What happened on Saturday, 01 March 2025
<-- Friday, 28 February 2025 Sunday, 02 March 2025 -->
69th Legislature debates SB420 and local government powers over specific regulations
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature considers SB420 granting local governments limited powers over various regulations.
Source: Senate Bill 420 00:00
Montana Legislature extends water reservations for municipalities and conservation districts
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature approves extension of 1992 water reservations for municipalities and conservation districts
Source: Senate Bill 357 00:00
Montana Legislature clarifies definitions for farm vehicles and highway use
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana lawmakers redefine farm vehicle classifications in new bill HB 739.
Source: House Bill 739 00:00
Montana House Bill 739 mandates slow driving near agricultural vehicles
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislation introduced to enhance safety for agricultural vehicles on highways.
Source: House Bill 739 00:00
Montana legislature mandates predator relocation consultation with counties and tribes
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana law requires consultation with local governments before relocating large predators
Source: House Bill 648 00:00
Montana legislators amend child safety restraint laws for vehicle passengers
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana updates child safety restraint requirements for vehicle passengers under 8 years old.
Source: House Bill 586 00:00
New Mexico establishes Substitute Care Advisory Council with ten voting members
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New council will oversee substitute care review boards and address systemic policy issues
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
Montana Senate Bill 420 limits child park fees to $25 monthly
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana legislature restricts local governments from charging high children's park fees.
Source: Senate Bill 420 00:00
Health agency to train social workers on child referral assessments
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Health authority collaborates with department to provide training for discharge planners on child assessments.
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
Montana legislature mandates predator release notifications to local officials
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
House Bill 648 requires advance notice before releasing large predators in Montana.
Source: House Bill 648 00:00
Montana Legislature mandates religious instruction released time for schools
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's House Bill 343 requires school trustees to implement weekly religious instruction released time.
Source: House Bill 343 00:00
Montana lawmakers propose child safety restraint system revisions in House Bill 586
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
House Bill 586 mandates safety restraints for children under six years old in Montana.
Source: House Bill 586 00:00
69th Legislature amends child safety restraint system regulations in Montana
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature updates child safety seat laws and establishes new exemption criteria.
Source: House Bill 586 00:00
Montana Senate passes SB 357 to extend water reservation deadline above Fort Peck Dam
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana Senate enacts legislation to extend deadline for water reservations above Fort Peck Dam.
Source: Senate Bill 357 00:00
Law enforcement agencies mandated to report child injury cases promptly
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Law enforcement must report child injuries to department within 48 hours with details.
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
Authority establishes new nursing care requirements for critical patients
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Authority mandates guidelines for nursing care based on patient severity and complexity.
Source: House Bill 72 00:00
New Health Care Code mandates staffing ratios and training for hospital personnel
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Hospitals must meet staffing ratios and implement training for patient care employees.
Source: House Bill 72 00:00
Montana school districts may award credit for religious instruction courses
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
School districts can adopt policies to credit religious instruction based on secular evaluation.
Source: House Bill 343 00:00
Department introduces multilevel response system for child welfare investigations
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Department implements new system to assess and support at-risk families and children.
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
Montana legislature defines drag performances and their contexts for HB 675
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's HB 675 clarifies definitions and contexts for drag performances including libraries and schools.
Source: House Bill 675 00:00
New Health Care Code mandates staffing ratios and orientation for hospital personnel
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Hospitals must follow staffing ratios and ensure staff orientation for patient care.
Source: House Bill 72 00:00
Montana adopts new rules for state water reservation applications
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Department establishes criteria for determining correct and complete water reservation applications
Source: Senate Bill 357 00:00
Montana Legislature proposes regulations on sexually oriented businesses
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's HB 675 defines terms related to obscenity and sexually oriented performances.
Source: House Bill 675 00:00
Court outlines access for child welfare advocates and law enforcement
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Court details who can access records in child abuse and neglect cases
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
Montana Legislature approves digital signature and electronic voting measures
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's Legislature allows provisional ballots and electronic voting with digital signatures.
Source: Senate Bill 490 00:00
Governor appoints panel to enhance child welfare and foster care policies
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Governor establishes council to improve child welfare and engage former foster youth
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
Montana lawmakers propose private legal action against drag performances
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
House Bill 675 allows minors and guardians to sue over drag performances.
Source: House Bill 675 00:00
Montana Legislature enables water reservation reallocation and public education initiative
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature approves procedures for reallocating state water reservations and educating agencies.
Source: Senate Bill 357 00:00
Hospitals must ensure registered nurses oversee patient care practices
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Hospitals must adopt policies preventing unlicensed personnel from performing critical nursing functions.
Source: House Bill 72 00:00
Montana legislature updates voting rules for electronic registration and ballot handling
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana legislators amend voting laws to enhance electronic registration and absentee balloting.
Source: Senate Bill 490 00:00
Council establishes new rules for volunteer member participation in child welfare
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Council enacts new rules for recruiting and training volunteer members in child welfare.
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
Montana Legislature proposes state water reservation guidelines for drought management
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislators establish criteria for water reservation applications to address potential shortages.
Source: Senate Bill 357 00:00
Montana Legislature revises subdivision and water availability regulations in House Bill 681
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's House Bill 681 updates laws on subdivisions and water rights for more regulation.
Source: House Bill 681 00:00
Montana Legislature reviews regulations for water and wastewater systems in new subdivisions
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Lawmakers discuss standards for water supply and wastewater systems in subdivisions under HB 681
Source: House Bill 681 00:00
Montana Legislature approves streamlined subdivision review process with financial penalties
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's HB 681 establishes deadlines and penalties for subdivision application reviews.
Source: House Bill 681 00:00
New Mexico amends child care notification requirements for noncompliance
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New law requires departmental notification and family assessment for noncompliance with care plans
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
Montana Legislature amends water reservation procedures for Missouri River basins
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana amends laws for state water reservations in Missouri and Little Missouri River basins.
Source: Senate Bill 357 00:00
Child Welfare Records Access Expanded for Foster Parents and Professionals
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Legislation allows broader access to child welfare records for foster parents and service providers.
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
Montana Legislature establishes independent reviewer process for water and sewer connections
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature authorizes independent reviewers for municipal water and sewer application assessments.
Source: House Bill 681 00:00
Children's court receives new recommendations on case management and report accessibility
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Council staff will access records to improve children's court case management effectiveness.
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
Montana Senate Bill 490 revises late voter registration and voting procedures
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana Legislature amends late voter registration regulations for federal elections.
Source: Senate Bill 490 00:00
Montana legislators introduce SB 303 to enhance financial reporting for tribal assistance
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Senate Bill 303 mandates reporting on financial aid to tribal entities by state agencies.
Source: Senate Bill 303 00:00
Public Health Division enhances child care coordination and support services
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Family Health Bureau implements new plan to improve access to services for children.
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
Montana superintendent outlines plans for curriculum guides and high-quality instructional materials
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Superintendent to provide curriculum guides and subsidize access to instructional materials for schools.
Source: House Bill 462 00:00
Eleanor Chávez introduces bill for minimum nursing staff ratios in New Mexico hospitals
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico's House Bill 72 establishes staffing ratios and creates a Staffing Advisory Committee.
Source: House Bill 72 00:00
69th Legislature considers storm drainage and sewage disposal standards in HB 681
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislators review sewage and storm drainage standards for new subdivisions in HB 681.
Source: House Bill 681 00:00
New Mexico legislators propose bill for diabetic foot ulcer treatment coverage
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Legislators introduce bill amending insurance code to cover diabetic foot ulcer treatments.
Source: House Bill 233 00:00
Montana Legislature defines financial assistance for tribal entities in SB 303
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature clarifies state and federal financial assistance definitions for tribal programs.
Source: Senate Bill 303 00:00
Montana Legislature evaluates high-quality instructional materials and partnerships for schools
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature seeks to enhance teaching efficiency and align curriculum with global standards.
Source: House Bill 462 00:00
New Mexico lawmakers introduce Dentist and Dental Hygienist Interstate Compact bill
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Legislators aim to improve dental access through interstate practice agreements.
Source: House Bill 441 00:00
Montana Legislature amends groundwater appropriation permit requirements
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislation updates groundwater appropriation rules for landowners and water rights in Montana.
Source: House Bill 681 00:00
Montana legislature defines water rights and aquifer management regulations
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature clarifies water rights and aquifer recovery project standards in new bill.
Source: House Bill 681 00:00
Montana legislature mandates annual reports to tribal governments starting July 2025
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislation requires state agency reports to tribal governments by September annually.
Source: Senate Bill 303 00:00
69th Legislature passes HB 681 regulating wastewater systems and local health compliance
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature enacts HB 681 ensuring local health compliance for wastewater management systems
Source: House Bill 681 00:00
Montana Legislature mandates accreditation standards review by education committees
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature requires educational proposals to undergo thorough review before implementation.
Source: House Bill 462 00:00
Commission plans rule revisions to enhance public health safety measures
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Commission directs revisions to rules to address public health safety and compliance.
Source: House Bill 441 00:00
Council enacts new confidentiality measures under Citizen Substitute Care Review Act
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Council establishes confidential information protocols for the Citizen Substitute Care Review Act
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
County planning commission reviews zoning regulations impacting rental properties
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Commission analyzes zoning restrictions for short-term and long-term rentals in development plans.
Source: Senate Bill 336 00:00
Montana Legislature proposes changes to water rights and aquifer management regulations
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature introduces bill for instream flows and aquifer recharge initiatives.
Source: House Bill 681 00:00
Montana Senate Bill 336 clarifies short-term rental laws and residential use definitions
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Senate Bill 336 defines short-term rentals as residential use and sets zoning regulations.
Source: Senate Bill 336 00:00
Montana Legislature amends accreditation standards for public education
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature updates accreditation standards and requirements for school district implementation
Source: House Bill 462 00:00
Dentists gain mobility through new interstate practice compact
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
States adopt compact to allow dentists and hygienists to practice across state lines
Source: House Bill 441 00:00
New diabetes care benefits mandate affordable insulin and treatment supplies
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Legislation mandates coverage for diabetes treatment ensuring affordable insulin for patients
Source: House Bill 233 00:00
Montana Legislature defines water use terms in HB0681
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's HB0681 clarifies key definitions related to water and land management.
Source: House Bill 681 00:00
Montana legislators advance SB 336 regulating short-term rentals in residential areas
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
SB 336 clarifies short-term rental allowances in residential zones across Montana municipalities.
Source: Senate Bill 336 00:00
New Mexico enacts comprehensive health insurance regulations effective January 2026
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico's health insurance regulations will apply to plans offered from January 2026.
Source: House Bill 233 00:00
Montana Legislature amends zoning regulations to enhance public safety and infrastructure
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana updates zoning laws to improve public welfare and promote infrastructure development.
Source: Senate Bill 336 00:00
Health policy expands diabetes care supplies including insulin and monitoring devices
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New health policies ensure diabetes patients receive essential medical supplies and equipment.
Source: House Bill 233 00:00
Commission establishes dental compact for state licensing collaboration
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Joint commission formed to enhance interstate dental licensure for dentists and hygienists.
Source: House Bill 441 00:00
Montana Legislation Streamlines Water Rights for Groundwater Appropriators
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
New bill simplifies water rights filings for groundwater users in Montana.
Source: House Bill 681 00:00
Montana Legislature approves SB 336 regulating short-term rentals in residential areas
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Senate Bill 336 defines short-term rental policies in residential zones across Montana.
Source: Senate Bill 336 00:00
Montana Legislature allocates $5M for K-12 mathematics curriculum support
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature designates funding for improved math standards and instructional resources in schools
Source: House Bill 462 00:00
Montana Senate Bill allows short-term rentals in residential zones
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Senate Bill 336 permits short-term rentals as residential use in Montana municipalities
Source: Senate Bill 336 00:00
State implements new dental licensure requirements and offers alternative pathways
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New licensure rules mandate clinical assessments and continuing education for dental professionals.
Source: House Bill 441 00:00
Montana Legislature passes water appropriation bill effective January 2026
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's HB 681 allows water appropriation without a permit in specific conditions.
Source: House Bill 681 00:00
New Mexico mandates diabetes coverage in health insurance contracts
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New law ensures comprehensive diabetes care coverage in health maintenance organization contracts
Source: House Bill 233 00:00
Wyoming School Facilities Select Committee elects leaders, outlines interim topics including charter schools and court decision
2025 General Session - Committee Meetings, General Sessions, Committees, Legislative, Wyoming
Senator Bill Landon was elected chair and Representative Angelos was selected as vice chair of the School Facilities Select Committee during the committee’s statutorily required quarterly meeting on Feb. 28.
Source: Select Committee on School Facilities Interim Topics Meeting, February 28, 2025 39:53
Health committee sets $25 cap on insulin costs for diabetes treatments
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Committee establishes pricing limit for insulin and diabetes management supplies.
Source: House Bill 233 00:00
Health policies mandate diabetes care benefits and coverage for new treatments
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Policies ensure coverage for diabetes training and newly approved treatment resources.
Source: House Bill 233 00:00
New Mexico enacts rules for free-roaming horse management experts
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New regulations establish qualifications for free-roaming horse management service providers in New Mexico.
