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• So in number one, the 2025 transportation fund revenues came in nearly $7.4 million below the revenue
• below the revenue forecast. below the revenue forecast.
• /c><01:02:22.480> our additional revenue to bring our additional revenue to bring our transportation
• So we're not revenue back to drivers.
• cost indexes versus what our revenue cost indexes versus what our revenue estimates<01:40:55.360

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• It rather gives voters the choice to decide whether additional revenue tools are appropriate for their
• It just allows our voters to decide for themselves if more locally controlled revenue is necessary to
• It just allows our voters to decide for themselves if more locally controlled revenue is necessary to
• We need the revenue option.
• The motion is do pass to the Revenue and Taxation Committee. Secretary, please call the roll.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• We're also going to talk with the Franchise Tax Board about possible impacts to California revenues from
• With the federal administration recklessly reducing staffing at the Internal Revenue Service of its tax
• big impact to the state's revenue picture.
• We deserve to get that revenue. We need that to support the United...
• We have seen a steady decline in our revenue growth over the last two to three years.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The fact is that tax revenue from cabin properties in Grand Rapids should stay in Grand Rapids for our
• So for open enrollment students, the general education revenue, including referendum, is calculated at
• Imagine what we could do if we had the courage to raise revenue this year. Thank you.
• You have the power to ask leadership and the governor and say you want to raise revenues because you
• We can raise revenue. We can use taxes to fund those collective services.

Bills: HF51, HF1161, HF2201, HF2786, HF1053

Keywords: HF51, Sibley County, State-Aid Highway 21, capital investment, bonding bill, general obligation bonds, transportation infrastructure, road improvements, sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, local infrastructure, county grant, Minnesota Department of Transportation, bond proceeds fund, public works, utility infrastructure, education finance, school district funding, tax base adjustment

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• Maybe we need more revenues from different sources.
• We see what's working; we see what's bringing in revenue.
• We also see what is not necessarily bringing in revenue.
• How do we replace the revenue? Revenue?
• Chair, just for the sake of revenue.

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• But just going down through the lines, the first rows through lines two through five show the revenue
• Line three is a federal revenue amount that would be estimated to be deposited into the account.
• Line three is a federal revenue amount that would be estimated to be deposited into the account.
• Line three is a federal revenue amount that would be estimated to be deposited into the account.
• related to the loss of federal revenue related to the loss of federal revenue associated<00:09:20.720

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The committee reviewed a side-by-side comparison and fiscal analysis of Senate File 3472, a reinsurance-related bill affecting the premium security plan account, MinnesotaCare, and related health care funding. Staff explained the Senate and House versions of the bill, including how the Senate proposal extends reinsurance for five years and uses a projected $1.087 billion general fund transfer to fully fund claims and administrative costs through fiscal year 2028, while the House version conditions continuation of the program on federal approval of the state innovation waiver. The fiscal presentation also covered appropriations for MNsure, a mental health parity and substance abuse office, and House provisions for delivery reform and a public option study, along with a House transfer of $110.674 million to the health care access fund. Members debated the budget horizon and whether costs should be forecast beyond fiscal year 2025. Representative Schultz argued that the spreadsheet understated the broader fiscal impact of reinsurance and warned about future funding cliffs for MinnesotaCare and other health programs, while other members and staff noted that the state’s standard forecast ends in fiscal year 2025 and that the fiscal note only estimated reinsurance costs through the five-year extension. Supporters said reinsurance was the best available option to reduce premium increases, especially in rural areas, and some pointed to a public option as a longer-term alternative. Opponents argued reinsurance does not address underlying health care costs or deductibles and urged consideration of other reforms. House Research then walked through the policy differences. House-only provisions would change Minnesota Comprehensive Health Association board membership, require platinum plans in certain markets, expand postnatal coverage, require a prescription drug benefit in some plans, set a minimum actuarial value for MinnesotaCare, create an Office of Mental Health Parity and Substance Abuse Accountability, and direct reports on delivery reform and a public option. The shared provisions would extend the premium security program to 2027 and delay the transfer of remaining premium security plan funds to the health care access fund until 2029, with the House language again contingent on federal waiver approval. No formal vote was taken in the excerpt; the chair closed discussion after hearing no further questions and indicated members would be contacted about next steps.

