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• do you have any questions for Ms. do you have any questions for Ms. Schreiber?
• ><00:15:35.560> Nelson, question for um Representative Nelson, question for um Representative
• And that'll be my last question.
• <00:18:20.280> If And that'll be my last question. If And that'll be my last question.
• agriculture in this state. agriculture in this state.

Bills: HF3548

Keywords: farm assistance, down payment, agriculture, state funding, loan modification, 1183, house

Summary: The Agricultural Finance and Policy Committee met on April 15, 2026, approved the April 13 minutes with a correction to Assistant Commissioner Peter Kesset’s name, and then took up House File 3548. The bill, moved by Chair Anderson for re-referral to Ways and Means, centered on the farmer down payment assistance program and the Department of Agriculture’s budget and policy provisions. Anderson described the DE4 amendment as compromise language that reserved up to 25% of funds for applicants with purchase contracts, removed a proposed marijuana exclusion, and allowed appropriated funds to remain available through June 30, 2030 rather than reverting to the general fund at the end of the biennium. Laura Schreiber of the Land Stewardship Project testified in support, emphasizing the importance of keeping funds available and urging that grants remain capped at $20,000 so more farmers could participate. The committee then adopted several amendments. A23, described as the governor’s budget request and department policy bill, was adopted and included moving the Emerging Farmers Office into the Agricultural Marketing and Development subdivision, combining some reports into the Agri report, and addressing delegated authority with MDA. A17, allowing certain eggs past their quality assurance date to be donated to food shelves under specific handling requirements, was adopted. A18, adjusting per diem rates for certain non-representative committee members, was adopted. A19, shifting about $20,000 to support farm land transition services such as mediation, contracts, financial planning, tax preparation, estate planning, and housing assistance, was also adopted. A22, which combined funding for wolf depredation claims and the local food purchasing program, drew the most debate. Representative Smith questioned why the two items were combined and sought to divide the amendment, but staff said that would be problematic because the funding changes were interdependent. Supporters said the amendment would pay about 80% of wolf-loss claims and add money for local food purchasing, while opponents argued the local food need was greater and the wolf depredation approach was not the best use of funds. The roll call on A22 was confusing in the transcript, but the amendment ultimately prevailed. A21, which would have removed a physical-contact requirement for farm cervidae containment, failed on a 7-7 tie after opponents argued it would weaken disease protections and supporters said the fencing costs were driving deer farmers out of business. Hansen then declined to move A24, which would have advanced a paraquat ban, saying there was no agreement and he did not want a negative vote at that time. After the DE4 as amended was adopted, the committee took a final roll call on House File 3548 as amended. The bill failed on a 6-8 vote and was laid over. In closing, members on both sides said the bill contained useful provisions for farmers, but disagreement over the unresolved paraquat issue prevented the committee from advancing it.

Bills: HF3396

Keywords: property tax, task force, assessment, state revenue, local government, 1183, house

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• And I guess that's my, my question. I'm trying to understand.
• Um, just a quick comment at the front or maybe a question.
• No, I mean those are policy questions.
• So one last question if you, if that's OK, just is 10% a pretty typical amount of savings for states
• My guess is that we're in a much stronger fiscal position than most states, so most states don't have

Bills: SJR 4

Keywords: term limits, state offices, constitutional amendment, governor, lieutenant governor, election reform

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• Under subsection 2, a state agency may request immediate publication?
• Further questions from the committee? Further questions? Representative Hager.
• I don't know that this is a question. I think it's a question to the committee.
• I don't know if we have that question. When does the 30-day notice period start?
• Further questions? Further questions.

Bills: SB2069

Keywords: legal notices, publication requirements, transparency, state agency, public access, 908, all

Summary: The Political Subdivisions Committee met to reconsider Senate Bill 269, which concerns legal notices and newspaper publication requirements. Representative Motschenbacher explained that a prior version had a mistake in Section 2 and that the revised amendment, worked out with the Public Service Commission and the North Dakota Newspaper Association, would limit the change to state agencies rather than all governmental units because the broader version would have required thousands of affidavits and been too burdensome. The committee also discussed the meaning of “immediate publication,” with the newspaper association stating the intent was to post notices on the website as soon as a print notice is received, even before newspaper publication, so notices would still appear online if the print version was missed. Members raised questions about whether posting notices online before print publication could affect statutory notice periods, such as 30-day notice requirements. The response given was that the clock would begin when the notice is published on the agency website. After discussion, the committee adopted the amendment 11-0, with two members absent and not voting. The committee then approved Senate Bill 269 as amended and further amended on a 11-0 vote, again with two absent and not voting. Representative Motschenbacher agreed to carry the bill, though members noted it would likely go to a conference committee because of differences between the House and Senate versions. The chair thanked those who worked on the bill and adjourned the meeting.

