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• What our budget office did is basically they quit giving us the budget the way that they always done
• The next budget.
• state of Texas uses every biennial whenever they set their budget or y'all set your budget.
• Reid mentioned, it's a normal budget process.
• The, the way the contracts work now is the budget, the Harris County Budget Office assesses a, um, a

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• And I just want to say thank you to the Chair of Budget.
• But my priority today is to make sure through the budget process the special session budget process that
• We cannot wait until May or June or July, and if it's July budget, the regular budget, it's going to
• I want to thank our budget chair, the budget staff, and everybody else that has been contributing to
• , take effect immediately, budget bill.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• We don't have a budget yet.
• the budget done.
• the budget done.
• That's what the budget should... ...be to me, and then these other gimmicks in the budget we need to
• But it takes 31, 16, and 1 to do a budget, and we will have a budget, and we will have those votes are

Summary: The committee first heard HB 2584, which would prohibit public monies from being used for genetic sequencing procedures involving devices made by companies owned or substantially controlled by entities domiciled in a foreign adversary. The sponsor said the bill is intended to protect genetic data from being sold or used against the United States. There was no public testimony, and the committee approved the bill on a 13-5 vote for a do pass recommendation. The committee then took up HB 2804, which creates a rural development and housing tax credit capped at $2 million per year and tied to federal low-income housing tax credit projects in counties under 800,000 population. Supporters, including the sponsor, the Flagstaff mayor, and housing investors/developers, argued it would leverage private capital to address rural affordable housing shortages, especially for seniors, veterans, and low-income residents. Opponents, including the Arizona Free Enterprise Club, argued state LIHTC programs are inefficient, costly, hard to oversee, and can add complexity and higher per-unit costs. The bill passed 13-4 with one not voting. HB 2388, as amended, appropriates $100,000 for the Arizona Commerce Authority to study the economic benefits of small modular reactors and data centers, with a report due June 30, 2027. Supporters said the study would help Arizona plan for energy demand and data center growth, while opponents argued the agency should use existing funds instead of a new appropriation. The committee adopted the amendment and then approved the bill 10-7 with one not voting. The committee also received a presentation from the Auditor General on county treasurer procedural reviews, including the response to the Santa Cruz County treasurer embezzlement case and the office’s ramp-up plan for reviews and staffing. Later, the committee approved HB 2352, which appropriates $2,385,900 in FY2029 to make the Auditor General’s county treasurer review funding ongoing. Members supporting the bill said the office needs certainty to plan audits and retain staff, while opponents objected to funding it so far in advance during budget uncertainty. The bill passed 11-7. The committee also approved HB 2418, as amended, which directs $600,000 to be evenly distributed among five county sheriff task forces in Cochise, Coconino, Navajo, Pinal, and Yuma counties; supporters said it codifies the long-standing distribution practice, and it passed 17-1. Finally, the committee heard HB 2499, which would provide $2.6 million and 12 FTEs to the Department of Education for ESA administration; supporters argued the program’s rapid growth requires more staff for enrollment, reviews, and accountability, while members questioned the lack of standardized testing data and how to measure student outcomes. The transcript ends during that discussion, before a final vote on HB 2499.

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• My name is Antonio Najera with the legislative budget board and I'll be presenting a summary of budget
• Please turn to page 7. 426.27, recommendations by budget driver.
• I'm Emily Navarrete with the Legislative Budget Board and I'll be laying out the introduced budget for
• other budgets, is not a budget for the future. before it has been prioritizing tax cuts over the children
• only thing that's within a district's budget.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• </c><00:54:59.520><c> budget</c> consideration in these budget budget consideration in these budget budget
• </c> your budget request for this year. your budget request for this year.
• Um budget money comes from elsewhere.
• ,</c><01:28:36.639><c> we</c> that we asked for in those budgets, we that we asked for in those budgets
• ,</c> this juncture of the budget, this juncture of the budget, &gt;&gt; okay, &gt;&gt; okay, &gt;&gt

Keywords: Appropriations - Room 216, 13 January, 2026; 1:45 PM, 925, all

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• State law requires when a budget unit knows that there is a shortfall of funding... ...a budget unit
• I consider the governor's budget dead on arrival.
• I'm not saying that Ducey had a bad budget team by any means.
• Can they do that, or does it have to be in a bill or in the budget? Mr.
• Committee of the budget deficiency pursuant to ARS 35-131, Part D.