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• along that we always expected revenues along that we always expected revenues to<00:08:02.479>
• before we know what the state's revenue before we know what the state's revenue picture<00:08:38.640
• revenue picture shapes up. Thank you. revenue picture shapes up. Thank you.
• reduction in revenue. reduction in revenue.
• So I think this bill revenues.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• We've been able to use the revenue We've been able to use the revenue generated<01:48:48.560>
• And the Turnpike RNR program, a revenue.
• Did that happen revenues came forward.
• and turnpike revenues to support their operations.
• and turnpike revenues to support their operations.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• We don't make revenue from writing a ticket. We'd rather not stop anyone.
• To E, it's our report of our annual expenditure of revenue. So what this is, back in...
• It's our report of our annual expenditure of revenue.
• And then we were allocated casino revenue to a guaranteed amount of $35 million.
• As we see future revenues in the future, maybe we can achieve some of these projects.

Summary: The committee received a report from Director Wiley of the Arkansas Department of Transportation on a series of routine and quarterly items, including the closeout of the department’s efficiency review. Wiley said all five remaining recommendations from that review had been implemented, highlighted a new public maintenance dashboard on the agency website, and reported four surplus properties sold since the last meeting. He also noted that ARDOT had obligated $3.14 billion in Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding to date and reviewed the annual expenditure report tied to 2019 revenue changes, which funded $98.7 million in maintenance projects last year. Members asked about the balance between maintenance and new construction, with Wiley saying about 75% of construction dollars go to maintaining the existing system and that ARDOT’s overall spending is overwhelmingly focused on upkeep because of the size of the state highway network. He also discussed major projects and corridor priorities, including Interstate 57 and Highway 5 work in Lonoke County, Interstate 49 public meetings, passing-lane improvements on Highway 412/62 in north central Arkansas, Highway 82 widening in south Arkansas, and long-range plans to widen Interstate 40, possibly including a toll study. On the Toad Suck Bridge flood mitigation project, he said the design had been revised to reduce public impacts and would not require a long-term bridge closure. The committee also discussed safety and enforcement tools in work zones. Wiley said new work-zone cameras and cell phone detection tools were being used on projects such as I-30, I-57, and I-49, mainly to improve safety rather than issue citations. In addition, he said ARDOT spends about $8 million annually on litter control and is expanding anti-litter efforts, including a spring cleanup day involving more than 2,500 operations employees and some office staff. He also announced agency initiatives on human trafficking awareness training for field and office staff and the Street Smart education program for middle school students, with plans to expand it to high school content next year. No votes were taken, and the meeting adjourned after the director’s presentation and member questions.

