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• I'm like, Senator Gonzalez, you want to do House Bill 1? So, no, she's here.
• This is House Bill 1, which is the feed bill, and includes your program.
• Good morning, Chief Justice. Good morning, Chief Justice Lee.
• And then we also house the Honoring Native Life initiative.
• It could be housing, but housing is not a real step in mental health.

Bills: HB1

Keywords: feed bill, legislative appropriations, legislative branch, New Mexico Legislature, general fund, legislative council service, legislative finance committee, legislative education study committee, house chief clerk, senate chief clerk, per diem, mileage, session expenses, interim committees, district staff, capitol complex, capital outlay data system, legislative processing system, redistricting, census redistricting

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• Some of the in-house audits that we are accomplishing is Albuquerque Housing Authority.
• Chair, Madam Chief, that was great.
• My chief actuary and the chief adjuster frankly talk every day, so I think there's more clarity in what's
• We’re advancing housing, affordable housing projects. We’re leading in renewable energy.
• in House District 53.

Bills: HB1

Keywords: feed bill, legislative appropriations, legislative branch, New Mexico Legislature, general fund, legislative council service, legislative finance committee, legislative education study committee, house chief clerk, senate chief clerk, per diem, mileage, session expenses, interim committees, district staff, capitol complex, capital outlay data system, legislative processing system, redistricting, census redistricting

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• House Memorial 5 has duly passed this House. House Memorial 5 has passed the House.
• House Bill 70. House Bill 70. House Bill 70 has not been read twice by title.
• House Bill 76. House Bill 76.
• It's probably the Senate chief clerk.
• House Bill 101. House Bill 101.

Bills: HB1

Keywords: feed bill, legislative appropriations, legislative branch, New Mexico Legislature, general fund, legislative council service, legislative finance committee, legislative education study committee, house chief clerk, senate chief clerk, per diem, mileage, session expenses, interim committees, district staff, capitol complex, capital outlay data system, legislative processing system, redistricting, census redistricting

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• The colonial infrastructure fund, Tribal Infrastructure Fund, and now the Housing Trust Fund.
• earlier this week, and they have to date received about 2,300 requests for direct Appropriations from House
• So this would include student housing, student life, and certain athletics projects.
• So, if you click on the counties, you'll see each one of the county overlays by House district or by
• , I guess the only part that I see with that, because seeing that part, but then when it comes to housing

Bills: HB1

Keywords: feed bill, legislative appropriations, legislative branch, New Mexico Legislature, general fund, legislative council service, legislative finance committee, legislative education study committee, house chief clerk, senate chief clerk, per diem, mileage, session expenses, interim committees, district staff, capitol complex, capital outlay data system, legislative processing system, redistricting, census redistricting

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• Section seven, the House Chief Clerk and House Leadership Office.
• Section eight the Senate Chief Clerks and the Senate Leadership Offices.
• Chairman and Representative Herrera, so those items 7 and 8 are part of the Chief Clerk.
• This morning, the House Chief Clerk presented the budget in the Printing and Supplies Committee, and
• I am not sure what additional expenses the Senate Chief Clerk has. over the House Chief Clerk, and we

Bills: HB1

Keywords: feed bill, legislative appropriations, legislative branch, New Mexico Legislature, general fund, legislative council service, legislative finance committee, legislative education study committee, house chief clerk, senate chief clerk, per diem, mileage, session expenses, interim committees, district staff, capitol complex, capital outlay data system, legislative processing system, redistricting, census redistricting

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• Clerk.
• </c><00:11:31.519><c> Clerk.
• Clerk. Um, at this time, &gt;&gt; All right, Mr. Clerk.
• </c> House Bill 585. Thank you. House Bill 585. Thank you.
• Clerk. I think we have All right, Mr. Clerk.

Bills: HB585

Keywords: Washington County, circuit clerk, compensation, county government, local legislation, 1136, house, all

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• The clerk will take the roll.
• The clerk will take the roll.
• The clerk will take the roll.
• The clerk will take the roll.
• House Information appreciate it.

Bills: HF3874, HF962

Keywords: judicial funding, Chief Justice security, fiscal year 2028, court system, judicial branch, 1183, house

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• court clerk was elected.
• I know you're saying Orleans has had two clerks. How long have they had two clerks?
• to the Orleans Parish clerk.
• Two clerks in New Orleans been forever. And why eliminate the criminal district clerk?
• Good to see you, Madam Clerk.

