1215 , HB1228 , HB1251 , HB1252 , SCR2 , SB26 , SB28 , SB29 , SB30 , SB41 , SB44 , SB64 , SB84 , SB87 , SB93 , SB98 , SB107 , SB118 , SB142 , SB192 , SB195 , SB199 , SB219 , SB222 , SB234 , SB241 , SB255 , SB275 , SB277 , SB292 , SB294 , SB306 , SB314 , SB482 , SB233 , SB326 , HR171 , HCR49 , HCR65 , HCR72 , HR37 , HCR64 , SCR19 , SCR3 , SCR6 , SCR18 , SCR11 , SCR22 , HB64 , HB68 , HB92 , HB130 , HB258 , HB633 , HB801 , HB89 , HB341 , HB451 , HB456 , HB579 , HB595 , HB621 , HB818 , HB841 , HB1064 , HB1101 , HB1191 , SB47 , SB82 , SB106 , SB206 , SB210 , SB248 , SB305 , SB376 , SB397 , SB441 , SB2 , SB19 , SB24 , SB50 , SB70 , SB96 , SB101 , SB103 , SB104 , SB114 , SB122 , SB159 , SB160 , SB173 , SB180 , SB182 , SB260 , SB412 , SB418 , SB424 , SB442 , SB460 , SB476 , SB1 , SB23 , SB32 , SB42 , SB43 , SB46 , SB51 , SB110 , SB113 , SB150 , SB154 , SB161 , SB218 , SB220 , SB221 , SB253 , SB289 , SB310 , SB351 , SB399 , SB404 , SB502 , HCR32 , HB955 , HB284 , HB617 , HB730 , HB926 , HB1125 , HB1194 , HB1203 , HB798 , HB998 , HB1084 , HB1223 , HB646 , HB824 , HB901 , HB79 , HR20 , HR74 , HB59 , HB306 , HB366 , HB393 , HB458 , HB577 , HB582 , HB605 , HB614 , HB682 , HB733 , HB752 , HB773 , HB911 , HB996 , HB1035 , HB1069 , HB1113 , HB1140 , HB1180 , HB1234 , HB1240 , SB89 , SB68 , SB149

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, heard a prayer from Pastor Neil Bernard of New Wine Christian Center, and recognized a number of visiting groups and observances, including AMI Kids, Mother’s Day, the Hungarian Settlement Cultural Association, Pro-Life Day at the Capitol, the American Cancer Society and Cancer Action Network, Municipal Day for the Louisiana Municipal Association, Recreation and Parks Association Day, St. John Day, Hoopla basketball activities, Main Street program participants, Leadership North Shore, the Lack of Seeing High School basketball team, Literacy Champion recognition, Orleans Parish Sheriff Michelle Woodford, and LACE Day for chamber executives. Majority Leader Steve Scalise also addressed the chamber, praising recent economic investment in Louisiana, coastal restoration funding, and the state’s improved national reputation. The House received Senate messages and Legislative Bureau reports on numerous Senate bills, many of which were referred to committee or laid over, and several House and Senate resolutions were introduced or adopted, largely commemorative or study-related measures. The chamber then took up several House bills in regular order. HB 89, concerning district attorney retiree health insurance coverage in the Third Judicial District, was amended and passed 87-5. HB 451, dealing with ATC notice procedures, passed 98-0 after technical amendments. HB 456, revising workers’ compensation petition requirements and allowing employers broader access to disputed claims, drew extended debate over whether it would burden injured workers; it passed 67-30. HB 579, expanding the Sexual Assault Survivor Bill of Rights and related confidentiality and complaint provisions, passed 98-0. HB 595, requiring local authorities to respond timely to permit-related matters affecting natural resource development, passed 92-3. HB 621, requiring recycling of decommissioned renewable energy components and updating waste rules, passed 99-0. HB 818, requiring school systems to publish annual assessment schedules and related testing information, passed 98-0. Additional bills considered included HB 841, creating a code of conduct for landmen negotiating pipeline easements and authorizing penalties for bad-faith conduct, which passed 98-0; HB 1060, establishing a two-year domestic violence intervention court pilot program in the 19th Judicial District with coordinated services and data collection, which passed 86-13; and HB 1101, a workers’ compensation measure defining maximum medical improvement, adjusting benefit durations, and addressing misrepresentation and fraud, which was under debate at the end of the excerpt. Throughout the floor session, members repeatedly emphasized that the bills were intended to clarify procedures, improve transparency, or address public safety and economic development, while opponents of some measures raised concerns about added burdens on workers or injured claimants.