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• This bill would authorize the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to secure revenue bonds
• as a line of credit or other instrument of indebtedness for the bond volume recycling program.
• The proposed draft would change the language on page one from “may secure revenue bonds as a line of
• credit” to “may utilize revenue bonds when obtaining a line of credit,” and then it fills in the blank
• The amendment on page one that you identified—“may utilize revenue bonds when obtaining a line of credit

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• Finally, it authorizes the DSS, the Department of Social Services, to transfer funding between child
• It extends authority for courts to conduct remote court proceedings in specified cases to January 1,
• In the final budget, yes, $90 million with authority to augment $50 million more.
• The total cost of that bond that voters were told was $33 to $45 billion.
• Chris McAley here on behalf of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Some discussion about the bond rating for the state, and we've heard people say, "Oh, we can't give you
• rating to reduce, and in fact, the bond rating is scheduled to go up.
• It totally overcompensates for any negative impact to the bond rating that would have resulted from the
• Here, apparently, is what it looks like because why else are they going to increase the bond rating?
• In law and statute, we don't have the authority to create a return to work program by rule.

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• and percentage bonds.
• I've reached out because I don't know bonds or anything about them.
• Doesn't the governor have the authority?
• He wouldn't have been the one who authorized the advertisement.
• She just used a previous authorization.

Bills: HB202, HB42, HB146, HB492, HB285, HB7, HB454, HB42, HB7

Keywords: law enforcement, immunity, civil liability, use of force, recruitment, bail reform, cash deposit, judicial discretion, criminal justice, Alabama law, youthful offender, capital murder, public safety, victims' rights, juvenile offenders, delinquent acts, juvenile court, nonfelony offenses, water safety offenses, HB285

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• We don't space not otherwise authorized?
• from federal immigration authorities from federal immigration authorities that<01:09:59.679>
• I just wanted to ask the author if you've considered putting this in a bonding request.
• Um putting this in a bonding request.
• bringing it in bonding? bringing it in bonding?

Bills: HF1323, HF3500

Keywords: undocumented, financial aid, state policy, higher education, noncitizen eligibility, funding, storm damage relief, Bemidji State University, reforestation, state appropriations, 1183, house

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• In fact secretary of state an authority.
• Again, if we don't authorize budget is.
• And I I these bonds to anybody else.
• Sorry, I just said bonds tax credits.
• > study bill just authorizes the study bill just authorizes the study and<04:27:25.439> so<

Keywords: 981, all

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• for a state general obligation bond.
• ratings the interest rates the time bond ratings the interest rates the time of<01:35:45.639> the
• To date, the legislature has authorized a total of $50 million for the new prison.
• Forty million of this authorization was in the form of long-term debt that is yet to be issued.
• The question was whether this should be Highway-funded bonds or General-funded bonds.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Department of Administrative Services presented its capital budget process and priorities, explaining that it maintains and operates 96 state buildings and uses annual facility walkthroughs, condition assessments, and rough cost estimates to rank projects for the governor’s capital budget. Officials described how requests are triaged, how the governor’s office and Public Works refine estimates, and how the resulting capital budget book serves as legislative intent for approved projects. They also noted that this year the governor’s office asked for estimates on all selected projects, which increased workload but reduced detail. The department highlighted several requested projects, including $1.5 million for the ERP system sustainability fund, which officials said is critical because the state is upgrading its core financial, HR, and budget system to the cloud. Other priorities included courthouse HVAC and boiler work, brick repointing at the State House annex/main building, window replacement at the Spalding building, and elevator replacement on the hospital campus. Officials also said the governor’s proposed capital budget included fewer DAS projects than in past years and asked the committee to consider funding closer to historic levels. The committee then reviewed lapse and reallocation items. DAS said most older projects are still in design, bid, or construction because projects now take four to six years rather than two to three, in part due to ARPA-related workload and post-COVID construction backlogs. Members discussed lapsing $81,000 from the completed Spalding roof project and redirecting small remaining balances from several 2019 projects toward the Hillsboro County South cell block project through the Capital Project Overview Committee. Officials also confirmed ARPA-funded projects are expected to be completed before the December 2026 deadline and explained that the ERP system is the main state IT exception outside DOIT’s usual centralized control, though it still requires DOIT consultation and approval.