Source: House Bill 284 00:00
Montana legislature amends zoning laws to address short-term rental regulations
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature requires analysis and public input for zoning affecting short-term rentals.
Source: Senate Bill 336 00:00
Montana legislators pass HB 636 to revise marijuana laws and restrict edibles
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's HB 636 revises marijuana laws, limiting edible products and THC serving sizes.
Source: House Bill 636 00:00
Montana Legislature passes bill regulating short-term rentals in homeowners' associations
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature enacts provisions for short-term rental regulations in residential covenants and bylaws.
Source: Senate Bill 336 00:00
Montana Legislature passes HB 744 allowing speech aides under supervision
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's HB 744 permits unlicensed speech aides in schools under professional supervision.
Source: House Bill 744 00:00
Committee agrees to keep ‘use it or lose it’ amendment in SF43, removes in-stream flow language
2025 General Session - Committee Meetings, General Sessions, Committees, Legislative, Wyoming
A legislative concurrence committee agreed to retain language requiring at least 50% return of irrigation water to its adjudicated purpose after a temporary transfer and to remove language that could be interpreted to allow temporary in‑stream flow permits, moving a revised draft to staff for formalization.
Source: Joint Conference Committee-SF 0043, February 28, 2025 21:25
Montana Legislature updates dispensary licensing regulations for marijuana sales
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana House Bill 636 amends licensing requirements and packaging standards for dispensaries
Source: House Bill 636 00:00
Health insurers limit prior authorization for diabetes treatment prescriptions
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Insurers will require one prior authorization per policy year for diabetes medications.
Source: House Bill 233 00:00
New Mexico board updates wild horse management regulations and fee structure
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Board amends fees and regulations for managing free-roaming horse populations in New Mexico.
Source: House Bill 284 00:00
69th Legislature approves new dispensary fee and THC regulations
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature establishes $5000 dispensary license fee and sets THC content limits.
Source: House Bill 636 00:00
Montana enacts lethal means safety initiative for military and civilians
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana will implement a statewide safe storage campaign beginning July 1, 2025.
Source: Senate Bill 95 00:00
New Mexico mandates diabetes coverage in health care plans
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New legislation requires health plans to cover supplies for diabetes management as medically necessary.
Source: House Bill 233 00:00
New Mexico legislators propose free-roaming horse management bill
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
House Bill 284 introduces fertility control and relocation for free-roaming horses in New Mexico.
Source: House Bill 284 00:00
Reporters and advocates ask committee to examine public-records fees and strengthen open-meeting statutes
2025 General Session - Committee Meetings, General Sessions, Committees, Legislative, Wyoming
A mix of journalists, civic advocates and a Jackson resident urged the committee to examine and strengthen public-records and open-meeting laws and to limit excessive fees for records requests.
Source: Joint Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions Interim Topics Meeting, February 28, 2025 -01:-41
Montana allocates $500,000 for veteran suicide prevention initiatives
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature approves funding for grants to enhance suicide prevention among veterans and families
Source: Senate Bill 95 00:00
Montana Board sets rules for speech-language pathologists and audiologists certification
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana Board finalizes rules that trigger certification termination process for speech professionals.
Source: House Bill 744 00:00
New Mexico updates definitions in Livestock Code for better clarity
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico clarifies terms related to livestock in updated Livestock Code definitions.
Source: House Bill 284 00:00
Superintendent enforces compliance for health insurers on diabetes treatment authorization
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Health insurers must limit prior authorizations for diabetes medications to one per year
Source: House Bill 233 00:00
Board approves guidelines for humane treatment of free-roaming horses
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Board establishes standards for humane euthanasia and management of free-roaming horses
Source: House Bill 284 00:00
Energy groups urge committee to study large loads, certificated territory and transmission needs
2025 General Session - Committee Meetings, General Sessions, Committees, Legislative, Wyoming
The Wyoming Energy Authority, utilities and industrial consumers asked the committee to continue work on power-supply issues, including large electric loads, certificated-service-territory rules and transmission capacity.
Source: Joint Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions Interim Topics Meeting, February 28, 2025 02:06
New Mexico board mandates registration for equine rescue facilities
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico requires equine rescue facilities to register and meet established standards
Source: House Bill 284 00:00
Montana legislature enacts strict packaging rules for marijuana products
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislators mandate child-resistant packaging and labeling for marijuana sales in Montana.
Source: House Bill 636 00:00
Montana legislature bans sales of THC-infused edible hemp products
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana prohibits selling edible hemp products containing THC without FDA authorization.
Source: Senate Bill 375 00:00
New healthcare benefits for diabetes management outlined in policy update
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Policy guarantees essential diabetes care and management training for enrolled individuals.
Source: House Bill 233 00:00
Montana Legislature enables county elections on marijuana business regulations
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Counties can hold elections to approve or prohibit marijuana businesses based on voter majority.
Source: House Bill 659 00:00
Montana Legislature defines parental rights in HB 599 legislation
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's HB 599 establishes parameters defining parental rights and substantial burdens on parents.
Source: House Bill 599 00:00
Broadband provider presses committee to review high railroad crossing fees; BNSF warns premature study could affect private negotiations
2025 General Session - Committee Meetings, General Sessions, Committees, Legislative, Wyoming
A broadband provider asked the committee to examine railroad crossing permitting and fee practices; BNSF counsel said the company had not been given time to negotiate and raised concerns about legislative intervention without negotiated solutions.
Source: Joint Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions Interim Topics Meeting, February 28, 2025 09:33
Montana Legislature passes HB 659 revising marijuana election requirements
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's HB 659 amends marijuana election rules for certain municipalities and licensees.
Source: House Bill 659 00:00
Equine care board sets new rules for rescue and retirement facilities
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Board establishes health standards and fees for equine care facilities.
Source: House Bill 284 00:00
Montana Legislature discusses workers' compensation for community service participants
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislators review compensation policies for community service and vocational training programs.
Source: Senate Bill 308 00:00
New diabetes management regulations ensure insurance coverage for approved treatments
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Health insurance policies must cover new diabetes treatments and improve patient management resources.
Source: House Bill 233 00:00
New Mexico implements horse euthanasia and relocation regulations for free-roaming herds
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico establishes guidelines for euthanasia and identification of free-roaming horses.
Source: House Bill 284 00:00
Montana Legislature revises permanent total disability compensation guidelines
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature updates compensation rules for permanent total and partial disabilities.
Source: Senate Bill 308 00:00
New Mexico enacts diabetes coverage requirement for health insurance plans
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico mandates diabetes treatment coverage for all group health insurance contracts
Source: House Bill 233 00:00
New Mexico establishes protections for Spanish colonial horses on public land
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New legislation aims to protect and manage Spanish colonial horse populations on public lands
Source: House Bill 284 00:00
State 9-1-1 coordinators ask committee to continue next-generation 9-1-1 planning and revisit funding
2025 General Session - Committee Meetings, General Sessions, Committees, Legislative, Wyoming
Wyoming 9-1-1 and public-safety officials asked the Joint Corporations Committee to continue work on next-generation 9-1-1 migration and consider funding models and regional options to support local public-safety answering points (PSAPs).
Source: Joint Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions Interim Topics Meeting, February 28, 2025 02:05
Montana Legislature proposes new impairment rating criteria for workers' compensation
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislators outline guidelines for permanent impairment ratings affecting workers' compensation awards.
Source: Senate Bill 308 00:00
Legislature proposes child consent requirements for health and education data sharing
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
HB 599 mandates parental consent for various health and educational decisions regarding children.
Source: House Bill 599 00:00
Health Plans must cover diabetes management training and equipment under new guidelines
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New regulations mandate health plans provide diabetes training and necessary medical resources.
Source: House Bill 233 00:00
Interstate Compact Streamlines Dental Licensure for Dentists and Hygienists
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Council defines terms to facilitate multi-state dental practice through new compact.
Source: House Bill 441 00:00
Montana Legislature sets weekly compensation wage limits for workers under SB 308
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana establishes wage limits of $200 to $2,885 for weekly compensation benefits.
Source: Senate Bill 308 00:00
Housing repeatedly urged as top interim topic; stakeholders ask committee for sustained work
2025 General Session - Committee Meetings, General Sessions, Committees, Legislative, Wyoming
The Wyoming Community Development Authority, builders, municipalities and business groups told the Joint Corporations Committee that housing supply and workforce housing deserve interim study and policy work.
Source: Joint Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions Interim Topics Meeting, February 28, 2025 39:27
Montana Legislature sets maximum compensation for temporary disability benefits
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana updates temporary total disability benefits to a maximum of $2,885 per week
Source: Senate Bill 308 00:00
Montana Legislature passes HB 599 safeguarding parental rights in school settings
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislation ensures parental notification and consent regarding children's health surveys and accommodations.
Source: House Bill 599 00:00
Montana legislators introduce HB 599 to enhance parental rights on data collection
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's HB 599 empowers parents to opt-in or opt-out of child data collection.
Source: House Bill 599 00:00
Health agencies approve new diabetes management equipment and supplies list
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Agencies approve essential diabetes supplies for patients enrolled in designated health care plans.
Source: House Bill 233 00:00
Remote states revoke compact privileges to ensure public health and safety
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Remote states can revoke licenses and restrict privileges to protect citizens' health and safety.
Source: House Bill 441 00:00
Wyoming joint committee hears wide public interest in election administration topics for interim study
2025 General Session - Committee Meetings, General Sessions, Committees, Legislative, Wyoming
County clerks, the secretary of state and election volunteers urged the Joint Corporations Committee to place multiple election-administration items on the interim agenda, including voting-machine testing, absentee-ballot procedures, voter-list maintenance, ballot retention and hand-count audits.
Source: Joint Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions Interim Topics Meeting, February 28, 2025 15:05
Montana legislators amend disability benefits for injured workers in SB 308
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Lawmakers establish new compensation guidelines for permanent partial disability benefits.
Source: Senate Bill 308 00:00
Montana Legislature considers workers' compensation coverage for volunteer emergency providers
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana lawmakers propose new provisions for volunteer emergency care providers' coverage eligibility.
Source: Senate Bill 308 00:00
Montana Legislature approves HB 659 regulating marijuana transportation and local governance
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana legislators pass HB 659, enforcing marijuana transport regulations for qualified municipalities.
Source: House Bill 659 00:00
Montana Legislature updates volunteer firefighter and emergency care provider compensation rules
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislation amends worker compensation guidelines for volunteer emergency care providers in Montana.
Source: Senate Bill 308 00:00
Health insurers mandated to reimburse costs for delayed medical supplies by April 2024
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Insurers must reimburse 30 days after claims for out-of-pocket expenses starting April 2024.
Source: House Bill 233 00:00
New regulations proposed for humane treatment of free-roaming horses
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Proposed regulations mandate humane treatment and adoption criteria for free-roaming horses.
Source: House Bill 284 00:00
Montana legislature debates local marijuana business regulations following voter initiatives
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Lawmakers discuss regulations for marijuana businesses based on local voter initiative outcomes.
Source: House Bill 659 00:00
Senate Bill 355 would codify 2013 executive order on capital outlay oversight into statute
Tax, Business and Transportation, Senate, Committees, Legislative, New Mexico
SB355 seeks to put the 2013 executive order on capital outlay oversight into statute as the Public Finance Accountability Act; sponsors said the change would set statutory guardrails for audit compliance and money release and respond to questions about the order’s constitutionality.
Source: Senate - Tax, Business and Transportation - Mar 1, 2025 08:21
New policy caps diabetes medication costs at $25 per month
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Diabetes patients face $25 limit for preferred insulin prescriptions under new health policy.
Source: House Bill 233 00:00
New regulations exempt military families from compact privilege fees
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Legislation waives compact privilege fees for active military members and their spouses.
Source: House Bill 441 00:00
Montana Senate Bill 404 mandates building permit notifications to Department of Revenue
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Senate Bill 404 requires local governments to notify Department of Revenue of new permits.
Source: Senate Bill 404 00:00
Health plan mandates timely diabetes resource delivery and reimbursement for patients
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Providers must ensure timely delivery of diabetes supplies and quick reimbursement for patients.
Source: House Bill 233 00:00
69th Legislature approves HB 553 for federal financial aid compliance
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature mandates minimum five-day make-up period for educational institutions.
Source: House Bill 553 00:00
Senate Bill 100 would raise AMAFCA debt limit to $120 million to keep pace with inflation, sponsor says
Tax, Business and Transportation, Senate, Committees, Legislative, New Mexico
SB100 would increase the statutory debt limit for the Albuquerque Metropolitan Arroyo Flood Control Authority (AMAFCA) from $80 million to $120 million, sponsor Sen. Tobias said, to allow the authority to finance larger projects without raising millage; the bill received a due-pass recommendation.
Source: Senate - Tax, Business and Transportation - Mar 1, 2025 03:39
Montana Legislature approves siting rules for spent nuclear fuel storage facilities
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature enacts bill for state approval of nuclear fuel storage site siting conditions.
Source: House Bill 623 00:00
Montana Legislature passes HB 553 to aid military students in higher education
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature enacts HB 553 requiring make-up opportunities for military students missing classes.
