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• , as you can see, the actions, the House Education Committee at a 14-0 do-pass with a $120,000 appropriation
• , sent it to Appropriations.
• After the Appropriations Committee sent that out, and it was ready to go to the floor, we learned a little
• The House referred it back to Appropriations with the understanding that the policy would need to be
• Chairman, I did have a number. ...how they came up with the original appropriation request.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The conference committee met to resolve differences on a bill creating or funding the K-12 Coordination Council. Members discussed the purpose of the council as a research and filtering body for K-12 studies, with several speakers emphasizing that it should draw on field expertise rather than be directed solely by DPI or another agency. They also noted concerns about giving an agency too much control over studies and the desire to have Legislative Management help direct or approve study topics. The House explained that its earlier version had included a $120,000 appropriation, but the amount was removed after concerns arose that the council lacked authority to contract. Committee members discussed whether the council could still be useful with reduced funding and whether it should be able to contract for outside research. One member suggested funding at least enough for a couple of studies, citing an estimate of $30,000 to $40,000 per study and a message from the director requesting at least two studies. A motion was made for the House to recede to the Senate version and further amend Section 2 to reduce the appropriation from $120,000 to $60,000. The motion passed unanimously by roll call, with all members voting yes. The committee then adjourned.

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• Um it doesn't appropriate this point. Um it doesn't appropriate any<00:03:46.879> dollars.
• It's not an appropriation.
• It's not an appropriation.
• > under<00:37:38.800> the don't think it's appropriate under the don't think it's appropriate
• account to pay for those appropriations. account to pay for those appropriations.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Um, question about the appropriation.
• <00:43:51.680> for an additional appropriation for an additional appropriation for additional
• <00:58:54.799> to their funding would be appropriate to their funding would be appropriate
• Welcome to House Appropriations.
• So for that um I appropriator.

Bills: SF0101

Keywords: Second Amendment, firearm regulation, state legislation, public safety, civil penalties, 916, all

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• Department is appropriate, that's fine, too.
• relating to Red Hill, which appropriates relating to Red Hill, which appropriates funds<00:19:00.480
• To my understanding, there hasn't been any state appropriations.
• If there is no appropriation for a position, then I don't want the bill to die.
• in this measure was the appropriation in this measure was the appropriation because<00:55:05.680

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint committees heard testimony on several measures. SB 2723, which would designate April 27 as State Sheriff’s Day, was supported by the Department of Law Enforcement and a long-serving sheriff, who described the historical roots of Hawaii’s sheriffs in the Kingdom of Hawaii and said the bill would recognize that legacy. HGA submitted written comments, and there was no opposition or vote taken on the measure during the excerpt. The committees then heard SB 17 on wildfire mitigation. The Public Utilities Commission, DLNR, the State Fire Council, OPSD, the Attorney General’s office, and Kamehameha Schools all testified, mostly in support of the bill’s intent but with suggested amendments. Several witnesses said the bill should better define the working group’s structure, staffing, and funding, and the Attorney General noted constitutional concerns about placing the group outside a principal department and pointed out possible overlap with Acts 302 and 303 from the prior year. Committee members questioned whether SB 17 duplicated earlier wildfire legislation, and witnesses generally said it did not directly conflict but overlapped with existing efforts. On SB 2358, which would require reimbursement for search-and-rescue costs when people leave trails and enter closed areas, the State Fire Council and the Hawaii SAR Alliance testified in opposition or caution, arguing that reimbursement could deter people from calling for help and that Hawaii’s SAR system still has structural and administrative gaps. A committee member asked whether other jurisdictions had used similar measures without discouraging rescues; the Fire Council said Kauai has a similar law but it has not resulted in invoices being sent. No action was taken in the excerpt. The final measure discussed was SB 2475 on Red Hill remediation funding and reimbursement from the Department of Defense. The Board of Water Supply, DLNR, and other testifiers supported the bill, emphasizing the need for long-term research, monitoring, and cleanup, while also noting the unique groundwater conditions and the importance of keeping the funds focused on Red Hill contamination response. Committee members asked about existing federal and state funding, whether the state had received any direct federal money, and what would happen if reimbursement is not obtained. DLNR said it was still working through the reimbursement mechanism and that some federal funding had gone to the Red Hill registry, but not directly to the state for this purpose.