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• That is not addressing a gap in enforcement authority.
• We'd like to work with the author. Thank you. Thank you.
• We'd like to work with the author. Thank you. Thank you.
• I'm asking, I'm sorry, the author. Questions directed to the author? Yes. Senator Allen. Yes. Okay.
• Absolutely love the author.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• That is not addressing a gap in enforcement authority.
• We'd like to work with the author. Thank you.
• I’m asking, I’m sorry, the author. Questions directed to the author? Yes. Senator Allen. Yes. Okay.
• Absolutely love the author.
• So we have been working with the author and just...

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several insurance-related bills. SB 1209 by Senator Allen, sponsored by Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, would give the Department of Insurance stronger enforcement tools when insurers fail to implement corrective actions identified in market conduct or financial examinations. Supporters said the bill would close gaps that allow repeated violations, improve solvency oversight, and protect policyholders; opponents argued CDI already has broad authority and raised concerns about duplicative penalties, due process, and the bill’s scope. Members discussed amendments to limit the bill to legal violations rather than recommendations, apply penalties per exam rather than per policy, and clarify accounting language. The committee voted to send SB 1209 to Appropriations, with the bill placed on call after a roll vote that included one no vote from Senator Niello. The committee also considered SB 1301, which would require more detailed non-renewal notices for residential property insurance, give policyholders time and information to address correctable issues, and restrict certain non-renewal reasons such as claims below deductible or not covered by the policy. Support came from homeowners, fire survivors, and consumer groups who said notices are often vague and leave families unable to keep coverage; insurers opposed the bill, warning that California’s notice period is already among the longest in the country and that the bill could worsen availability and add burdensome reporting requirements. The author said he was willing to reduce the notice period from 180 days to about three months and work on a mitigation-based process. The committee passed the bill to Appropriations, with Senator Niello voting no and the item placed on call. SB 1026 by Senator Gonzalez would tighten regulation of bail fugitive recovery agents by allowing the Department of Insurance to suspend or revoke licenses without a criminal conviction, adding conduct restrictions, and requiring continuous liability coverage and proper appointment notices. Supporters, including Commissioner Lara, said the bill addresses serious misconduct and loopholes that have led to unsafe conduct and weak oversight. Bail industry representatives and crime victims’ advocates opposed the measure, arguing that the required insurance coverage is unavailable or unlawful as written, that the bill would be hard to comply with, and that it could reduce the number of recovery agents and delay justice. The committee moved SB 1026 to Appropriations, with Senator Niello voting no and the bill placed on call. The committee then heard SB 982 by Senator Wiener, the Affordable Insurance and Recovery Act, which would authorize the Attorney General to sue fossil fuel companies to recover costs tied to climate disasters and insurance losses, with supporters framing it as a way to shift some climate-related costs away from policyholders and taxpayers. The author said amendments would remove retroactivity and delay liability until 2032, while supporters from flood and wildfire survivor groups and climate organizations said the bill would help fund recovery and stabilize insurance costs. Opponents from industry and building trades argued the bill was legally vulnerable, would create a de facto tax or liability scheme, and could harm jobs, energy production, and affordability. Testimony on SB 982 was extensive, but the transcript ends before any committee vote or final action on that bill.

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• of the authority debt service on bonds of the authority debt service on bonds of the authority to be
• the bank to providers. to authorize the bank to providers. to authorize the bank to issue bonds under
• of the authority debt service on bonds of the authority debt service on bonds of the authority to be
• Television Foundation Authority to use funds to secure Authority to use funds to secure Authority to
• of the authority debt service on bonds of the authority debt service on bonds of the authority to be

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• Chairman, Senate Bill 406 by Senator Owen authorizes the city of Slidell to levy a hotel occupancy tax
• And all it does is it gives the city council the authority to put on the ballot for voter approval of
• So the bill just creates that authority for the city council if they choose to put on the ballot a hotel
• or reject, even if we accept them, we have the opportunity on the backside, if we do not, through Bond
• You can hold it, and we can reappropriate it next year if it doesn't pass muster with Bond Commission

Bills: SB406

Keywords: 965, house, all

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• These unspent funds come from a few different categories, so 3.8 billion of it is from projects authorized
• this recently is in 2024, you passed a bill that limited our long-term debt in our severance tax bonding
• General Obligation Bond Package.
• We're going to sell bonds to pay for this project, which is, in my view, just tiny considering all the
• Just for a severance tax bond and general fund.