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• <00:14:13.519> commissioner where your elected revenue commissioner where your elected revenue
• Barry Willingham who's the revenue Barry Willingham who's the revenue commissioner<00:14:32.399> in
• Pennington who's the revenue Pennington who's the revenue commissioner<00:14:35.440> in<00
• attorney for the Mobile County Revenue attorney for the Mobile County Revenue Commission.<00:20:
• revenue. Maybe water, but not sewers. revenue. Maybe water, but not sewers.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• We urge the legislature to develop new revenue pathways to protect and sustain life-changing programs
• We urge the legislature to develop new revenue pathways to protect and sustain life-changing programs
• The Legislature must establish new revenue streams to secure the state's future.
• We urge the Legislature to establish new revenue streams in response to H.R. 1.
• We urge the Legislature to establish new revenue streams in response to H.R. 1.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Accountability and Oversight held its fifth hearing of the year to examine the newly enacted federal H.R. 1 and its effects on California. Members and the chair described the law as a major threat to state health, food, education, and climate programs, and emphasized that California would not be able to fully backfill the federal cuts. Several members also highlighted the bill’s tax provisions, including temporary deductions for tips, overtime, seniors, and auto loan interest, while warning that the largest benefits flow to higher-income taxpayers and that major cuts to Medi-Cal, CalFresh, and clean-energy incentives are delayed or phased in over time. The Legislative Analyst’s Office and the Department of Finance presented detailed overviews of the bill’s likely impacts and implementation timelines. They identified the main affected areas as health care coverage and financing, food assistance, higher education, personal income taxes, and clean-energy/electric-vehicle credits. They explained that H.R. 1 limits provider taxes used to finance Medi-Cal, adds work and redetermination requirements, restricts CalFresh eligibility and increases state costs, changes student loan and Pell Grant rules, extends and modifies federal tax provisions, and phases out many clean-energy credits. Finance also noted major rescissions of Inflation Reduction Act funds, new border and immigration enforcement spending, and the possibility of PAYGO sequestration if Congress does not act to offset the deficit increase. During member questions, the committee focused on likely enrollment losses, administrative burdens, and fiscal exposure for the state and counties. Witnesses said many details still depend on federal guidance, but they estimated significant impacts on Medi-Cal, CalFresh, and graduate/professional student borrowing, and noted that California’s high CalFresh error rate could increase state costs. UC testified that the elimination of Graduate PLUS loans would affect thousands of professional students, especially in health, law, and other high-cost programs. Members asked for follow-up data on county, health, and tax impacts, and staff agreed to provide additional tables and estimates as implementation guidance becomes clearer. Public commenters from counties, early childhood advocates, health coalitions, disability rights groups, immigrant-rights organizations, and other stakeholders urged the Legislature to mitigate the law’s effects. They warned of higher county costs, reduced access to health care and food assistance, increased administrative burdens, and harm to children, immigrants, people with disabilities, and low-income families. Several urged new state revenue solutions and stronger protections for Medi-Cal, CalFresh, child care, and home- and community-based services. No votes were taken; the hearing was informational and ended with a commitment to continue monitoring federal guidance and to work on state responses in the budget process.

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• Motorsports and powersports are proven economic drivers and tax revenue generated annually in states
• It's an issue because Montana's making our tax revenue instead of our own people and our own state.
• It's an issue because Montana's making our tax revenue instead of our own people and our own state.
• By doing this, Kentucky is losing out on tax revenue, and they are bypassing what could be legal.
• Usage and the revenue that can be generated from it, just like any other recreation.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee met with a quorum, approved the February 19 minutes, and opened with guest recognitions and a brief prayer for a colleague who had a medical episode. The committee then took up Senate Joint Resolution 66, which would create a task force to study Advanced Air Mobility and related policy issues in Kentucky. The sponsor and witnesses described AAM as emerging eVTOL “flying car” technology, argued Kentucky has strong aviation and logistics assets to compete for the industry, and said the task force would include legislative, KYTC, and industry representatives. Senators asked about the technology and potential uses, including rapid transport of medical specialists. The resolution was reported favorably after roll call, with several members expressing support and at least one member noting a desire for more information while still voting yes. The committee next considered Senate Bill 38, as amended by committee substitute, dealing with school bus stop-arm safety cameras. The sponsor cited survey data showing hundreds of illegal school-bus passings in Kentucky and argued the bill would help change driver behavior by allowing, but not requiring, school districts to use camera systems funded through violators rather than district budgets. Testimony emphasized that the measure is voluntary, vendor-neutral, provides an appeals process in district court, limits camera activation to when the stop arm is deployed, and keeps revenues within the school district and court system. Representative David Hale supported the bill, sharing a personal story about a near-miss involving a child crossing after a bus stop. The committee approved the committee substitute and then reported SB 38 favorably with the expression of opinion that it should pass with the committee substitute attached. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 63 on street-legal special purpose vehicles. The sponsor and Backroads of Appalachia representatives said the bill would define and regulate these vehicles, while expressly excluding farm and agricultural vehicles from its requirements. They explained the bill would require inspection, registration, and a motorcycle plate for qualifying vehicles, set limits on where and how far they can be driven, and allow local or state restrictions where applicable. Supporters framed the bill as an economic development measure for Eastern Kentucky and the broader state, citing tourism, trail-system spending, and examples from other states. A committee member asked for clarification about farm-to-farm use, and the witness confirmed the bill would not affect agricultural use. The transcript ends during discussion of SB 63, before any final committee action is shown.

