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• area for entities that do not capital area for entities that do not pay<00:51:08.079> for<00:
• <01:10:12.560> So culture within the capital area. So culture within the capital area.
• capital and they don't know where to go. capital and they don't know where to go.
• the capital area. the capital area.
• They just didn't have the authority to do it in the capital area. Okay. Thank you.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Simonson, isn't it also true that you all get some money, or at least apply for money through capital
• The bonds that come from the capital investment committee are just not consistent enough that we can
• When you agree, because there wasn't a capital investment bill last year, there are others throughout
• Simonson, isn't it also true that you all get some money, or at least apply for money through capital
• <01:25:10.159> needs depending on the working capital needs depending on the working capital

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Rules Committee members will meet in Capital G3 immediately following recess.
• will<00:10:02.480> uh<00:10:02.720> meet<00:10:02.959> in<00:10:03.200> Capital
• <00:10:03.600> G3 will uh we will uh meet in Capital G3 will uh we will uh meet in Capital

Keywords: 1183, house

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• government holds for long-term capital government holds for long-term capital investment.<00:15:
• accomplish major capital investment. accomplish major capital investment.
• ><00:26:10.720> that capital fund uh reserve, that capital fund uh reserve, that depreciation<
• reserves, or unassigned working capital and the like.
• <00:43:19.760> these um working capital and the like. these um working capital and the like

Keywords: 916, all

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• “And then they also offer us some capital funding.
• They've done several state capitals around the nation, including the U.S. Capitol.
• This is kind of where it has come to light is on the capital grounds. Mr.
• It was the core of where this started was on the capital grounds. Thank you. Just one more. Yep.
• This is kind of where it has come to light is on the capital grounds. Mr.

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• It's not capital." And we go and we talk to the analysts about specials.
• It should be over in the capitals."
• We have a lot of those capital crimes post-COVID.
• by the capital.
• We haven't asked for additional capital expenditure for this.

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• We'll revert now to our discussion and public testimony on capital outlay.
• I thought it was important for our committee just to get an update on the capital outlay bill.
• And with me is Margaret Hill, FPC Assistant Director over Capital Outlay and the non-state program.
• And with me is Margaret Hill, FPC Assistant Director over Capital Outlay, and the non-state program.
• Okay, let's go back to our capital outlay presentation.

Bills: HB214, HB217, HB514, HB593, HB618, HB732, HB908, HB961, HB1010

Keywords: property tax, blighted properties, urban rehabilitation, tax exemption, local government, financial incentives, blighted property, derelict property, property tax exemption, local redevelopment plans, rehabilitation standards, ad valorem tax, community development, senior citizens, homestead exemption, Louisiana Constitution, motor vehicles, local fees, transaction fees, funding

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• In state terms, you all call this other capital outlay.
• Yes, certainly capital projects are major contributors to that when you have a big growth.
• For instance, at FAMU, 32% for capital projects. That's a bit of an outlier.
• We have 54 active projects. for instance, at FAMU, 32% for capital projects.
• Then they communicate those enrollment numbers up to the central authority in the capital.

Summary: The committee held an informational hearing on higher education funding, focusing on how Florida’s university system should be financed and whether a new funding model is needed. University system financial officers and Chancellor Ray Rodriguez discussed major cost drivers, including wages and benefits, utilities, maintenance, financial aid, research, and the effects of geography, institutional mission, and student mix. UF highlighted the cost of research and graduate programs; UCF and FAU pointed to growth, location, and cost of living; FAMU emphasized recruiting top-tier talent while relying on other revenue sources; and UNF noted the challenges of growth and long-term planning. Members also discussed the role of internal controls and audits in addressing excessive spending and questioned whether out-of-state tuition should be adjusted to help offset costs. On revenue sources beyond state appropriations and tuition, the panel described auxiliaries, restricted funds, capital projects, and component units such as foundations and health systems. Several universities noted that some revenues are restricted to specific purposes and cannot be used for general operations. FAMU explained that a large share of its capital project funding reflected active campus construction, while UF said its component-unit revenue is largely tied to UF Health. The Chancellor emphasized that the system’s low tuition and strong state support are central to Florida’s national standing, but also noted that some auxiliary revenues are pledged to debt and must be managed carefully. When discussing the current funding process, witnesses praised Florida’s performance-based funding model for aligning incentives with student success, transparency, and accountability. They also raised concerns about non-recurring appropriations, rising employee benefit costs, unfunded mandates, deferred maintenance, and the difficulty of multi-year planning. Suggestions for improvement included more recurring funding, better coverage of mandated costs, greater flexibility in fee-setting, and possible weighting for mission, geography, and institutional type. The Chancellor said the Board of Governors is considering a “version 3.0” of performance-based funding that would benchmark institutions against peers and Carnegie classifications, but any changes would require legislative action. On out-of-state tuition, most universities said they would prefer local board flexibility, while the Chancellor cautioned that increasing out-of-state enrollment or fees could affect future state support and should be balanced carefully.

