Panel amends HB 96 and gives due pass to working-group bill to study New Mexico Space Commission A subcommittee amended House Bill 96 to add a member appointed by the Senate pro tem and gave the amended bill a due‑pass recommendation to create a working group to study forming a New Mexico Space Commission to promote commercial space development.

New Mexico is taking a giant leap into the future of space exploration with a new bill aiming to establish a Space Commission that could revolutionize commercial space development!

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New Task Force on Cryptocurrency Expands to 17 Members Amid Bipartisan Debate Legislators discuss task force appointments while highlighting the need for balanced environmental expertise.

A new task force on cryptocurrency in New York has expanded to 17 members, igniting a heated debate on representation and the environmental impact of digital finance.

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New Hampshire lawmakers challenge speaker over ADA accommodations in court Court rules legislative conduct issues are political questions, not for judicial resolution.

Vermont lawmakers are facing a pivotal moment as they grapple with the implications of a New Hampshire court ruling on ADA accommodations for legislators with disabilities.

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Iowa House debates veteran inclusion in controversial bill amendment Representatives express concerns over diversity and implications for veterans in Iowa's legislative bill

A fiery debate in the Iowa Legislature has lawmakers questioning whether a proposed bill truly meets the diverse needs of veterans, sparking concerns about inclusivity and the potential impact on those who served.

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Committee members debate potential changes to makeup and representation Members discuss revisiting committee structure and representation of unaffiliated voices.

Kansas lawmakers are grappling with a pivotal proposal that could reshape legislative committees to better include unaffiliated voters, igniting a fierce debate on representation.

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Oklahoma Senate advances bill to honor Donald Ray Ward with bridge naming The Senate passes a bill to name a bridge in Oklahoma County after Donald Ray Ward.

Oklahoma legislators just took monumental steps to honor a local hero while reshaping the future of transportation in the state.

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Colorado Senate passes legislation banning high capacity magazines amid safety concerns Senate Bill 3 restricts high capacity magazines to enhance public safety in Colorado.

Colorado lawmakers are on the brink of a historic decision as they debate Senate Bill 3, a measure that could dramatically reshape gun regulations and enhance public safety in the wake of mass shootings.

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