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• So, happy to answer any questions. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Randall. I don’t see any questions.
• Does that answer the question?
• If there are no further questions on this portion, I'll turn it over to Anna. instability in state budget
• Chair, and just a quick question.
• Chair, uh, just a quick question.

Bills: HF3

Keywords: legislative auditor, reporting, accountability, state finance, executive agency oversight, 1183, house

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• toon OB Baker thank you for the question toon OB Baker thank you for the question I<00:32:08.679
• And my final question, Mr.
• I'm going to ask a question.
• <01:34:50.679> State different part of the State State different part of the State State Treasury

Bills: HF3

Keywords: legislative auditor, reporting, accountability, state finance, executive agency oversight, 1183, house

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• Any questions for the chair?
• I'll wait for the author and I'll ask him questions.
• So that's the nature of my questions.
• From 1984 to 1988, I served in the United States Army.
• Any questions for this panel? Thank you both very much.

Bills: SB 390, SB 1197, SB 1271

Keywords: veteran-owned businesses, state contracting, historically underutilized business, economic opportunity, small business, economic development, veterans, certification, Texas legislation, unmanned aircraft, spaceport, criminal offense, aviation regulations, airspace safety, military installations, concurrent jurisdiction, governor's approval, state agency, land acquisition, Veteran Affairs

Summary: The meeting of the Committee on Veteran Affairs addressed several significant bills aimed at supporting veterans and their businesses. Among the bills discussed was SB390, which seeks to expand the definition of historically underutilized businesses to include all veteran-owned businesses, regardless of disability status. This change aims to create a more equitable economic landscape for veterans and to foster their participation in state procurement opportunities. The committee heard strong testimony supporting this initiative, emphasizing the importance of providing veterans with fair chances in business development.

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• Any questions or Collins has seconded. Any questions or comments?
• One quick question.
• State certified.
• Are there any questions? Are there any questions?
• Other states do this. By consolidate. Other states do this.

Bills: HB3, HB116, HB165, HB178, HB3, HB116, HB165, HB178

Keywords: illegal alien, enhanced sentencing, criminal offenses, minor victims, felonies, Alabama legislature, HB116, Alabama Sunset Law, sunset bill, sunset review, Alabama Professional Bail Bonding Board, bail bonding, bail bonds, bail bond industry, professional bail bondsman, licensing board, state agency continuation, agency reauthorization, regulatory board, criminal justice

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMJBYIQ-if0, 2026-07-02T01:22:43+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting of the Special Committee Senate State of Hawaii COVID-19 Tuesday, March 24, 2020 Agenda The special committee will convene to assess and advise the Senate regarding the State of Hawaii's COVID-19 plans and procedures to include, but not limited to: 1) Confirm the development of the state departmental plans and procedures; 2) Review and assess current state departmental plans and procedures; 3) Review and assess whether state departmental plans and procedures are properly and timely implemented to safeguard public health and safety; and 4) To communicate and disseminate information obtained therefrom. The special committee will be meeting with the following: 12:00 p.m. University of Hawaii David Lassner, President 1:00 p.m. Department of Education Dr. Christina Kishimoto, Superintendent 2:00 p.m. Hawaii Tourism Authority Chris Tatum, CEO, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

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• Thank you for the question. Representative Fugugate, you're recognized for a question.
• Thank you for the question. Representative Provenzano, you're recognized for a question.
• Thank you for the question. Representative Fugate, you're recognized for a question.
• I just follow up question to Leader Fuggate's question.
• Thank you for the question. Follow up, thank you. Last question. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Bills: SB1177, SB1177

Keywords: education funding, mental health services, public safety, housing, state budget, 914, all

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• Will there be questions? Senator Kircher, you're recognized for a question on the bill.
• Thank you very much for the question.
• Seeing no further questions, Senator Kkirch asks a question. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• No question there. Senator Dossett, welcome to the meeting. You're recognized for a question.
• Thank you very much for the Question members, I want to thank you very much for the questions.