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• <00:13:42.079> is appropriation is appropriation is $2,268<00:13:44.079> th000<00:13:44.839
• Can you... appropriation to the medical school of appropriation to the medical school of graduate<00:
• done with those Appropriations done with those Appropriations appreciate<00:31:47.720> the
• We had it; it was just a tiny bit over $1 million appropriation in the biennium. Wonderful.
• <01:30:04.560> that is um an line item appropriation that is um an line item appropriation

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Yeah, I think that would be very appropriate to have you on.
• At the appropriate time, we will take a motion. That's a great close.
• The motion is do pass and re-refer to the Committee on Appropriations.
• This bill makes it a really quick... ...appropriately appropriate lung cancer screenings.
• on Appropriations.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Yeah, I think that would be very appropriate to have you on.
• At the appropriate time, we will take a motion. That's a great close.
• This bill makes it a really quick ...appropriately, appropriate lung cancer screenings.
• on Appropriations.
• And I will move the consent file when appropriate, Madam Chair. Thank you.

Summary: The committee heard several health-related bills, beginning with SB 1124 on lung cancer screening awareness. The author and supporters said the bill would require CDPH signage about lung cancer screening eligibility at tobacco point-of-sale locations to address low awareness and low screening rates. Support came from medical students, physicians, and the California Academy of Family Physicians, while retailers raised concerns about sign size, retailer notification, and implementation. Committee members generally supported the bill and noted the need to work through those concerns. SB 1150 sought to require clearer patient notice when cancer cases are reported to the California Cancer Registry. The author described the bill as a response to inconsistent notification practices and privacy concerns, and the chair and other members shared personal stories about learning they or family members were in the registry without knowing it. Cancer registry and university stakeholders expressed appreciation for amendments but continued to have concerns or wanted more time to review the language. The bill was discussed as a patient-awareness measure rather than a change to reporting requirements. The committee also heard SB 1400 on Alameda Health System governance, SB 1094 on biosimilar substitution and health plan policies, SB 1314 on smoke shop regulation and nitrous oxide restrictions, and SB 1309 on eliminating cost-sharing for medically necessary follow-up after lung cancer screening. SB 1400 and SB 1314 drew support from local officials, labor, and public health advocates, with members emphasizing youth protection and local oversight. SB 1094 passed after extensive debate over pharmacist substitution authority and notification requirements, with a 6-0 vote and opposition from biotechnology and physician groups. SB 1309 also passed after members discussed the cost of follow-up care and the value of early detection, despite opposition from health plans over premium impacts; it received a 7-0 vote and was placed on call.

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• In 2024, the legislature shifted the appropriation to fiscal year 25. However, the U.S.
• In 2024, the legislature shifted the appropriation to fiscal year 25. However, the U.S.
• In 2024, the legislature shifted the appropriation to fiscal year 25. However, the U.S.
• In 2024, the legislature shifted the appropriation to fiscal year 25. However, the U.S.
• It, as the representative mentioned, expands the use of the current $4 million appropriation.

Bills: HF3298, SF3832, HF3528, HF3516, HF3972, HF4118

Keywords: underground storage tanks, petroleum, reimbursement program, environmental regulation, pollution control, dairy assistance, investment relief, agriculture support, food production, economic relief, barbering, licensing, examinations, barber schools, public safety, certifications, Barber Examiners Board, dentistry, licensure, registration

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• <00:10:29.040> was of the town aid appropriation was of the town aid appropriation was expended
• c> the<00:10:33.040> aquatic annual appropriation for the aquatic annual appropriation for
• any appropriations. any appropriations.
• appropriation side of the spreadsheet. appropriation side of the spreadsheet.
• appropriation side of the spreadsheet. appropriation side of the spreadsheet.