Source: House Bill 553 00:00
New Mexico plans recruitment incentives for healthcare providers and reporting metrics
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
The state develops support for healthcare applicant licensing and tracks program success annually.
Source: House Bill 15 00:00
Senate Bill 327 would create a ‘Lowrider Capital’ specialty plate; sponsor says culture, not commerce
Tax, Business and Transportation, Senate, Committees, Legislative, New Mexico
Sen. Jaramillo introduced SB327 to create a specialty vehicle plate recognizing Espanola Valley as the 'lowrider capital of the world.' The committee moved the bill forward by due pass with no recorded opposition.
Source: Senate - Tax, Business and Transportation - Mar 1, 2025 02:11
State allocates $20M for geothermal projects development fund in fiscal year 2026
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Legislature appropriates $20 million for geothermal projects development fund over several years.
Source: House Bill 289 00:00
Legislature enacts civil penalties for brine mining violations in new bill
2025 Utah House Bills, 2025 Utah Legislative Session, Utah Legislation Bills, Utah
New bill establishes $5,000 penalties for violations and outlines enforcement procedures.
Source: H.B. 478 Brine Mining Amendments 00:00
Montana Legislature amends student rights for military reserve members
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana bill guarantees educational protections for students in military reserve and national guard.
Source: House Bill 553 00:00
New Mexico launches health care strategic recruitment program for shortage fields
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico initiates program to recruit qualified health care providers in shortage areas.
Source: House Bill 15 00:00
Montana Legislature approves funding for regional water authorities in 2025
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature authorizes funds to support regional water system projects starting July 2025.
Source: House Bill 11 00:00
Rep Anaya introduces New Mexico's health care strategic recruitment program
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico launches program to recruit qualified health care providers in shortage areas
Source: House Bill 15 00:00
Senate Bill 303 strips out default to Nevada/New Jersey standards, clarifies ‘New Mexico’ in text
Tax, Business and Transportation, Senate, Committees, Legislative, New Mexico
SB303 would remove New Mexico’s default reliance on Nevada and New Jersey gaming-machine standards so the state can set its own specifications; committee adopted a sponsor amendment inserting the words “New Mexico” to clarify the statute’s reference.
Source: Senate - Tax, Business and Transportation - Mar 1, 2025 03:39
Utah Legislature enacts Brine Conservation Act to manage subterranean saltwater resources
2025 Utah House Bills, 2025 Utah Legislative Session, Utah Legislation Bills, Utah
Utah lawmakers establish definitions and guidelines for managing brine and artificial brine.
Source: H.B. 478 Brine Mining Amendments 00:00
New Mexico bill mandates CPR training for public safety telecommunicators
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Legislation requires telecommunicators to receive high-quality CPR training in New Mexico.
Source: House Bill 439 00:00
Legislature approves $2M budget for new healthcare recruitment program
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Legislature allocates funds to enhance healthcare workforce recruitment initiatives in fiscal year 2026.
Source: House Bill 15 00:00
Montana legislature allocates $11.5M for water and wastewater projects statewide
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's 69th Legislature approves funding for essential water infrastructure in various communities.
Source: House Bill 11 00:00
Candidates prepare for conservancy district board elections with new requirements
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Candidates must file declarations and petitions for conservancy district board elections.
Source: House Bill 308 00:00
Senate Bill 302 would codify DOJ access rules, extend gaming license terms to three years
Tax, Business and Transportation, Senate, Committees, Legislative, New Mexico
Senate Bill 302 would explicitly authorize the New Mexico Gaming Control Board to obtain criminal-history information for contractors with unescorted access to gaming facilities and for certain bingo and raffle applicants, and would change some license renewals from one year to three.
Source: Senate - Tax, Business and Transportation - Mar 1, 2025 08:14
Montana Legislature appropriates $1.65M for emergency and infrastructure planning grants
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana allocates $150,000 for emergency grants and $1.5M for infrastructure planning.
Source: House Bill 11 00:00
Utah Board regulates brine mining operations and establishes permit fee structure
2025 Utah House Bills, 2025 Utah Legislative Session, Utah Legislation Bills, Utah
The Utah Board enforces rules and fees for brine mining and production oversight.
Source: H.B. 478 Brine Mining Amendments 00:00
Montana Legislature allocates $20M for coal endowment infrastructure grants
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana appropriates $20.3M for local infrastructure projects and emergency grants
Source: House Bill 11 00:00
New Mexico's Energy Department outlines geothermal project fund regulations
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Energy Department will report on geothermal grants and project status annually starting December 2024
Source: House Bill 289 00:00
County election director issues new voting procedures for landowners in Rio Grande district
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Election director establishes voting procedures for landowners in middle Rio Grande conservancy district.
Source: House Bill 308 00:00
Montana Legislature allocates $3.5M for coal endowment program grants
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature approves funding for multiple county projects from Montana coal endowment program
Source: House Bill 11 00:00
Votes at a glance: several noncontroversial bills advance from Judiciary Committee
Judiciary, Senate, Committees, Legislative, New Mexico
A handful of bills with little opposition received due‑pass recommendations or were advanced as straightforward committee actions: Senate Bill 179 (electronic disclosures for rental purchase agreements), Senate Bill 123 (authorize transit district law‑enforcement officers), and Senate Bill 63 (guidance on retirement of state flags).
Source: Senate - Judiciary - Mar 1, 2025 48:54
Legislature enacts criminal penalties for mine reclamation violations
2025 Utah House Bills, 2025 Utah Legislative Session, Utah Legislation Bills, Utah
New law establishes criminal penalties for false reporting in mine reclamation activities
Source: H.B. 478 Brine Mining Amendments 00:00
Conservancy district updates qualified elector list requirements ahead of election
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Conservancy district amends rules for compiling qualified elector list before district elections.
Source: House Bill 308 00:00
Legislature establishes geothermal projects development fund for state and tribal initiatives
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Legislature allocates funding for geothermal project grants approved by the energy secretary.
Source: House Bill 289 00:00
Montana lawmakers advance inmate preapprenticeship training program legislation
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
House Bill 572 mandates educational programming and vocational training for inmates in Montana.
Source: House Bill 572 00:00
Texas legislature defines new regulations for brine mining operations
2025 Utah House Bills, 2025 Utah Legislative Session, Utah Legislation Bills, Utah
Legislators establish definitions and frameworks for brine mining and production in Texas.
Source: H.B. 478 Brine Mining Amendments 00:00
Committee tables bill to shield livestock disease data after split over transparency and producer protections
Judiciary, Senate, Committees, Legislative, New Mexico
Senate Bill 56, which would allow the Livestock Board to redact identifying information in records released during animal‑disease investigations, was tabled after extended debate. Proponents said confidentiality would encourage prompt reporting and protect the food supply; opponents warned it would limit public oversight and harm third parties.
Source: Senate - Judiciary - Mar 1, 2025 23:35
Health plan mandates diabetes care coverage and limits out-of-pocket costs for patients
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Health insurance must cover diabetes treatments and limit insulin costs to $25 monthly.
Source: House Bill 233 00:00
Legislature passes HB 572 establishing inmate work program guidelines
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
HB 572 outlines worker compensation for inmates in certified prison industries programs
Source: House Bill 572 00:00
New Mexico establishes hemp transport manifest system to ensure compliance
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
The Department of Environment launches a hemp manifest system for compliant transport.
Source: House Bill 346 00:00
Utah legislators propose Brine Conservation Act for mining regulation
2025 Utah House Bills, 2025 Utah Legislative Session, Utah Legislation Bills, Utah
H.B. 478 introduces comprehensive rules governing brine mining in Utah.
Source: H.B. 478 Brine Mining Amendments 00:00
Montana Legislature approves inmate work program wage and benefit reforms
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislators establish wage standards and benefits for inmates in Montana's prison industries programs.
Source: House Bill 572 00:00
New Mexico updates telecommunicator training requirements for public safety personnel
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico amends telecommunicator training curriculum to enhance public safety response.
Source: House Bill 439 00:00
Montana legislates pay structure for inmate workforce in correctional programs
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana establishes wage policies for inmates working in certified prison industries programs
Source: House Bill 572 00:00
Committee adopts substitute after trimming proposed racketeering expansions amid debate over prosecutorial use
Judiciary, Senate, Committees, Legislative, New Mexico
Senate Bill 70, a proposal to expand New Mexico’s racketeering statute, advanced from the Judiciary Committee as a committee substitute after the sponsor and members removed several contested predicate offenses and clarified the draft.
Source: Senate - Judiciary - Mar 1, 2025 42:20
Training program enhances crisis intervention with focus on mental health and CPR skills
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Program equips responders with de-escalation, racial sensitivity, and CPR training for emergencies
Source: House Bill 439 00:00
New Mexico legislators introduce bill to regulate hemp and ban synthetic cannabinoids
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Legislators Romero and Lente propose regulations on hemp and ban synthetic cannabinoids in New Mexico.
Source: House Bill 346 00:00
Board imposes permit requirements for brine mining operations in new legislation
2025 Utah House Bills, 2025 Utah Legislative Session, Utah Legislation Bills, Utah
New law mandates permits for brine mining operations, enhancing regulatory oversight.
Source: H.B. 478 Brine Mining Amendments 00:00
Montana to ban polystyrene foam containers in food establishments by 2030
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana enacts phased ban on polystyrene foam food containers starting January 2028.
Source: House Bill 477 00:00
Committee advances storage‑unit revisions after lengthy debate over notice periods and fees
Judiciary, Senate, Committees, Legislative, New Mexico
Senate Bill 180, which rewrites parts of storage‑unit lien law — shortening the minimum time before sale, allowing third‑party contact information, and adjusting late‑fee rules — passed the committee as a substitute after several amendments and negotiated changes with industry groups.
Source: Senate - Judiciary - Mar 1, 2025 34:48
Montana Legislature approves prison industry training program for inmate rehabilitation
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature authorizes vocational training and work opportunities for inmates at Montana State Prison.
Source: House Bill 572 00:00
State defines hemp components and consumer regulations under new manufacturing act
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Legislators clarify definitions and roles in hemp production and consumption for public.
Source: House Bill 346 00:00
Montana Legislature approves vocational programs for prison industries and agencies
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana enables correctional enterprises to support vocational training and provide products.
Source: House Bill 572 00:00
School district reviews capital needs for full-day kindergarten and charter facilities
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
District assesses facilities and funding for full-day kindergarten and charter school needs.
Source: House Bill 277 00:00
Montana Legislature amends building reserve fund regulations for school districts
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature updates rules for school district building reserve fund establishment and management.
Source: Senate Bill 204 00:00
Montana lawmakers propose bill to ban styrofoam in food businesses
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
House Bill 477 aims to eliminate styrofoam use in Montana's food-related industries.
Source: House Bill 477 00:00
New Mexico enacts regulations for hemp extract and THC product permit process
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico establishes rules for hemp products and related safety standards by 2025.
Source: House Bill 346 00:00
Senate committee gives due pass to bill allowing cyclists to treat stops as yields in some cases
Judiciary, Senate, Committees, Legislative, New Mexico
Senate Bill 73, which would let bicyclists treat stop‑sign‑controlled intersections as yields and allow a limited “Idaho‑stop” treatment of red lights when crossing is safe, received a due‑pass recommendation from the Senate Judiciary Committee after public testimony and committee questions.
Source: Senate - Judiciary - Mar 1, 2025 12:52
Council develops building standards for public school facilities by December deadline
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Council mandates yearly report detailing public school projects and funding progress.
Source: House Bill 277 00:00
69th Legislature approves property tax levy amendments for local elections
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature passes SB 204 allowing governing bodies to adjust property tax levies.
Source: Senate Bill 204 00:00
Legislators define hemp and cannabinoid classifications in New Mexico regulations
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico lawmakers clarify definitions for hemp-derived and synthetic cannabinoids
Source: House Bill 346 00:00
Environmental Board to adopt hemp manufacturing permit rules by July 2025
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
The Environmental Improvement Board will establish hemp manufacturing permit rules by July 2025.
Source: House Bill 346 00:00
Montana Legislature passes school building reserve and maintenance funding provisions
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature approves new rules for school building and maintenance funding mechanisms.
Source: Senate Bill 204 00:00
New Mexico agencies partner with tribes on hemp production regulations
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico's agriculture and environment departments establish agreements for tribal hemp production support.
Source: House Bill 346 00:00
Montana Legislature amends environmental rehabilitation funding regulations in HB 477
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana lawmakers revise funding structure for environmental rehabilitation through amended HB 477
Source: House Bill 477 00:00
New Mexico adjusts project fund distribution formulas for school districts
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New provisions establish updated funding formulas for school projects from 2024 onward.
Source: House Bill 277 00:00
Committee advances bill to require clearer Medicaid billing and separate gross‑receipts tax documentation for providers
Finance, Senate, Committees, Legislative, New Mexico
A Senate committee substitute was advanced to require documentation differentiating Medicaid service reimbursement from gross‑receipts tax amounts so providers can confirm GRT payments; the committee recommended the substitute 11–0.
