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• The author and I have agreed on two changes to Amendment 3 described in the analysis that deals with
• The author and I have agreed on two changes to Amendment 3 described in the analysis that deals with
• If passed, the feasibility analysis will lead us through the next steps on a journey to reestablishing
• the inquiry was a good one by my colleague from San Diego, and if this bill goes forward and the analysis
• Analysis by the UC Davis Road Ecology Center documented an annual statewide cost of above $200 million

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• And during that time, there was never a cost-benefit analysis done on what the cost of these requirements
• There still has been no cost-benefit analysis of what these costs are going to be going forward.
• And during that time, there was never a cost-benefit analysis done on what the cost of these requirements
• There still has been no cost-benefit analysis of what these costs are going to be going forward.
• RATE PAYERS OR NEW YORKERS GOING FORWARD, THERE STILL HAS BEEN NO COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF WHAT THESE

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened, approved the prior journal, and then took up a series of utility and public service bills and resolutions. A resolution sponsored by Senator Scarcella-Spanton designating April 9, 2026, as Yellow Ribbon Day was adopted after remarks honoring veterans, active-duty service members, and their families. The chamber then moved through several Public Service Law measures focused on utility affordability, consumer protections, and PSC procedures, with some bills laid aside and others advanced. Among the bills passed were measures by Senators Mayer, Cleare, Hinchey, Comrie, and Parker. Debate on the Mayer bill centered on limiting utility expenses and fees recoverable in rate cases; supporters said it was part of a broader package to reform PSC practices, while opponents argued it would not lower current bills and had been softened from earlier versions. The Webb bill creating a residential utility usage monitoring program drew extended debate over whether it would meaningfully reduce costs, who would pay for the program, and whether it could lead to government monitoring of household usage; supporters said it would give consumers more control and transparency, while critics said it would not lower rates. The Gonzalez bill, which would add consumer protections during PSC investigations and delay shutoffs in certain circumstances, also passed after questions about whether it applied to rate cases, with the sponsor saying rate cases were explicitly excluded. Several members explained their votes, with supporters emphasizing affordability, transparency, and consumer protection, and opponents arguing the package would not address immediate rate relief and could burden ratepayers or encourage nonpayment. Senator Tedisco and others criticized PSC appointments and state energy policy, while Democratic sponsors argued the bills were part of a longer-term effort to reform utility regulation and address climate and affordability concerns. The chamber restored multiple bills to the non-controversial calendar before final votes, and the recorded results showed passage of the major utility bills by substantial margins, along with one amendment appeal being ruled nongermane and rejected.

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• this would have is significant based off of the data from the Department of Revenue in the revenue analysis
• impact this would have is significant based on the data from the Department of Revenue in the revenue analysis
• consideration of the bill. the Department of Revenue in the revenue the Department of Revenue in the revenue analysis
• .<00:14:33.720> Over<00:14:33.920> 66,000<00:14:34.960> pass-through analysis.
• Over 66,000 pass-through analysis.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The substitute came to the rec on the recommendation from the fiscal impact report and bill analysis
• But the Department of Justice points out in their agency analysis, and I quote: as CYFD often relies
• And so the fact system exists, I see in the CYFD analysis, they say that they think they need four-time
• And so the fact system exists, I see in the CYFD analysis, they say that they think they need four-time
• In our analysis, the AOC—I'm sorry, the Administrative Office of the Courts—yes, identifies an existing

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• Read the fiscal analysis that was finally put out last night or yesterday.
• I would remind the committee, and this is probably in your analysis as well, there is an existing constitutional
• though, I guess, the FIR on, oh, sorry, The FIR on, oh, sorry, it's not the FIR, it's the M-NERD analysis
• language, we are actually going to ensure government does its work, but we are also, in the final analysis
• , going to Ensure government does its work, but we are also, in the final analysis, going to strengthen

Keywords: 996, all

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• For today's hearing, committee staff have provided a packet of the bill analysis for the bills in front
• And so both Democratic and Republican staff worked their tails off to make sure that we had the analysis
• And so both Democrat, Republican staff worked their tails off to make sure that we had the analysis that
• Does the Department of Finance agree with that analysis? So Jessica Holmes, Department of Finance.
• I didn't see an R analysis, but can you comment again: what is the status of the Bay Area transit loans

