Committee Summary for House Finance Division I (10/02/2025)

Bill/Time	Type	Title	Sponsor
HB54 00:03:33.200 - 12:01:09 PM	General Working Session	allowing alternative treatment centers to operate for-profit.	Thomas, Wendy(D)[CT]2024
HB54 00:04:54.720 - 12:02:30 PM	Executive Session	allowing alternative treatment centers to operate for-profit.	Thomas, Wendy(D)[CT]2024
HB97 00:06:21.919 - 12:03:57 PM	General Working Session	making an appropriation to the department of environmental services for wastewater infrastructure projects.	Buco, Thomas(D)[CT]2024
HB97 00:10:51.680 - 12:08:27 PM	Executive Session	making an appropriation to the department of environmental services for wastewater infrastructure projects.	Buco, Thomas(D)[CT]2024
HB111 00:11:45.839 - 12:09:21 PM	General Working Session	(New Title) extending the position of right-to-know ombudsman for 2 years and exempting individuals who assist in the preparation of a right-to-know complaint at no charge from the unauthorized practice of law.	Lynn, Bob(R)[A]2024
HB111 00:12:55.519 - 12:10:31 PM	Executive Session	(New Title) extending the position of right-to-know ombudsman for 2 years and exempting individuals who assist in the preparation of a right-to-know complaint at no charge from the unauthorized practice of law.	Lynn, Bob(R)[A]2024
HB197 00:14:16.560 - 12:11:52 PM	General Working Session	relative to payment by the state of a portion of retirement system contributions of political subdivision employers.	Edgar, Michael(D)[CT]2024
HB197 00:15:06.399 - 12:12:42 PM	Executive Session	relative to payment by the state of a portion of retirement system contributions of political subdivision employers.	Edgar, Michael(D)[CT]2024
HB215 2025-2970h 00:19:56.080 - 12:17:32 PM	Executive Session	requiring a landfill permit applicant to submit a report listing potential harms and benefits of the project.	Germana, Nicholas(D)[CT]2024
HB216 00:24:40.720 - 12:22:16 PM	Executive Session	relative to workers' compensation and creditable service towards retirement.	McGuire, Carol(R)[A+]2024
HB572 00:27:30.640 - 12:25:06 PM	General Working Session	(New Title) establishing the "partners in housing" program, an initiative under the housing champions fund to assist municipalities, counties, and developers in building workforce housing, and making an appropriation therefor.	Stavis, Laurel(D)[CT]2024
HB572 00:31:06.399 - 12:28:42 PM	Executive Session	(New Title) establishing the "partners in housing" program, an initiative under the housing champions fund to assist municipalities, counties, and developers in building workforce housing, and making an appropriation therefor.	Stavis, Laurel(D)[CT]2024
SB63 00:32:13.279 - 12:29:49 PM	Executive Session	relative to funding for the division of travel and tourism.	Lang, Timothy(R)[C+]2024
HB607 00:38:15.599 - 12:35:51 PM	Executive Session	relative to funding the Hampton Beach area commission and making appropriations therefor.	Muns, Chris(D)[CT]2024
HB611 00:40:23.280 - 12:37:59 PM	Executive Session	(New Title) relative to repayment regarding appointed counsel for indigent criminal defendants.	Scherr, Buzz(D)
HB619 00:42:30.079 - 12:40:06 PM	Executive Session	making an appropriation to the solid waste management fund.	Ebel, Karen(D)[CT]2024
HB624 00:44:17.359 - 12:41:53 PM	Executive Session	establishing a local river management advisory committee grant program and making an appropriation therefor.	Turer, Eric(D)[CT]2024
HB640 00:48:42.800 - 12:46:18 PM	Executive Session	relative to the transparency of federal agency operations within New Hampshire.	Ammon, Keith(R)[A+]2024
HB164 00:55:25.520 - 12:53:01 PM	General Working Session	relative to local records retention.	Alexander, Joe(R)[A]2024
HB164 00:59:52.640 - 12:57:28 PM	Executive Session	relative to local records retention.	Alexander, Joe(R)[A]2024
HB219 01:01:27.760 - 12:59:03 PM	General Working Session	(New Title) relative to changes to the minimum electric renewable portfolio standards.	Harrington, Michael(R)[A]2024
HB219 2024-1453h 01:07:52.240 - 1:05:28 PM	Executive Session	(New Title) relative to changes to the minimum electric renewable portfolio standards.	Harrington, Michael(R)[A]2024
HB246 01:13:09.760 - 1:10:45 PM	General Working Session	directing the state conservation committee to implement the conservation district climate resilience grant program and making an appropriation therefor.	Aron, Judy(R)[A]2024
HB246 2024-? (effective date and appropriation adjustment) 01:13:58.400 - 1:11:34 PM	Executive Session	directing the state conservation committee to implement the conservation district climate resilience grant program and making an appropriation therefor.	Aron, Judy(R)[A]2024
HB365 01:16:10.400 - 1:13:46 PM	General Working Session	relative to proof of United States citizenship for indigent voters.	Lynn, Bob(R)[A]2024

HB54: Representative Maguire Support00:03:33.200 - 12:01:09 PM; Representative Maguire moved for ought to pass (OTP) on HB54. He noted that the bill passed unanimously in the policy committee and 350-15 in the House on a roll call vote. The cost is approximately $13,000, which is minimal. The bill will allow alternative treatment centers to operate more efficiently, potentially lowering costs for medical cannabis users.