Source: Senate - Finance - Mar 1, 2025 (Room 322) 05:40
Legislature mandates data-sharing standards for criminal justice entities
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature requires standardized data-sharing protocols for criminal justice data collaboration.
Source: House Bill 691 00:00
Montana Legislature approves school transition funding provisions in SB 204
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislation allows districts to levy funds for school transition-related costs and expansions.
Source: Senate Bill 204 00:00
Public Schools Eligible for Grants to Purchase Private Facilities Under New Act
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Council approves grants for school districts to buy compliant private school facilities.
Source: House Bill 277 00:00
State defines hemp manufacturer and retailer regulations for consumer products
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Regulations clarify roles of hemp manufacturers and retailers for consumer goods.
Source: House Bill 346 00:00
Montana Legislature approves school safety levy provisions for 2026 elections
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature authorizes voted levies for school safety funding effective January 1, 2026.
Source: Senate Bill 204 00:00
Legislature establishes comprehensive criminal justice data warehouse for data sharing
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature authorizes data contribution to criminal justice warehouse for enhanced tracking.
Source: House Bill 691 00:00
Committee advances bill to create strategic water reserve to buy or lease water for compact and recharge purposes
Finance, Senate, Committees, Legislative, New Mexico
The Interstate Stream Commission would be authorized to hold purchased or leased water rights in a strategic water reserve for compact compliance, endangered species, and aquifer recharge; the Senate Finance Committee advanced the bill 10–1.
Source: Senate - Finance - Mar 1, 2025 (Room 322) 27:07
New Mexico empowers tribes to regulate hemp production on their lands
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico allows tribes to create independent hemp production regulations under tribal sovereignty.
Source: House Bill 346 00:00
Montana Legislature revises tax increment provisions for economic development districts
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana updates tax increment rules for targeted economic development districts and urban renewal areas.
Source: Senate Bill 204 00:00
New Mexico amends hemp transportation and product manufacturing regulations
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico revises hemp laws to clarify manufacturing and transportation requirements.
Source: House Bill 346 00:00
Montana lawmakers revise criminal justice data warehouse legislation
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana Legislature amends data warehouse laws to enhance criminal justice analysis capabilities.
Source: House Bill 691 00:00
Council sets criteria for public school capital outlay project grants
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Council establishes standards for evaluating public school facility acquisition grants
Source: House Bill 277 00:00
Senate committee approves measure to create Medicaid trust fund intended to shield program from federal cuts
Finance, Senate, Committees, Legislative, New Mexico
The Senate Finance Committee approved a bill to create a Medicaid trust fund that would deposit certain state treasury earnings and permit withdrawals to maintain Medicaid provider rates if federal funding is reduced; the committee voted 11–0 to advance the bill.
Source: Senate - Finance - Mar 1, 2025 (Room 322) 16:26
Montana Legislature mandates psychosexual evaluations for certain offenders before sentencing
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Law requires psychosexual evaluations prior to sentencing for specific criminal convictions.
Source: House Bill 532 00:00
Montana Legislature passes new filing deadline for signature submissions
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana legislators establish a strict four-week deadline for signature filings to enhance election integrity.
Source: Senate Bill 226 00:00
Environmental Improvement Board sets new rules for hemp retailers starting July 2025
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Environmental Improvement Board establishes regulations for hemp product labeling and compliance.
Source: House Bill 346 00:00
Montana Legislature proposes penalties for abuse of vulnerable adults in HB 532
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's HB 532 introduces penalties for failing to report and exploiting vulnerable adults.
Source: House Bill 532 00:00
New Mexico legislators introduce bill to reduce school district millage requirements
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Legislators propose bill to lower millage for districts lacking bonding capacity
Source: House Bill 277 00:00
Legislature mandates new child care safety and health policies in SB 269
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Law requires child care providers to adopt safety measures and prohibit corporal punishment.
Source: Senate Bill 269 00:00
Senate panel advances Bioscience Fund substitute after debate over guardrails and rural reach
Finance, Senate, Committees, Legislative, New Mexico
The Senate Finance Committee voted to advance a committee substitute for Senate Bill 119, creating a bioscience investment fund with new guardrails including milestones, stay‑local requirements and conflict provisions; the substitute passed the committee by 8–2.
Source: Senate - Finance - Mar 1, 2025 (Room 322) 43:46
Montana Legislature considers penalties for exploitation of vulnerable adults
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Lawmakers propose fines up to $10,000 and prison terms for exploiting incapacitated individuals.
Source: House Bill 532 00:00
New Mexico enacts penalties under Hemp Manufacturing Act for environmental violations
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New penalties introduced for violations of the Hemp Manufacturing Act in New Mexico
Source: House Bill 346 00:00
Montana Legislature approves comprehensive child care training requirements
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature mandates training for pediatric first aid and child development standards.
Source: Senate Bill 269 00:00
Montana Legislature amends identity theft penalties to enhance protections
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislators revise theft of identity laws to impose stricter penalties for offenders
Source: House Bill 532 00:00
Montana Legislature approves new daycare caregiver qualifications and background check requirements
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislators establish qualifications and mandate background checks for daycare providers in Montana.
Source: Senate Bill 269 00:00
Montana Legislature mandates mental health evaluations for certain convicted defendants
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislation requires mental health evaluations at defendants' expense for violent crime convictions.
Source: House Bill 532 00:00
Council modifies funding criteria for public school capital projects
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Council adjusts local funding requirements based on districts' maintenance efforts and resources.
Source: House Bill 277 00:00
Montana Legislature defines facial recognition technology for law enforcement use
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's 69th Legislature moves to regulate facial recognition systems for identifying individuals.
Source: House Bill 532 00:00
Legislature mandates emergency preparedness for child care providers in SB269
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
SB269 requires child care providers to establish comprehensive emergency plans and conduct drills.
Source: Senate Bill 269 00:00
New Mexico lawmakers implement strict natural gas capture rules starting 2027
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Lawmakers mandate 98 percent natural gas capture by operators from 2027.
Source: House Bill 258 00:00
Montana Legislature repeals laws on exploitation of vulnerable adults
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's 69th Legislature votes to repeal laws protecting vulnerable adults from exploitation.
Source: House Bill 532 00:00
State personnel office and Deloitte outline job-architecture redesign and timeline
Finance, Senate, Committees, Legislative, New Mexico
State Personnel Office and Deloitte presented a draft job catalog and leveling system intended to reduce classification complexity and improve pay-band flexibility; validation sessions are scheduled to start in April and the draft catalog reduces classifications from more than 800 to about 680.
Source: Senate - Finance - Mar 1, 2025 (Room 322) 08:52
Montana Senate reviews SB 269 to revise day-care laws and safety requirements
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Senate Bill 269 updates Montana’s day-care laws focusing on safety and provider qualifications.
Source: Senate Bill 269 00:00
Montana legislature proposes felony penalties for vulnerable adult abuse and neglect
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Lawmakers introduce measures to impose strict penalties for abusing vulnerable adults in Montana.
Source: House Bill 532 00:00
Judiciary committee advances package of bills on child-welfare oversight, records and benefits
Judiciary, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, New Mexico
The House Judiciary Committee voted Saturday to advance five measures addressing oversight of the Children, Youth and Families Department, records retention, plans of safe care, a proposed constitutional governance change and protections for federal benefits for children in state custody.
Source: House - Judiciary - Mar 1, 2025 (Room 309) 39:15
Military office outlines grant priorities to support defense community job growth
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Military office details grant criteria to bolster job market amid base relocations.
Source: House Bill 158 00:00
Legislature proposes SB 269 to enhance background checks for day-care facility workers
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
SB 269 requires stringent background checks for individuals working in day-care facilities.
Source: Senate Bill 269 00:00
State launches framework for local governments to improve housing strategies
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Governments establish guidelines to enhance housing production and fair housing goals.
Source: House Bill 448 00:00
Montana Legislature approves stringent background checks for daycare facility employees
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature mandates extensive criminal and child welfare checks for daycare staff eligibility.
Source: Senate Bill 269 00:00
State officials collaborate to tackle housing and homelessness challenges
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Stakeholders align resources to enhance housing regulations and increase development capacity
Source: House Bill 448 00:00
Montana House Bill 602 mandates notice for financial teacher nonrenewals
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
House Bill 602 requires school boards to publicly address nonrenewals for financial reasons
Source: House Bill 602 00:00
Committee advances companion carbon‑sequestration bills; one gets do‑pass, stewardship fund moves forward
Energy, Environment & Natural Resources, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, New Mexico
The House Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Committee on March 1 gave a do‑pass recommendation to a bill establishing a state regulatory framework for geologic CO2 storage and approved a companion stewardship fund bill with an amendment delaying state takeover for at least five years after injection stops.
Source: House - Energy, Environment and Natural Resources - Mar 1, 2025 8:22 AM - 12:55 PM 01:16:10
New Mexico establishes military base impact fund for defense community projects
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Fund created to support infrastructure projects in New Mexico's defense communities
Source: House Bill 158 00:00
Montana Legislature addresses background checks for daycare facility staff
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislators propose new rules for staff background checks at daycare facilities in Montana.
Source: Senate Bill 269 00:00
Montana Legislature passes standards for family day-care nutrition and supervision
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature establishes nutrition guidelines and child supervision limits for day-care providers
Source: Senate Bill 269 00:00
New Mexico lawmakers establish Office of Housing Planning and Production
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Legislators create a new office to address housing planning and production in New Mexico.
Source: House Bill 448 00:00
Montana Legislature amends definitions in sexual offense legislation HB 532
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Lawmakers redefine terms related to sexual offenses and mental health in HB 532.
Source: House Bill 532 00:00
New Mexico enacts grant program for defense community projects
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico establishes grant fund to support defense community projects with strict funding limits.
Source: House Bill 158 00:00
Montana Legislature tightens penalties for identity theft offenses in 2025 bill
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana lawmakers propose harsher penalties for identity theft offenses involving economic benefits.
Source: House Bill 532 00:00
Montana Legislature amends Child Care Act to enhance background check procedures
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature updates regulations to improve child care licensing and safety standards.
Source: Senate Bill 269 00:00
Committee tables bill that would require NMED inspections before new permits
Energy, Environment & Natural Resources, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, New Mexico
House Bill 581, which would have required NMED and local agencies to inspect existing sources owned by a permit applicant before new air permits were issued, was tabled by the House Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Committee on March 1.
Source: House - Energy, Environment and Natural Resources - Mar 1, 2025 8:22 AM - 12:55 PM 02:34:10
Montana Legislature amends child care scholarship program for low-income families
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature revises rules for child care scholarships and provider compliance inspections
Source: Senate Bill 269 00:00
Montana Legislature sets new child care regulations for day-care providers
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature limits child care numbers and requires training for family daycare providers
Source: Senate Bill 269 00:00
New Mexico allocates $12 million for military base impact fund in fiscal 2026
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Legislation appropriates funding to support military projects and economic development initiatives.
Source: House Bill 158 00:00
New Mexico lawmakers introduce bill for custodial care facilities to manage controlled substances
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Legislation amends Pharmacy Act for custodial care facilities' possession of controlled substances.
Source: House Bill 171 00:00
Montana Legislature addresses abuse and exploitation of vulnerable adults in HB 532
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's HB 532 establishes new crimes related to the abuse of vulnerable adults.
Source: House Bill 532 00:00
State stakeholders launch initiative to address homelessness and evaluate housing needs
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Stakeholders commit to collecting and reporting housing data to assess local market needs.
Source: House Bill 448 00:00
Montana Legislature amends felony crime definitions and restorative justice parameters
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana lawmakers redefine violent crimes and update restorative justice guidelines in HB 532.
Source: House Bill 532 00:00
Montana legislature mandates parental access and involvement in day-care homes
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislation requires parental involvement and daily activities in family day-care homes.
Source: Senate Bill 269 00:00
New Mexico mandates law enforcement reporting standards and annual data publication
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Law enforcement agencies must submit standardized crime reports to the public safety department.
Source: Senate Bill 54 00:00
House committee tables bill extending well plugging liability to past owners
Energy, Environment & Natural Resources, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, New Mexico
The House Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Committee tabled House Bill 481, a proposal to make all current and prior owners/operators responsible for plugging and abandoning oil and gas wells; supporters said it would protect the public from orphan wells, opponents said it would chill transfers and invite litigation.
Source: House - Energy, Environment and Natural Resources - Mar 1, 2025 8:22 AM - 12:55 PM 01:39:32
Emergency Act enforces immediate public safety measures
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Public health and safety necessitate immediate enforcement of the emergency act.
Source: House Bill 448 00:00
Montana establishes new sanitation and safety regulations for daycare providers
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislation mandates immunization records and safety policies for family and group day-cares
Source: Senate Bill 269 00:00
Montana Legislature defines sexual and violent offender classifications in HB 532
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's 69th Legislature clarifies definitions of sexual and violent offenders in HB 532
Source: House Bill 532 00:00
New Mexico Legislature enacts comprehensive crisis treatment and corrections reforms
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico establishes various funds and programs for crisis intervention and judicial education.
Source: Senate Bill 54 00:00
Governor to appoint director for new Housing Planning and Production office
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New office aims to reduce housing costs and increase availability statewide
Source: House Bill 448 00:00
Montana Legislature defines terms for vulnerable adult protection in HB 532
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature clarifies definitions related to vulnerable adult protection under HB 532.