Summary: The committee first went into executive session and then returned to approve settlements in three risk management cases based on the Attorney General’s recommendation. It then took up JLBC staff items on school facilities, including a 4.8% increase to the school facilities construction cost index for fiscal 27, which staff said would have no fiscal impact in fiscal 27 but would increase costs in later years; the committee approved the item. The committee also favorably reviewed ADE’s annual federal monies report, showing fiscal 26 federal funds of $1.38 billion, up from $1.27 billion in fiscal 25, and reviewed the annual Career and Technical Education District report, which showed 14 districts, $244 million in expenditures, and a 37% retention rate from first to second course, with 79% ultimately earning a credential. Members raised concerns about the low retention rate and asked for more comparative and trend data. The committee then considered a DES transfer within the developmental disabilities budget, moving $3.3 million from the Home and Community-Based Services Medicaid line to the state-only case management line. DES said both lines had shortfalls and that the transfer was needed to address more immediate cash-flow pressure in state-only services; members questioned the growth in the state-only population, the lack of federal matching funds, and whether the state should impose a waiting period for new arrivals. The committee attached conditions requiring DES to send formal deficiency letters to legislative leaders, provide monthly breakdowns of DD populations by diagnosis, and report within 30 days on Minnesota audit findings related to fraud vulnerabilities. It then favorably reviewed the transfer and separately favorably reviewed the annual report on the Arizona Training Program at Coolidge, where the population has declined to about 48 residents and DES is making capital repairs and consolidating buildings. Finally, the committee reviewed a proposed transfer of $650,000 from unused special election funds to the Secretary of State’s cybersecurity budget. The Secretary of State’s office said the money would fund contracted monitoring, endpoint protection, and remediation of identified vulnerabilities during the election year, and members discussed the office’s relationship with federal cybersecurity partners and the need to maximize outside support. Some members objected to the office’s communication and asked for more outreach to federal agencies, while others noted the urgency of the security needs. After debate, the committee gave favorable review to the $650,000 transfer, and then adjourned.

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• Some of them you put into your introduced budget.
• in on funding that budget.
• . of New Mexico is $12 billion, so a third of their state budget.
• They could do even more. more if they chose to, if it worked with their budgets.
• A list of the items for the budget, and you put $1 billion for education.

Keywords: committee meeting, legislation, public testimony, discussion, procedural

Summary: The meeting covered various topics, but specific discussions and bills were not detailed in the available transcript. Despite the lack of documented debates or acknowledgments, it was noted that committee members were present, and there may have been attempts to address crucial legislative matters. The dynamics of the meeting suggested a standard procedural gathering where routine insights were likely shared among the attendees.

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• We will have time before we would put it into the budget if we do decide to fund it.
• We will have time before we would put it into the budget if we do decide to fund it.
• We will have time before we would put it into the budget if we do decide to fund it.
• </c><00:42:39.880><c> and</c> two things that are in the budget and two things that are in the budget
• </c><00:44:01.480><c> and</c> discussion when we get the budget and discussion when we get the budget

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• So that's something we're looking to fund in this year's budget.
• So it's just a little bit unique in that regard from a budgeting perspective.
• I know the Governor's budget included $4 million of funding for quantum.
• The CalIP budget request Approximately $8 in private and philanthropic funding.
• Well, thank you for another exciting moment at Budget Sub 5.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I will focus today on our budget requests.
• And so this, as the legislature budgets, Mr.
• The main differences from the FY26 Operating budget versus the FY27 budget request is that our state
• And then you have an 18 billion budget. This is the largest budget.
• And so that accounts for 760 million of our 1.3 billion budget, which our federal construction The budget

Keywords: 996, all

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• We held in the health budget sub, I think we had at least five hearings in the full budget, 11 hearings
• We held in the health budget sub, I think we had at least five hearings in the full budget, 11 hearings
• our state budget changes that we just adopted I'm really members outlining our budget our state budget
• We obviously went through our budgeting process.
• Our budget action that basically need to be revisited because of H.R. 1?

