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WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Pension Funding Council Oct 8th, 2025 at 02:00 pm
Pension Funding Council
Transcript Highlights:
- So our first slide here is a brief history and projection of the program funded ratios.
- As of our 2024 measurement, LEOFF 1 has a funded ratio of approximately 160%.
- Funding ratios are projected to increase, peak in about 2028 before starting to decline and trend back
- resumes, and we now project those programs to reach a combined 100% funded ratio in 2032.
- So this actuarial balance metric is similar, but it's not identical to a funded ratio in pensions.
Committee:
Joint Pension Funding Council
Summary:
The Pension Funding Council met on October 8 with introductions from council members and then heard a presentation from the Office of the State Actuary on long-term economic assumptions and the state pension systems’ financial condition. OSA reported that the combined pension systems were 100% funded as of June 30, 2024, with open plans above 95% funded, and explained that strong investment returns and prior funding policy decisions contributed to that position. The actuaries recommended increasing the inflation assumption from 2.75% to 3%, increasing general salary growth by 0.25%, keeping the Plan 1 membership growth assumption at 1%, and raising the assumed investment return to 7.25% for all plans. They also reviewed estimated budget impacts and explained that investment gains are smoothed over up to eight years, while other assumption changes flow directly into future valuations.
The council also heard comments from the Economic and Revenue Forecast Council and the State Investment Board, both of which said their inflation and return outlooks were broadly consistent with the actuary’s recommendations. ERFC discussed inflation trends, the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, and why Seattle-area inflation tends to run above the national average, while SIB said its 15-year inflation assumption is 2.5% and that 7.25% is a reasonable long-term return assumption. Public testimony included support for maintaining Plan 1 funding efforts and caution from the Association of Washington Cities about the budget impact of higher assumptions and the risk of overfunding pensions.
The council then considered and adopted a motion to maintain the current prescribed long-term economic assumptions, with a roll call vote of 4-2. It next considered the long-term services and supports trust program and, after hearing an overview from DSHS and OSA, adopted the recommended WA Cares premium rate of 0.58% by a unanimous 6-0 vote. OSA said the WA Cares program is still in its learning phase, with no benefits yet paid, and recommended no premium change at this time regardless of the outcome of the related ballot measure. The council also elected Katie Chapman as chair and then adjourned.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Feb 19th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Early Learning & K-12 Education
Transcript Highlights:
- First, current DCYF rule provides maximum group size and child-to-staff ratios for various age groups
- If we can make some of our ratios... ...about, they came to us and said, this will make a difference
- if we can mix some of our ratios.
- Limits on ratios and mixed-age classrooms make it difficult to take those breaks.
- So thank you for funding that work.
Committee:
Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on County & Regional Government Mar 10th, 2025
S/C on County & Regional Government
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a trend to enhance the statewide law enforcement funds.
- The supplemental funds would be a great asset to our county in terms of retaining.
- And so that is one of the biggest assets that we would receive from the supplemental funds.
- At the time in Liberty County, the ratio was about 13 deputies per 10,000 residents.
- In some cases, they are funding positions but may not be able to fund proper equipment or training that
Committee:
House S/C on County & Regional Government
Keywords:
hospital district, Cedar Creek, scholarship, dissolution, county judges, healthcare funding, grant program, rural counties, law enforcement, sheriff's departments, funding, public safety, deputy shortages, sheriff, prosecutor, salary assistance, HB 198, Wade Cannon Act, firefighter cancer screening, occupational cancer screening
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Families and Children.(2-10-26)
Families & Children
Transcript Highlights:
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Committee:
Senate Families & Children
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Feb 19th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- First, current DCYF rule provides maximum group size and child-to-staff ratios for various age groups
- groups for not more than two hours at the beginning or end of the day, provided the staff-to-child ratio
- If we can make some of our ratios... ...about, they came to us and said, this will make a difference
- Limits on ratios and mixed-age classrooms make it difficult to take those breaks.