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• In our agency transfer revenue, as well as other state funds and federal funds, there's not really a
• cap on how much revenue agencies are able to bring in.
• . ...to bring in additional revenue that they receive from state facilities, from their populations,
• And so you'll see in the H-AFC scenario, it's partially recommended to increase those other revenues,
• So just this year, sometimes expenditures change, revenues change through the year.

Keywords: 996, all

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• you start adding up all this Revenue you start adding up all this Revenue that's<00:07:57.199>
• suffer from Lost jobs or Revenue suffer from Lost jobs or Revenue investing<00:23:05.240> in<
• property taxes will go away as a revenue property taxes will go away as a revenue Source<00:34:32.320
• substantial state and local tax revenue substantial state and local tax revenue from<00:41:58.720
• think you said $5 million in um Revenue think you said $5 million in um Revenue um<00:59:17.480>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• They have federal revenues, district revenues, that includes ad valorem taxes, agriculture taxes, permit
• and license fees, land leasing, management, and mitigation revenue.
• Water management districts have a variety of non-revenue streams.
• They have federal revenues, district revenues that include ad valorem taxes, agriculture taxes, permit
• and license fees, land leasing, management, and mitigation revenue.

Summary: The Appropriations Committee heard presentations on the Senate’s proposed 2025-2026 budget, SPB 25-200, totaling $117.4 billion. Chair Hooper and committee chairs highlighted major spending priorities including a 4% raise for state employees, continued health insurance contributions, investments in water quality, transportation, education infrastructure, and workforce development, along with reductions tied to long-vacant positions. Education funding was a major focus, with increases for K-12 public schools and scholarships, higher education workforce programs, nursing initiatives, tutoring, and university performance funding. Health and human services, criminal and civil justice, transportation/economic development, and agriculture/environment budgets were also outlined, including Medicaid, mental health, corrections staffing, affordable housing, beach restoration, citrus recovery, and water projects. Members then questioned several budget choices, especially K-12 funding. Senators Polsky and Smith raised concerns that the Senate’s AP and dual enrollment funding changes could disadvantage public schools, while Burgess argued the budget preserves the money in the FEFP and gives districts more flexibility rather than reducing support. Questions also addressed voucher availability, school stabilization funding, and the My Safe Florida Home program. The committee adopted 171 consent amendments and three late-file amendments, then approved SPB 2500 as a committee bill. It also favorably reported implementing and conforming bills for state employees, retirement, natural resources, judgeships, K-12 education, higher education, and health and human services, along with SB 7022 on Florida Retirement System contribution rates and elected-officer DROP options, CS/SB 1320 on the Resilient Florida Trust Fund, SB 7014 ending the Mediation and Arbitration Trust Fund, SB 7028 on cancer research, CS/CS/SB 170 on nursing home quality and oversight, CS/SB 168 on mental health diversion and behavioral health data, SB 114 creating an insurance and risk management research center at FSU, and SB 180 on emergency preparedness and post-storm recovery. Most bills were reported favorably with little or no opposition, though SB 180 drew discussion about local-government authority after storms and the need to balance recovery speed with local safety and planning concerns.