Bills: HF9

Keywords: energy policy, renewable energy standard, carbon-free standard, solar standard, hydroelectric, hydropower, electric utility, Public Utilities Commission, PUC, renewable portfolio standard, carbon capture and sequestration, CCS, greenhouse gas emissions, climate policy, nuclear power plant, certificate of need, fossil fuel plant demolition, utility compliance delay, beneficial electrification, sales tax exemption

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• In essence, what Senate Bill 211 does is it appropriates $5 million dollars, Senate Bill 211 does is
• it appropriates $5 million for the Las Vegas Rodriguez Park.
• And I'll go ahead and stand for questions, but in essence, it's to seek that appropriation.
• , and we think it's appropriate in the context of building height, the number of stories.
• And I believe this is just a one-time appropriation.

Bills: SB211, SB131, SB183, SB222, SB246, SB254

Keywords: appropriation, local government, Las Vegas, Rodriguez Park, public facilities, zoning reform, building regulations, residential apartments, commercial use, multigenerational housing, local government authority, healthcare, urgent care, emergency services, feasibility study, medical facilities, physician training, medical residency, New Mexico, massage therapy

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• Measure passes and is off to Appropriations. Thank you, Assembly Member Davies.
• Now is the appropriate time for a motion. Motion by all and a second.
• Now is the appropriate time for a motion. Motion by all in a second. Second by.
• The measure passes with five votes and is off to Appropriations.
• It is due pass to the floor, not to appropriations, but to the floor.

Summary: The committee heard several public safety-related bills. AB 383 by Assembly Member Davies would expand and clarify firearm restrictions tied to juvenile adjudications, allow certain minor firearm possession for hunting or training with guardian approval, and authorize warrants in some domestic violence-related firearm surrender situations. Supporters, including a district attorney representative, argued it would close gaps in existing law and improve public safety; opponents said it would over-criminalize youth and disproportionately affect marginalized communities. The bill passed as amended to Appropriations. AB 400 by Assembly Member Pacheco would require law enforcement K-9 units to meet statewide POST standards covering training, use of force, and handler skills. Supporters said the bill would create consistency, accountability, and safer deployments; opponents argued the standards were inadequate and would legitimize harmful canine practices. After debate over whether the bill expanded canine use or simply standardized it, the committee approved AB 400 and sent it to Appropriations. AB 380 by Assembly Member Gonzalez would extend price-gouging protections during emergencies, including for hotels, food, essential goods and services, and commercial property, and would remove the 12-month lease limit loophole for rent gouging. Supporters said the bill responds to wildfire-related exploitation and provides clarity for disaster victims; business and landlord groups warned it could amount to commercial rent control and create uncertainty for future emergencies. The author said he would continue working on amendments, and the bill passed as amended to Appropriations. AB 358 by Assembly Member Alvarez would create a narrow exception to Cal-ECPA so law enforcement could inspect tracking or surveillance devices found in a person’s home, vehicle, or property with the finder’s consent. Supporters said the change would help stalking and domestic violence victims preserve evidence quickly; privacy advocates argued warrants and existing emergency exceptions already cover these situations. The chair proposed narrowing the language to “tracking or surveillance device,” and the bill was held on call after an initial roll with only three votes in favor. The transcript also began AB 247, which would raise pay for incarcerated hand crew firefighters, with testimony from formerly incarcerated firefighters in support, but the discussion was not completed in the excerpt.

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• for fiscal year 2026 before final action on the general appropriation bill, House No. 4237, reports
• Total appropriation: $7,436 million.
• Second reading of the bill: An act making certain appropriations for fiscal year 2026 before final action
• on the general appropriation bill, printed in House No. 4237.
• An act making certain appropriations for fiscal year 2026 before final action on the General Appropriation

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House convened, recited the Pledge of Allegiance, and briefly recessed. During the session, the Chair introduced a guest of Representative Davis, a writer from Boston. The Committee on Ways and Means reported favorably on House No. 4237, a fiscal year 2026 supplemental appropriations bill submitted by the Governor, totaling $7.436 billion, and the Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling placed it on the House calendar. The House suspended the rules, gave House No. 4237 a second reading, and ordered it to a third reading. The chamber then took up House No. 4230, an act establishing a sick leave bank for James Caruso, an employee of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation; the bill was read a third time and passed to be engrossed. The House also adopted an order to adjourn and reconvene later the same day at 1 p.m. in formal session. No recorded opposition or roll call votes were taken; actions were approved by voice vote.