Source: House Bill 532 00:00
Montana Secretary of State to Notify Tribal Governments About New Legislation
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Secretary of State will inform all federally recognized tribal governments of recent act.
Source: Senate Bill 200 00:00
New Mexico council defines law enforcement training standards and requirements
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico law enforcement standards and training council establishes guidelines for basic training
Source: Senate Bill 54 00:00
Committee adopts strike‑all substitute to place committee language into House Bill 953; Senate Bill 2257 referenced
Highways and Transportation, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Mississippi
A member of the Highways and Transportation committee moved a "strike all" committee substitute and the committee approved a voice vote to place the committee's language in House Bill 953; the member also referenced Senate Bill 2257. No roll-call tally or mover/second were recorded in the transcript.
Source: Highways and Transportation - Room 216, 28 February, 2025; 9:30 AM 01:28
Residents, tribes and climate groups press Mackinac Straits Authority to halt approvals for Line 5 tunnel
Mackinac Bridge Authority, Boards and Commissions, Organizations , Executive, Michigan
During public comment at the Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority meeting, 16 speakers — including tribal members, climate and clean-water groups, and residents — urged the authority and regulators to require full environmental review and to pause approvals of the Line 5 tunnel, citing spill risk, climate impacts and treaty rights.
Source: Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority Meeting 02-28-2025 01:07:36
New tax exemption act set for repeal in New Mexico by July 2029
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico legislators establish tax exemption repeal effective July 1, 2029.
Source: House Bill 447 00:00
Mackinac Straits Authority: USACE draft EIS on schedule; Enbridge plans EGLE permit renewal
Mackinac Bridge Authority, Boards and Commissions, Organizations , Executive, Michigan
The Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority was told March 12 that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is continuing work on the NEPA environmental impact statement for the proposed Line 5 tunnel and that the draft EIS is scheduled for spring 2025, with a final EIS scheduled for spring 2026.
Source: Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority Meeting 02-28-2025 03:06
New Mexico legislature approves gaming tax exemption for wildfire disaster areas
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
House Bill 447 provides tax relief to gaming operators in wildfire disaster zones until 2029.
Source: House Bill 447 00:00
Montana Legislature amends rules for hearsay evidence in abuse cases
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's HB 532 allows hearsay evidence in criminal proceedings involving vulnerable adults.
Source: House Bill 532 00:00
Sunny Isles Beach commissioners direct administrative updates to East Side development 'bonus' program
City of Sunny Isles Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida
At a commission workshop, staff and planning consultants outlined options to revise the city's development "bonus" program for the East Side, and commissioners gave direction to pursue four administrative steps including an economic study of participation-unit fees, budget reformatting, and code and comprehensive-plan text amendments.
Source: City Commission Workshop: Eastside of Collins Bonus Program - February 28, 2025 21:46
Montana Secretary of State outlines new business registration and electronic filing rules
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Secretary of State implements rules against unauthorized cooperative business registrations in Montana.
Source: Senate Bill 200 00:00
Representative McQueen proposes legislation on filing deadlines for New Mexico bills
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
McQueen introduces bill to amend deadlines for filing legislation in New Mexico legislature
Source: House Bill 256 00:00
New training program established for county detention officers in New Mexico
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Director to create new training program for county detention officer certification requirements.
Source: Senate Bill 54 00:00
69th Legislature discusses incorporation rights for out-of-state associations
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature reviews rights and privileges for out-of-state cooperative associations.
Source: Senate Bill 200 00:00
Asbury Park board warns of deep budget shortfall driven by state aid cuts and charter payments
Asbury Park, Monmouth County, New Jersey
At a Saturday town‑hall the Asbury Park Board of Education outlined how changes to New Jersey’s funding formula, rising local property values, falling enrollment and roughly $12 million in charter-school payments have created a multi‑million dollar budget gap; the board laid out possible remedies and set a special budget meeting for March 13.
Source: Asbury Park Board of Education Town Hall Meeting - March 1, 2025 01:33:16
69th Legislature proposes HB 532 for sexual offense definitions and evaluation criteria
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature defines sexual offenses and establishes evaluator qualifications under HB 532.
Source: House Bill 532 00:00
Kenilworth Planning Board approves subdivision resolution for application 25-002; sets map fee, 190-day recording window
Kenilworth, Union County, New Jersey
The Kenilworth Planning Board voted to approve a subdivision resolution for application 25-002 (Onyx / Kenilworth Corporation Property LLC), adding conditions that the applicant pay $150 per lot for tax-map modifications and record the subdivision within 190 days. The board also corrected lot acreage figures in the final paperwork.
Source: 2025 Kenilworth Planning Board Meeting February 27, 2025 07:13
Montana Legislature amends sexual offender evaluation and designation processes
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature updates psychosexual evaluations prior to sentencing for sexual offenses
Source: House Bill 532 00:00
Montana Legislature updates sexual offender risk level designation procedures
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's HB 532 modifies risk level designations for sexual offenders without prior assessments.
Source: House Bill 532 00:00
Montana Senate amends nonprofit cooperative laws for agricultural associations
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana revises nonprofit cooperative laws to support agricultural product associations.
Source: Senate Bill 200 00:00
Montana legislature amends definitions for vulnerable adult abuse and exploitation
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislation updates definitions of abuse and exploitation for vulnerable adults in Montana.
Source: House Bill 532 00:00
New Mexico updates program cost calculation for education funding
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico amends program cost calculation to enhance education funding structure.
Source: House Bill 63 00:00
New law defines roles for state and local law enforcement agencies
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Law clarifies definitions of law enforcement agencies and police officers in New Mexico
Source: Senate Bill 54 00:00
Montana Legislature establishes Celebrate Freedom Week in public schools
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana mandates Celebrate Freedom Week to educate students on U.S. founding principles
Source: House Bill 591 00:00
Montana Legislature approves Celebrate Freedom Week for public schools
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
House Bill 591 mandates instruction on founding documents in Montana schools each September.
Source: House Bill 591 00:00
Votes at a glance: Planning & Zoning actions, Feb. 25, 2025
Town of Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut
Summary of formal motions and outcomes from the Greenwich Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on Feb. 25, 2025.
Source: Greenwich Planning & Zoning Commission, February 25, 2025 02:33:20
Montana legislature prioritizes cultural heritage in child placement policies
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's new guidelines emphasize placing children with culturally similar families.
Source: House Bill 694 00:00
New Mexico appoints diverse members to sentencing commission
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico names appointees to the sentencing commission including public, judicial, and victim advocates.
Source: Senate Bill 54 00:00
Local school boards set funding priorities for special education and student programs
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Local school boards determine funding allocations for special education and community needs.
Source: House Bill 63 00:00
Montana legislature enacts drug shortage policy to regulate pricing and prior authorization
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's 69th Legislature passes policy regulating prescription drug shortages and pricing practices.
Source: Senate Bill 317 00:00
Planning commission approves expanded Chabad center site improvements at 38 Field Point Road
Town of Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut
The commission approved final site plan and special permit changes for the Chabad Center at 38 Field Point Road, including an addition to the religious building; staff noted outstanding fire‑department questions to be resolved during building permit review.
Source: Greenwich Planning & Zoning Commission, February 25, 2025 01:11:27
Education Department revises at-risk index calculation for school funding
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Education Department calculates at-risk index for equitable funding distribution among schools.
Source: House Bill 63 00:00
Montana Senate Bill 317 bans prior authorization on psychiatric drugs in shortage
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's Senate Bill 317 prohibits prior authorization for psychiatric drugs in shortage.
Source: Senate Bill 317 00:00
Montana Legislature approves new child welfare placement registry for relatives
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislators establish registry for relatives to improve child placement notifications
Source: House Bill 694 00:00
Senator Duhigg proposes New Mexico prison reform and data tracking initiatives
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico Senate Bill 54 aims to enhance public safety and reform correctional practices
Source: Senate Bill 54 00:00
Montana Legislature revises child abuse and neglect laws in new bill
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
House Bill 694 aims to revise child protection policies and placement preferences in Montana.
Source: House Bill 694 00:00
New Mexico communicates behavioral health regulations ahead of Santa Fe public hearing
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
State advises on behavioral health services in preparation for Santa Fe public hearing.
Source: Senate Bill 54 00:00
Field Club of Greenwich seeks two padel courts; neighbors and conservation staff request more drainage and bird‑safe glass details
Town of Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut
The Field Club of Greenwich presented plans for two new padel courts at its Lake Avenue campus. Commissioners and staff praised the concept but asked for more information on noise, drainage (possible 25‑year storm attenuation) and bird‑strike mitigation for the court’s glass walls.
Source: Greenwich Planning & Zoning Commission, February 25, 2025 09:40
New Mexico House Bill 63 proposes public school funding formula changes
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
G. Andrés Romero introduces bill to enhance public school finance and support programs
Source: House Bill 63 00:00
Montana Legislature updates vehicle registration fees for 2026 and beyond
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana legislators adjust vehicle registration fees based on age and weight starting 2026.
Source: Senate Bill 324 00:00
Montana Legislature approves uranium facility siting under new House Bill 696
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature authorizes siting of uranium conversion and enrichment facilities in Montana
Source: House Bill 696 00:00
New Mexico reviews criminal justice statutes for potential reforms
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico assessing criminal laws and sentencing policies for comprehensive reform.
Source: Senate Bill 54 00:00
Commission, HDC and neighbors press developer to revise Greenwich Avenue project’s facade and materials
Town of Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut
Developers of a proposed mixed‑use project at 240 Greenwich Avenue received conditional endorsements from the Historic District Commission but commissioners and neighbors asked for design changes — more reference to the protected bank building, softer materials and clearer parking and traffic commitments.
Source: Greenwich Planning & Zoning Commission, February 25, 2025 14:10
Montana Legislature sets new registration fees for off-highway vehicles and trailers
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana updates registration fees for motorcycles, quadricycles, travel trailers, and snowmobiles.
Source: Senate Bill 324 00:00
Montana Legislature amends jurisdiction regulations for energy facilities oversight
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature enhances state recommendations for federal energy and nuclear commission applications
Source: House Bill 696 00:00
Montana Senate passes Bill 329 to mandate E-Verify for new employees
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's Senate approves Bill 329 requiring E-Verify for all new hires statewide.
Source: Senate Bill 329 00:00
Montana Legislature approves $6 million for detention center costs in 2025 budget
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature allocates funds to reimburse counties for inmate housing and evaluations.
Source: House Bill 643 00:00
Montana Legislature passes bill on detention center cost payments
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
HB 643 requires agencies to cover detention center costs plus 10% under specific conditions
Source: House Bill 643 00:00
New Mexico residents gain voter eligibility upon turning eighteen
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Qualified residents can register to vote before turning eighteen for upcoming elections.
Source: House Bill 526 00:00
New Mexico mandates crisis management training for law enforcement officers
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Law enforcement training now requires 40 hours of crisis management including mental health interactions
Source: Senate Bill 54 00:00
Montana Legislature allocates $50M for local bridge fund
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Lawmakers establish better local bridge fund to support infrastructure grants and construction.
Source: Senate Bill 324 00:00
Town staff and attorneys clash over whether brief common ownership merged Eggleston lots; commission confirms lots remain separate
Town of Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut
The Planning & Zoning Commission confirmed two Eggleston Lane lots are separate zoning lots after a lengthy legal debate about whether a short period of common ownership in 2019 created a merger under local rules and state cases.
Source: Greenwich Planning & Zoning Commission, February 25, 2025 37:25
State officials launch data-sharing network for criminal justice analysis and reentry coordination
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Officials introduce a new system for analyzing criminal justice data and reentry efforts.
Source: Senate Bill 54 00:00
Montana Legislature reviews landlord regulations and amateur radio restrictions
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislators discuss powers related to landlord activities and amateur radio operations.
Source: Senate Bill 329 00:00
New Mexico creates crime data dashboard and analysis rules for justice agencies
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico establishes a public crime data dashboard and rules for data sharing.
Source: Senate Bill 54 00:00
New Mexico enacts online voter registration process for residents
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New law allows New Mexico residents to register to vote online through the DMV.
Source: House Bill 526 00:00
Montana Legislature amends school attendance policy for professional development meetings
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature updates policy allowing school closures for teacher development meetings effective July 2025
Source: House Bill 557 00:00
New voter registration rules allow local elections for sixteen-year-olds
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Qualified residents can vote in local elections upon turning sixteen years old.
Source: House Bill 526 00:00
New definitions shape behavioral health crisis intervention programs
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Legislation defines mental illness and instigates law enforcement deflection programs for crises.
Source: Senate Bill 54 00:00
Planning commission approves 1 American Lane zoning changes and final site plan for 98-unit development
Town of Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut
Greenwich Planning & Zoning Commission voted to approve a zoning text amendment, a zoning map amendment and final site plan/special permit for a proposed 98‑unit development at 1 American Lane after addressing interagency permitting and wetland concerns.
Source: Greenwich Planning & Zoning Commission, February 25, 2025 06:27
Montana attorney general outlines penalties for employer violations of labor provisions
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Attorney general establishes fines and compliance measures for employer labor violations.