HB54: Committee Vote Vote00:04:54.720 - 12:02:30 PM; The committee voted 9-0 in favor of ought to pass (OTP) on HB54.
HB97: Representative Griffin Oppose00:06:21.919 - 12:03:57 PM; Representative Griffin moved to inexpedient to legislate (ITL) on HB97, explaining that while there is support for wastewater funding, the Senate altered the bill due to limited state funds, providing $2.5 million for FY26 and $2.5 million for FY27 instead of the full amount requested. The intent is met but full funding is not feasible.
HB97: Representative Evil Support00:08:22.400 - 12:05:58 PM; Representative Evil thanked Representative Griffin for the summary and expressed pleasure that the Senate added $5 million total for the appropriation. She noted the bill allows the governor to draw down more funds if available and preferred not to ITL, suggesting passing it with authorization or amending to $5 million.
HB97: Representative Ron Support00:09:35.600 - 12:07:11 PM; Representative Ron agreed with Representative Evil, emphasizing the critical importance of wastewater treatment funding to support facility expansion. He stated that inadequate funding hinders addressing the housing shortage, as infrastructure is essential, and he would vote against the ITL motion.
HB97: Committee Vote Vote00:10:51.680 - 12:08:27 PM; The committee voted 5-4 in favor of inexpedient to legislate (ITL) on HB97.
HB111: Representative Sweeney Oppose00:11:45.839 - 12:09:21 PM; Representative Sweeney moved for inexpedient to legislate (ITL) on HB111. The chair noted that the right to know ombudsman position was made a contracted position attached to the office of state and public sector labor relations in HB2.
HB111: Committee Vote Vote00:12:55.519 - 12:10:31 PM; The committee voted 9-0 in favor of inexpedient to legislate (ITL) on HB111.
HB197: Representative Maguire Oppose00:14:16.560 - 12:11:52 PM; Representative Maguire moved for inexpedient to legislate (ITL) on HB197. He explained that this is a recurrent issue since the state funded its share of retirement contributions from employees rather than the general fund, and it has been defeated every time. HB2 this year includes funding for changes to the retirement system.
HB197: Representative (unidentified) Information Only00:15:06.399 - 12:12:42 PM; The speaker provides information on funding for group two tier B benefits, noting it may be in HB282 or HB2, and states that the state is covering the normal cost and actuarial deficiency, ensuring no increase to employers from SB282 changes. The state pays for changes to normal cost but not for employer responsibilities like staffing and pay.
HB197: Representative (unidentified) Information Only00:16:27.920 - 12:14:03 PM; The speaker acknowledges the perennial issue of reduced state contributions to retirement, notes Representative Muns' absence but his prepared amendment to fund starting fiscal 2027, and offers to discuss it as an OTP motion.
HB215 2025-2970h: Representative Evil Support00:19:56.080 - 12:17:32 PM; Representative Evil introduces and seconds the motion for OTP, explains the amendment was prepared with the Environment and Agriculture Committee, notes the bill's history from HB2 and Senate removal of landfill sections, and describes the amendment as narrowing the analysis to newer privately owned landfills only, excluding other solid waste facilities and municipal landfills.
