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• We'll also have a performance from the National FFA students who are here.
• So today, New Mexico FFA Association is celebrating National FFA Week.
• And I don't know how many national—national— All.
• , Sandia National Laboratories, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and New Mexico State University's Physical
• Science Laboratory.

Bills: HM19

Keywords: New Mexico Aviation and Aerospace Day, aviation, aerospace, space industry, missile programs, Spaceport America, White Sands Missile Range, White Sands Test Facility, Kirtland Air Force Base, drone, unmanned aircraft systems, commercial space transportation, NASA, aircraft, STEM education, research laboratories, Sandia National Laboratories, Los Alamos National Laboratory, flight testing, medical evacuation

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• And this is Los Alamos Emergency Operations Center. I'm sorry, Senator.
• Senate Bill 218, Los Alamos Emergency Operations Center.
• This is a special project for Los Alamos County. This is a special project for Los Alamos County.
• 2007, when the laboratory contractor began to pay taxes to the county, the budget of Los Alamos County
• And so, as you know, Los Alamos National Laboratories hiring is listed as one of the reasons for the

Bills: SB20, SB111, SB211, SB218, SB14

Keywords: prior authorization, pharmacy benefits manager, PBM, health insurer, prescription drugs, step therapy, formulary, auto-adjudication, electronic portal, appeals, medical necessity, serious mental illness, mental health, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, substance use disorder, addiction treatment, cancer, autoimmune disorder

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• I mean, our pension funds are the second or third in the nation, best benefits in the nation.
• New Mexico, because of our wonderful universities, our national laboratories, and our historical legacy
• security and larger national strategic missions.
• Richard Feynman up at Los Alamos wrote some of the earliest papers in the world on quantum computing.
• The lab supercomputers at Oak Ridge, at Sandia, and at Los Alamos take about 20 megawatts.

Bills: SB151, HB8, SB177

Keywords: corporate income tax, franchise tax, gross receipts tax, tax credit, tax deduction, controlled foreign corporation, CFC, bonus depreciation, interest expense, apportionment, unitary group, high-wage jobs tax credit, local journalism, news media, newspaper printer, physician incentive, health care workforce, affordable housing, multifamily housing, construction materials

Bills: SB151, HB8, SB177

Keywords: corporate income tax, franchise tax, gross receipts tax, tax credit, tax deduction, controlled foreign corporation, CFC, bonus depreciation, interest expense, apportionment, unitary group, high-wage jobs tax credit, local journalism, news media, newspaper printer, physician incentive, health care workforce, affordable housing, multifamily housing, construction materials

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• . company at a competitive disadvantage compared to a foreign multinational that is subject to a national

Bills: SB151, HB8, SB177

Keywords: corporate income tax, franchise tax, gross receipts tax, tax credit, tax deduction, controlled foreign corporation, CFC, bonus depreciation, interest expense, apportionment, unitary group, high-wage jobs tax credit, local journalism, news media, newspaper printer, physician incentive, health care workforce, affordable housing, multifamily housing, construction materials

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• In Bernalillo County, maybe a little bit in Valencia, maybe a little bit in Los Alamos because of the
• And this is a national security imperative. This creates jobs all along the spectrum.
• It's the foremost experts in the world that Sandy had lost out most national laboratories and through
• I get to work as the chief, one of the chief staffers at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
• laboratories, specifically in the DARPA Quantum Benchmarking Initiative.

Bills: SB20, SB21, SB166, SB177, SB181, SB189, SM6

Keywords: prior authorization, pharmacy benefits manager, PBM, health insurer, prescription drugs, step therapy, formulary, auto-adjudication, electronic portal, appeals, medical necessity, serious mental illness, mental health, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, substance use disorder, addiction treatment, cancer, autoimmune disorder

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• She is an expert from the National Resources Department Council on industrial decarbonization.
• So the National Asphalt Pavement Association works with an EPD developer, and the National Ready Mix

Bills: HB253, HB153, HB255, HB287, HB371, SB151, HB8, SB177

Keywords: distance learning, virtual instruction, public education, student enrollment, school funding, education standards, pandemic education response, low-carbon construction, construction materials, rebate, environmental product declaration, EPD, embodied carbon, carbon intensity, greenhouse gas emissions, decarbonization, industrial incentives, clean manufacturing, cement, concrete