Source: Senate Bill 329 00:00
Montana Legislature allocates funds for health programs and services for disabilities
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature approves special revenue funds targeting health services for children and disabled individuals.
Source: House Bill 576 00:00
Legislature allocates $100K for higher education study in fiscal year 2026
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Legislature approves $100,000 funding for higher education study effective July 2025.
Source: House Bill 433 00:00
Montana legislature authorizes funding for children's health insurance and disability services
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's HB 576 approves funds for child health insurance and disability programs.
Source: House Bill 576 00:00
New Mexico enacts law enforcement deflection program for behavioral health support
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Law enforcement agencies can now create programs to assist individuals with behavioral health issues.
Source: Senate Bill 54 00:00
New Mexico creates forensic laboratory bureau fund to enhance public safety resources
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico establishes a forensic laboratory bureau fund for enhanced safety operations funding.
Source: Senate Bill 54 00:00
Montana Legislature mandates e-verify for new employee work authorization
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's new law requires employers to verify new hires' work authorization using e-verify.
Source: Senate Bill 329 00:00
Energy authority, utilities and industry ask committee to study large-load electricity needs and territory certificates
Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions, Joint & Standing, Committees, Legislative, Wyoming
The Wyoming Energy Authority, utilities and industrial energy consumers asked for interim study of large-load electricity needs, transmission, third‑party generation and certificate-of-territory issues to support industrial and new-generation development.
Source: Joint Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions Interim Topics Meeting, February 28, 2025 02:05
Higher Education Department launches study on career and technical education availability in state
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Department evaluates technical education courses and instructor compensation to meet workforce needs.
Source: House Bill 433 00:00
Montana lawmakers revise Medicaid funding using tobacco settlement proceeds
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature modifies fund allocation for health services targeting children and disabled adults.
Source: House Bill 576 00:00
New Mexico launches law enforcement deflection program for behavioral health treatment
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico establishes partnerships for law enforcement deflection programs to enhance treatment services.
Source: Senate Bill 54 00:00
Montana legislature passes HB 665 limiting liability for nonprofit officers
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana legislation protects volunteer officers from tax liability for up to 12 months
Source: House Bill 665 00:00
Broadband providers seek interim review of railroad crossing fees and permit delays
Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions, Joint & Standing, Committees, Legislative, Wyoming
Broadband providers told the committee that crossing fees and permit delays for railroad right-of-way crossings are often substantially higher in Wyoming than in peer states; they asked the committee to study cost recovery and delay issues during the interim.
Source: Joint Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions Interim Topics Meeting, February 28, 2025 09:17
Montana Legislature restricts local government powers on various regulations
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana Senate Bill 329 limits local governmental authority over multiple regulatory issues.
Source: Senate Bill 329 00:00
New Mexico legislators propose youth voting bill for 16 and 17-year-olds
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Legislators Parajón, Hamblen, and Charley propose youth voting registration in New Mexico.
Source: House Bill 526 00:00
Montana Legislature passes HB 665 establishing individual liability for corporate taxes
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
HB 665 clarifies individual liability for taxes and penalties in bankruptcy cases.
Source: House Bill 665 00:00
New Mexico lawmakers launch study on career and technical education instructors and salaries
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Legislators initiate comprehensive study of technical education and instructor compensation in New Mexico
Source: House Bill 433 00:00
Health Department implements new loan repayment program for medical professionals
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Health professionals must meet service obligations or face penalties under new loan program.
Source: Senate Bill 54 00:00
9-1-1 modernization and funding options proposed for interim review
Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions, Joint & Standing, Committees, Legislative, Wyoming
Statewide 9-1-1 coordinator, county public-safety officials and county commissioners asked the committee to continue work on next-generation 9-1-1, regional efficiencies, and funding mechanisms to support public-safety answering points.
Source: Joint Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions Interim Topics Meeting, February 28, 2025 02:23
Montana Legislature enforces new employer compliance rules for state contracts
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature introduces compliance measures impacting employer eligibility for state contracts.
Source: Senate Bill 329 00:00
New Mexico Law School graduates prioritized in public service loan repayment program
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Program favors UNM law graduates who work in underserved public service roles.
Source: Senate Bill 54 00:00
State review examines career technical education instructor shortages and salary structures
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Task force evaluates challenges in career technical education instructors and compensation packages.
Source: House Bill 433 00:00
Housing supply and permitting flagged for interim study by WCDA, builders and municipalities
Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions, Joint & Standing, Committees, Legislative, Wyoming
The Wyoming Community Development Authority, builders and municipal officials urged the committee to place housing inventory, permitting and infrastructure permitting on the interim agenda to address the state's shortage of affordable housing.
Source: Joint Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions Interim Topics Meeting, February 28, 2025 38:52
Montana Legislature approves new vehicle registration fee structure for state parks funding
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
New vehicle registration fees aim to support state parks and recreational facilities in Montana.
Source: Senate Bill 324 00:00
New Mexico adjusts definitions for medication-assisted treatment in correctional facilities
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico expands medication-assisted treatment definitions for health services in detention facilities.
Source: Senate Bill 54 00:00
Montana lawmakers introduce bill to prohibit race-based criteria in higher education
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
House Bill 663 aims to eliminate race considerations in admissions and hiring at colleges.
Source: House Bill 663 00:00
Montana Legislature passes HB 663 to protect students from data violations
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's HB 663 allows students to sue for data violations by educational institutions.
Source: House Bill 663 00:00
Court mandates community service and financial contributions for offenders
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Court orders offenders to complete community service and contribute to local support programs
Source: Senate Bill 54 00:00
2025 Legislature proposes new vehicle registration fee structures
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature outlines registration fee changes for light vehicles and allocation of funds
Source: Senate Bill 324 00:00
State transfers $100M to Business Security Assistance Fund for security services
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Legislation allocates funds to enhance business security and monitoring services by 2025
Source: House Bill 421 00:00
Wyoming clerks, secretary and voters press committee to carry election topics into interim
Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions, Joint & Standing, Committees, Legislative, Wyoming
Clerks, the Secretary of State and civic groups urged the Joint Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions committee to add a slate of election-related items to the interim agenda, including testing and auditing of voting systems, absentee-ballot security, voter list maintenance, ballot retention and hand-count options.
Source: Joint Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions Interim Topics Meeting, February 28, 2025 54:25
Montana Legislature approves SB 329 impacting employee hiring regulations
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's SB 329 establishes new hiring regulations effective October 1, 2025.
Source: Senate Bill 329 00:00
Montana Legislature allocates $1M quarterly for local emergency funding program
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature approves funding for property damage relief through conservation districts starting July 2025
Source: House Bill 830 00:00
Health authority plans statewide community-based crisis treatment system
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Director to establish a statewide plan for community-based treatment alternatives.
Source: Senate Bill 54 00:00
Legislature authorizes $8M for natural resources and conservation funding
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana Legislature appropriates $8 million for natural resource conservation starting July 2025
Source: House Bill 830 00:00
Montana Legislature passes bill for local emergency quick response program
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature establishes grants for property owners affected by catastrophic natural events
Source: House Bill 830 00:00
69th Legislature passes bill exempting shooting range noises from nuisance classification
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature approves HB 642, declaring shooting range noises not a public nuisance.
Source: House Bill 642 00:00
New Mexico enacts tax deduction for security services and equipment purchases
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New legislation allows businesses to deduct costs of security improvements from gross receipts.
Source: House Bill 421 00:00
Montana Legislature sets new registration fees for motor homes and motorcycles
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature establishes tiered registration fees based on vehicle age and price for 2025.
Source: Senate Bill 324 00:00
New Mexico amends attorney loan repayment contract terms for public service
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico updates terms for attorney loan repayment under public service law program.
Source: Senate Bill 54 00:00
Montana Legislature establishes victims of crime revenue account for support services
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's new victims of crime account will fund critical support services through allocated revenue.
Source: Senate Bill 324 00:00
Votes at a glance: State Board adopts consent agenda items, multiple grants and pilot approvals (March 7, 2025)
Board of Education, Elected Officials, Organizations, Executive, Nebraska
The State Board approved a series of consent and committee items, including adoption of the consent agenda (without item 6.7.b), contract and grant acceptances, software procurement, and several program waivers and pilot approvals. One pulled consent item (tobacco-prevention funds) also passed.
Source: March 2025 State Board of Education Meeting 01:34:46
New Mexico district courts establish treatment court diversion programs
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
District courts in New Mexico launch drug and mental health court diversion initiatives
Source: Senate Bill 54 00:00
Montana Legislature introduces SB 494 to enhance election management and vote verification
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Senate Bill 494 requires election system tests and public retention of voting records.
Source: Senate Bill 494 00:00
Montana legislature approves stringent vote counting and auditing procedures
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's 69th Legislature establishes new standards for verifying and counting votes.
Source: Senate Bill 494 00:00
Department to implement hourly backups for electronic records by January 2026
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Department mandates hourly backup of electronic records to comply with data retention laws.
Source: House Bill 203 00:00
Rep Linda Serrato introduces New Mexico's Business Security Assistance Act
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Legislation aims to provide rebates for businesses purchasing discounted security equipment.
Source: House Bill 421 00:00
New Mexico courts establish probation conditions for rehabilitation and public safety
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico courts set standard probation terms focused on public safety and rehabilitation.
Source: Senate Bill 54 00:00
Montana Legislature revises public nuisance laws to include camping violations
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
House Bill 642 defines camping against city ordinances as a public nuisance in Montana.
Source: House Bill 642 00:00
Sentencing Reform Commission outlines new guidelines for criminal justice system
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Commission recommends modifications for consistency and effectiveness in sentencing policies
Source: Senate Bill 54 00:00
Montana lawmakers introduce bill allowing LLCs to convert to corporations or partnerships
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
House Bill 463 permits limited liability companies to convert to corporations or partnerships.
Source: House Bill 463 00:00
University faculty urge Board to allow theatre and speech subject endorsement for secondary teachers
Board of Education, Elected Officials, Organizations, Executive, Nebraska
Three university theater professors testified during public comment urging the State Board to permit a secondary subject endorsement in theater and speech, arguing it would expand the pipeline of qualified teachers and strengthen arts instruction in Nebraska schools.
Source: March 2025 State Board of Education Meeting 14:17
Montana legislators amend vote counting and record retention regulations
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislation updates retention protocols for election records and vote counting procedures in Montana.
Source: Senate Bill 494 00:00
County detention facilities implement new medication-assisted treatment tracking protocols
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Correctional facilities to report data on medication-assisted treatment utilization and outcomes
Source: Senate Bill 54 00:00
Montana legislature updates early literacy intervention to early scholastic literacy
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature mandates term change for early literacy interventions in new bill HB 628.
Source: House Bill 628 00:00
New Mexico introduces Business Security Assistance Act for protection measures
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Legislation establishes definitions for business security equipment and certified vendors in New Mexico.
Source: House Bill 421 00:00
State agency establishes safety protocols for Family First services initiative
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Agency partners with others to monitor and deliver Family First services to at-risk families.
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
New Mexico legislature introduces House Bill 205 to reform child welfare system
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Legislative Finance Committee proposes changes to enhance child welfare services in New Mexico.
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
State plans medication-assisted treatment for incarcerated individuals by 2026
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
State to implement medication-assisted treatment programs in correctional facilities by 2026
Source: Senate Bill 54 00:00
Board member proposes new selection split for Nebraska Council of Teacher Education representatives
Board of Education, Elected Officials, Organizations, Executive, Nebraska
Board Member Sherry Jones proposed changing how the Nebraska Council of Teacher Education (NCTE) selects teacher representatives, recommending 11 chosen through NSEA and 5 selected by NDE and approved by the executive committee.
Source: March 2025 State Board of Education Meeting 12:06
Montana legislature updates counting procedures for valid votes and write-in ballots
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's new rules clarify valid votes and enhance counting security measures.
Source: Senate Bill 494 00:00
Montana Legislature revises pedestrian right-of-way laws in SB 471
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana legislators amend pedestrian right-of-way regulations to enhance safety measures.
Source: Senate Bill 471 00:00
Montana Legislature approves funding for early literacy intervention programs
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's HB 628 funds early literacy interventions for eligible children in various programs.
Source: House Bill 628 00:00
New Mexico Department expands services for children and families through collaboration
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Department integrates services and establishes a statewide database to support families.
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
New Mexico law enforcement mandated to adopt crisis intervention policies
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Agencies must implement protocols for handling individuals in mental health crises.
Source: Senate Bill 54 00:00
New Mexico expands forensic lab funding to enhance evidence processing efficiency
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
State allocates funds to improve operations and reduce delays in forensic evidence handling.
Source: Senate Bill 54 00:00
Governor appoints secretary for Children Youth and Families Department with Senate approval
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Governor selects Children Youth and Families secretary from nominating committee recommendations
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
State Board approves $153,000 federal mental health technical-assistance grant amid debate over universal screening
Board of Education, Elected Officials, Organizations, Executive, Nebraska
The State Board authorized the Nebraska Department of Education to accept a US Department of Education Stronger Connections technical-assistance and capacity-building grant aimed at student and staff mental health. The vote passed 6–2 after members raised concerns about universal screening efficacy and long-term sustainability.