- So thank you for funding that work.
Summary:
The committee opened by explaining that several bills had been removed from the agenda because the Senate must physically possess a bill before holding a public hearing. The chair said the missing bills would be rescheduled for Tuesday. The committee then waived the five-day notice rule for considering substitute House Bills 1705 and 32010, and proceeded to hear substitute House Bill 2219 and substitute House Bill 1795.
House Bill 2219, on child care operational efficiency, would allow longer mixed-age ratio periods in child care centers, waive repeat DCYF orientation requirements in certain cases when staff have recently completed the same training, and require licensing standards to include a zero-tolerance policy for imminent physical harm involving high-potency synthetic opioids and related drug residue or paraphernalia. The prime sponsor and supporters said the bill would help child care providers manage staffing shortages, take breaks, and reduce duplicative licensing burdens. Testimony was strongly supportive, with advocates and providers describing the bill as a low-cost way to improve retention and flexibility. Questions focused on how the fentanyl language would apply to prescribed medications.
House Bill 1795 would narrow and update state law on restraint and isolation in public schools and other public educational programs. The bill prohibits mechanical and chemical restraints and restraints that restrict breathing or blood flow, bars planned isolation in IEPs and 504 plans, limits planned restraint to cases with parent request and medical necessity, and prohibits new construction or remodeling of spaces intended primarily for student isolation. Supporters, including disability advocates, educators, school psychologists, principals, and state education groups, said the bill is a needed step toward reducing trauma and disproportionality and cited demonstration sites showing reductions in restraint and isolation. Some educators and paraeducators raised concerns about staffing, training, and what tools remain available in crisis situations, while others asked for future work on professional development and resources. No vote was taken on either bill during the hearing.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Commerce and Economic Development Mar 5th, 2025
House Commerce & Economic Development Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- The funding can only be used to fund bonds, and I want to make sure that that happens.
- We'll still get the funding as it's been given to them.
- Since this is a state agency that we're funding here, we're the only two counties funding a state agency
- For instance, an infant ratio is 4 to 1.
- The child care center, if they deem that they have broken ratios and are not following child-staff ratios
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 5 on State Administration Mar 4th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- The goal of this increased funding is to make it possible.
- Projects with the highest jobs ratio and spend.
- We'll still have the jobs ratio, but, and it is up to the project, right?
- The credits are still based on the jobs ratio, so whichever applicants have the highest job ratio, those
- So it's ranked in order of job ratio, so if they're, you know, not as not as sophisticated the job ratio
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Human Services Committee May 27th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Yeah, one-time funding from the general fund. All right. Senator Hogan.
- Yeah, one-time funding from the general fund. All right. Senator Hogan.
- fund.
- uses of funds.
- And again, those funds were not included in any of the funding.
Summary:
The committee first heard an update on North Dakota’s Interagency Council on Homelessness and Continuum of Care funding. Jennifer Henderson of the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency reported that homelessness remains driven by tight housing markets, low incomes, rising rents, and barriers to rental assistance, public benefits, and disability determinations. She said the state’s one-time North Dakota Homeless Grant is serving all regions but reaches far fewer households than the former Rent Help program, and that aging homelessness, shelter staffing shortages, and limited affordable units are growing concerns. Members discussed the need for more housing supply, better coordination with Health and Human Services, landlord engagement, reentry housing, and possible continued one-time funding for the $10 million Homeless Grant and $25 million Housing Incentive Fund. Henderson also warned that federal Continuum of Care funding is uncertain, with HUD expected to issue a new notice June 1 and possible shifts away from permanent supportive housing toward transitional housing and other models.