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• This is not an effort for sheriffs to generate revenue.
• So, it wouldn't be a revenue generator for the counties necessarily. Mr.
• for the county, that they're revenue for the county, that they're going<00:05:11.440> to<00:05
• So, it wouldn't be a<00:05:41.199> revenue<00:05:41.520> generator<00:05:42.080> for
• <00:05:42.240> the<00:05:42.400> counties a revenue generator for the counties a revenue

Keywords: Highways and Transportation - Room 216, 30 January, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 2269, the Mississippi Fully Autonomous Vehicle Enabling Act. The bill was described as simply extending the repealer date to July 1, 2029. A motion was made that the title was sufficient and the bill do pass, and it passed without opposition. The committee then considered Senate Bill 2614, which would authorize county sheriffs and deputies to use radar on county roads, subject to county board approval and population-based limits on the number of radar units. Senator Thompson said the measure was intended to reduce Mississippi’s high rate of speed-related highway fatalities, not to create revenue or speed traps. He explained that fines would be directed to the Mississippi Department of Education to support driver’s education programs, and that the bill includes a 1,000-foot buffer from municipal limits and a definition prohibiting speed traps. Members asked about engineering reviews of speed limits, opt-in/opt-out authority for supervisors, quotas, body cameras, and how the bill would affect counties that already use radar. Thompson said the bill does not require roadway reassessments, that county boards must approve radar use, that he would not oppose a quota-related amendment, and that a body-camera requirement would be beyond the bill’s scope and could burden departments that cannot afford it. Several senators spoke in support, citing public safety and sheriff support, while one senator raised concerns about transparency and public trust. The committee then voted that the title was sufficient and the bill do pass, and the motion carried.

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• . $50,000 of that revenue goes to the state highway fund.
• Twenty-five percent of that revenue goes to public education, and the remaining 25% goes to the state
• Today, Texas does not receive the lion's share of MRO sales tax revenue.
• Well, and the reality is that we're not losing sales tax revenue right now.
• Tax revenue right now.

Summary: The Senate Finance Committee heard several tax and economic development bills. SB 935 would exempt counties from the motor fuels tax on fuel used exclusively in county vehicles; Sen. Hall and Cass County Judge Travis Ransom argued it would save counties money without changing fund allocations, and the bill was left pending while the committee waited for the House version. SB 2206 would extend and revise Texas’s research and development incentives by tying the franchise tax credit more closely to federal law and changing the program’s effective date; supporters from business, manufacturing, and tax policy groups said it would protect innovation jobs and help startups, while the Comptroller’s office explained the fiscal note and said the committee substitute was no longer needed. The committee later withdrew the substitute and left the bill pending before ultimately voting it out favorably. The committee also heard SB 2020, which would repeal the “rehab tax” on nonresidential remodeling. Sen. Campbell said a large fiscal note led him to delay a full presentation, but builders, architects, and contractors testified that the tax raises remodeling costs, complicates audits, and discourages reuse and reinvestment in existing buildings. The bill was left pending. SB 2018 would create a two-year “strong families” tax credit for businesses donating to nonprofits that provide family support services; supporters from Family First, Buckner International, and Texas Baptist said it would strengthen families, father engagement, and upstream prevention, while the author said the Comptroller and HHSC were still working on administration details. That bill was also left pending. After a quorum was established, the committee heard and later reported several bills favorably. SB 1030 would exempt certain aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul parts from sales tax for general aviation; industry, airport, and local economic development witnesses said it would keep high-wage aviation work in Texas and improve competitiveness with neighboring states, and the bill was reported favorably. SB 214 would create a temporary sales tax holiday for qualifying residential HVAC systems; it was laid out and left pending. SB 1901 would make administrative and ethics changes to the Opioid Abatement Fund Council, including staggered terms, conflict rules, and fund reallocation procedures; it was reported favorably. SB 266 would repeal the Texas Research Incentive Program and use the appropriation to address the existing backlog of unmatched donations; the chair and Sen. Paxton said the state should honor past commitments, and the committee substitute was adopted and the bill was reported favorably. The committee then recessed subject to the call of the chair.

