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• probably into our U Finance probably into our U Finance package<00:13:30.320> so<00:13:30.720
• Did you find what were some of the gaps you found in that high referral point?
• Did you find what were some of the gaps you found in that high referral point? Sure, Mr.
• Some of the common gaps that the team reports, and I think very much aligns with my experience, is, for
• <00:36:07.359> you you find what were some of the gaps you you find what were some of the

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• On line 28, the Senate accepts the House offer to maintain no funding for the College Financing Literacy
• On line 28, the Senate accepts the House offer to maintain no funding for the College Financing Literacy
• On line 28, the Senate accepts the House offer to maintain no funding for the College Financing Literacy
• College Financing Literacy College Financing Literacy Act.<00:03:50.319> On<00:03:50.560> line
• That would be helpful for us to know as we're trying to close that gap between the two bills as well.

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• however of course the persistent Gap however of course the persistent shortage<01:24:43.360> of
• We have the Department of Budget and Finance providing testimony with comments.
• budget and finance providing testimony with<01:32:57.679> comments<01:32:58.679> we<01
• in Civics education um the critical gaps in Civics education um the the<01:33:40.560> survey<
• I realize the gaps, the barriers I had to jump over, the pain I had to put up with.

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Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 627, which concerns Department of Education school safety funding and staffing. DOE said the bill would restore two positions and related funding that had been removed from the governor’s budget: a targeted violence prevention and threat assessment program manager and a security technology manager. DOE described ongoing work on school vulnerability assessments, fire suppression measures, security camera research, panic buttons, and active shooter prevention training. Testifiers from DOE, the Department of Law Enforcement, fire services, HSTA, and an individual witness all supported the bill, with the individual citing a past school shooting experience as a reason to increase school resource officers and safety measures. Members asked about the positions’ duties, how the request differed from existing security funding, and the status of active shooter training; DOE said it would provide more information on training statistics. The committee then took up HB 249, relating to Executive Office on Early Learning family child interaction learning programs. The Early Learning Board, EOEL, Commit to Kids, Early Childhood Action Strategies, Partners in Development Foundation, and others testified in support. EOEL said it currently spends about $800,000 annually on FCI program contracts and supports expanding state funding for FCIL programs, including infant and early childhood mental health, if the appropriation covers the broader scope. Testifiers emphasized that FCIL programs are trauma-informed, evidence-based, and help families and children, with one provider sharing a long-term example of a parent and child benefiting from the program. Members asked how many programs are supported, whether FCIL exists on all islands, and whether the request was in the governor’s budget; EOEL said the expansion was requested by the office but not included in the governor’s budget. HB 429, concerning pre-K expansion, drew broad support from the Lieutenant Governor, EOEL, HSTA, and community groups. Supporters said the Ready Keiki initiative has already opened more than 50 classrooms and would add another 50 over the next two years, including Hawaiian immersion classrooms. EOEL said it currently administers 72 public pre-K classrooms across 74 campuses and that the bill’s funding was included in the governor’s budget request. Testimony stressed kindergarten readiness, affordability for working families, equity across islands, and inclusion classrooms. Members asked about national quality benchmarks, with EOEL stating Hawaii meets 10 of 10 benchmarks and that only five states had done so at the time referenced. The Lieutenant Governor also described construction and delivery efforts, including refurbishing existing classrooms, modular options, possible use of state buildings, and even collaboration with libraries to expand child care access. Finally, the committee heard HB 439 on J-1 teacher licensure. DOE supported the bill, while the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board opposed it, arguing licensure standards are not place-based and should remain rigorous and uniform for all educators. The Attorney General’s office offered technical comments, including replacing “educators” with “teacher” and clarifying the bill’s language on issuance and renewal conditions. Several organizations and individuals testified in support, including school, cultural, business, and educator groups. One witness, a teacher from the Philippines, said J-1 educators are highly qualified and described the rigor of teacher preparation in the Philippines. No votes were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• What would you propose for that gap?
• What would you propose for that gap? Thank you for the question.
• What would you propose for that gap? Thank you for the question.
• What would you propose for that gap? Thank you for the question.
• What would you propose for that gap? Thank you for the question.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Election Law Committee held an orientation and then opened a public hearing on House Bill 67-FN-A, which would make permanent the use of accessible voting machines in local elections and provide funding for additional systems. The chair outlined committee procedures, noting a heavy workload of roughly 70 to 80 bills, mostly Tuesday meetings, likely time limits on testimony, and a default of executive session unless a bill is specifically noticed. Members and staff were introduced, and the Secretary of State’s office described its election-related responsibilities, including voter registration, cybersecurity, ballot-counting equipment, and the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) program. Secretary of State David Scanlan and Deputy Secretary Aon Hennessy explained the current pilot program created by last year’s law, which requires accessible voting systems for local elections and allows the state to share machines with municipalities during the first half of 2025. They said the office has made hardware available, but towns have raised concerns about the speed of implementation and the cost of programming each election, especially for towns with multiple ballot questions. Scanlan said the state is also vetting longer-term options, including devices that could remain in polling places year-round, and suggested the committee consider delaying the bill’s effective date to January 1, 2026 to better align with implementation needs. Hennessy said the current state devices are older and complicated to reset for each election, and estimated programming costs could be about $600 for a small single-election ballot and much higher for towns with multiple elections. Supporters of the bill emphasized the importance of accessible voting for people with disabilities. Representative Robert Wy said the measure builds on 2024 law and would move the pilot into a permanent agreement, citing ADA concerns and prior testimony about discriminatory voting experiences. Fred Forier, a legally blind voter from Exeter, testified that accessible voting systems allow him to vote privately and independently and urged support for the bill. Committee members asked about the gap if the pilot ends before a permanent system is in place and about the cost range for programming. No vote was taken during the hearing, and the committee moved on after public testimony began.