HB215 2025-2970h: Representative German Support00:20:41.679 - 12:18:17 PM; Representative German explains the bill's original purpose for a net public benefit analysis for landfills, including lists of harms and benefits, notes it passed unanimously in ENA and was attached to HB2 and SB302, and clarifies the amendment narrows it to future privately owned landfills.
HB216: Representative Maguire Oppose00:24:40.720 - 12:22:16 PM; Representative Maguire explains the bill arose from a case of a grievously wounded public servant unable to get a full disability pension due to insufficient service years, as only one year of workers' compensation counts toward the 10-year requirement. Notes no data exists on affected individuals, making it a potential blank check, and reluctantly moves for ITL.
HB572: Representative Sweeney Oppose00:27:30.640 - 12:25:06 PM; Representative Sweeney moves for ITL, explains the policy was already enacted in HB2 under the housing champions fund, but no appropriation was included due to the state's fiscal outlook; suggests future budgets could fund it if needed.
HB572: Representative Evil Support00:28:34.880 - 12:26:10 PM; Representative Evil opposes ITL, emphasizes the desperate need for housing in the state and the value of this program, mentions Representative Muns' amendment for $5 million funding contingent on availability, and states intent to vote against ITL.
HB572: Representative Priest Support00:29:40.960 - 12:27:16 PM; Representative Priest supports considering Representative Muns' amendment, agrees on the critical need for affordable workforce housing, notes developers need government partnerships for funding, and views the reduced funding in the amendment as a positive first step.
HB572: Representative Sweeney Information Only00:31:06.399 - 12:28:42 PM; Offered motion for ITL on HB572, seconded by Representative Griffin.
HB572: Representative Maguire Support00:31:06.399 - 12:28:42 PM; Voted yes on ITL motion.
HB572: Representative Griffin Support00:31:06.399 - 12:28:42 PM; Voted yes on ITL motion.
HB572: Representative Sweeney Support00:31:06.399 - 12:28:42 PM; Voted yes on ITL motion.
HB572: Representative Wiler Support00:31:06.399 - 12:28:42 PM; Voted yes on ITL motion.
HB572: Representative Evil Oppose00:31:06.399 - 12:28:42 PM; Voted no on ITL motion.
HB572: Representative Priest Oppose00:31:06.399 - 12:28:42 PM; Voted no on ITL motion.
HB572: Representative Run Oppose00:31:06.399 - 12:28:42 PM; Voted no on ITL motion.
HB572: Chairman Kimbra Support00:31:06.399 - 12:28:42 PM; Voted yes on ITL motion. Announced 5 to 4 vote in favor of ITL.
SB63: Chairman Information Only00:32:13.279 - 12:29:49 PM; Opened work session on SB63 and made motion for ITL, explaining that travel and tourism is already funded with $7 million annually and the bill would automate funding from rooms and meals taxes, removing legislative control. Seconded by Representative Maguire.
SB63: Representative Evil Information Only00:33:10.000 - 12:30:46 PM; Expressed confusion about the bill's impact on rooms and meals tax calculations and municipal funding, requested clarification from LBA.
SB63: Melissa (LBA) Information Only00:33:10.000 - 12:30:46 PM; Provided detailed explanation of the bill's funding calculation: it bases general fund appropriation on gross meals and rooms tax net of administration costs, education trust fund, and municipal share, increasing funding from about $10 million to $14 million without impacting municipalities or the tax itself. Noted reduction to $7 million due to agency budget proposals.
SB63: Representative Evil Support00:36:59.920 - 12:34:35 PM; Supported the ITL motion, noting the issue is still under discussion between House and Senate.
SB63: Representative Maguire Support00:36:59.920 - 12:34:35 PM; Voted yes on ITL motion.
SB63: Representative Griffin Support00:36:59.920 - 12:34:35 PM; Voted yes on ITL motion.
SB63: Representative Sweeney Support00:36:59.920 - 12:34:35 PM; Voted yes on ITL motion.
SB63: Representative Wiler Support00:36:59.920 - 12:34:35 PM; Voted yes on ITL motion.
SB63: Representative Eel Support00:36:59.920 - 12:34:35 PM; Voted yes on ITL motion.
SB63: Representative Priest Support00:36:59.920 - 12:34:35 PM; Voted yes on ITL motion.