Bills: HB253, HB153, HB255, HB287, HB371, SB151, HB8, SB177

Keywords: distance learning, virtual instruction, public education, student enrollment, school funding, education standards, pandemic education response, low-carbon construction, construction materials, rebate, environmental product declaration, EPD, embodied carbon, carbon intensity, greenhouse gas emissions, decarbonization, industrial incentives, clean manufacturing, cement, concrete

Summary: The committee first corrected its action on Senate Bill 151, noting that the earlier motion had been made incorrectly after the committee substitute was amended. Members then moved to do not pass the Senate Finance Committee substitute and do pass the same committee substitute so it could be sent to the floor. The only change identified in the substitute was an adjustment to the sunset date. A roll call vote followed, with several members voting yes and a few voting no or being excused, and the motion to report the committee substitute out with a due pass recommendation carried. After the SB 151 vote, the chair said the committee was essentially finished and expected to meet on the floor the next day, likely around noon, with a plan to come in earlier and handle a few more bills. The discussion then shifted to House Bill 2 and the broader issue of state employee compensation. One member argued that over the past several years the state had already provided substantial pay raises and benefits, citing roughly $1.3 billion in raises, about $184 million annually for health care costs, and $116 million annually for employer pension costs, for a total of about $1.6 billion over four years. That member said the state had done enough on employee compensation and that a proposed 1% increase did not make sense given competing priorities such as child care and other needs. The committee then adjourned, and there was a brief question about when the university fund bill would be heard, but no firm timing was given.

Bills: HB2293, HB3176, HB3545, HB3546

Keywords: broadband, Oklahoma Broadband Office, broadband access, statewide broadband plan, internet connectivity, funding, grant programs, expansion council, termination plan, Oklahoma, Gas Hub, artificial intelligence, national laboratory, public-private partnerships, aerospace, high-performance computing, economic development, state agencies, high-risk AI decisions, deepfakes

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• It also creates the Oklahoma National Laboratory Development so that the state has a formal process for
• we could put together and try to attract the subject matters that are not addressed in the seven national
• We have 17 national labs. These subject matters really aren't a part of the national lab.
• I think you mentioned there are 17 of these national labs across the United States.
• My son worked there, and that's the national lab in Knoxville.

Bills: HB1782, HB2293, HB3176, HB3544, HB3546, HB3619, HB4358

Keywords: artificial intelligence, education reform, innovation, funding, advisory council, broadband, Oklahoma Broadband Office, broadband access, statewide broadband plan, internet connectivity, grant programs, expansion council, termination plan, Oklahoma, Gas Hub, national laboratory, public-private partnerships, aerospace, high-performance computing, economic development

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• It also creates the Oklahoma National Laboratory Development Program so that the state has a formal process
• It also creates the Oklahoma National Laboratory Development Program so that the state has a former process
• We have 17 national labs. These subject matters really aren't a part of a national lab.
• national labs that we have now. We have 17 national labs.
• These subject matters really aren't a part of a national lab.

Bills: HB1782, HB2293, HB3176, HB3544, HB3546, HB3619, HB4358

Keywords: artificial intelligence, education reform, innovation, funding, advisory council, broadband, Oklahoma Broadband Office, broadband access, statewide broadband plan, internet connectivity, grant programs, expansion council, termination plan, Oklahoma, Gas Hub, national laboratory, public-private partnerships, aerospace, high-performance computing, economic development

Summary: The Senate Technology and Telecommunications Committee considered several House bills focused on artificial intelligence, data infrastructure, broadband, and education technology. House Bill 3176 would create an Oklahoma Gas Artificial Intelligence and Space Research Hub under the Department of Commerce and a National Laboratory Development Program to help Oklahoma pursue federal research designations; members questioned the fiscal impact, public reporting, and agency placement, and the bill passed 7-1. House Bill 3544 would prohibit minors from accessing AI social companions and authorize civil penalties; supporters cited research and safety concerns, and it passed 8-0. House Bill 3619 would modernize state geographic data collection and mapping for census and boundary purposes; members raised concerns about county boundaries, costs, and possible impacts on property and taxation, and it passed 6-2. The committee also advanced House Bill 3546, which bars artificial intelligence and other non-human entities from being granted legal personhood under Oklahoma law, passing 8-0 without debate. House Bill 1782 would create an Oklahoma AI Education Innovation Act with an advisory council and grant fund; members asked about funding formulas, membership, and dual office-holding, and it passed 8-0. House Bill 2293 would extend the Oklahoma Broadband Office sunset while requiring a wind-down plan and legislative review; members discussed the office’s consultation and termination process, and it passed 8-0. Finally, House Bill 4358 would limit screen time for pre-K through fifth grade students to one hour per school day. After questions about enforcement, classroom logistics, and special events, the author struck the title to continue working on the measure, and the bill passed 8-0. Throughout the meeting, members generally expressed support for the policy goals of the bills while flagging implementation, fiscal, and jurisdictional concerns.