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• TO REDUCE THE STATE'S DEBT BY RETIRING BONDS PRIOR TO MATURITY, 50 MILLION) TRANSFER FOR GENERAL REVENUE
• SECOND IT REQUIRES AN ANNUAL TRANSFER FROM GENERAL REVENUE TO THE BSF EITHER 750 MILLION OR THE AMOUNT
• THE FLORIDA SENATE HAD CHALLENGES WITH CUTTING THE REVENUE SOURCE IN TOTALITY.
• ITS INTENT IS WHEN PROJECTIONS DON'T MEET REALITY AND REVENUES GET FLIPPED UPSIDE DOWN QUICKLY.
• AND WHEN WE DON'T KNOW WHAT KIND OF REVENUE IS COMING THIS WAY FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND THERE'S

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• Bills with the revenue impact of more than $150,000 will not be eligible for a vote immediately after
• Good afternoon, Chair Gibson and members of the Assembly Revenue and Tax Committee.
• Good afternoon, Chair Gibson and members of the Assembly Revenue and Tax Committee.
• Welcome to the Revenue and Taxation Committee, Dr. Weber Pearson. You have witnesses? Okay.
• Revenue and Taxation Committee. Stand adjourned. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

Summary: The Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee heard several bills, mostly related to Proposition 19, voluntary tax checkoffs, and local tax authority. SB 288 would clarify that the one-year residency and exemption deadline for inherited homes held in probate begins when legal ownership is established; it received support from the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association and others, no opposition, and was referred to suspense. SB 974 would explicitly include special needs trusts in Prop. 19-related inheritance rules; it had support from the Riverside County Board of Supervisors and Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association and passed 5-0 to Appropriations as amended. The committee also heard SB 575, which would restore the Sea Otter Voluntary Contribution Fund for voluntary tax return donations to sea otter conservation. Supporters cited sea otter recovery, research, and habitat protection needs; there was no opposition, and the bill passed 5-0 to Appropriations. SB 999 would delay the Franchise Tax Board’s annual report on the health care individual mandate from March 1 to June 1 to allow more complete data; Health Access California supported it, and it passed 5-1 to Appropriations. SB 762 would authorize certain cities and counties, including Hercules, Santa Cruz, and Santa Barbara, to seek voter approval for local transaction and use taxes to address budget pressures, public safety, infrastructure, and safety-net service cuts. Local officials, labor groups, and health advocates supported it, while the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association opposed it; the committee adopted the urgency clause and then passed the bill to Local Government with urgency, with some no votes. SB 1073 would create a voluntary tax contribution fund to support the Historic South Los Angeles Black Cultural District; arts advocates and community supporters backed it, and the bill passed unanimously to the Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism Committee as amended.

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• School districts reserve part of their general education revenue called operating capital.
• There's a list of about 30 purposes for which they can use that revenue, and added to that list now are
• . revenue. revenue.
• <00:07:07.720> called general education revenue called general education revenue called operating
• and added to that list now are revenue and added to that list now are certain certain certain utility

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The conference committee on Senate File 4282 met with a quorum present and heard a walkthrough of the bill, which contains forecast adjustments for several agencies. Senate staff explained that Article 1 makes education forecast adjustments for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, Article 2 adjusts appropriations for the Department of Human Services, Article 3 does the same for the Department of Children, Youth, and Families, and Article 4 increases special transportation services funding for Metropolitan Council programs including Metro Mobility and Metro Move by $8.9 million in FY 2026 and $10.9 million in FY 2027 to match the February forecast. House staff noted that the House language matched Article 1 but did not include Articles 2 through 4. Representative Youakim presented amendment A26-0180, describing six sections that add provisions on paraprofessional qualifications, aid for tribal contract schools tied to revised permanent school fund distributions, expanded allowable uses of school operating capital revenue to include certain utility costs, an extension of an existing appropriation for gender-neutral single-use restrooms, and two school district fund transfer provisions for West St. Paul/Mendota Heights/Eagan and Maple Lake. Members discussed that several items were no-cost and that some fund transfer language had been previously discussed in committee. The amendment was adopted on an 8-0 roll call vote. After adopting the amendment, the committee voted on the bill as amended. The conference committee agreement for Senate File 4282 passed on an 8-0 vote, and the meeting was adjourned.