SB63: Representative Run Support00:36:59.920 - 12:34:35 PM; Voted yes on ITL motion.
SB63: Chairman Kimrells Support00:36:59.920 - 12:34:35 PM; Voted yes on ITL motion. Announced 9 to 0 vote in favor of ITL.
HB607: Representative Sweeney Information Only00:38:15.599 - 12:35:51 PM; Moved inexpedient to legislate (ITL) on HB607, noting it was incorporated into the budget and there is support for ITL.
HB607: Chairman Support00:38:15.599 - 12:35:51 PM; Seconded the motion.
HB607: Representative Maguire Support00:39:08.880 - 12:36:44 PM; Voted yes on ITL motion.
HB607: Representative Griffin Support00:39:08.880 - 12:36:44 PM; Voted yes on ITL motion.
HB607: Representative Sweeney Support00:39:08.880 - 12:36:44 PM; Voted yes on ITL motion.
HB607: Representative Wiler Support00:39:08.880 - 12:36:44 PM; Voted yes on ITL motion.
HB607: Representative Eel Support00:39:08.880 - 12:36:44 PM; Voted yes on ITL motion.
HB607: Representative Priest Support00:39:08.880 - 12:36:44 PM; Voted yes on ITL motion.
HB607: Representative Ron Support00:39:08.880 - 12:36:44 PM; Voted yes on ITL motion.
HB607: Chairman Support00:39:08.880 - 12:36:44 PM; Voted yes on ITL motion. Announced 9 to 0 vote in favor of ITL.
HB611: Representative Griffin Information Only00:40:23.280 - 12:37:59 PM; Recommended ITL motion on HB611, stating that House Bill 2 sections 216-222 incorporate its provisions with minor changes, making it redundant.
HB611: Representative Evil Support00:41:27.359 - 12:39:03 PM; Seconded the motion.
HB611: Representative Maguire Support00:41:27.359 - 12:39:03 PM; Voted yes on ITL motion.
HB611: Representative Griffin Support00:41:27.359 - 12:39:03 PM; Voted yes on ITL motion.
HB611: Representative Sweeney Support00:41:27.359 - 12:39:03 PM; Voted yes on ITL motion.
HB611: Representative Wiler Support00:41:27.359 - 12:39:03 PM; Voted yes on ITL motion.
HB611: Representative Evil Support00:41:27.359 - 12:39:03 PM; Voted yes on ITL motion.
HB611: Representative Priest Support00:41:27.359 - 12:39:03 PM; Voted yes on ITL motion.
HB611: Representative Run Support00:41:27.359 - 12:39:03 PM; Voted yes on ITL motion.
HB611: Chairman Camrell Support00:41:27.359 - 12:39:03 PM; Voted yes on ITL motion. Announced 9 to 0 vote in favor of ITL.
HB619: Representative Maguire Information Only00:42:30.079 - 12:40:06 PM; Moved ITL on HB619, stating a different funding source was approved in House Bill 2, making this bill redundant.
HB619: Representative Eel Support00:42:30.079 - 12:40:06 PM; Seconded the motion.
HB619: Representative Maguire Support00:43:24.480 - 12:41:00 PM; Voted yes on ITL motion.
HB619: Representative Griffin Support00:43:24.480 - 12:41:00 PM; Voted yes on ITL motion.
HB619: Representative Sweeney Support00:43:24.480 - 12:41:00 PM; Voted yes on ITL motion.
HB619: Representative Wiler Support00:43:24.480 - 12:41:00 PM; Voted yes on ITL motion.
HB619: Representative Evil Support00:43:24.480 - 12:41:00 PM; Voted yes on ITL motion.
HB619: Representative Priest Support00:44:17.359 - 12:41:53 PM; Voted yes on ITL motion.
HB619: Representative R Support00:44:17.359 - 12:41:53 PM; Voted yes on ITL motion.
HB619: Chairman Kimrell Support00:44:17.359 - 12:41:53 PM; Voted yes on ITL motion. Announced 9 to 0 vote in favor of ITL.
HB624: Representative Sweeney Information Only00:44:17.359 - 12:41:53 PM; Moved ITL on HB624, initially believing it was in the budget but clarified it was not; proceeded with ITL due to unchanged fiscal situation and lack of funds for the $40,000 program.