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• 17:39.160> at<00:17:39.360> this<00:17:39.640> as<00:17:39.919> a the capital
• so I I look at this as a the capital so I I look at this as a process<00:17:40.600> Improvement
• c> know<00:23:09.000> we<00:23:09.120> throw<00:23:09.440> around at the capital
• you know we throw around at the capital you know we throw around so<00:23:10.360> much<00:23:
• <00:23:22.360> and<00:23:22.720> we<00:23:22.919> have capital and we have capital

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee heard House File 3, authored by Chair Nash, which would require the Office of the Legislative Auditor to produce an annual report for fiscal committees showing how well agencies have implemented prior audit recommendations, especially those related to financial practices, internal controls, and management. Nash said the bill is intended to give legislators a clearer, ongoing tool to evaluate agencies before making funding decisions and to help prevent waste, fraud, and abuse. He noted the bill would use existing audit information rather than create a new reporting burden, though he said it would deepen the review of implementation. Legislative Auditor Judy Randall testified that the Office of the Legislative Auditor already tracks implementation to some extent through annual information collected by Minnesota Management and Budget, but that current reporting is based largely on agency self-reporting and is not always independently verified. She said the bill would expand that work and provide the legislature with more useful accountability information. A representative from Americans for Prosperity also supported the bill, calling it a transparency and stewardship measure that would help taxpayers and legislators see whether agencies are following through on recommendations. Several members spoke in favor, describing the bill as a common-sense accountability measure and comparing it to audit practices in local government and private organizations. Nash and Randall also discussed Colorado’s similar process, where audit follow-up information is presented during budget hearings. Members raised concerns about fraud and inefficiency in state government, and Nash said the bill is meant to help lawmakers better protect taxpayer dollars. The committee voted to recommend House File 3 and re-refer it to the Committee on Ways and Means.

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• through a loan or venture capital, the state and our private sector partners have these tools to support
• If they need that really entry-level access to capital through a loan or venture capital, the state and
• SSBCI, State Small Business Credit Initiative program, another $167 million in small business capital
• Some of that's venture capital. Those tools do work. They are attractive.
• Manufacturing requires a lot of capital equipment.

Summary: The Careers and Workforce Subcommittee met for its first meeting of the year, took roll, and heard member introductions centered on the importance of workforce pathways beyond the traditional four-year college route. Members repeatedly emphasized manufacturing, trades, rural workforce needs, apprenticeships, and helping students and adults find multiple paths to good jobs. The chair outlined the subcommittee’s focus on policies that build a skilled workforce and announced the day’s theme would be manufacturing, with presentations from the Florida Department of Commerce, the Florida Semiconductor Institute, and Fleet Force CDL training. Secretary Alex Kelly presented Florida’s manufacturing report, saying manufacturing is a major economic driver and that Florida has become the 10th largest state in manufacturing employment. He highlighted strong job multipliers, rapid growth in manufacturing GDP and establishments, the importance of logistics and ports, and the state’s small-business-heavy manufacturing base. He also stressed the aging manufacturing workforce, the need for modern skills such as robotics, cybersecurity, and data analytics, and the role of public-private partnerships, apprenticeships, and workforce education investments in supporting reshoring and industry growth. Dr. David Arnold described Florida’s semiconductor sector and the Florida Semiconductor Institute’s mission to grow research, workforce, and ecosystem development. He said semiconductors are strategically important, Florida ranks fifth nationally in semiconductor workforce, and the main bottleneck is mid-level technician talent rather than engineers or entry-level workers. He pointed to NeoCity, Valencia College, and other regional partnerships as models, and said the state needs more proactive planning, better instructor capacity, and stronger pathways from K-12 through postsecondary. Evan Agiloff of Fleet Force discussed Florida’s CDL shortage, saying trucking is essential to the supply chain, Florida has about 18,000 open CDL positions, and Fleet Force’s college-based model can quickly move students into middle-class jobs. Members asked about apprenticeships, CTE pathways, semiconductor training, infrastructure needs, and how to expand and better fund workforce programs; no votes were taken.