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• (NNSA) is planning to shift from Los Alamos National Laboratory to Idaho National Laboratory.
• Alamos National Laboratory.
• About 60% of Los Alamos National Laboratory employees commute from outside Los Alamos County every day
• Los Alamos National Laboratory, as well as Pueblo de San Ildefonso.
• Alamos National Laboratory.

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• Alamos National Laboratory.
• Some of you may know about 60% of Los Alamos National Laboratory employees commute from outside Los Alamos
• Alamos National Laboratory.
• Alamos National Laboratory.
• Alamos National Laboratory.

Summary: The committee first heard a presentation from the Environment Department on PFAS contamination in private wells in La Cienega, Santa Fe County. Staff said the plume likely came from historic use of firefighting foam associated with airport and National Guard fire-training activities, with possible additional contribution from septic systems and consumer products. They described the contamination as affecting about 200 private wells, the short-term response of providing residential filters through a $2 million legislative appropriation, and ongoing work to define the plume’s full extent, identify responsible parties, and consider longer-term regional water solutions. Members asked about filter costs, replacement schedules, disposal of used cartridges, follow-up testing, health studies, and whether cleanup or containment had begun; the department said cleanup would follow once the plume is fully mapped and that DOH is soliciting interest in a blood study. The committee also discussed the need to track disposal of PFAS filters and the possibility of broader statewide capacity for similar work. The committee then took up abandoned uranium mine cleanup. NMED and EMNRD staff reviewed the new uranium mine reclamation program created by HB 164, the state dashboard tracking sites, and the FY26 appropriation of $20 million for neglected contaminated sites, of which $12 million is being used for neglected uranium mines and the remainder for other contaminated sites. They said six contractors were hired, three priority sites in Grant County are moving forward quickly, and additional sites are being prepared for possible FY27 work. Members pressed for details on how funds are spent, why the revolving fund remains unfunded, how federal, state, tribal, and landowner requirements are coordinated, where contaminated material will be moved, and whether cleanup could also address homes built with contaminated materials. Staff said the work is governed by multiple regulatory layers, that the state is seeking an additional $25 million for FY27-FY28 plus a time extension, and that partnerships with tribes would require longer-term agreements. The committee also discussed federal cleanup efforts and the new Good Samaritan law, with members urging stronger advocacy for New Mexico sites, including tribal lands, and asking whether the Attorney General should pursue legal action against federal parties responsible for legacy contamination. Staff explained that some sites are already covered by settlement funds tied to responsible parties, while neglected sites are those with no responsible party and no other cleanup program. The committee then heard from EMNRD on Class VI carbon sequestration primacy. Staff said New Mexico currently has no operating Class VI wells, about 27 Class II acid-gas injection wells are operating, and only a small number might be candidates for conversion. They explained that the state’s primacy application would require more public outreach than federal rules alone, and that cost estimates for post-injection site care are based on long planning horizons, with some costs borne by operators and some by the state after closure. No votes were taken on the substantive items discussed; the committee approved the prior meeting minutes and took a brief recess between presentations.

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• She's with Los Alamos National Laboratory.
• New Mexico businesses to Sandia and Los Alamos National Labs to mature technology for commercialization
• Both Sandia and Los Alamos National Laboratories are really glad to be here to speak to this.
• Alamos National Laboratories.
• At both Sandia and Los Alamos National Laboratories, Eden has participated in two TRGRs in the past,