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• It mirrors the appropriation requested by DHHS as a prioritized need in the agency budget, seeking $1.9
• If you note in the bill, appropriation section, section four talks about the fiscal year ending June
• Under the bill, under the appropriations, where there's a creation of new contract slots, I'm speaking
• level of care outside more appropriate level of care outside the<00:53:16.400> hospital<00:53
• <00:53:28.640> setting placement in an appropriate setting placement in an appropriate setting

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• If the appropriate time, I'd move favor. Thank you. I appreciate it. Duly noted.
• At the appropriate time, I'll be favorable. Nice work, Representative. Thank you.
• All right, at the appropriate time, Senator... Easy.
• So at the proper time, appropriate time, I'd like to move favorable.
• So at the appropriate time, Mr. Chair, I'd like to move as amended.

Keywords: 974, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Health and Welfare met on May 6, 2026, with five members present. After adopting the April 28 minutes, the committee heard a brief presentation on the new Leadership Louisiana Health Fellows Program, which is intended to bring together health care, business, policy, and education leaders to study Louisiana health challenges and build a network for action. Members expressed support for the program and its potential value to health policy work. The committee then advanced several bills, often with technical or substantive amendments. SB 57, a nutrition-labeling bill, was amended to push its effective date to December 31, 2028 and reported as amended. HB 62 increased the membership of the Louisiana Women’s Policy and Research Commission to 27 members and was reported as amended. HB 193 updated membership rules for the sickle cell commission foundations so long-serving executive directors would not have to reapply repeatedly, and it was reported as amended. HB 815 would allow financial institutions to receive death certificates to help families manage accounts after a death; it was reported favorably after a question about state-licensed banks. SB 405 was substantially revised to codify LDH’s new Ascend nursing-facility quality initiative, including statewide quality oversight goals, stakeholder involvement, reporting requirements, and tools such as dashboards and surveys; after reconsidering prior action and adopting the new amendment, the bill was reported as amended. The committee also approved HB 222, which provides Medicaid dental coverage when needed for another covered medical procedure, and HB 420, which requires background checks for all DCFS employees with access to sensitive information. HB 475 requires verbal consent when AI is used to record or transcribe a medical visit and was reported favorably after a technical question. HB 246 updated membership of the Children’s Cabinet Advisory Board and the council on grandparents raising grandchildren, including replacing an inactive coalition seat with the state police superintendent or designee. HB 486 would enter Louisiana into the psychology inter-jurisdictional compact to expand access to mental health care, and HB 574 updated outdated board names on the Mental Health Advisory Services Board; both were reported favorably. Later, the committee reported HB 949, which creates a licensure framework for radiologist assistants to help address imaging workforce shortages, especially in rural areas, and HB 584, which requires foster children to be provided luggage instead of trash bags for their belongings and restores “rights” language in the Foster Youth Bill of Rights. The committee also reported HB 1214, restructuring certain LDH facilities into a single system under the secretary’s office; HB 1092, a technical renaming/terminology cleanup bill; and HB 203, which adds members to the uterine fibroids commission. Throughout the meeting, members and witnesses emphasized access to care, workforce shortages, child welfare, and quality improvement, and the committee repeatedly adopted amendments and reported the bills favorably or as amended before adjourning.

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• The motion is due pass to Appropriations with recommendation to consent calendar.
• The motion is due pass to Appropriations with recommendation to consent calendar.
• On AB 1993, the motion is do pass and re-refer to the Committee on Appropriations. Halloran, no.
• On AB 1788, the motion is do pass as amended and re-refer to the Committee on Appropriations.
• On AB 1539, the motion is do pass as amended and re-refer to the Committee on Appropriations.