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• Vehicle Enforcement and then Capital Vehicle Enforcement and then Capital Security<00:19:33.120>
• Security which is all for Capital Security which is all general<00:19:37.919> fund<00:19:38.799
• <00:57:51.640> and Appropriations one is for Capital and Appropriations one is for Capital
• This money would really focus more on maintenance than actual capital projects.
• Maintenance, than actual capital projects, as a whole.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• last year, you know, we heard a lot of testimony about how there needed to be more resources in the capital
• Just an idea that capitalized senior enlisted leader because it is a title like the adjutant general,
• Is that part, is that its own separate fund, or is that under the umbrella of the Capital Commission?
• I read the statute that none of this is capitalized, and I always was under the impression that when
• it's an official title, you capitalize it, as in the Adjutant General and the sergeant major.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• I'm Senator Sandy Pappas, Chair of the Senate Capital Investment Committee.
• Um, I want to thank Senator Pappas, the chair of our capital investment committee, the committee that
• Large capital investment bills... markets. We know that people have markets.
• of us we're all putting out in front of us together.<00:05:24.000> Large<00:05:24.400> capital
• <00:05:24.720> investment<00:05:25.280> bills Together, large capital investment bills

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Our next bill for consideration today is HB 653, aggravating factors for capital felonies.
• Today I'm presenting House Bill 653, aggravating factors for capital felonies.
• Members, as you're aware, capital punishment is reserved for the convicted of a heinous crime.
• Given the federal government already imposes penalties for committing a capital felony offense against
• We submit that society is protected, and those who commit capital crimes are severely punished through

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and considered a large agenda of bills, mostly in the criminal justice, courts, civil procedure, and family/consumer protection areas. Early measures included CS/HB 1161 on removing altered sexual depictions posted without consent, HB 403 modernizing LLC law to allow protected series LLCs, CS/HB 97 on service of process in protection proceedings for vulnerable adults, and HB 813 as the state courts package addressing duty judges, arbitrator compensation, and notarization by judges. All of those bills were reported favorably, with HB 403 and HB 813 amended. The committee also heard and advanced CS/HB 947 on evidence of medical damages in personal injury and wrongful death cases, which drew substantial opposition from insurers, business groups, and defense-oriented witnesses, while the sponsor argued it would let juries hear all relevant evidence; it passed 19-3. Members also approved CS/CS/HB 615 allowing electronic delivery of landlord-tenant notices by email, after an amendment requiring opt-in language and written notice to update an email address; tenant advocates still raised concerns about eviction-related notices and receipt verification. HB 663 increased penalties for using tracking devices or apps to commit dangerous crimes and passed unanimously. CS/HB 385 made technical changes to the Florida Trust Code and passed unanimously after a conforming amendment. CS/HB 255, known as Dexter’s Law, increased penalties for aggravated animal cruelty and was supported by law enforcement and animal welfare groups; it passed unanimously. Later in the meeting, the committee approved HB 513 on electronic transmittal of court orders after the sponsor withdrew an amendment that would have changed the deadline from six hours to six business hours, following concerns that the delay could be too long for urgent orders. CS/HB 1099 gave law enforcement discretion in arrests involving individuals with significant medical conditions in facilities and passed unanimously. HB 653 added aggravating factors for capital felonies involving assassinations or attempted assassinations of heads of state; it drew opposition from the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops and passed 20-2. CS/HB 59 expanded wrongful incarceration compensation by extending the filing deadline, removing the clean-hands bar, and allowing exonerees to choose between civil suit and the state claims process; it passed unanimously. PCS/HB 777 increased penalties for in-person luring or enticing of children and barred certain age-based defenses, passing unanimously. Finally, CS/HB 437 increased penalties for tampering with electronic monitoring devices; two amendments softened the bill by clarifying juvenile treatment and giving judges limited discretion to avoid automatic revocation of pretrial release, and the bill passed 21-1 before the meeting adjourned.