Bills: SB1177

Keywords: education funding, mental health services, public safety, housing, state budget, 914, all

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• Between State Route 260 and Penrod Road.
• State Route 260. ...congestion on state highways like State Route 260.
• A state bridge is not a 100-year bridge, and we have to put a 100-year bridge in, and our own state has
• Happy to answer any questions. Members, do we have any questions for staff?
• So that... any answer any questions? Members, do we have any questions for Mr. Murray?

Bills: SB1272

Keywords: appropriation, Douglas port of entry, state funding, infrastructure, federal support, 1182, all

Summary: The Rural Economic Development Committee heard presentations focused first on local infrastructure needs in Legislative District 7, especially the East Wolford Road Extension project in Show Low. City and county officials said the road and new bridge would provide a critical alternate route around U.S. 60 and State Route 260, improve access to Summit Healthcare, reduce congestion, and create a safer evacuation path during wildfires or flooding. They emphasized that the project is fully designed and shovel-ready, with substantial local and developer funding already committed, and described past flooding and the Rodeo-Chediski Fire as evidence of the need for another emergency crossing. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1272, which appropriates $5 million from the state general fund in fiscal year 2027 as a match for the Douglas Port of Entry project, contingent on a federal GSA award. Senator Gallen, Douglas Mayor Jose Grijalva, and city staff described the project as a major trade, jobs, and border-security investment that would support a new commercial port and expansion of the existing Raul H. Castro Port of Entry. They said the project is intended to speed commerce, strengthen inspection and security, and leverage significant federal and private investment, while noting a funding deadline and a remaining local gap. During testimony, Douglas representatives said the city has already secured part of the required match, is pursuing additional federal and bank financing, and cannot easily raise the rest through local bonds because of time and tax-base limits. Members asked about timelines, private participation, and security impacts. The committee approved SB 1272 on a 6-0 vote, with one member absent, and the bill was returned with a do pass recommendation.

Bills: SB365

Keywords: cash transactions, rounding, legal tender, state regulations, consumer transactions, 923, senate, all

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• Yield for question. Are there any questions on the bill?
• You for questions? Seeing no further questions, will there be a discussion or debate?

Bills: HJR1086, SB392

Keywords: judicial rules, public safety, state agencies, permanent rules, legislative approval, 914, all

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• state crime?
• state law. state law.
• . questions. questions.
• >> Any<00:50:00.160> questions? >> Any questions? >> Any questions?
• Any further questions? questions? questions?

Bills: SF0101

Keywords: Second Amendment, firearm regulation, state legislation, public safety, civil penalties, 916, all

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• questions for the further questions for the representative?
• Questions stand for any questions. Okay.
• <00:36:37.440> if state and to the laws of this state if state and to the laws of this state
• . questions. questions.
• >> Further<01:09:46.640> questions, >> Further questions, >> Further questions

Bills: SF0101

Keywords: Second Amendment, firearm regulation, state legislation, public safety, civil penalties, 916, all

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• So committee, any questions?
• wasn't good for the state.
• wasn't good for the state.
• Committee, any questions of Mr. Downing? Any questions? Not seeing any.
• Just a question.

Bills: SF0024

Keywords: lottery, debit card payments, gambling regulations, state revenue, financial transactions, 916, all

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• Any other question?
• To Chairman Landon's question on the housing that is found in 39-11-105, state housing, basically, it's
• Any questions? I think we're >> Thank you. Any questions?
• Any questions?
• So >> any<00:24:46.320> questions? >> any questions? >> any questions?

Bills: SF0024

Keywords: lottery, debit card payments, gambling regulations, state revenue, financial transactions, 916, all

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• to grow in our state, we have to find a fair, balanced process.
• to grow in our state, we have to find a fair, balanced process.
• to grow in our state, we have to find a fair, balanced process.
• to grow in our state, we have to find a fair, balanced process.
• to grow in our state, we have to find a fair, balanced process.

Bills: HF2434

Keywords: healthcare, personal care assistance, worker retention, disability services, state funding, 1183, house

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• throughout the state.
• throughout the state.
• throughout the state.
• throughout the state.
• throughout the state.

Bills: HF2434

Keywords: healthcare, personal care assistance, worker retention, disability services, state funding, 1183, house