Summary: The committee first considered House Bill 82, which would extend the Technology Readiness Gross Receipts Tax Credit for 10 years and increase the annual cap from $1 million per lab to $5 million over time. The sponsor and witnesses from Sandia and Los Alamos National Laboratories said the program helps New Mexico businesses commercialize deep-tech innovations and is unique in the country. Multiple business and economic development representatives testified in support, describing successful projects and job creation. Committee members asked about specific companies, wages, and the program’s impact, but several members raised concerns about the bill’s fiscal effect and the lack of room in the tax package. The committee adopted a substitute that delayed the credit increase by one year, but then voted to table HB 82 by about 5-3. The committee then heard House Bill 142, which would increase the Rural Health Care Practitioner Tax Credit and expand eligibility to underserved urban areas. Supporters, including Think New Mexico and the Greater Albuquerque Chamber, said the credit has not been updated in years and could help recruit more health professionals, especially EMTs. Members questioned whether urban areas should be included, how “underserved” is defined, the size of the current expenditure, and whether the credit actually changes provider behavior. Some members expressed concern that the bill could dilute support for rural areas, while others noted that most New Mexico counties are designated shortage areas. The sponsor moved to table HB 142, and the committee agreed. Finally, the committee took up Senate Bill 58, as amended, which extends the period for metropolitan redevelopment area property tax abatements from seven years to up to 14 years. The sponsor and MRA representatives said the longer period would help projects in blighted areas become financially feasible, especially for housing and redevelopment projects in Albuquerque and other cities. Support came from housing developers, Realtors, chambers of commerce, and economic development groups. Committee members asked about how MRAs are designated, how the abatements work, and why the bill also changed a separate 10-year reference; concerns were raised about the lack of statewide reporting on MRAs. The committee ultimately voted do pass on SB 58 as amended.

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• Security is in the DNA and the structure of our nation. laboratories.
• It hasn't been historically at our national laboratories and in DOE.
• nations. accessing our national laboratories, received unanimous approval from the Senate Select Committee
• from China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran from accessing the national laboratories operated by the National
• The Los Alamos Club, then the 1000 Talents, they keep coming at us.

Keywords: national security, Department of Energy, foreign espionage, security protocols, Chinese Communist Party, national laboratories, research security

Summary: The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee convened to address pressing issues related to research security risks at the Department of Energy, focusing specifically on foreign nationals' access to sensitive information. The meeting highlighted the increasing threats posed by espionage from the Chinese Communist Party, which has sought to infiltrate U.S. national laboratories and exploit American research for military purposes. Discussions included the importance of tightening security protocols to safeguard national interests and maintain technological advantages. Witnesses provided insight into historical contexts and current vulnerabilities, emphasizing that without proper measures, the gaps could jeopardize national security.

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• She's with Los Alamos National Laboratory.
• Both Sandia and Los Alamos National Laboratories are really glad to be here to speak to this.
• Alamos National Laboratories.
• At both Sandia and Los Alamos National Laboratories.
• Alamos National Lab.

Bills: HB248, HB309, HB332, SB48

Keywords: general obligation bonds, GO bonds, capital projects, bond election, property tax levy, state debt, state finance, capital outlay, senior centers, senior citizen facilities, aging services, long-term services, libraries, library acquisitions, broadband for libraries, higher education, university capital projects, community colleges, tribal schools, special schools

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• Day in the Senate, whereas Sandia National Laboratories and Los Alamos National Laboratories of scientific
• And whereas Sandia National Laboratories and Los Alamos National Laboratory play pivotal roles in national
• And whereas Sandia National Laboratories, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and San Diego State University
• Laboratories, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and the Air Force Research Laboratory by recognizing February
• Los Alamos National Laboratory.

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• Laboratories at Los Alamos and Pacific Northwest National Laboratories, underscoring the national impact
• Firstly, I forgot to mention that I also spent one year at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
• You'll be hearing about the Platoon Workforce Development Initiative, Los Alamos National Lab, the New
• We have two tenants: the Los Alamos National Laboratory, the Carlsbad office.
• We occasionally do have, you know, a collaboration with a similar facility at Los Alamos National Lab

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• Lab Day, whereas Sandia National Laboratories and Los Alamos National Laboratory have been cornerstones
• And whereas Sandia National Laboratories and Los Alamos National Laboratory play pivotal roles in national
• And whereas Sandia National Laboratory, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and the Air Force Research Laboratory
• And whereas Los Alamos National Laboratory purchases more than $1 billion annually from New Mexico businesses
• Laboratories, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and the Air Force Research Laboratory by proclaiming February

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• It's nice to be sitting next to a former supervisor at Los Alamos National Laboratory and a colleague
• Kathy Keith is the Los Alamos National Laboratory Director for Community Partnerships, where she works
• You're up at Los Alamos National Lab center.
• So, what I will say is Los Alamos National Laboratory has been integral for 80 years in nuclear weapons
• Los Alamos National Laboratory.