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• rule, regulation, order, or lawful requirement issued by the Commission pursuant to the act, any financing
• Legislative Bill 1086 relates to community college gap assistance and related eligibility requirements
• The bill appears to amend provisions related to the community college gap assistance program, including
• The community college gap assistance program would provide aid to applicants up to the full amount of
• amends provisions relating to the first-time homebuyer account act, the supports, freedom, facility financing

Bills: LB764, LB815A, LB839, LB888, LB955, LB972A, LB1029, LB1087, LB1091, LB1126A, LB1181A, LB1237A, LB1261A, LB304A, LB762, LB889, LB929, LB966, LB1022, LB1187, LR508

Keywords: law enforcement, correctional services, Department of Correctional Services, corrections officers, state prison employees, peace officer, certification, police standards, training academy, Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice, Nebraska Police Standards Advisory Council, criminal justice, correctional staff, conditional officer, law enforcement authority, public safety, LB815A, LB815, appropriation, appropriations bill

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• So we have implementation gaps around the state. That's why we're bringing this forward now.
• So we have implementation gaps around the state.
• That's why we've preached. implementation gaps around the state.
• However, ...we're working with Senate Finance to get additional funding.
• Chairman, Representative, I am trying to work on that in the Senate with the Finance Committee.

Bills: SB234, SB210, SB243, SB244, SM16, HB8

Keywords: foster children, school transportation, education funding, public education, child welfare, New Mexico Highlands University, soccer field, women's sports, infrastructure improvement, funding allocation, student athletes, appropriation, New Mexico State University, nutrition, travel support, funding, education, university support, financial assistance, parenting students

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• It kind of fills a health care gap and allows it in a more timely manner closer to home.
• It kind of fills a health care gap and allows it in a more timely manner closer to home.
• It kind of fills a health care gap and allows it in a more timely manner closer to home.
• It kind of fills a health care gap and allows it in a more timely manner closer to home.
• <00:16:45.360> and kind of fills a health care gap and kind of fills a health care gap and

Bills: SF0122, SJ0006, SF0121, SF0106

Keywords: medical necessity, insurance, healthcare policy, independent review, claim processing, shared parenting, family law, joint custody, child well-being, parental rights, pharmacy, collaborative care, healthcare, prescriptions, patient safety, Wyoming Pharmacy Act, welfare, Medicaid, employment, eligibility verification

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• I will call the House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee to order.
• Throughout this portion of the presentation, we'll reference the Higher Education Finance spreadsheet
• Finance spreadsheet on row 225 the Twin Finance spreadsheet on row 225 the Twin Cities<00:53:06.559><
• funding helps $890 in state special funding helps offset<00:56:00.359> that<00:56:00.640> Gap
• in tuition currently the offset that Gap in tuition currently the state<00:56:03.200> special

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So, um, you've noticed the time looks like there's a gap here from the hearings, your morning hearings
• <00:01:58.600> here<00:01:59.240> um time uh looks like there's a gap here um time
• I'm just about the campaign finance piece. Representative Payer, thank you, Mr. Chair.
• I'm just about the campaign finance piece. Representative Payer, thank you, Mr. Chair.
• The calendar of campaign finance reports that political committees have to do.