Source: March 2025 State Board of Education Meeting 05:04
Montana Legislature approves new resident-sponsored hunting license regulations
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature enacts rules for nonresident hunting licenses sponsored by resident landowners.
Source: House Bill 372 00:00
Montana Senate passes pedestrian safety legislation SB 471
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana Senate enacts SB 471 enhancing pedestrian crossing safety measures.
Source: Senate Bill 471 00:00
State establishes Jail Reentry Fund and Clinical Supervision Fund for behavioral health
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Legislation creates funds to support jail reentry programs and clinical supervision for providers.
Source: Senate Bill 54 00:00
New Mexico council addresses children's court and foster care definitions
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Council clarifies terminology related to children's court and foster care policies
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
Montana Senate Bill 471 introduces penalties for endangering pedestrians
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana bill establishes fines for violations of pedestrian crossing laws and enforcement measures.
Source: Senate Bill 471 00:00
New Mexico enacts Families First Act to enhance foster care prevention services
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Families First Act introduces strategic plan for foster care prevention services in New Mexico.
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
Nebraska State Board debates informal ethics standard for members' legislative testimony
Board of Education, Elected Officials, Organizations, Executive, Nebraska
Board members debated whether individual members may testify or send written testimony on education bills without using a disclaimer and without implying they speak for the full board; discussion produced no formal rule change but a call to add disclaimers to written communications.
Source: March 2025 State Board of Education Meeting 11:21
Montana Legislature mandates employee examinations in workers' compensation disputes
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's SB 345 requires employee examinations for workers' compensation claims and sets guidelines.
Source: Senate Bill 345 00:00
Montana Legislature adjusts nonresident upland game licenses for 2025
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana amends hunting license fees for nonresidents targeting upland game birds and big game.
Source: House Bill 372 00:00
New law allows police to transfer individuals in crisis to treatment facilities
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Officers can now resolve behavioral health crises through voluntary transfers to treatment providers.
Source: Senate Bill 54 00:00
Montana Legislature introduces bill to enhance early literacy intervention programs
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature aims to improve reading proficiency for Montana children through targeted interventions.
Source: House Bill 628 00:00
Montana legislature directs education boards to enhance early literacy interventions
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature mandates collaboration on literacy interventions to improve student outcomes.
Source: House Bill 628 00:00
Lewis County approves insurance renewal, multiple highway contracts and auditing of $2.82 million in claims
Lewis County, New York
The Board approved a $289,330.34 insurance renewal, awarded several highway and roadside contracts for 04/01/2025�through�03/31/2026, and approved auditing and allowing claims totaling $2,820,050.29 (resolution 64). One legislator abstained on the claims vote; a later agenda item on health-insurance premium increases moved to executive session.
Source: Lewis Legislative Board Meeting - March 2025 01:56
Health Care Authority implements medication-assisted treatment in correctional facilities by 2025
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Health Care Authority to establish medication-assisted treatment programs in state correctional facilities by 2025.
Source: Senate Bill 54 00:00
Montana Senate Bill 400 enables property owners to vote on easements and covenants
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana legislates voting process for owners to amend property easements and covenants.
Source: Senate Bill 400 00:00
New guidelines established for child's foster care case plans and educational needs
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Regulations mandate comprehensive case plans addressing children's medical, educational, and transition needs.
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
Montana Legislature reviews SB 400 on homeowners' association voting rights
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's SB 400 expands voting rights for homeowners' associations and easement amendments
Source: Senate Bill 400 00:00
Montana Legislature amends early literacy interventions for K-12 education
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature updates literacy intervention methods for early childhood education evaluations.
Source: House Bill 628 00:00
State enacts new rules for children's placement and mental health services
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
State implements regulations for child placement and mental health service coordination.
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
Montana Legislature restricts local government powers in proposed SB420
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's SB420 limits local authority over taxation, land use, and employment benefits.
Source: Senate Bill 420 00:00
New Mexico establishes 27-member sentencing commission for criminal justice reform
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico creates sentencing commission to address crime and law enforcement distribution.
Source: Senate Bill 54 00:00
Hospital board rep says nursing home to resume admissions in mid-March; hospital reports January loss but volume up
Lewis County, New York
A hospital representative told the Lewis County Board of Legislators that the county-affiliated nursing home will begin admitting residents in mid-March, the hospital reported a January operating loss but better-than-budget performance, and the board discussed challenges hiring a chief information security officer under a state directive.
Source: Lewis County Legislative Board Meeting - March 2025 13:06
Montana Legislature discusses powers over tenant rights and agricultural regulations
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Senate Bill 0420 outlines local government powers regarding landlord-tenant laws and agriculture.
Source: Senate Bill 420 00:00
Montana Legislature approves new elk license fees in HB 372
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature updates elk-only combination license fees and adjusts for inflation annually.
Source: House Bill 372 00:00
New Mexico mandates study reports for child custody intervention cases by 2027
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New rules require predisposition studies to assess child custody interventions by August 2027.
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
New Mexico court revamps probation program for crime conviction management
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New amendments enable probation for certain offenders and outline treatment court conditions.
Source: Senate Bill 54 00:00
Legislature reviews HB 628 for classroom and home-based early education programs
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature discusses HB 628, establishing early education programs for children under 5 years.
Source: House Bill 628 00:00
Lewis County lawmakers urge resolution opposing NYPA ownership of large renewable projects
Lewis County, New York
County manager and legislators said the New York Power Authority�(NYPA) plan to own solar and storage projects could remove them from local tax rolls; legislators asked staff to draft a formal resolution and gather support from other counties and towns.
Source: Lewis Legislative Board Meeting - March 2025 07:52
New Mexico amends Telehealth Act to include more healthcare provider definitions
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico updates Telehealth Act to broaden definitions of healthcare providers.
Source: Senate Bill 54 00:00
Montana Legislature reviews early literacy interventions for diverse classrooms
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Lawmakers evaluate options for enrolling on-target children in targeted literacy interventions.
Source: House Bill 628 00:00
New Mexico implements strategies to combat gun violence and support victims
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico adopts targeted strategies to reduce gun violence and assist affected victims.
Source: Senate Bill 54 00:00
New Mexico establishes multilevel response system for child neglect and abuse reports
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico's department will create a multilevel response system for child safety evaluations
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
New Mexico enforces compliance for behavioral health services under Families First Act
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico mandates behavioral health service compliance and employee background checks under Families First Act.
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
Judge finds Real Property Tax Law 575-b unconstitutional; Lewis County staff say current wind and solar assessments stand
Lewis County, New York
Lewis County assessment staff reported a state court decision finding Real Property Tax Law 575-b unconstitutional and said county assessors have not been using the state's appraisal model for existing wind projects, shielding current assessment values from the model's reductions.
Source: Lewis County Legislative Board Meeting - March 2025 03:49
New council establishes guidelines and qualifications for child welfare director
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Council outlines director qualifications and responsibilities for child welfare oversight
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
New Mexico Sentencing Commission outlines roles and responsibilities for reform initiatives
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Commission defines meeting schedules, budgets, and policy recommendations for justice improvements.
Source: Senate Bill 54 00:00
New definitions clarify guardianship terms for Indian children in custody
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Definitions introduced for guardian, guardian ad litem, and Indian child's tribe
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
New Mexico legislates enhanced child welfare through Prevention Services Act
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Legislature enacts Prevention Services Act to improve child welfare and advisory council structure
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
Montana Legislature considers driving license reinstatement after certain violations
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's HB 677 addresses reinstatement of driving privileges for specific traffic violations.
Source: House Bill 677 00:00
New Mexico establishes uniform crime reporting system for law enforcement agencies
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Public Safety Department to launch centralized crime reporting system by January 2008
Source: Senate Bill 54 00:00
Legislature amends confidentiality laws for child abuse records in New Mexico
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico lawmakers update confidentiality rules for child abuse and neglect proceedings.
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
Jefferson County meeting records two personnel items, then adjourns
Jefferson County, New York
At a Jefferson County meeting, an unidentified member asked that the minutes record two personnel actions — hiring a junior civil engineer at step 4 and authorizing hiring corrections officers up to grade 4 — after which the meeting was adjourned.
Source: Jefferson March 2025 Finance & Rules and Health &Human Services Committee Meetings after Exec Session 01:14
Court establishes child custody guidelines for Indian tribes and adoptive parents
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Court defines parental rights and permanency plans for Indigenous child custody cases.
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
Federal officials gain access to child safety investigation records under new guidelines
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Court allows parents to inspect medical and investigative records during abuse investigations.
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
Montana legislature amends driver's license regulations for probationary offenders
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Lawmakers revise rules for issuing licenses to probationary individuals with felony convictions.
Source: House Bill 677 00:00
State establishes medication-assisted treatment fund for incarcerated individuals
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New fund created to support medication treatment programs in county correctional facilities
Source: Senate Bill 54 00:00
Lewis County legislators approve slate of resolutions, remove Community Services Board member
Lewis County, New York
The Lewis County Board of Legislators approved a slate of routine and project resolutions, authorized contract changes, and voted to remove a member of the county Community Services Board following a closed hearing under state mental hygiene law.
Source: Lewis County Legislative Board Meeting - March 2025 12:10
Local law enforcement to investigate child abuse allegations in schools and daycare facilities
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Law enforcement officers will swiftly address reported child abuse or neglect cases.
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
New Mexico amends Child Protection Act for independent monitoring system
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New legislation enhances child protection oversight through independent monitoring and compliance measures.
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
Health authorities mandate screening for prenatal substance exposure in hospitals
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New rules require hospitals to implement screening and reporting for substance-exposed newborns.
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
Montana Legislature targets driver's license suspensions for repeat offenders
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Lawmakers propose stricter license suspensions linked to chemical dependency treatment compliance.
Source: House Bill 677 00:00
Court implements treatment program for convicted defendants' rehabilitation
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Court establishes treatment court program to support defendants before and after adjudication.
Source: Senate Bill 54 00:00
Jefferson County Board of Legislators approves a slate of resolutions and budget amendments
Jefferson County, New York
The Board of Legislators approved multiple resolutions, budget amendments and agreements covering public safety grants, capital projects, reappropriations, and service agreements; several items were adopted by roll call vote.
Source: Jefferson March 2025 Board of Legislators Session 12:01
New Mexico amends probation and violence intervention program regulations
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico updates probation rules and violence intervention program requirements for rehabilitation.
Source: Senate Bill 54 00:00
Federal guidelines refine definition of Indian child custody and tribal court jurisdiction
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New federal definitions clarify custody rules for Indian children and tribal court processes.
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
Montana Legislature mandates driver's license suspension for uninsured drivers
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana introduces bill to suspend licenses for drivers without valid insurance coverage.
Source: House Bill 677 00:00
New Mexico updates loan repayment program for public service attorneys
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico amends loan repayment criteria for attorneys in public service roles.
Source: Senate Bill 54 00:00
New Mexico legislature addresses trafficking and organized crime in detailed legal provisions
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico outlines legal measures against trafficking and vehicle-related crimes.
Source: Senate Bill 70 00:00
New Mexico health authority to develop prenatal care guidelines by January 2020
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Health authority aims to create rules for caring newborns with prenatal drug exposure issues.
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
New Mexico lawmakers address key offenses including murder and robbery
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Lawmakers outline significant offenses under New Mexico law, enforcing legal provisions on crime.
Source: Senate Bill 70 00:00
Watertown resident urges Jefferson County to invest in Zoo New York as regional tourism asset
Jefferson County, New York
A public commenter asked the Jefferson County Board of Legislators to invest in Zoo New York, saying the Thompson Park Conservancy and the City of Watertown have developed a sustainable business plan and the attraction benefits the whole county.
Source: Jefferson March 2025 Board of Legislators Session 18:22
Montana Legislature revises nonresident big game license fees and limits
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Lawmakers adjust Class B-10 and B-11 nonresident license fees and sale limits.
Source: House Bill 372 00:00
New Mexico Legislature amends definitions for criminal enterprises and gang activities
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Legislature updates definitions related to human trafficking and criminal gang activities.
Source: Senate Bill 70 00:00
Cloud County Community College granted bilevel designation to allow PN exit option; PN site visit and admissions planned for fall 2025
Board of Nursing, State Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Kansas
The education committee approved Cloud County Community College's request to add a bilevel option that permits students to sit for the PN NCLEX after the first year while continuing in the ADN program; the committee approved initial PN admission to start fall 2025 pending a site visit.
Source: Board of Nursing Education Committee Meeting 03-01- 2025 06:26
New Mexico establishes statewide crime data reporting system for law enforcement agencies
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico creates a centralized crime data repository for law enforcement and public access.
Source: Senate Bill 54 00:00
Investigative committee approves multiple case dispositions, moves into executive and quasi‑judicial sessions
Board of Nursing, State Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Kansas
The Kansas Board of Nursing Investigative Committee amended its agenda, approved minutes, recessed into a 45‑minute executive session under KSA 75‑4319(b)(2), later held quasi‑judicial deliberations, and approved multiple case‑disposition spreadsheets including closures, continuations, inactivations and application dispositions.