Bills: SB256

Keywords: court consolidation, judicial administrative, Orleans Parish, civil district court, criminal district court, court clerk, judicial funding, 965, house, all

Bills: SB297, HB562

Keywords: water resources, division chief, state governance, Alabama law, exempt service, State Auditor, property investigations, loss and theft, state property, property inventory control, 1136, house, all

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• We're directed by the House to inform the Senate that the House is organized and prepared to transact
• Can we give a warm welcome to the House members? Don't leave yet.
• President, I am directed by the House to inform the Senate that the House has taken the following action
• Clerk.
• Members, we have a new calendar clerk this year.

Bills: SR1, SR2

Keywords: Texas Senate, senate rules, caucus report, legislative administration, senate officers, parliamentarian, assistant parliamentarian, secretary of the senate, sergeant-at-arms, calendar clerk, journal clerk, doorkeeper, enrolling clerk, senate staff, employee policies, leave policy, compensatory time, outside employment, staff salaries, per diem

Summary: The Senate reconvened from recess and received a message from the House stating that the House was organized and ready to conduct business. The House also reported passage of SCR 7, which directs the State Preservation Board to begin steps to replace the Children of the Confederacy plaque with a plaque honoring victims of Texas’s convict leasing system. The Senate then took up and adopted Senate Resolution 1, the caucus resolution offered by Senator Zaffirini, which sets recommendations for Senate operations. The officers of the Senate were then sworn in. Next, the chamber considered Senate Resolution 2, the Rules Resolution, offered by Senator Hughes; it was adopted by a 31-0 roll call vote and makes only limited changes to committee structure while retaining prior rules. The Senate also authorized the President to appoint a five-member committee to notify the House that the Senate was organized and ready to transact business. Senator Eckhardt introduced the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Liu, a family medicine physician from Austin. With no further business, the Senate recessed until 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 22.

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• President, there's a message from the House. Thank you, Mr. President.
• We're directed by the House to inform the Senate that the House is organized and prepared to transact
• President, there's a message from the House. Admit the messenger. Mr.
• President, I am directed by the House to inform the Senate that the House has taken the following action
• Respectfully, Stephen Brown, Chief Clerk. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

Bills: SR1, SR2

Keywords: Texas Senate, senate rules, caucus report, legislative administration, senate officers, parliamentarian, assistant parliamentarian, secretary of the senate, sergeant-at-arms, calendar clerk, journal clerk, doorkeeper, enrolling clerk, senate staff, employee policies, leave policy, compensatory time, outside employment, staff salaries, per diem

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• </c> I believe in the House and the Senate. I believe in the House and the Senate.
• </c> Um, and I will pause now and ask Chief Um, and I will pause now and ask Chief Judge<00:11:31.279
• </c> In many incidents, individual chief In many incidents, individual chief judges<00:14:19.920><c>
• </c><00:20:24.320><c> police</c> easy to find. and the chief of police easy to find. and the chief of
• </c><01:04:23.440><c> House</c><01:04:23.680><c> File</c><01:04:24.079><c> 3875</c> table, um House House

Bills: HF3874, HF3875, HF3378

Keywords: judicial funding, Chief Justice security, fiscal year 2028, court system, judicial branch, judiciary, court notices, restitution, child protection, publication process, human services, Optum reports, data privacy, transparency, legislative oversight, 1183, house

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• Its current status is pending committee action in the House. ...pending committee action in the House

Bills: HB191, HB196, HB134, HB14, HB14

Keywords: juvenile detention, county management, legal procedures, juvenile justice, county commission, supervision, administration, vehicle registration, disability access, fines, law enforcement, public accommodation, interim police chief, public safety, municipalities, state authority, 1136, house, all

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• Fire Chiefs and all the fire chiefs in Washington State.
• Now we go to House Bill 2543. Before us now is House Bill 2543 related to county clerk fees.
• Substitute House Bill 2178. Substitute House Bill 2178.
• Now we go to House Bill 2543. Before we now is House Bill 2543 related to county clerk fees.
• House Bill 2543 would raise some clerk fees and modify fees for county clerks.

Bills: HB2543

Keywords: county clerk, fees, local government, administrative costs, revenue generation, 904, all