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Summary: The committee first dealt with scheduling and housekeeping, including a plan to take a hard break at 2:00 p.m. for an early bill, hold a brief executive session, and then continue with the remaining afternoon bills. The chair also noted the next likely meeting date would be March 12, when the committee expected to take up the remaining bills before crossover deadlines. The main substantive item was House Bill 142, which would recognize the Honor and Remember flag for Gold Star families and related remembrance purposes. Prime sponsor Rep. Michael Moffett described the bill as a bipartisan measure revised to address earlier concerns, arguing that the flag honors fallen service members, can be personalized with names, and complements rather than detracts from the American flag. He said many other states have already adopted it and suggested the committee could amend details such as the number of days and locations for display. He also raised practical issues about flag dimensions and whether the bill should use "shall" or "may" for display requirements. Testimony was divided. Janine Nutter opposed the bill, saying she supports Gold Star families but objected because the flag resembles the Viet Cong flag and because she believes the American flag should remain the sole symbol representing servicemembers. Kevin Grady, representing the State Veterans Advisory Committee under RSA 115:8, also opposed the bill, saying the committee believes the American flag is the only symbol needed, while still praising the work of Honor and Remember in creating personalized flags for families. Committee members asked questions about where the flag would be flown, whether the State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen is already displaying it, and how the bill’s language would interact with cemetery policies and committee discretion. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• Yeah, I have to confess I am a corporate finance lawyer representing banks and non-financial, and non-bank
• Cannot bridge a gap of accountability. The state board is an administrative body.
• I'm here because there is a little bit of a gap in the aggravated assault statute, particularly when
• You know, desire is to ensure that if there are, to the extent there are gaps in the penal code with
• vehicle, uh, we want to work with the author and the folks in this committee to to ensure that those gaps

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• benefits, citing insufficient funds to cover the full $8 billion monthly cost and warning of delays and gaps
• Californians and local governments, including right here in Alameda County, acted quickly to fill the gap
• Recent caseload trends indicate that we're narrowing this participation gap.
• That is the gap between those people that are eligible and those who are enrolled in CalFresh.
• We estimate that since 2017, the state has closed the participation gap by nearly 50%.

Summary: The joint informational hearing focused on CalFresh enrollment, food insecurity in California, the recent federal shutdown’s disruption of SNAP benefits, and the long-term effects of H.R. 1 on eligibility, benefits, and state and county costs. Opening remarks emphasized that millions of Californians rely on CalFresh, that the shutdown briefly delayed benefits for the first time in the program’s history, and that state and local governments, including Alameda County, stepped in with emergency food aid and funding. Members also framed the issue as both a hunger and affordability problem, with several noting that California’s agricultural abundance contrasts sharply with persistent food insecurity. The first panel presented research and advocacy perspectives on food hardship. PPIC’s Tess Thorman described food insecurity rates, disparities affecting households with children and Black and Latino households, and the role of nutrition programs in reducing poverty. Nourish California’s Betzabel Estudio argued that hunger is a policy choice and highlighted campaigns to expand state-funded food assistance for immigrants, support reentry populations, and continue the CalFresh fruit-and-vegetable incentive program. The California Association of Food Banks’ Josh Wright said food banks are seeing sustained high demand, lower federal food supplies, and cannot replace CalFresh, while urging more state support for food purchasing, school meals, and SunBucks. The second panel reviewed CalFresh operations and participation. The California Department of Social Services reported that CalFresh participation has risen over the past decade, with the state closing much of the participation gap through outreach, simplified applications, and demonstration projects such as the Elderly Simplified Application Project and a minimum nutrition benefit pilot. Alameda County Social Services described local caseloads, application trends, and emergency food distributions during the shutdown, while also warning that H.R. 1’s work requirements, immigrant eligibility restrictions, and possible cost-sharing could reduce enrollment. A student CalFresh ambassador testified about the burdensome application and recertification process and urged more funding for campus basic-needs centers and outreach to reduce stigma and administrative friction. In the final panel, county, food bank, and policy witnesses described the shutdown response and the expected impact of H.R. 1. Alameda County Community Food Bank and the County Welfare Directors Association said counties, food banks, and community partners mobilized emergency funds, pop-up pantries, and food purchasing to bridge the shutdown gap, but warned that hundreds of thousands of Californians could lose benefits under the new federal rules. The California Budget and Policy Center began outlining the scale of federal cuts, noting that H.R. 1 will significantly reduce SNAP funding and shift costs to states. No votes or formal committee actions were taken; the hearing was informational and concluded with discussion of possible state responses, including backfilling benefits, preserving outreach funding, and improving administrative systems to protect enrollment.