Bills: HB1

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

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• Last year, we found several significant issues with the Professional Bail Bonding Board. We gave...
• The Professional Bail Bonding Board, we gave them a one-year rollover to see if they could correct those
• The Professional Bail Bonding Board did a tremendous job, and their members of the board fought really
• So would those be checks from the bail bondsman, or would it be someone that is utilizing bail bonding
• Okay, this has not to do with the bail bond administration. Okay, all right.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• The hazardous substance tax generates revenue to fund these programs authorized under MOTCA and applies
• bit about that report from the Office of the Insurance Commissioner today. 2025 House Bill 1842 authorized
• Okay, and moving to our last speaker, Tom Welsh from the California Earthquake Authority, who will talk
• I'm the chief executive officer of the California Earthquake Authority, and we're also the California
• status, which would have precipitated non-monetary Downgrades to basically junk-bond status, which would

Summary: The committee first heard updates on the Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) and related funding. Department of Ecology staff explained how MTCA and the hazardous substance tax support cleanup, prevention, stormwater, and local assistance programs, but said forecasted revenues have declined while appropriations and transfers have outpaced incoming funds. Ecology said the operating account will require underspending to stay balanced this biennium and that the problem is ongoing, with further reductions possible if forecasts worsen. Ecology also reviewed the state cleanup program, noting there are more than 14,500 cleanup sites in Washington and that new sites continue to be discovered faster than they are cleaned up. A question from Representative Lee raised the long-term issue of declining fossil-fuel-based revenue, and Ecology agreed that this is a future structural concern even though the current shortfall is driven more by forecasts and transfers than by fuel-use decline. The Pollution Liability Insurance Agency described its underground storage tank and heating oil programs, saying it has modernized from a reinsurance model to a financial assurance model with stronger state oversight and cleanup milestones. Russ Olson said the agency’s dedicated petroleum tax account is in strong financial condition, but emphasized the importance of preserving that funding source. He also discussed the loan and grant program for historic commercial releases and a new heating oil loan/grant program, while noting the agency is working on equity concerns where liens can be disproportionate to property values in smaller communities. Practitioners and advocates then offered differing views on MTCA’s performance: one attorney urged a collaborative review process to make cleanups faster, less expensive, and more certain, while another consultant argued the program is too conservative and process-heavy and should focus more narrowly on actual exposure and realistic cleanup standards. Environmental and community groups countered that MTCA is essential for cleanup, pollution prevention, stormwater control, and public participation, and that it is especially important for environmental justice communities such as the Duwamish Valley. Port and city representatives stressed that MTCA grants and cleanup funding are critical for large redevelopment projects, but said long timelines, permitting delays, and funding uncertainty can slow projects and jeopardize commitments. The committee then shifted to utility wildfire risk. Staff summarized recent legislation, including requirements for utility wildfire mitigation plans, creation of a wildfire mitigation standards work group, authorization for captive insurance by local governments and PUDs, securitization authority for disaster costs, and the existing wildfire response and resilience account. Chelan County PUD and Puget Sound Energy described extensive mitigation efforts such as vegetation management, grid hardening, undergrounding, AI smoke cameras, weather stations, enhanced operating settings, public safety power shutoffs, and community outreach. Both said wildfire risk is rising and insurance costs are increasing, and Chelan PUD asked the Legislature to restore funding to the wildfire response and resilience account. The Office of the Insurance Commissioner said a 2022 utility liability market study found insurance availability is tightening as perceived risk rises, and reported that a 2025 work group recommended restoring community resilience funding, requiring insurers to share wildfire risk scores and mitigation steps with property owners, and creating a grant program based on insurance industry wildfire standards. A PNNL scientist added that wildfire probability is increasing in parts of Washington and that mitigation requires long-term, landscape-scale coordination. The final speaker began describing California’s approach to wildfire risk, but the transcript cuts off before that presentation concluded.