Summary: The Law and Justice Committee heard public testimony on several bills. House Bill 2248 was described as a technical cleanup measure for Secretary of State corporate, nonprofit, trademark, foreign entity, student exchange, and apostille filing processes; the prime sponsor and Secretary of State staff supported it, while one testifier raised concerns about multiple LLCs and transparency in manufactured housing communities. House Bill 2508 would expand the Office of Independent Investigations’ jurisdiction to older deadly-force cases and certain non-deadly-force incidents tied to deaths, broaden agency notification and records access requirements, and exempt additional records from public disclosure; the sponsor and OII supported it, and members asked about how far back cases could be reviewed. House Bill 2203 would create reckless interference with emergency operations for driving around closures, with enhanced penalties and license suspensions in aggravated cases; fire chiefs supported it, while defense lawyers argued it was unnecessary and disproportionate. House Bill 1909 would create a Court Unification Task Force to study disparities in Washington’s court system; the sponsor, legal aid, and access-to-justice advocates supported it, while the committee noted a large number of signed-in opponents. House Bill 2095 would create a rebuttable presumption of negligence for drivers who injure or kill vulnerable road users in designated areas, along with education, damages, and fee-shifting provisions; the sponsor and several advocates supported it, but cities, trucking interests, and defense groups raised concerns about liability, comparative fault, attorney fees, and litigation costs. In executive session, the committee advanced Substitute House Bill 2158 on electronic notarial acts and Substitute House Bill 2178 on court rules and procedures. It adopted Amendment Alpha to Substitute House Bill 2239, increasing a setback for family burial grounds from public rights-of-way/easements and adding water-source coordination requirements, then sent the bill as amended to Rules. It also advanced House Bill 2543 on county clerk fees. The committee adopted Amendment Bravo to Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2165, clarifying false identification as a peace officer to require malicious intent, and sent the bill as amended to Rules. It adopted Amendment Charlie to Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2532, moving the nitrous oxide prohibition to a different title chapter, and sent that bill forward. Finally, it adopted Amendment Delta to Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2320 to allow limited firearm-manufacturing code and 3D/CNC use for gunsmith repair work; discussion then turned to Amendment Echo, which would remove some possession prohibitions, but the transcript cuts off before final action on that amendment and bill.

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• Before you is Substitute House Bill 2158.
• My mother was, and we are, tribal citizens and descendants of Chief Seattle and Chief Shakes of Alaska
• My mother was, and we are, tribal citizens and descendants of Chief Seattle and Chief Shakes of Alaska
• And we're now going to go to Engrossed House Bill 2445. Substitute House Bill 2239.
• Before you now is House Bill 2543 relating to county clerk fees.

Bills: HB2543

Keywords: county clerk, fees, local government, administrative costs, revenue generation, 904, all

Summary: The committee heard staff briefings, sponsor testimony, and public testimony on several bills. Substitute House Bill 2158 would authorize remote notarization of tangible records and remote oaths/affirmations, with audiovisual recording and retention requirements; the sponsor and supportive testimony framed it as an access-to-justice measure for rural and mobility-limited residents, and the bill was closed to public hearing after strong pro sign-in support. Substitute House Bill 2239 would create family burial grounds on private land with setback, notice, recording, and local-option regulation requirements; the sponsor, a farmer, tribal descendant, and cattlemen’s representative testified in support, while WSDOT raised a technical concern about the setback from rights-of-way, and the bill also drew substantial pro sign-ins. Substitute House Bill 2178 would reconcile court rules and statutes on malicious mischief aggregation, civil infraction timing, payment plans, and treasurer/AOC duties; AOC supported it as a largely technical cleanup, and the bill was closed to public hearing without opposition testimony. The committee then heard Engrossed House Bill 2445, which would tighten probate administration to curb “probates for profit” and heir-hunting abuses by extending the window for family members to act, narrowing who may serve as a “suitable person,” adding reporting and venue requirements, and regulating agreements with transferees for value. The Attorney General’s Office, Northwest Justice Project, and a probate attorney supported the bill as a consumer-protection measure to stop predatory estate takeovers, while other probate practitioners warned it could sweep too broadly and harm legitimate heir-finding services that help locate omitted heirs; members asked about whether the bill would still allow useful services and whether it clearly addressed the cited abuses. The sponsor said he was open to further conversations and written recommendations, and the hearing closed with heavy public interest, including many pro and con sign-ins. House Bill 2543 would update county clerk fee statutes to match newer appellate court requirements for electronic exhibits, photos, and media copies, while modernizing outdated references such as compact discs; county clerks and county officials supported it as a technical, cost-recovery measure, and the hearing closed after brief testimony. Finally, Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2165 would create a new gross misdemeanor for false identification as a peace officer, replacing part of the current criminal impersonation statute and covering badges, vehicles, attire, and other insignia that mimic law enforcement, with exceptions for retired officers, inherited memorabilia, and artistic uses; the sponsor, governor’s office, and a city official supported it as a way to protect immigrant communities and improve trust in law enforcement. The committee also began hearing Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2532 on nitrous oxide sales, which would prohibit sale or distribution of nitrous oxide canisters for personal use while preserving medical, veterinary, dental, industrial, food, and automotive uses; members raised questions about how the bill would be enforced and how lawful purchasers would be distinguished, and the hearing was still in progress when the transcript ended.