HB624: Representative Maguire Support00:44:17.359 - 12:41:53 PM; Seconded the motion.
HB624: Representative Run Oppose00:46:19.760 - 12:43:55 PM; Opposed ITL, arguing the program is critical for protecting river water quality and offers priceless returns for a small $40,000 investment, possibly via governor's warrant.
HB624: Representative P Oppose00:46:19.760 - 12:43:55 PM; Opposed ITL, emphasizing the importance of natural resources like local rivers for ecosystems, pollution control, habitat, invasive species, community engagement, and education; noted personal experience in communities.
HB624: Representative McGuire Support00:47:42.640 - 12:45:18 PM; Voted yes on ITL motion.
HB624: Representative Griffin Support00:47:42.640 - 12:45:18 PM; Voted yes on ITL motion.
HB624: Representative Sweeney Support00:47:42.640 - 12:45:18 PM; Voted yes on ITL motion.
HB624: Representative Wiler Support00:47:42.640 - 12:45:18 PM; Voted yes on ITL motion.
HB624: Representative Evil Oppose00:47:42.640 - 12:45:18 PM; Voted no on ITL motion.
HB624: Representative Priest Oppose00:47:42.640 - 12:45:18 PM; Voted no on ITL motion.
HB624: Representative Run Oppose00:47:42.640 - 12:45:18 PM; Voted no on ITL motion.
HB624: Chairman Kimrells Support00:47:42.640 - 12:45:18 PM; Voted yes on ITL motion. Announced 5 to 4 vote in favor of ITL.
HB640: Representative Ammon (read by Representative Maguire) Support00:48:42.800 - 12:46:18 PM; Submitted written testimony supporting HB640, emphasizing voluntary cooperation for transparency on federal activities in NH without coercion; highlights aggregated data on operations, warrants, investigations, staffing, etc., to protect citizens and assert state sovereignty. Notes low realistic cost of $65-75k annually versus fiscal note of $240k, and nonpartisan value.
HB640: Chairman Information Only00:52:53.760 - 12:50:29 PM; Acknowledged agreement with testimony in principle but noted difficulty in compelling federal transparency; called for ITL motion.
HB640: Representative Maguire Information Only00:52:53.760 - 12:50:29 PM; Moved ITL on HB640.
HB640: Representative Sweeney Support00:52:53.760 - 12:50:29 PM; Seconded the motion.
HB640: Representative McGuire Support00:53:40.480 - 12:51:16 PM; Supported ITL, agreeing on transparency need but citing fiscal prudence; compared to not funding clean water at $40k, argued $75k for likely unreported federal data is wasteful.
HB640: Representative Maguire Support00:54:28.160 - 12:52:04 PM; Voted yes on ITL motion.
HB640: Representative Griffin Support00:54:28.160 - 12:52:04 PM; Voted yes on ITL motion.
HB640: Representative Sweeney Support00:54:28.160 - 12:52:04 PM; Voted yes on ITL motion.
HB640: Representative Wiler Support00:54:28.160 - 12:52:04 PM; Voted yes on ITL motion.
HB640: Representative Evil Support00:54:28.160 - 12:52:04 PM; Voted yes on ITL motion.
HB640: Representative Priest Support00:54:28.160 - 12:52:04 PM; Voted yes on ITL motion.
HB640: Representative Run Support00:54:28.160 - 12:52:04 PM; Voted yes on ITL motion.
HB640: Chairman Kimrells Support00:54:28.160 - 12:52:04 PM; Voted yes on ITL motion. Announced 9 to 0 vote in favor of ITL.
HB164: Chairman Support00:55:25.520 - 12:53:01 PM; Made motion for Ought to Pass (OTP) on HB164, explaining it funds online storage for public access of local government records as presented by Secretary of State; noted prior agreement.
HB164: Representative Eel Support00:55:25.520 - 12:53:01 PM; Seconded the motion; requested LBA update on IT costs and introduced state archivist for information.
HB164: Ashley Miller (State Archivist) Information Only00:56:23.359 - 12:53:59 PM; Explained $51,000 allocation for database, training, and five-year subscription (~$10k/year) for municipal records upload and public access.
HB164: Representative (unidentified) Information Only00:57:39.359 - 12:55:15 PM; Recommended committee amendment to change appropriation fiscal year from 2026 to 2027 due to effective date delay, ensuring time for expenditure.