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• ensures that the cap increase enacted in 2025 functions as intended, and that helps close funding gaps
• In addition, I want to recognize Chair Koznick of the Transportation Finance and Policy Committee for
• In addition, I want to recognize Chair Koznick of the Transportation Finance and Policy Committee for
• In addition, I want to recognize Chair Koznick of the Transportation Finance and Policy Committee for
• This project directly addresses that gap.

Bills: HF4156, HF3835, HF3995, HF4383, HF4091, HF4084, HF4311, HF198, HF4486, HF4302, HF4309, HF4032, HF3855, HF3673, HF4265, HF4012, HF4339, HF4298, HF3852

Keywords: infrastructure, wastewater, stormwater, Buhl, state bonds, appropriations, economic development, water infrastructure, grants, capital investment, funding, state regulation, Frazee, North River Drive, infrastructure improvements, HF4383, Minnesota capital investment, bonding bill, Department of Natural Resources, DNR

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• [Music] The Senate Finance Committee will come to order.
• is largely unchanged from what we presented in November, with the main difference being a widening gap
• c><00:02:18.480> being<00:02:18.720> a<00:02:18.840> widening<00:02:19.360> gap
• the main difference being a widening gap the main difference being a widening gap between<00:02:
• You might notice the $6.5 billion gap is larger than the projected $6 billion deficit in FY 2028-29.

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• so we thought this was a great opportunity to allow university knowledge and capacity to fill that gap
• so we thought this was a great opportunity to allow university knowledge and capacity to fill that gap
• knowledge and capacity to fill that gap knowledge and capacity to fill that gap that<00:04:01.439
• finance elements of Senate File 2082. finance elements of Senate File 2082.
• local government road funding and gap local government road funding and gap assistance<01:16:26.239

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• Grant Program to assist small manufacturers, prioritize innovative projects that address workforce gaps
• Michelle Greggs, Florida First Capital Finance Corporation, waves in support.
• So the Florida Housing Finance Corporation tells us that most developers are starting to ask.
• The Florida Housing Finance Corporation tells us that most developers are starting to ask for around

Summary: The Housing, Agriculture, and Tourism Subcommittee heard five bills and reported all of them favorably. House Bill 827, by Rep. Anderson, would require online real estate listings to disclose estimated ad valorem taxes based on the listing price rather than the seller’s current taxes, to reduce surprise tax increases for homebuyers. The bill drew support from the Property Appraisers Association of Florida, the Florida League of Cities, and the Florida Association of Counties, and passed unanimously after a technical amendment. House Bill 483, by Rep. Cobb, aimed to support Florida’s manufacturing sector by formally recognizing the chief manufacturing officer, creating a workforce development grant program, launching a voluntary promotional campaign for Florida-made products and manufacturing careers, and requiring biennial reporting. The bill received broad support from manufacturing, economic development, and business groups, was amended with technical cleanup language, and passed unanimously. House Bill 675, by Leader Driscoll, sought to expand affordable housing efforts by limiting Live Local Act incentives to affordable housing, extending affordability periods from 30 to 50 years, lowering the income cap for eligible units, and eliminating documentary stamp taxes for certain first-time homebuyers. After two amendments and supportive testimony from United Way Suncoast, the bill passed on a party-line style roll call with all members voting yes or excused. House Bill 495, by Rep. Albert, transferred golf course best management practices certification from the Department of Environmental Protection to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services without changing the underlying BMP requirements. After an amendment clarified that all BMPs remain in place, the Florida Golf Course Superintendents Association testified in support, and the bill passed unanimously. House Bill 1497, by Rep. Hunschofsky, revised the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program by narrowing eligibility to lower-income associations, removing a coastal-only requirement, and tying grants to completion of opening protection for all common elements; two amendments further refined eligibility and grandfathered pending applications. The Community Associations Institute supported the measure, and it also passed unanimously. The committee ended with remarks about the prior night’s softball game and then adjourned.