Summary: The Assembly Budget Committee held an informational hearing on the September budget package, which included SB 105 and a series of trailer bills covering health, human services, education, resources, child care, transportation, labor, public safety, housing, revenue, background checks, collective bargaining, and a special election. The Department of Finance described the package as largely technical and clarifying, but also responsive to state and federal changes, especially H.R. 1. Key items included roughly $3.3 billion in Proposition 4 climate and environmental spending, $540 million in discretionary greenhouse gas reduction funds, and major responses to H.R. 1 such as CalFresh error-rate mitigation, food bank support, and Medicaid-related changes. Other notable provisions included vaccine policy flexibility, an Abortion Access Fund, a gender-affirming care program, community college basic-needs and aid changes, CEQA and coastal permit exemptions tied to the 2028 Olympics, invasive mussel prevention funding, a civic media program, labor and pension-related provisions, and special election administration changes. Members raised questions and concerns about several parts of the package. There was support for climate, water, transit, offshore wind, food security, and health investments, but also significant criticism of the lack of cleanup language for SB 131 and its advanced manufacturing exemptions, with multiple members saying promised fixes had not materialized and expressing concerns about tribal consultation, labor standards, and environmental protections. Members also questioned the scale and timing of some Proposition 4 allocations, including fairground upgrades, regional conveyance, and a UC Davis alternative protein research center. The Department of Finance said some programs would roll out over time and that certain funding levels reflected current implementation capacity. The hearing also featured discussion of Bay Area transit financing, with Finance saying SB 105 directs the department and CalSTA to examine loan or other financing options rather than immediately providing loans. Members and public commenters also discussed the state’s response to H.R. 1, with advocates supporting food bank, health care, and immunization provisions while warning of ongoing harm to immigrants, foster youth, and other vulnerable groups. Public testimony broadly supported the health, food, water, offshore wind, and golden mussel provisions, while many speakers echoed legislative concerns about SB 131 and urged cleanup action in the next session. No votes were taken because the hearing was informational only, though the chair noted votes on the bills were expected later that night or the next morning.

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• average loss of about $206 million a year, but we certainly don't think we're finished with this analysis
• We do something called a trend analysis.
• not intentionally being pessimistic because this is a Moody's analytic Estimate, state-by-state analysis
• We did an analysis a year ago on revenue volatility, and we found that our volatility decreased by 50%
• A new analysis of tax expenditures, what their return is on investment, what their economic impact is

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• And I'd like to say that we accepted the amendments that came in your analysis.
• Again, thank you so much for your committee, for your thoughtful analysis, and for your help in making
• So, but I'm recommending support today and with the amendments outlined in the committee analysis.
• I would like to start by accepting the amendments recommended by the committee analysis and thanking
• I want to I want to I appreciate the committee's thoughtful analysis and input on this bill and I'm committed

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• timeline, which highlights some key milestones, including drafting regulations, conducting landscape analysis
• One of the things that we started with was a landscape analysis to begin to understand what the potential
• timeline, which highlights some key milestones, including drafting regulations, conducting landscape analysis
• One of the things that we started with was a landscape analysis to begin to understand what the potential
• selected based on their proposal alignment with identified state needs, as I mentioned in the landscape analysis