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• That is the three-minute rule for authors testifying, as well as for members' and witnesses' questions
• That is the three-minute rule for authors testifying, as well as for members' and witnesses' questions
• It provides relative to the removal authority process with respect to domestic offenders.
• And if the DA won't dismiss, the judge has no authority to.
• Obviously, the author has requested a deferral. Do we have a substitute motion? To...

Summary: The Criminal Justice Committee met on May 6, 2026, and considered a series of juvenile justice, criminal procedure, public corruption, domestic violence, sentencing, and victim-notification measures. Early in the meeting, SB 396 was amended and reported favorably to allow children in Office of Juvenile Justice custody to attend review hearings by secure video conference, with OJJ staff also participating virtually. SB 181 was amended and reported favorably to create a limited raffle license for nonprofit health care organizations within a single health system. SB 81, a bill requiring prosecutorial consent before a defendant may waive a jury trial in a non-capital felony case, drew extensive debate; supporters said it would align Louisiana with federal practice and other states, while opponents argued it would give the state more power and reduce defendants’ control over their own trial rights. After testimony from district attorneys, defense lawyers, and advocacy groups, the committee reported SB 81 favorably by a 7-3 vote. The committee then took up SB 207, which extends the prescriptive period for prosecuting certain corruption offenses committed by elected officials and public employees to 10 years after they leave office. Supporters said it would help prevent officials from using their influence to avoid prosecution; opponents raised concerns about optics and scope. The bill was reported favorably by an 8-3 vote. SB 92, requiring district attorneys to submit sexual assault kits to the statewide tracking system, was also reported favorably without objection. SB 156, which increases the maximum penalty for negligent homicide and includes special treatment for cases involving children under 13, was reported favorably after sponsors said they would make a technical fix before floor debate. SB 58, imposing a mandatory minimum sentence for aggravated flight from a law enforcement officer and dedicating fine revenue to pursuit training and technology, was reported favorably after supporters cited fatal high-speed pursuits and law enforcement backing. Later, the committee approved SB 97, the constitutional amendment companion to SB 81, after similar testimony for and against the proposal; it was reported favorably by a 7-3 vote. SB 141, moving the Integrated Criminal Justice Information System Policy Board’s functions to the Louisiana Supreme Court, was reported favorably without objection. SB 410, increasing penalties for accessories after the fact to sex offenses, was also reported favorably. The committee then considered HB 251, which requires notice to victims or their families in resentencing proceedings; after amendments and testimony about post-conviction procedure and possible unintended consequences, it was reported favorably as amended. Finally, the committee heard HCR 50, a resolution calling for reports on opioid abatement and treatment programs in correctional facilities and guidance on available funding; the sponsor described it as a study effort to improve access to treatment and recovery, and the resolution was moved favorably.

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• <00:04:13.680> insurers<00:04:14.120> to parties and authorizing insurers to parties
• and authorizing insurers to bring<00:04:14.560> actions<00:04:14.959> under<00:04:15.200
• Constitution due to that requirement of that $25,000 bond for out-of-state manufacturers.
• 34 ecigarettes um under the authorized 34 ecigarettes um under the Tobacco<00:16:03.720> Control<
• for out of state of that $25,000 um bond for out of state um<00:16:23.959> and<00:16:24.079><

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Summary: The Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection held decision-making on SB 146, SB 147, and SB 1166. SB 146 and SB 147, both relating to condominiums, were recommended to pass with amendments. The committee adopted amendments based on testimony from Anne Anderson, including mediator/arbitrator qualifications, clarifications about disputes involving managing agents, small claims timing, lien rights, and refund determinations by an early neutral evaluator. For both bills, the effective date was deferred to July 1, 2050 for further discussion. Each measure was adopted with no objections. SB 1166, relating to insurance, was also passed with amendments. The committee removed language that would have required insurers to bring claims and condition rates on doing so, replacing it with encouraging language. The amended bill adds a private cause of action against responsible parties, authorizes insurer actions under certain conditions, defines terms tied to climate-related events and fossil fuel products, and requires HPIA to report to the insurance commissioner on whether it exercised direct action rights. The effective date was likewise deferred to July 1, 2050, and the measure was adopted without objection. The committee then heard SB 985, relating to consumer protection and gift card fraud, and SB 1525, relating to electronic smoking devices and e-liquids. SB 985 drew support from a consumer fraud victim and others who said gift card scams disproportionately harm kupuna, while the Retail Merchants of Hawaii opposed the bill’s packaging/display requirements and suggested stronger penalties instead. The committee voted to pass SB 985 with amendments, deferring its effective date to July 1, 2050, and noted it would move on to Judiciary next. SB 1525 drew significant opposition from the Attorney General’s office, Department of Taxation, Department of Health, and public health groups, who argued it conflicted with federal tobacco law, was hard for Tax to administer, and would not effectively remove unauthorized vape products. After testimony, the committee recommended deferral of SB 1525 without objection.