HB164: Chairman Support00:59:00.880 - 12:56:36 PM; Supported amendment motion.
HB164: Unidentified Representative Support00:59:00.880 - 12:56:36 PM; Made motion for committee amendment to change fiscal year to 2027.
HB164: Committee Support00:59:00.880 - 12:56:36 PM; Voted 9 to 0 in favor of committee amendment.
HB164: Committee Chair Information Only00:59:52.640 - 12:57:28 PM; The chair closes the work session on HB164 and opens an executive session on HB164 as amended. A question is posed to the LBA regarding section six, changing it to fiscal year 2027 with a sum of $150,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.
HB164: Committee Chair Vote01:00:42.480 - 12:58:18 PM; The chair calls for a vote on the motion of Ought To Pass As (OTPA) on HB164, offered by one representative and seconded by Representative Ebo. The roll call results in yes votes from Representatives McGuire, Griffin, Sweeney, Wiler, Eel, Priest, Run, and Chairman Kimrells, passing 9 to 0. The chair closes the executive session.
HB219: Committee Chair Support01:01:27.760 - 12:59:03 PM; The chair opens a work session on HB219, makes a motion for Ought To Pass (OTP) seconded by Representative Sweeney, and explains that the bill makes changes to the minimum electric renewable portfolio standard. The chair notes that this has been a goal during their first two years on the committee and recommends passing it.
HB219: Representative Run Oppose01:02:15.280 - 12:59:51 PM; Representative Run opposes the OTP motion, arguing that it discourages diversification of energy sources. They highlight the state's reliance on fossil fuels, particularly natural gas, which leads to unstable utility rates due to market changes. Diversifying raw materials provides cost stability for businesses, and fossil fuels pose environmental issues.
HB219: Representative Priest Oppose01:03:34.880 - 1:01:10 PM; Representative Priest opposes the OTP motion (initially misstating it as ITL but correcting to opposing OTP), stating that it provides less funding for energy incentive programs. They note a growing movement among property owners to install renewable energy programs and argue that incentives would benefit this effort.
HB219: Unidentified Representative Information Only01:04:50.160 - 1:02:26 PM; An unidentified representative notes for the record that when this bill was put into HB2, the effective date was bumped to January 1, 2027. They explain the current biennium's impact from HB2, where $1 million stays in the renewable energy fund and excess flows to the general fund (about $4 million per year). Passing HB219 as is would reduce general fund appropriation by $1.25 to $2 million per year without the date change.
HB219: Unidentified Representative (clarifying fiscal impact) Information Only01:05:57.440 - 1:03:33 PM; The representative clarifies that passing HB219 as is affects HB2's provision, giving the general fund $8 million extra over the biennium, but HB219 reduces the renewable energy fund by $4 million over the biennium, netting $4 million to the general fund. Division one pushed the effective date to July 1, 2027, in HB2 to impact the next biennium, avoiding a $4 million hit to the current general fund.
HB219: Representative Shaney Support01:05:57.440 - 1:03:33 PM; Representative Shaney moves an amendment to align with HB2 by changing the effective date to July 1, 2027, for the next biennium. This keeps the policy the same but shifts the impact, and it would be a committee amendment prepared for the full session.
HB219: Representative Evil Oppose01:07:05.200 - 1:04:41 PM; Representative Evil opposes the OTP motion for HB219 and also opposes the proposed amendment, agreeing with Representatives Run and Priest.
HB219 2024-1453h: Representative (requesting roll call) Oppose01:07:52.240 - 1:05:28 PM; A representative requests a roll call on the proposed amendment and voices opposition to voting on an amendment that takes $4 million out of the general fund without a printed fiscal note. They seek at least a roll call.
HB219 2024-1453h: Unidentified Representative (clarifying impact) Information Only01:07:52.240 - 1:05:28 PM; The representative clarifies that the amendment does not impact the next biennium's general fund. The current biennium (26-27) allows excess funds from the renewable energy fund to go to the general fund, but in 28 and forward, it reverts to original law where funds stay in the renewable energy fund.
HB219 2024-1453h: Unidentified Representative Information Only01:08:59.040 - 1:06:35 PM; A representative questions the changes if the amendment passes and suggests ITL if nothing changes in this biennium. They note it would change in the next biennium after a new General Court is elected and prefer leaving the decision to them.