Keywords: 00:00 Call to Order and Roll Call 00:37 KY Horse Racing and Gaming Corp. 08:32 Cabinet for Health and Family Services 35:28 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The subcommittee heard an update from the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation on sports wagering revenue allocations and problem gaming funding. KHRGC reported that in fiscal year 2024, about $34.4 million was deposited to the pension fund and about $931,000 to the problem gaming assistance fund; fiscal year 2025 to date, the totals were about $18.5 million and $556,000, respectively, bringing all-time problem gaming funding to about $1.48 million. Members also discussed wagering volume, with KHRGC stating Kentucky had about $3.5 billion in wagers from September 2023 through December 2024 and about $1.4 billion in fiscal year 2025 to date. KHRGC explained that it tracks the funds sent to CHFS and the self-exclusion list, but does not track the number of people seeking help or the outcomes of those calls. The Division of Mental Health then described how the problem gambling assistance account is used. Patty Clark and Sarah Cooper said the fund supports education, counseling, public awareness, counselor certification, and treatment-related costs, with $50,000 reserved for administrative expenses. They said the department has spent the last 18 months establishing criteria, funding standards, performance measures, monitoring, and application procedures, and that it issued notices of funding opportunity in October. They reported about 1.49 million in the fund through the end of January, with awards including support for the Kentucky Council on Problem Gambling conference, a public awareness campaign by Project Ricochet, and a youth-focused campaign by Shaunie Transformation Youth Coalition. Testimony also focused on the scope of problem gambling in Kentucky and how the helpline works. The department said fewer than 10 clinicians in Kentucky are specifically certified in problem gambling, though all addiction clinicians can provide services, and estimated about 165,000 adults show problem gambling behaviors, with 47,000 to 64,000 potentially meeting criteria for a gambling disorder. They said helpline calls rose to about 3,240 in 2024, but only about 25% were from people seeking help, with most callers seeking information about online wagering. Members asked about anonymity, follow-up, co-occurring alcohol or drug issues, and whether the fund should reimburse Medicaid or directly cover treatment costs. The presenters said calls are anonymous, outcomes are not tracked unless callers follow up, and the program is currently focused on building provider capacity and targeted outreach rather than direct reimbursement or a statewide campaign.

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• As noted in the committee analysis, these 995 motions effectively require re-litigating the preliminary
• Again, as stated in the excellently written committee analysis, this is likely to have a positive impact

Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee met on April 15, 2026, for a regular order hearing on 38 bills. The chair announced that AB 2457 was pulled to a later hearing, reviewed public testimony rules, established a quorum, and approved the consent calendar in two motions. Bills on the consent calendar were moved either to the Assembly floor consent calendar or to the floor non-consent calendar, and the suspense calendar was deemed approved as read. The committee then heard AB 1917 by Assemblymember Schultz, which would require prosecutors to file an 871.5 motion to reinstate felony charges dismissed at a preliminary hearing for lack of probable cause, rather than simply adding the charges back. The author and supporters, including the San Francisco Public Defender’s Office, Californians for Safety and Justice, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, and several advocacy groups, argued the bill would improve due process, transparency, and court efficiency by reducing unnecessary litigation and costs. No opposition testimony was presented. After questions and a motion, the committee took a roll call vote on AB 1917. Members voting were recorded as aye, and the bill passed out of committee. The hearing then concluded and the committee adjourned.

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• As far as the second part of your question, in fact this morning I did get the latest fiscal analysis
• That'd be the total fiscal analysis and impact right now.

Bills: HB2929, HB2956, HB2955, HB3128, HB3880, HB4294, HB2970, HB3338, HB3443, HB3783, HB3800, HB3818

Keywords: homeowner insurance, insurance premium, claim history, insurance regulation, at-fault claims, flood insurance, state law, consumer protection, appraisal management, Real Estate Appraiser Board, appraiser registration, background checks, ownership requirements, captive insurance, protected cell, sponsored captive, captive insurer, insurance commissioner, premium tax, dormant captive

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• Make sure that you are looking into the fiscal analysis requirement and the methodology behind that.
• Does it have a fiscal analysis? Yes or no.'

Keywords: 914, all

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• Session B; two, the bill that Representative McClure will be filing this morning; and three, the bill analysis
• The bill analysis will be available online once the bill is filed and will be in our new interactive