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• This requires surety bond or DNR approval of a fiscal agent in order to provide advanced payments to
• This<00:09:01.440> requires<00:09:02.480> surety<00:09:02.920> bond<00:09:03.440
• > or<00:09:03.960> DNR This requires surety bond or DNR This requires surety bond or DNR
• 00:16:04.360> the two chairs in the house and also the two chairs in the house and also the author
• <00:16:04.840> of<00:16:04.880> the<00:16:05.000> bill author of the bill author

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Summary: The Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund Conference Committee met on May 13, 2026, to finalize House File 3426. After roll call established a quorum, staff walked members through the conference agreement and spreadsheet, noting that most appropriations were unchanged from the House and Senate positions. The report kept the LCCMR recommendations in resiliency, water, fish and wildlife, energy, and most land and education/outdoor recreation items, while removing the “cultivating conservation leaders through education and wilderness experiences” project and a Senate rotational grazing pilot provision. The committee also noted the overall appropriation total and carryforwards/extensions, and that the community grants program appropriation remained in the bill. Members then reviewed the policy language in the DE amendment. The agreement retained House provisions setting guardrails for the community grants program, including requirements for emerging issues account votes, maximum grant amounts, staff training, monitoring visits, pre-award risk assessments, surety bond or fiscal-agent approval for advance payments, and quarterly progress reports, while also adopting Senate language repealing a DNR acquisition-approval requirement. Senators McEwen and Her offered contrasting comments about the removal of the Boundary Waters-related project, with McEwen criticizing the decision as politicized and Her emphasizing stewardship and the importance of exposing young people to the Boundary Waters. Representatives Heintzeman and Fischer defended the need for accountability and said the issue had been addressed in a bipartisan way. The committee reported receiving a letter from the DNR supporting the language and thanking the conferees and staff. Chair Her moved adoption of the HF 3426 DE amendment and the spreadsheet dated 5/13/26 at 11:38 a.m., authorized staff to prepare the conference committee report and make technical and conforming changes, and the motion passed 7-0. The meeting ended with thanks to staff, LCCMR participants, and Speaker Melissa Hortman, followed by adjournment and instructions for members to watch for and sign the conference committee report electronically that night.

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• I think you heard last night the bill authors say that they were willing to have that conversation.
• you heard last night the bill authors you heard last night the bill authors say<00:07:23.920>
• Is bonding something you guys would leverage negotiations on, either guns or ICE bills?
• We believe that the bonding bill should be clean.
• We don't think the bonding bill should be held hostage for unrelated policy demands.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• What is the funding coming out of the Community as far as general obligation bonds or other kinds of
• bonds to build infrastructure at Luna Community College.
• What it indicates is that it will also have the bond capacity in order to assist with projects.
• It supports the authors, composers, and publishers of New Mexico music as well as the New Mexico music
• If we don't have our local authority being able to represent those people that did elect them locally

Bills: SB194, SB200, SB203, SB204, SJR3

Keywords: appropriation, higher education, sports facilities, community college, Luna Community College, KANW, educational radio, rural news, public education, funding, education, documentary, historical figure, Padre Antonio Jose Martinez, cultural heritage, research funding, federal funding, New Mexico, University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University

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• for the bill author or for the<00:22:40.840> committee?
• <00:28:35.360> That Selcer was the chief author that.
• That Selcer was the chief author that.
• I'd also like to thank my co-authors, you, Mr.
• <00:59:00.680> Chair, co-authors, you, Mr. Chair, co-authors, you, Mr.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all