The committee then took testimony on accessibility of government services for people who are blind, visually impaired, deaf, or hard of hearing. Paul Olson of North Dakota Vision Services School for the Blind described the school’s services for infants, children, and adults, including screenings, mobility training, assistive technology, and outreach across the state. He said the agency works closely with Vocational Rehabilitation and is also involved in improving website and document accessibility, especially for PDF materials. Public testimony highlighted barriers such as inaccessible CAPTCHA systems, online forms, driver’s license requirements on job applications, and limited transportation in rural areas. A deaf resident urged broader use of video remote interpreting and video relay services, along with training so people know how to use them effectively.
Finally, Kay Larson presented the final report on the child care provider licensing study. The report recommended streamlining North Dakota’s child care licensing structure into three provider types plus a preschool designation, while preserving health and safety standards and maintaining eligibility for child care assistance. The committee discussed simplifying training and qualification rules, revising ratio and group-size requirements, and adjusting age bands for infants and toddlers. The report also noted that some changes would require statutory amendments and later administrative rule changes, with a transition period likely extending through 2029. No formal votes were taken in the transcript, but the committee accepted the updates and scheduled follow-up presentations for a later meeting.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- We did not get that $11 billion of federal funds that was not dispersed before the end of the year.
- Your next slide in there talks about how less than half of the ad hoc federal funds were delivered on
- those are increasing and well above the ratio that would indicate expansion.
- those are increasing and well above the ratio that would indicate expansion.
- One of those relies on government funding. Idaho's not the one that relies on government funding.
Committee:
House Agricultural Affairs
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Sep 11th, 2025
Legislative Health & Human Services Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- So we want to look at those ratios.
- At that point, that HDA fund is funded by both the provider tax and federal Medicaid match dollars.
- The HDA fund is funded by both the provider tax and federal Medicaid match dollars, and then it is redistributed
- That will affect the uncompensated care ratio.
- Or 2.5% Medicaid pay ratio.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, article one is the Arctto Heritage Fund. This fund is allocated uh every year.
- It adds language about ratioed products.
- It adds language about ratioed products.
- So if language about ratioed products.
- They knew the ratio wouldn't canopy.
Committee:
House Ways and Means
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Mar 11th, 2026
Ways and Means Education
Transcript Highlights:
- And then you see on the last page what has happened to the TRS funding ratio.
- And then you see on the last page what has happened to the TRS funding ratio.
- And then you see on the last page what has happened to the TRS funding ratio.
- And then you see on the last page what has happened to the TRS funding ratio.
- </c> funding ratio. funding ratio.
Bills:
HB235 , HB236 , HB565 , HB237 , HB238 , HB239 , HB240 , HB241 , HB242 , HB235 , HB236 , HB565 , HB237 , HB238 , HB239 , HB240 , HB241 , HB242
Committee:
House Ways and Means Education
Keywords:
social media, age verification, minors, under 16, children online safety, online privacy, platform regulation, deceptive trade practice, Attorney General, civil penalties, punitive damages, consumer protection, account creation, algorithmic feeds, internet safety, youth social media, HB236, Baldwin County, Board of Equalization, per diem
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 01/29/25
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
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- So MSA, in addition to seeking the funding, would further ask that those training funds be baked into
- > Castile training fund it is my Castile training fund it is my understanding<00:53:04.640><c> that</
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Public Safety
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Nurse Licensure Compact discussion 2/18/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And so the thought is here, by passing these, we would be eligible for more funds from that program in
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- </c><00:21:20.559><c> is</c><00:21:20.880><c> irresponsible</c> better patient ratios is irresponsible
- better patient ratios is irresponsible and<00:21:21.679><c> narrow-minded.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Postsecondary Education & Workforce Feb 25th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- to calculate a per-student state funding ratio that increases appropriation in years that Western...
- ...a per-student state funding ratio that increases appropriation in years that Western has the lowest
- This fund split ratio is used to divide incremental compensation costs between state funds and tuition
- This fund split ratio is used to divide incremental compensation costs between state funds and tuition
- by state funds must be increased by 10% until fully funded by state funds.