Summary: The joint informational hearing focused on the impacts of H.R. 1 on California’s Medi-Cal program and on community health effects from recent immigration enforcement actions. Committee leaders said H.R. 1 would sharply reduce federal funding, increase administrative burdens, and worsen access to care, especially for Medi-Cal enrollees, immigrant families, rural communities, and reproductive health patients. The second half of the hearing examined how ICE raids and related federal actions are creating fear, reducing clinic and emergency department use, and disrupting children’s access to schools and early childhood education. Department of Health Care Services Director Michelle Bass outlined the main H.R. 1 provisions affecting Medi-Cal: work requirements, semiannual eligibility redeterminations, shorter retroactive coverage, new cost-sharing, limits on provider taxes and state-directed payments, reduced federal support for emergency and lawful immigrant coverage, and a one-year ban on Medicaid funding for prohibited abortion providers. She estimated millions could lose coverage, with tens of billions of dollars in federal funding at risk. Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California warned the defunding provision could force clinic closures, service reductions, and loss of access to family planning, STI testing, and cancer screenings. The California Hospital Association said the financing changes could cut hospital revenue by tens of billions over 10 years and threaten access, especially for rural and safety-net hospitals. The Western Center on Law and Poverty argued the law would increase churn, paperwork, and uninsured rates, disproportionately harming working adults and people experiencing homelessness. Committee members asked about implementation timelines, notification systems, administrative costs, the effect on immigrant eligibility, and whether California could delay or mitigate some provisions. Bass said the state was still assessing federal guidance, planning county and provider outreach, and exploring a possible delay for work requirements and a transition period for provider-tax changes. Members also discussed how state budget actions may need to be revisited in light of H.R. 1, and how California might preserve access through state-only funding or other policy changes. In the second panel, CHIRLA, Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, and the Children’s Partnership described the health consequences of immigration enforcement. Speakers said raids and data-sharing fears are causing anxiety, trauma, and avoidance of care, with Los Angeles County reporting declines in emergency, urgent care, and clinic visits after enforcement actions. The Children’s Partnership said school and early childhood absences are rising in some communities and that enforcement is undermining children’s emotional well-being and access to education. Members asked for more data and discussed possible state protections, telehealth, mobile care, and legal and policy responses to reduce fear and preserve access to health and education services.

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• </c> came about as a response to the budget came about as a response to the budget situation<00:07:43.120
• </c> district budgets. district budgets.
• district budget. I would love a way to district budget.
• And then that's all itemized at the budget committee hearings and then again at the budget committee
• </c><01:07:20.640><c> And</c> one of my school budgets here. And one of my school budgets here.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• </c> committee as we're putting our budget committee as we're putting our budget together<00:08:26.360
• </c><00:31:55.919><c> the</c><00:31:56.240><c> real</c> you can't budget the real you can't budget the
• </c> reasonable changes to our budget reasonable changes to our budget structure<00:57:48.559><c> but
• </c> everything about the federal uh budget everything about the federal uh budget we<00:58:20.240><c
• </c> uncertainty surrounding the state budget uncertainty surrounding the state budget for<01:20:18.360

Bills: HF1538, HF1965, HF2251, HF2838

Keywords: teacher apprenticeship, registered apprenticeship, teacher licensure, teacher shortage, workforce development, education finance, K-12 education, higher education, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, PELSB, Tier 3 license, teacher preparation, mentor teacher, school district, cooperative unit, teacher pipeline, alternative licensure, apprenticeship program, labor and industry, union representation