Summary: The Florida House convened in Special Session 2025B after a quorum was established and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The Speaker announced that regular committee meetings were canceled for the week so the chamber could focus on special session work, including three select committees on illegal immigration that would hear HB 1B, along with a Rules and Ethics Committee meeting later that evening. Members were also told the bill filing deadline had been extended to Wednesday at 5 p.m. The main floor business involved the House’s effort to reinstate vetoed legislative operating funds from HB 5001, the 2024 appropriations act. After the clerk read the governor’s veto message, Representative Kennedy moved to reinstate specific appropriation 2802 and its related proviso on page 412, described as legislative services support funding. Supporters said the veto had cut essential legislative functions such as IT, economic forecasting, auditing, and accountability work, and argued the reduction was likely an oversight or improper interference with legislative independence. The motion passed 111-0. Kennedy then moved to reinstate specific appropriation 2803 and its related proviso, the second legislative support services line item. The House again approved the motion unanimously, 111-0. With no other messages, reports, or bills on the desk, the House adopted a motion to adjourn and reconvene on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 10 a.m. or upon the call of the chair.

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• So, statistical analysis of case processing time.
• So, statistical analysis of case processing time.
• So, statistical analysis of case processing time.
• So, statistical analysis of case processing time.
• So, statistical analysis of case processing time.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• have you done that analysis? have you done that analysis?
• analysis you're speaking about? analysis you're speaking about?
• It depends on an economic analysis that includes costs and not all the benefits.
• Um, but this analysis was is a year.
• Do the other states account for that in their analysis of costs and benefits of RPS?

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• The committee's own analysis stated June 29th states this bill applies to bikeway conversions, quote,
• The committee's own analysis stated June 29th states this bill applies to bikeway conversions, quote,
• And then you had mentioned, I thought I saw too in the analysis here that, or maybe you mentioned this
• First and foremost, I just want to thank the committee, the incredibly well-written analysis, and the
• You can see it in the analysis as well, I believe, but you could point to it in the bill.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The committee's own analysis stated June 29th states this bill applies to bikeway conversions, quote,
• And then you had mentioned, I thought I saw too in the analysis here that, or maybe you mentioned this
• First and foremost, I just want to thank the committee, the incredibly well-written analysis, and the
• First and foremost, I just want to thank the committee for the incredibly well-written analysis and the
• You can see it in the analysis as well, I believe, but you could point to it in the bill.

Summary: The Assembly Transportation Committee heard several bills focused on active transportation, transit, road safety, and local enforcement. SB 569 would restrict removal or downgrading of bikeways built with state General Fund dollars for at least 20 years, require public hearings before major changes, and was supported by bicycle advocates and some local and environmental groups. The City of Encinitas opposed the bill, arguing it could limit needed safety fixes and should apply only to future projects; committee members discussed whether the bill still allowed safety-based modifications. The bill passed on a due pass vote to Appropriations. SB 741 would streamline the Low-Carbon Transit Operations Program by reducing administrative burden and giving transit agencies more flexibility to use funds for service improvements, fare programs, and other transit needs while maintaining oversight and disadvantaged community requirements. Transit agencies and advocacy groups supported the measure, saying it would help agencies respond to post-pandemic ridership and financial challenges. The committee approved the bill on a due pass as amended vote to Appropriations. The committee also heard SB 1167, which would tighten consumer protections by clarifying that high-powered e-motos and similar motor vehicles are not e-bikes, requiring clearer disclosures and labels, and improving crash reporting. Supporters said the bill would reduce confusion and improve safety for riders, pedestrians, and parents; the Motorcycle Industry Council opposed unless amended, arguing the term “e-bike” is used broadly and the bill could affect existing businesses. The bill passed to Appropriations. Later, SB 953, dealing with vehicular manslaughter cases dismissed through misdemeanor diversion, would add DMV points so fatal conduct remains reflected on driving records; the bill was supported by the victim’s family and safety advocates and passed to Appropriations. The committee then heard SB 1218, which would let local agencies boot vehicles tied to repeated unpaid illegal dumping citations instead of using DMV enforcement. Oakland officials and community groups supported the bill as a needed deterrent, while the ACLU opposed it as punitive debt collection without a sufficient nexus to the vehicle. The bill passed to Appropriations. Finally, SB 739 would revise the Clean Miles Standard for rideshare companies by allowing CARB and CPUC to adjust electric vehicle mileage targets in light of current market conditions; Uber and Lyft supported the flexibility, while clean air advocates began raising concerns about weakening climate goals as the transcript cut off.