Summary:
The committee heard public testimony on House Bill 2070, which would create state funding parity for Western Washington University by tying appropriations to a per-student funding ratio. The prime sponsor and Western officials said Western has long been the lowest-funded public four-year institution on a per-student basis, leading to budget cuts, reduced student services, and delayed graduation. Students, faculty, and university leaders testified in support, while some members questioned whether the bill should instead address a broader higher-education funding formula for all institutions. Central Washington University also supported the bill but suggested a broader approach. No vote was taken on HB 2070.
The committee then heard House Bill 2671, which would expand eligibility for state financial aid to certain nonprofit out-of-state branch campuses operating in Washington if they meet specified accreditation, duration, and authorization requirements. Rep. Timmons said the bill is intended to help students in an accelerated nursing program at Northeastern University in Seattle access aid and support workforce needs. Northeastern’s dean testified in support, saying the bill would align financial aid law with prior changes to degree-granting statutes and would not increase state spending. The hearing on HB 2671 was then closed.
House Bill 2617, dealing with the higher-education “fund split,” drew extensive testimony. The bill would gradually shift more of employee compensation increases and central services costs to state funding, and would require a study of essential student services. The sponsor and many university, faculty, staff, and student witnesses argued that the current funding practice shifts costs to tuition, contributes to layoffs, program cuts, larger classes, and reduced student support, and creates instability across public higher education. Community and technical college representatives also said underfunding COLAs harms operations and students. The committee then moved to executive session on Senate Bill 6258, which would authorize the Washington Medical Commission to create a non-disciplinary pathway for voluntary license relinquishment; the committee approved it 14-0 with a due-pass recommendation, with three members excused.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Postsecondary Education & Workforce Feb 25th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Postsecondary Education & Workforce
Transcript Highlights:
- to calculate a per-student state funding ratio that increases appropriation in years that Western...
- A per-student state funding ratio that increases appropriation in years that Western has the lowest ratio
- This fund split ratio is used to divide incremental compensation costs between state funds and tuition
- This fund split ratio is used to divide incremental compensation costs between state funds and tuition
- by state funds must be increased by 10% until fully funded by state funds.
Committee:
House Postsecondary Education & Workforce
Keywords:
funding, education, higher education, Western Washington University, state funding parity, financial aid, state funding, student support, educational reform, university procedures, academic policy, student success, Washington Medical Commission, medical license, license relinquishment, voluntary surrender, nondisciplinary pathway, physician regulation, health professional licensing, disciplinary database
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 2 on Human Services Apr 23rd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Seventh, with JLBC approval, authorize one-time funding for CDSS and CDE systems transition funding for
- The recommendation currently is the funded programs already exclude 20, The funded programs already exclude
- There are more funds available, but the current recommendation is not to fund the 20 counties and fill
- We also support the ongoing funding to support the student-to-adult ratio, the funding for the English
- ratio 1-12 and the future funding to maintain it at 1-10.
Summary:
The committee took up issue number seven, Child Care Rate Reform Transition Plan, and heard a presentation from the LAO on an eight-part transition plan for the period before implementation of the alternative methodology-based child care rate system. The plan would provide interim rate increases to existing regional market rates and standard reimbursement rates beginning January 1 of the budget year, keep the higher of SRR or ARMR as the single rate, annualize cost-of-care supplements, update hold-harmless language, eliminate the private market cap, authorize one-time systems transition funding with JLBC approval, and require annual reporting on parent co-pays. Members asked about the timeline and public/legislative feedback process, and administration staff said they were working toward the July 1, 2025 deadline while continuing stakeholder engagement through the rate and quality advisory process.
Public comment was overwhelmingly focused on child care and early learning funding. Providers, county offices, advocacy groups, and education organizations urged the Legislature to move quickly on the alternative rate methodology, provide interim relief through a cost-of-living adjustment, reimburse based on enrollment rather than attendance, and preserve health and retirement benefits and workforce stability. Many speakers also pressed for funding to expand the promised 200,000 child care slots, warning that waitlists remain long and providers are under financial strain. Several commenters supported maintaining or extending grants and technical assistance for transitional kindergarten, inclusive early education, and mixed-delivery early learning programs.