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• </c> the spring and made a $5 million budget the spring and made a $5 million budget cut<00:04:34.840
• </c> also know that about 80% of our budget also know that about 80% of our budget goes<00:13:33.600>
• So right now we're working on our 2025-2026 budget, and it means five years of budget realignments.
• </c> office knowing we don't have the budget office knowing we don't have the budget to<01:25:11.679>
• </c> officials to prioritize their budgets officials to prioritize their budgets and<01:26:19.000><c>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I recognize our budget is in a very, very challenging situation.
• Instead, we operate under an incremental budgeting model.
• The result is base budget cuts.
• This year, departments slashed another 5% from budgets, 300 positions.
• We had to fight to save that job because of budget issues.

Bills: HB2070, HB2671, HB2617, SB6258

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

Transcript Highlights:

• I recognize our budget is in a very, very challenging situation.
• Instead, we operate under an incremental budgeting model.
• The result: base budget cuts.
• This year, departments slashed another 5% from budgets, 300 positions.
• We had to fight to save that job because of budget issues.

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.

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• Historically, the operating budget listed budgeted enrollment for each institution. time all year.
• Historically, the operating budget listed budgeted enrollment for each institution.
• Historically, the operating budget listed budgeted enrollment for each institution and the CTCs.
• budget.
• The budget writers and the legislature made that choice in the enacted budget, so it was $400 million

Bills: HB2148, HB2132

Keywords: education, pay it forward program, tuition, student loans, financial aid, state financial aid, financial aid application, postsecondary education, higher education, student aid, Washington Student Achievement Council, public records exemption, privacy, student records, personally identifying information, financial information, data sharing agreement, enrollment assistance, institutional records, FERPA

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• Historically, the operating budget listed budgeted enrollment for each institution.
• Historically, the operating budget listed budgeted enrollment for each institution and the CTCs.
• When looking at the total budgeted, then you're including all other accounts in the state that are budgeted
• budget.
• The budget writers and the legislature made it in the enacted budget, so it was $400 million all in the

Summary: The Postsecondary Education & Workforce Committee held a work session on higher education funding and then public hearings on House Bill 2148 and House Bill 2132. In the work session, OPR staff Kate Henry reviewed enrollment trends, tuition policy, financial aid programs, and funding sources for Washington’s public colleges and universities. Members asked about FTE versus headcount, tuition growth, the Washington College Grant, College Bound, and the Workforce Education Investment Account. Henry explained how state appropriations, tuition, and financial aid interact, and noted that higher education makes up a significant share of the state budget. No votes were taken during the work session. House Bill 2148 would create a “pay-it-forward” graduate student aid program administered by the Student Achievement Council, allowing students to receive tuition support and later make income-based contributions for up to 15 years to fund future students. Sponsor Rep. Reid said the bill is intended to offset the loss of federal graduate loan options and support workforce needs in fields like nursing, teaching, and research. Committee questions focused on repayment terms, possible caps, interest, and program capitalization. Testimony was overwhelmingly supportive, with students and advocates arguing the bill would expand access to graduate education and avoid predatory private debt. House Bill 2132 would limit disclosure and retention of personally identifying and financial information from WASFA applications, generally requiring the Student Achievement Council and institutions to stop retaining that information after one year following the award year unless needed for an audit or appeal. Rep. Leavitt said the bill is meant to reduce unnecessary long-term retention of sensitive student data and improve privacy and security. Supporters, including student leaders and immigrant-advocacy groups, said the bill would protect vulnerable students and increase trust in the aid process. Some members raised concerns about whether shorter retention could affect future record needs, including immigration-related documentation, but the sponsor said students can keep their own records and that the bill preserves audit authority. The hearing ended without a vote, and the chair noted an upcoming busy schedule and cutoff deadlines.