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• House Bill 4368 addresses these gaps to better prevent fraud while protecting legal ownership.
• Note, the toll roads were financed through revenue bonds paid for by the tolls.
• The public finance lawyers in GT's Houston office have been long-time bondholders.
• This is a time where the city—and this bill only talks about the land gap, the profit.
• s finances will be so impeded that the residents won't have a viable regional transition.

Bills: HB2065, HB2462, HB2621, HB3187, HB3539, HB3563, HB3726, HB4164, HB4207, HB4368, HB4706, HB4916, HB4950, HB4967, HB5177, HB4429, HB5597

Keywords: commercial vehicles, parking regulations, residential areas, local governance, land use, traffic safety, high occupancy vehicle lane, pregnant operators, transportation, parental rights, motor vehicle regulations, live video feed, state agency, transparency, public safety, regional transportation, mobility program, sales tax, public infrastructure, local government

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• So you need everything from HR to finance to operations to supply chain management.
• These skill gaps contribute to...
• But I think there's just a little gap of people understanding what that is.
• some of the union side training programs to try to fill that gap.
• So let's keep those investments so that we don't have gaps.

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• As a result, it cannot secure financing to improve or replace the aging facility, meaning that it cannot
• As a result, it cannot secure financing to improve or replace the aging facility, meaning that it cannot
• He was working on a federal contract at the USDA National Finance Center in New Orleans, but lost his
• Center in New the USDA National Finance Center in New Orleans, Orleans, Orleans, but<07:33:59.440>
• I spent a lot of time trying to figure out how we were going to close the insurance gap so that no one

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, December 15, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• ,<00:33:29.039> or<00:33:29.279> if If the buyer cannot get their financing, or if
• finance finance on<00:54:58.000> change<00:54:58.400> orders<00:54:59.280> has<
• <01:16:56.480> their transferring or financing their transferring or financing their property
• And of course then your identity and your finances are in jeopardy.
• And of course then your identity and your finances are in jeopardy.

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Summary: The committee first held a public hearing on Senate Bill 25, which would allow state-chartered credit unions to compensate board members if the membership approves it. Prime sponsor Senator Dan Innis said the bill is enabling only, intended to help credit unions recruit and retain qualified directors and align New Hampshire with other states that already allow such compensation. Credit union representatives from the Cooperative Credit Union Association and St. Mary’s Bank supported the bill, saying board service has become more complex because of cybersecurity, asset-liability management, and other regulatory demands, and that compensation could be modest and take forms such as meeting fees or educational reimbursement. In response to committee questions, they said compensation would be set by the membership, disclosed in advance, and subject to bylaws and internal policies; they also noted that board members must be credit union members and that voting procedures vary by institution, with some using mailed ballots rather than proxy voting. Members raised questions about why credit union boards were historically excluded, what kinds of compensation were contemplated, whether there would be a cap, and how voting and confidentiality would work. Testimony explained that the historical rationale was the nonprofit, volunteer mission of credit unions, but witnesses argued that the modern environment and competition for talent justify a change. They also said the bill would not mandate compensation and would not create a salary structure comparable to banks, but would allow members to approve modest compensation or reimbursements. After no further testimony, the chair closed the public hearing on Senate Bill 25. The committee then opened a public hearing on Senate Bill 26, sponsored by Senator Howard Pearl, concerning the definition of deposits in land sales and escrowed accounts. Pearl said the bill would clarify that buyer funds for upgrades and luxury items in new-home construction are not treated as refundable deposits that must be held in escrow, arguing that the current Attorney General interpretation raises builder costs, increases home prices, and can limit buyer choices. He said the proposal would allow those upgrade funds to be paid directly to builders for construction, with signed disclosures making clear that the buyer requested the items and bears the risk if financing falls through. The hearing on Senate Bill 26 had just begun when the transcript ended.

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• Senator Shendu, Senator, and distinguished members of the Senate Finance Committee, And distinguished
• members of the Senate Finance Committee, thank you for the opportunity to address you today.
• IonQ can help bridge that gap. To be successful, IonQ can help bridge that gap.

Bills: SB145, SB143

Keywords: auditing, financial reporting, state auditor, public agencies, capital outlay, compliance, federal audits, agriculture, New Mexico Department of Agriculture, fee update, regulatory fees, egg inspection, egg grading, egg dealer, pesticide control, pesticide registration, pesticide applicator, pest management consultant, plant protection, nursery license