Summary: The Assembly Elections Committee met on March 25, 2026, with nine measures on the agenda and three bills taken on consent. The committee approved the consent calendar for AB 1736, AB 1853, and AB 2153. The committee also heard several election-related bills, including AB 1993 on ballot-envelope privacy, AB 1788 on nonprofit disclosure of travel payments for elected officials, AB 1560 on barring people convicted of public corruption from lobbying, AB 1539 on presidential and vice-presidential ballot eligibility certifications, AB 1919 on Santa Cruz Metro local tax initiative procedures, and AB 1562 on county selection of poll workers. The chair also noted membership changes and welcomed new and returning members and staff. AB 1993 drew the most debate. The author argued it was a common-sense safeguard to prevent voters’ choices from being visible through ballot-envelope holes, citing a Sacramento County incident and public concern about ballot privacy. County election officials, the Secretary of State’s office, and Disability Rights California opposed the bill, saying the holes also serve accessibility and processing functions, that existing voter instructions already address privacy, and that the measure would create implementation problems and an unfunded mandate. After extended discussion, the committee voted the bill out on a 2-6 roll call and it failed. AB 1788 was supported by the FPPC and the League of Women Voters and passed as amended to Appropriations, with members emphasizing transparency while seeking to avoid unintended coverage of organizations like NCSL and CSG. AB 1560 passed 6-0 despite the Secretary of State’s implementation concerns about how the office would learn of relevant convictions. AB 1539, which would require party representatives to certify presidential and vice-presidential nominees’ constitutional eligibility, passed 7-0 as amended. AB 1919, which would clarify procedures for a Santa Cruz Metro voter initiative to place a transit tax on the ballot, passed 6-2, and AB 1562, which would allow counties to randomly select poll workers, passed 7-1 after discussion about civic engagement, guardrails, and election administration. The committee then completed roll-call adjustments for absent members and adjourned.

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• Um I think it'd be appropriate if uh I know we've already stated that there's no fiscal impact, but I'd
• Um I think it'd be<00:05:14.800> appropriate<00:05:15.199> if<00:05:15.840> uh<00
• :05:15.919> I<00:05:16.160> know<00:05:16.320> we've be appropriate if uh I know
• we've be appropriate if uh I know we've already<00:05:17.039> stated<00:05:17.360> that
• > initially<00:07:59.520> $25 appropriated I mean initially $25 appropriated I mean initially

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We are requesting an increase in appropriation for police officers in the schools.
• We pay for it through appropriation from you.
• I just didn't feel that that was appropriate for this bill. Are there any other questions?
• Williams, did ADE ask for this appropriation? Madam Chairman, we are working with the ADE.
• I said appropriation school safety program. 1583 is a school safety interoperability money.

Bills: SB1074, SB1327, SB1475, SB1582, SB1583, SB1598

Keywords: student discipline, classroom management, temporary removal, administrative action, education policy, foreign relations, university governance, research security, international agreements, Arizona Board of Regents, interscholastic activities, student eligibility, criminal offenses, school district, youth sports, academic participation, conduct, planned communities, homeowners association, HOA

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• >> The Appropriations Committee on Pre K 12 education to come to order and please call the roll Chair
• budget proposal as a recommendation to the full Senate Appropriations Committee.
• Well, that claims to enrollment a feature in our in our appropriations package.
• And so we wanted to make sure that in obtaining devices are appropriate for their expenses that are appropriate
• They must weigh their child's right to a free appropriate public education.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• They're treated appropriately by prohibiting unfair bases for non-renewals.
• Motion is due pass to Appropriations Committee. Motion is due pass to Appropriations Committee.
• Motion is do pass as amended to Appropriations Committee.
• Motion is due pass to the Appropriations Committee. Thank you.
• Motion is due pass as amended to the Appropriations Committee.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Subdivision six spells out the appropriation of $10 million from the general fund on a one-time basis
• whatever appropriation the legislature might<00:20:55.000> deem<00:20:55.360> fit.
• , one-time appropriations for public safety?
• , one-time appropriations for public safety?
• a revenue source that is uh appropriate a revenue source that is uh appropriate to<01:08:10.520>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all