A separate set of comments addressed the Inclusive Early Education Expansion Program, with Sacramento County education officials and others urging a statewide plan that would extend support to the 20 counties not currently receiving grants, especially rural areas. Other speakers raised concerns about facilities and staffing impacts from TK expansion, the need for consistent eligibility rules across subsidized programs, and the importance of statewide systems-level funding. The chair thanked the LAO, administration, and public commenters, said the item would remain open until after the May Revision, and adjourned the meeting.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget REVISED: Start time changed to 12:00 PM for Oklahoma State Department of Education
Appropriations and Budget
Transcript Highlights:
- you can see the federal funding just $10 per student annually, it's about 12% of the overall funding
- The dollars I mentioned include 12% federal funding.
- We don't fund that. We don't fund classroom buildings. Those are local decisions.
- We fund that a little differently than some other states do.
- Something we should be looking at to increase funding on.
Committee:
House Appropriations and Budget
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education Jan 14th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education
Transcript Highlights:
- But we fund Broward Behavior, help the different coalitions where we have a funding entity, and then
- Funded at $10 million, spent $24 million on safety. We were funded at $5 million for mental health.
- There was a question on the ratio, so the recommended ratio is ...one mental health professional, which
- So we're funding three hours a day.
- So we're funding three hours a day.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Capital Projects and Bond Oversight Committee (11-20-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> funded from the 2426 maintenance pool. funded from the 2426 maintenance pool.
- Moving on to our infrastructure revolving fund program, we call it Fund B.
- And from our drinking water state revolving fund, we call that Fund F, the City of Harlan has a loan
- </c> is being funded. is being funded.
- </c> board's policy of a 1.1 coverage ratio. board's policy of a 1.1 coverage ratio.
Summary:
The committee met without a quorum for much of the meeting, so several agenda items were initially heard only for information. Early updates included six informational reports, such as an Auditor of Public Accounts compliance examination with no findings, university equipment and allocation reports, school district bond issuances, Western Kentucky University’s planned public-private partnership housing redevelopment, and quarterly Kentucky Communications Network Authority reports. Members then questioned WKU officials about the P3 housing project, including the number of RFQ responses, property tax responsibility, ownership of the student life foundation, and the status of repairs to residence halls. WKU said the foundation has owned the property since 2000, one hall would be razed or demolished at the end of the academic year, and repairs to the other two were expected to be completed by fall 2027.
The committee also heard a Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources acquisition project for Mount River Farms in Wayne County and a Department of Corrections roof replacement project at Luther Luckett Correctional Complex, but no votes were taken until a quorum was later established. The Kentucky Infrastructure Authority then presented six loans and four grant reallocations, including loan increases for Adair County Water District and the City of Harlan, new loans for Litchfield, Louisa, Southeastern Water Association, and Flatwoods, and grant reallocations under the Cleaner Water Program. Members asked about Harlan’s 30-year term and special condition requiring a revenue increase; KIA explained the longer term is reserved for disadvantaged communities and that the condition was meant to reinforce standard debt coverage requirements, while depreciation is reviewed but not included in cash-flow calculations.
After a recess, Senator Thomas arrived and a quorum was reached. The committee approved the prior minutes and then took a consolidated vote on the action items, which passed. The final items included a Kentucky Economic Development Authority revenue bond refunding for CommonSpirit Health, several Kentucky Housing Corporation conduit and single-family bond issuances, a Western Kentucky University bond issuance, and SFCC debt issues. Members discussed the housing transactions, noting they are developer-financed and not subject to a traditional bidding process, and expressed concern about whether the process could produce more units for the same amount of money. The meeting adjourned after all information items were approved and the next meeting date was announced.