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• And I think many of you have seen the CO2 UR analysis. So that was about a year and a half ago.
• He's going to talk about the analysis of oil well life cycles and oil production related to the stripper
• Can everybody see the cover slide okay: Stripper Well Oil Production Analysis and Tax Implications?
• Stripper well oil production analysis and tax implications? Yes, we do. Thank you, Charles.
• So based on some of the analysis we've done on the Bakken production wells, 70 to 90%, again, depending

Keywords: 908, all

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• And I think many of you, many of you have seen the CO2 UR analysis.
• He's going to talk about the analysis of oil well life cycles and oil production related to the stripper
• Can everybody see the cover slide okay: Stripper Well Oil Production Analysis and Tax Implications?
• Stripper well oil production analysis and tax implications? Yes, we do. Thank you, Charles.
• So based on some of the analysis we've done on the Bakken production wells, 70 to 90%, again, depending

Summary: The committee met to receive updates from the Tax Commissioner’s office on property tax relief programs and related compliance work. Commissioner Brian Croshys reviewed the Homestead Property Tax Credit, Disabled Veteran Credit, and Primary Residence Credit, noting that the Homestead program expanded significantly after HB 1158, that some households are “adjusting out” of eligibility as incomes rise, and that the committee may want to consider indexing income thresholds. Members asked for additional data on bracket breakdowns, possible costs of eliminating income limits for seniors, and how many households are zeroed out by the combined programs. Croshys also discussed the simpler administration of the disabled veteran credit, the growth in participation, and the heavy workload and auditing safeguards built into the new primary residence credit system. He said the department found no material compliance findings and that the program is designed to be digital-first, with county auditors and the Tax Commissioner’s office both involved in review and notification. The committee recessed for lunch and later reconvened, with the chair noting that more detailed PRC information would likely be available at a September meeting. Shelly Myers then presented the statewide property tax increase, or “zero growth,” report and the 2025 statistical report. She explained how county auditors report levy and valuation data, how increases and decreases are counted, and which jurisdictions showed the largest percentage changes in countywide, citywide, school district, and park district levies. In the statistical report, she summarized recent trends in assessed values: agricultural values remained relatively flat, while residential, commercial, and centrally assessed property values increased over the past five years. She also reviewed statewide tax levies by property class and clarified that centrally assessed growth figures were annual averages. Members discussed how shifts in land use and annexation can make it appear that tax burdens are moving from ag to residential/commercial property. Myers then summarized the interim study on the 3% levy limitation under HB 1176, saying most counties complied without budget changes, while some used hiring freezes, deferred purchases, or reserve funds; 23% of counties had to reduce levies, and the affected funds were mainly general, road and bridge, and weed control. She said 12 counties reported zero new growth in the data and that 35 counties reported not using all of their cap. The committee also received an oil tax presentation from Croshys on the stripper well extraction tax exemption. He outlined the number of active stripper wells, the production and revenue implications of the exemption, and projections for future biennia under different tax scenarios. He said the exemption represents substantial savings to operators but also corresponds to production tax revenue that would otherwise be collected, and he emphasized that future outcomes depend on oil prices, well counts, and technology such as CO2 enhanced oil recovery. Nathan Anderson of the Department of Mineral Resources briefly answered a question about why Red River wells have a different production threshold than Bakken wells, explaining it was tied to completion costs and lateral length. The committee then heard from Charlie Gorecki of the EERC, who presented an analysis of typical Bakken well decline curves and argued that most oil is produced before a well reaches stripper status, but that keeping wells open and investing in refracturing or other interventions can recover additional production. No votes were taken during this portion of the meeting; the main actions were receiving reports, asking for follow-up data, and scheduling further discussion for a later meeting.

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• and one of the advantages we have that nobody has done anywhere else is that we have the actuarial analysis
• <00:37:36.680> capability<00:37:37.880> of<00:37:38.040> the actuarial analysis
• capability of the actuarial analysis capability of the insurance<00:37:38.600> department.
• That is a new mandate, and no, it was never a cost analysis.
• The only cost analysis we've had so far was for if we use the assessment system, bringing in the vast

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