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• Budget. The film office, of course, is a very popular component.
• And yet we seemingly are going to cut the budget.
• If we are to cut the budget by $10 million, we're cutting off...
• We are to cut the budget by $10 million.
• But to comment on the budget as a member of the budget committee, and we've got to get back in there

Summary: The Special Committee on Tourism met in executive session and approved three House bills: HB 2307, designating Missouri Military Academy as the official military academy of Missouri, passed 10-0; HB 3264, designating Kansas City as the barbecue capital of Missouri, passed 10-0; HB 1960, naming the smooth chanterelle the official state mushroom, passed 9-1; and HB 3074, establishing William Lacey Clay Senior Day in Missouri, passed 10-0. After the executive session, the committee opened a public hearing on HCR 36, which would designate June 3 as Josephine Baker Day in Missouri. The sponsor and a witness described Baker’s St. Louis roots, international entertainment career, service in the French Resistance, civil rights work, and her significance to Missouri heritage and tourism. Committee members voiced strong support and asked questions about her legacy, including her adopted children and her role as a model for Black women and civil rights advocacy. The committee then heard a presentation from Stephen Fouts, director of the Missouri Division of Tourism, on the state’s tourism marketing efforts and economic impact. He said tourism generated more than $21 billion in economic impact, over $18 billion in direct spending, and supported more than 307,000 jobs, with more than 43 million visitors in the last fiscal year. He outlined the division’s marketing strategy, including the Mo character campaign, cooperative marketing grants for local DMOs, the Meet in Missouri Fund, film incentives, and major event promotion tied to the World Cup, Route 66 Centennial, and America 250. He also reported strong returns on marketing investment and discussed sports tourism, youth sports, and the importance of the cooperative marketing program to local communities. A major topic of discussion was the possibility of significant budget cuts to tourism. The chair and several members argued that tourism is a major economic driver and said they would oppose deep reductions, with multiple members offering to sign a committee letter or otherwise advocate against cuts. Members asked how reductions would affect marketing, sports tourism, and the cooperative marketing program; Fouts said large cuts would likely reduce co-op funding proportionally and could harm local partners. No final action was taken on HCR 36 during the hearing, and the meeting adjourned after testimony and discussion.

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• That is SB 119 by the Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review, presented by Assembly Member Gabriel.
• Bill related to the budget. Assembly Member Gabriel, you are recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• , small businesses with this budget, with a higher payroll tax.
• That's why we're passing this budget bill, because there are folks. to step up to fill the gap.
• budget, that is a budget about feeding hungry children and uplifting our most vulnerable communities

Summary: The Assembly convened without a quorum, completed the roll call, and then proceeded with the day’s business after a prayer, pledge, and a moment of silence for victims of the Texas flooding. Procedural motions suspended several rules to allow committee notices, guest seating, and the withdrawal of AB 898 back to the Senate. Members also made several guest introductions, including family members, interns, and scouting troop visitors. On the floor, AB 1416 by Assembly Member Ta, a taxation bill, was concurred in with Senate technical amendments by a 60-0 vote. ACR 1, designating October 23 as Korean Ginseng Day, was adopted by voice vote after supportive remarks highlighting Korean culture and the health benefits of ginseng; 62 coauthors were added without objection. The Assembly also heard SB 119, the budget-related human services trailer bill, with extensive debate over CalWORKs, CalFresh, child welfare reporting, and housing/homelessness programs. Supporters framed it as a needed anti-poverty and safety-net measure, while opponents criticized it as expanding dependency and failing to address fraud and work requirements. SB 119 passed on a 54-11 vote. The second-day consent calendar, including AJR 16 on the Tijuana River, was adopted 71-0, and the remaining consent items AJR 15 and SB 765 were also adopted 71-0. The session concluded with adjournments in memory of Contra Costa County Supervisor Federal Glover, followed by announcements of upcoming committee hearings and the next floor session before adjournment until July 10 at 9 a.m.