Bills: HB1663, HB2335, HB2597

Keywords: reimbursement, public employees, travel costs, Hawaii statutes, government funding, workforce development, internship, internal recruitment, employment, qualifications, civil service, artificial intelligence, data governance, open data portal, Hawaii, chief data officer, chatbot, public services, data transparency, 910

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• </c> important responsibility I have as chief important responsibility I have as chief justice<00:47:
• Being here today, I'm reminded of my dear friend Pat Ma Shimizu, who served as Chief Clerk of the House
• <c> of</c><00:49:37.640><c> arms</c> and House clerks and sergeant of arms and House clerks and sergeant
• I've had wonderful mentors since becoming a judge, in particular Chief Judge Jim Burns and Chief Justice
• </c> working with many outstanding Chief working with many outstanding Chief Judges<00:50:58.799><c>

Keywords: State of the Judiciary Address by Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald, 912, senate, all

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• court clerk was elected.
• I know you're saying Orleans has had two clerks. How long have they had two clerks?
• to the Orleans Parish clerk.
• Two clerks in New Orleans been forever. And why eliminate the criminal district clerk?
• I've served in the Clerk of Civil District Court's office for over 20 years, having been the chief deputy

Bills: SB256

Keywords: court consolidation, judicial administrative, Orleans Parish, civil district court, criminal district court, court clerk, judicial funding

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard Senate Bill 256, which would combine the Orleans Parish clerks of criminal district court and civil district court into one office, with the bill taking effect upon gubernatorial signature. Senator Jay Morris said the change would align Orleans with other parishes, improve efficiency, and eventually help consolidate funding and operations, noting that Orleans is the only parish with two clerks and that the criminal side lacks the civil-side revenue streams used elsewhere. Committee members questioned the timing because the election for the next term had already been held and certified, and repeatedly raised concerns that the bill would effectively eliminate an office after voters had already chosen Calvin Duncan as criminal clerk. Much of the discussion focused on whether the bill would be constitutional or fair if enacted before the new term began. Opponents argued it would disenfranchise voters, target Duncan personally, and set a dangerous precedent by abolishing an office after an election. Supporters and witnesses for Duncan said the bill was rushed, lacked a fiscal note, and would create confusion about staffing, records, training, and the transition between the two court systems. Several witnesses also argued that the criminal clerk’s office is essential to access to justice and that the data and efficiency rationale did not justify the timing or effect of the bill. Calvin Duncan testified that he ran to improve access to court records after his own wrongful conviction and incarceration, and said the bill sends the message that votes do not count. Other witnesses, including teachers, voters, attorneys, former officials, and advocacy representatives, echoed that the measure undermines democracy and appears aimed at preventing Duncan from taking office. Senator Morris denied personal targeting and said the bill was about abolishing an unnecessary office, but acknowledged litigation was likely. The committee also adopted a three-minute rule for testimony by a 10-3 vote, then began hearing public testimony, with the first witnesses overwhelmingly opposing the bill.

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• ><c> preserves</c><00:04:04.560><c> the</c> short, House File 3174 preserves the short, House File 3174
• </c><00:45:55.440><c> They</c> once again house my daughter. They once again house my daughter.
• </c><00:46:34.640><c> Protect</c> to support House File 3800. Protect to support House File 3800.
• David is one favor of House File 3800.
• that provided services loss of housing that provided services through<01:04:47.440><c> housing</c><01

Bills: HF3174, HF3800

Keywords: background study, disqualification, set-aside, permanent disqualification, Office of Administrative Hearings, chief judge, human services licensing, substance use disorder treatment, SUD treatment, chemical dependency, recovery, rehabilitation, abstinence, foster care, child foster care, vulnerable adults, caregiver background check, license holder, direct contact, risk of harm

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• So House Bill 399 &gt;&gt; All oppose like sign. So House Bill 399 passes. passes. passes.
• </c><00:10:44.000><c> Bill</c> We have a public hearing on House Bill We have a public hearing on House
• Members of House<00:11:09.040><c> Bill</c><00:11:09.279><c> 392,</c> House Bill 392, House Bill 392,
• </c> full electric house that was really old. full electric house that was really old.
• </c> leader of the House of Representatives. leader of the House of Representatives.

Bills: HB403, HB399, HB392

Keywords: criminal enterprise, database, law enforcement, data privacy, criminal justice, Lamar County, property auction, county commission, online auction, public notice, HB392, Lauderdale County, Eleventh Judicial Circuit, district attorney, chief assistant district attorney, assistant district attorney, assistant district attorneys, prosecutor, prosecutorial compensation, salary supplement