HB219 2024-1453h: Representative Eel Information Only01:09:44.238 - 1:07:20 PM; Representative Eel seeks clarification on Senate actions, confirming that the Senate removed HB219 from HB2, leading to its retention for further consideration.
HB219 2024-1453h: Committee Chair Vote01:11:00.320 - 1:08:36 PM; The chair closes the work session and opens an executive session on HB219 to vote on the proposed amendment. A roll call is conducted on the amendment (Ought To Pass As Amended), with yes votes from Representatives McGuire, Griffin, Sweeney, Wiler, and Chairman Kim Brown, and no votes from Representatives Eel, Leeman, Priest, and Run. The amendment passes 5 to 4.
HB219 2024-1453h: Committee Chair Vote01:12:02.560 - 1:09:38 PM; The chair calls for a roll call on the OTPA motion for HB219 FN as amended, offered by Representative Camrell and seconded by Representative Sweeney. The vote is yes from Representatives Maguire, Griffin, Sweeney, Wiler, and Chairman Kimrells, and no from Representatives Eel, Priest, and Ron, passing 5 to 4. The chair closes the session.
HB219 2024-1453h: Unidentified Representative Information Only01:12:02.560 - 1:09:38 PM; A representative thanks the chair for calling the roll call on the amendment.
HB246: Committee Chair Information Only01:13:09.760 - 1:10:45 PM; The chair opens a work session on HB246 and recognizes Representative Evil to make a motion.
HB246: Representative Evil Support01:13:09.760 - 1:10:45 PM; Representative Evil makes a motion of Ought To Pass on HB246, stating there has been an extraordinary amount of very effective testimony on the bill.
HB246 2024-? (effective date and appropriation adjustment): Representative Eel Support01:13:58.400 - 1:11:34 PM; The speaker recommends ought to pass, emphasizing that $50,000 is a small amount to assist farmers during revenue challenges.
HB246 2024-? (effective date and appropriation adjustment): Representative Sweeney Support01:13:58.400 - 1:11:34 PM; Agrees with previous points and supports the small investment in this important initiative.
HB246 2024-? (effective date and appropriation adjustment): Representative McGuire Vote01:14:58.400 - 1:12:34 PM; Votes yes on the motion.
HB246 2024-? (effective date and appropriation adjustment): Representative Griffin Vote01:14:58.400 - 1:12:34 PM; Votes yes on the motion.
HB246 2024-? (effective date and appropriation adjustment): Representative Sweeney Vote01:14:58.400 - 1:12:34 PM; Votes yes on the motion.
HB246 2024-? (effective date and appropriation adjustment): Representative Wiler Vote01:14:58.400 - 1:12:34 PM; Votes yes on the motion.
HB246 2024-? (effective date and appropriation adjustment): Representative Evil Vote01:14:58.400 - 1:12:34 PM; Votes yes on the motion.
HB246 2024-? (effective date and appropriation adjustment): Representative Priest Vote01:14:58.400 - 1:12:34 PM; Votes yes on the motion.
HB246 2024-? (effective date and appropriation adjustment): Representative Ron Vote01:14:58.400 - 1:12:34 PM; Votes yes on the motion.
HB246 2024-? (effective date and appropriation adjustment): Chairman Kimrells Vote01:14:58.400 - 1:12:34 PM; Votes yes on the motion.
HB246 2024-? (effective date and appropriation adjustment): Representative Camra Information Only01:23:03.199 - 1:20:39 PM; Notes that HB246 needs an amendment for the effective date and appropriation due to passage of July 1, 2025, suggesting $100,000 for biennium ending June 30, 2027, and effective 60 days after passage.
HB246 2024-? (effective date and appropriation adjustment): Unspecified Representative Support01:23:55.600 - 1:21:31 PM; Moves to reconsider the vote on HB246.
HB246 2024-? (effective date and appropriation adjustment): Representative E Support01:24:41.920 - 1:22:17 PM; Moves on the amendment to adjust dollars to $100,000 for biennium ending June 30, 2027, and effective date to 60 days after passage.
HB246 2024-? (effective date and appropriation adjustment): Representative Ron Support01:24:41.920 - 1:22:17 PM; Seconds the motion on the amendment.