Source: Board of Nursing Investigative Committee Meeting 03-01- 2025 01:25:17
Health authority enacts care coordination plan for substance-exposed children at hospitals
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Health authority outlines care coordination for substance-exposed children upon hospital discharge.
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
Marion County amends 2025 budget to adjust elected-official pay, fund building repairs; parking-lot overlay approved
Marion County, Arkansas
The Marion County Quorum Court approved amendments to the 2025 operating budget to modify compensation schedules for elected officials and to fund repairs to a courthouse annex damaged by flooding. The court also approved a transfer to repave a county complex parking lot; a small transfer request failed for lack of a second.
Source: Marion County March 2025 Budget Committee Meeting 14:12
New Mexico reviews laws on vehicle tampering and criminal activities
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Legislature examines provisions on vehicle fraud and various criminal offenses.
Source: Senate Bill 70 00:00
Health Professional Loan Repayment Act prioritizes critical healthcare roles for funding
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Participants in high-need health roles receive priority for loan repayment assistance.
Source: Senate Bill 54 00:00
New Mexico establishes Secretary of Children Youth and Families nominating committee
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico creates a nine-member committee to nominate child welfare secretary candidates
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
Board committee backs draft change to IV therapy continuing-education language, plans review of standalone program materials
Board of Nursing, State Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Kansas
The Board of Nursing continuing nursing education IV Therapy Committee discussed proposed regulatory language that would add the American Red Cross and favor a generic “board‑approved curriculum” reference rather than listing specific organizations, and directed staff to convene providers and return with a plan in June.
Source: Board of Nursing CNE/IV Therapy Committee Meeting 03-01-2025 01:06
New Mexico Senate Bill 70 expands definitions of racketeering and criminal gangs
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Senate Bill 70 amends the Racketeering Act to include new crimes and penalties.
Source: Senate Bill 70 00:00
New Mexico Senate Bill 18 targets swatting and enhances shooting threat penalties
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Senate Bill 18 creates swatting crime and increases penalties for shooting threats.
Source: Senate Bill 18 00:00
Department implements care coordination for substance-exposed children and families
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Care coordinators will engage families with evidence-based services for better support.
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
Board staff to study fee structure; regulators plan to propose nonrefundable fees
Board of Nursing, State Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Kansas
Staff reported stable-to-declining revenue and rising expenses and will return with fee-comparison data and past increase percentages; the board has a pending proposal to make listed fees nonrefundable and will address fee structure at future meetings.
Source: Board of Nursing Finance Committee Meeting 03-01-2025 01:14
Votes at a glance: Education Committee actions on program approvals, curriculum changes and testing policies
Board of Nursing, State Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Kansas
The committee approved a set of site-visit reports, curriculum changes and testing-policy decisions. Key outcomes include approval of multiple curriculum changes, a temporary admissions pause for Donnelly College, acceptance of OET as an approved English test (with HRSA standards) and designation of a credentials-evaluator vendor.
Source: Board of Nursing Education Committee Meeting 03-01- 2025 37:15
Kansas Board of Nursing investigative committee hears call for diversionary, non‑disciplinary process for minor nursing offenses
Board of Nursing, State Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Kansas
The Kansas Board of Nursing Investigative Committee heard a presentation urging the board to create a confidential diversionary or alternative‑to‑discipline pathway for nurses for minor or first‑time offenses.
Source: Board of Nursing Investigative Committee Meeting 03-01- 2025 09:30
New Mexico healthcare facilities required to report substance exposure in newborns
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Health workers must create care plans for substance-exposed newborns under new guidelines
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
Committee previews H.426: EV chargers, retail delivery fee and transit incentives on the table
Transportation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
At a Feb. 28 committee meeting, sponsors of bill H.426 walked lawmakers through sections ranging from EV charging and vehicle incentives to a retail delivery fee and new metrics for transportation planning; several items were deferred for further testimony and fiscal study.
Source: House Transportation - 2025-02-28 - 10:35AM 50:11
Health agencies to enhance care coordination for substance-exposed children and families
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Agencies will implement plans for care coordination involving families and treatment access.
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
Legislation targets bomb scares and swatting with new felony classifications
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Lawmakers classify bomb scares and swatting as felonies with economic restitution provisions.
Source: Senate Bill 18 00:00
Kansas school nurse group updates medication guidelines to add stock albuterol, naloxone and clarify storage/access
Board of Nursing, State Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Kansas
Angela Anderson, president of the Kansas School Nurse Organization, presented updated draft school medication administration guidelines to the Practice Committee of the Kansas Board of Nursing that add stock albuterol and naloxone and clarify access to student‑specific emergency medications.
Source: Board of Nursing Practice Committee Meeting 03-01-2025 02:23
Kansas Board places Donnelly College nursing programs on conditional approval, halts new admissions for six months
Board of Nursing, State Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Kansas
After an unscheduled site visit and lengthy review of remediation steps, the Kansas State Board of Nursing�education committee voted to place Donnelly College�RN and PN programs on conditional approval and to cease new admissions for at least six months pending follow-up.
Source: Board of Nursing Education Committee Meeting 03-01- 2025 29:36
New Mexico amends child abuse reporting requirements for professionals and community members
Introduced, House, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
Amended law enhances duties to report child abuse and mandates comprehensive assessments.
Source: House Bill 205 00:00
Board approves per diem for three directors to attend Sacramento outreach trip
Sweetwater Authority, Chula Vista, San Diego County, California
The Sweetwater Authority Board approved per diem attendance for Directors Castaneda, Delgado and Martinez to travel to Sacramento for legislative outreach. The motion passed unanimously with one director absent.
Source: Special Board Meeting - March 1, 2025 02:25
New Mexico criminalizes racketeering leadership roles with felony penalties
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, New Mexico Legislation Bills, New Mexico
New Mexico imposes first degree felony penalties for racketeering leadership violations.
Source: Senate Bill 70 00:00
Commissioners pursue Brownfields subgrant for old-hospital asbestos cleanup; estimate about $218,000
Carter County, Montana
County staff and consultant discussed pursuing a Brownfields subgrant to pay for asbestos abatement and demolition planning at the old hospital.
Source: Carter County Commissioners Proceedings March 1, 2025 13:36
Board staff weigh migrating licensing system as 'My License Office' nears end of life
Board of Nursing, State Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Kansas
Board staff told the finance committee the board’s current licensing vendor product will reach end-of-life in about two years; staff will bring a cost and risk comparison of options to the June meeting.
Source: Board of Nursing Finance Committee Meeting 03-01-2025 08:08
Sweetwater Authority holds strategic‑work‑plan workshop; board questions timeline for major projects
Sweetwater Authority, Chula Vista, San Diego County, California
The board reviewed a midyear update to the Authority’s detailed work plan and asked staff for clearer project timelines, budget tracking and targeted community outreach direction.
Source: Special Board Meeting - March 1, 2025 36:15
Carter County elevator remains out of service; technician orders parts, flags control-board fault
Carter County, Montana
County technician reported a rectifier and control-board failure as the likely cause of the courthouse elevator outage. One rectifier is ordered and two more are being sourced; the technician said an engineer could visit if parts do not resolve the issue. Commissioners discussed a possible long-term control-system upgrade.
Source: Carter County Commissioners Proceedings March 1, 2025 10:38
Practice committee approves minutes, consent items and final text for multiple KAR regulations
Board of Nursing, State Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Kansas
At a meeting of the Kansas Board of Nursing Practice Committee, members approved the Dec. 10, 2024 minutes, consent items including the practice calls report, and final review language for a set of KAR regulations by voice vote. A separate five-year legislative review was discussed and will await board direction.
Source: Board of Nursing Practice Committee Meeting 03-01-2025 04:32
Sweetwater Authority receives legal briefing on DEIB and workforce development; board takes no action
Sweetwater Authority, Chula Vista, San Diego County, California
Jennifer Martinez of Hansen Bridal briefed the Sweetwater Authority Board of Directors on DEIB definitions, litigation and best practices; the briefing was informational and no implementation steps were approved.
Source: Special Board Meeting - March 1, 2025 01:00:33
Carter County approves payroll and claims, expands senior-transport dispatch hours and hires road worker
Carter County, Montana
At a regular session, Carter County Commissioners approved payroll and claims, voted to increase senior transport dispatch from 10 to 15 hours per month and voted to offer a full-time Road and Bridge position to Nolan Dvorak with a March 25 start and one-year probation.
Source: Carter County Commissioners Proceedings March 1, 2025 09:35
Finance committee votes to rename itself 'Finance and Risk Management Committee'
Board of Nursing, State Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Kansas
Members of the Board of Nursing finance committee voted to rename the committee to reflect added oversight responsibilities including cybersecurity and referral of sensitive issues to finance.
Source: Board of Nursing Finance Committee Meeting 03-01-2025 00:48
Boards push county administrator to broaden commissioner job description to cover public and mental health integration
Tompkins County, New York
Members of the Tompkins County Community Services Board urged county HR and the administrator to broaden a proposed job description for an integrated public-health/mental-health commissioner so the posting does not limit the candidate pool to applicants who meet only traditional public-health minimums.
Source: Tompkins County March 2025 Community Services Board 2025-03-01 -50:-17
Assembly holds confirmation hearing for Marjorie Harrison as Anchorage library director
Anchorage Municipality, Alaska
The Anchorage Municipal Assembly heard from mayoral appointee Marjorie Harrison on Feb. 28, 2025, covering her background, approach to contested issues such as book challenges and use of library space by unhoused people, and her role in the downtown library project; no formal vote occurred during the work session.
Source: Worksession re Confirmation Hearing of Marjorie Harrison, Library Director 44:19
Assembly hears Kelly Toth’s plans for Anchorage solid-waste operations ahead of confirmation
Anchorage Municipality, Alaska
Kelly Toth, nominated for Solid Waste Services director, outlined plans for leachate treatment, landfill gas capture and beneficial use, expanded recycling, safety program upgrades and a software replacement. The assembly scheduled the formal confirmation and swearing-in for the next regular meeting.
Source: Worksession re Confirmation Hearing of Kelli Toth, Solid Waste Services Director 28:48
Kansas nursing committee clarifies 750-hour APRN clinical rule; seeks flexibility for interdisciplinary preceptors
Board of Nursing, State Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Kansas
At a Kansas State Board of Nursing committee meeting, members clarified how newly adopted regulations will affect advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) licensure and pressed staff for flexibility on use of interdisciplinary preceptors.
Source: Board of Nursing APRN Committee Meeting 03-01-2025 30:58
Committee approves minutes, consent agenda and multiple provider renewals; directs staff to send certified letters for missing 2024 CME reports
Board of Nursing, State Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Kansas
The Board of Nursing IV Therapy Committee approved prior meeting minutes, a consent agenda that included the IOA statistical report and provider relinquishments, and a batch of provider renewal and initial approvals; it also directed staff to send certified letters to providers who did not submit 2024 CME annual reports and set a 30‑day response
Source: Board of Nursing CNE/IV Therapy Committee Meeting 03-01-2025 23:24
Anchorage Assembly reviews final Project Anchorage sales-tax draft, plans additional public hearings
Anchorage Municipality, Alaska
Assembly members reviewed a final work-session draft of a proposed Project Anchorage sales-tax charter amendment and discussed major changes, implementation staffing and project prioritization, then agreed to seek continuation of the public hearing to March 18 to allow town halls and additional review.
Source: Final Worksession re AO 2024-105(S), Alternative Version(s), and Amendments 51:20
Coos Bay leaders map a three-year strategic plan focused on infrastructure, funding and partnerships
Coos Bay, Coos County, Oregon
City officials, staff and community partners spent a full-day workshop outlining a three-year strategic plan that prioritizes infrastructure, transportation, public facilities and funding strategies while assigning a mayoral “champion” and next steps for implementation and community outreach.
Source: 03/01/2025 - City Council Strategic Planning Session 03:51:12
Groton‑Dunstable leaders outline three FY26 budget scenarios; overrides would be needed to avoid staff cuts
Groton-Dunstable Regional School District, School Boards, Massachusetts
Lacey McCabe, chair of the Groton‑Dunstable Regional School District school committee, opened a Saturday budget forum by saying, “The purpose for today's forum is to provide a brief overview of our budget at this point.”
Source: GDRSD School Committee Budget Forum 3/1/25 36:26
Administration proposes short-term municipal grants as compromise for ending winter hotel-motel GA program March 31
Appropriations, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Sarah Clark, secretary of administration, told members of the House–Senate conference committee on H.141 on Feb. 28 that the administration proposes to end the cold‑weather portion of the state’s General Assistance Emergency Housing hotel–motel program on March 31 and to offer roughly $2.1 million in grants to municipalities to help households as they exit state‑run hotel placements.
Source: H.141 Committee of Conference - 2025-02-28 - 10:45AM 31:18
Rural Community Transportation describes surge in demand, microtransit pilot and staffing strains
Transportation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Caleb Grant, executive director of Rural Community Transportation, told the committee that demand for on‑demand rides has grown, microtransit replaced fixed routes in some towns with lower per-ride cost and broader reach, and workforce and driver safety are persistent challenges.
Source: House Transportation - 2025-02-28 - 10:35AM 07:04
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