HB246 2024-? (effective date and appropriation adjustment): Unspecified Representative Information Only01:25:48.560 - 1:23:24 PM; Discusses concerns about the effective date and potential loss of funds if delayed, but clarifies that the biennium appropriation allows funds upon passage.
HB246 2024-? (effective date and appropriation adjustment): Representative Maguire Vote01:26:53.600 - 1:24:29 PM; Votes yes on the amendment and final vote.
HB246 2024-? (effective date and appropriation adjustment): Representative Griffin Vote01:27:52.880 - 1:25:28 PM; Votes yes on the final vote.
HB246 2024-? (effective date and appropriation adjustment): Representative Sweeney Vote01:27:52.880 - 1:25:28 PM; Votes yes on the final vote.
HB246 2024-? (effective date and appropriation adjustment): Representative Evil Vote01:27:52.880 - 1:25:28 PM; Votes yes on the final vote.
HB246 2024-? (effective date and appropriation adjustment): Representative Priest Vote01:27:52.880 - 1:25:28 PM; Votes yes on the final vote.
HB246 2024-? (effective date and appropriation adjustment): Representative Ron Vote01:27:52.880 - 1:25:28 PM; Votes yes on the final vote.
HB246 2024-? (effective date and appropriation adjustment): Chairman Kimrells Vote01:27:52.880 - 1:25:28 PM; Votes yes on the final vote.
HB365: Representative Sweeney Support01:16:10.400 - 1:13:46 PM; Moves ought to pass, explaining the bill strengthens voter ID laws by providing support through the Secretary of State's office for indigent voters to prove citizenship without changing existing requirements.
HB365: Representative Evil Oppose01:17:07.520 - 1:14:43 PM; Opposes the motion, citing the program's expense, undefined terms like 'indigent' and 'reasonable effort', unclear tracking methods, and suggests an interim study instead as the bill is flawed.
HB365: Representative Leeman Support01:18:15.760 - 1:15:51 PM; Supports the bill, referencing the Secretary of State's testimony that less than 1% of voters lack ID and encourages early document acquisition.
HB365: Unspecified Representative Support01:18:15.760 - 1:15:51 PM; Supports as it makes voting easier for a small fraction of people needing citizenship proof.
HB365: Chairman Cambri Information Only01:19:20.640 - 1:16:56 PM; Points out the effective date of July 1, 2025 has passed and appropriation needs adjustment to biennium ending June 30, 2027 for $50,000, or use 60 days after passage.
HB365: Unspecified Representative Information Only01:19:20.640 - 1:16:56 PM; Suggests committee amendment to change the date, noting 60 days covers municipal elections in March.
HB365: Representative Aguire Oppose01:20:21.679 - 1:17:57 PM; Opposes, stating the bill disproportionately affects lower income communities.
HB365: Unspecified Representative Support01:20:21.679 - 1:17:57 PM; Counters that the bill helps indigent lower income people prove citizenship and hopes for support.
HB365: Representative Maguire Vote01:21:40.320 - 1:19:16 PM; Votes yes on the amended motion.
HB365: Representative Griffin Vote01:21:40.320 - 1:19:16 PM; Votes yes on the amended motion.
HB365: Representative Sweeney Vote01:21:40.320 - 1:19:16 PM; Votes yes on the amended motion.
HB365: Representative Wiler Vote01:21:40.320 - 1:19:16 PM; Votes yes on the amended motion.
HB365: Representative Eel Vote01:21:40.320 - 1:19:16 PM; Votes no on the amended motion.
HB365: Representative Priest Vote01:21:40.320 - 1:19:16 PM; Votes no on the amended motion.
HB365: Representative Run Vote01:21:40.320 - 1:19:16 PM; Votes yes on the amended motion.
HB365: Chairman Kim Brows Vote01:21:40.320 - 1:19:16 PM; Votes yes on the amended motion.
HB365: Representative Wiler Information Only01:28:46.000 - 1:26:22 PM; Announces the next division report on October 16 and proposes full committee executive session on October 22 at 10:00 AM to handle remaining bills.
HB365: Unspecified Representative Information Only01:30:00.000 - 1:27:36 PM; Notes conflict on October 22 and absence that week.
HB365: Chairman Information Only01:30:48.080 - 1:28:24 PM; Acknowledges potential conflicts but proceeds with scheduling the next meeting.