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• would need to be a tip to the federal government paying them $5.60 because that would have been the capital
• There is the idea of liquidating your golden children incurring 28% capital gains tax hit on that on.
• One of those his Treasurer Oaks pointed out is the 28% federal capital gains tax rate that applies to
• go to buy your groceries at the store under federal law, you're required to calculate, which are capital
• The interesting thing, though, is that there is a very important exemption from the 28% capital gains

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• He served in the capital office as part of the UC Sacramento program.
• Thousands of people are here in our state capital. at their state convention.
• They will be hosting a celebration after session today in Capital Room 317.
• I want to acknowledge that there are others with us in this capital community here in the gallery we
• And I know that there are many in this capital community who will miss him dearly.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• They are ordered to the capital budget subcommittee. We now have a message from the executive.
• They are ordered to the capital<00:02:13.680> budget<00:02:14.000> subcommittee.
• <00:02:15.120> We<00:02:15.360> now<00:02:15.520> have capital budget subcommittee
• We now have capital budget subcommittee.

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Friday, January 30, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened for a brief pro forma session, with the clerk calling the roll and the presiding officer noting that three critical members were present and Maryland was back in session. There were a few light announcements, including a senator bringing his son to the chamber and a remark about the unusual week of multiple pro forma sessions. The presiding officer also welcomed the Senate pages and noted the historic nature of the week’s schedule. The chamber then processed calendar items without debate: Senate Bill 422, by Senator Kramer, concerning research and testing facilities that use animals and related adoption/reporting requirements, was read and ordered to its standing committee. A bond initiative sponsored by Senator King for Community Services for Adults and Children/Community School of Maryland was also read and sent to the capital budget subcommittee. The Senate received an executive message from Governor Wes Moore submitting a recess appointment for Senate confirmation under the Maryland Constitution. The message was read, journalized, and referred to the Executive Nominations Committee; the presiding officer identified it as a superintendent-related recess appointment. After a final quorum call, the Senate adjourned by unanimous consent until Monday evening at 8:00 p.m. for a regular session.

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• Bill will be ordered to the capital budget subcommittee. That does it. Desk is clear.
• Bill will be ordered to the uh<00:02:39.599> capital<00:02:39.920> budget<00:02:40.160>
• <00:02:41.519> That uh capital budget subcommittee. That uh capital budget subcommittee.

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate held a brief pro forma session with a quorum present. The presiding officer noted Holocaust Remembrance Day in Maryland and emphasized the importance of anti-hate efforts, and also welcomed representatives from the Council of State Governments who were visiting despite the snow. The chamber processed one bill introduction, Senate Bill 368 by Senator Bailey concerning living shorelines and non-structural shoreline stabilization measures, and referred it to the Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee. One bond initiative, sponsored by Senators Hettleman, Ishivas, Torres, and Simcha, was also read and sent to the Capital Budget Subcommittee. During announcements, the Majority Leader invited members to a Council of State Governments reception at Harry Brown’s at 6 p.m. The Senate then completed a quorum call and adjourned, with notice that another pro forma session would be held the next day.

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• And I think that there's. significant opportunity for the state and for you to enact a budget and a capital
• shovel-ready types of projects, you've prioritized finishing big state agency asset projects in the capital
• And page 12, you see the summary of the capital outlay framework, where you have an opportunity to use
• project as an example, and then also taking advantage of the opportunity to use cash for some of your capital

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• used to fund court security, emergency preparedness, local court facility security accounts, and capital
• expenditure limitation for the Oregon Military Department by $375,000 and increase other funds capital
• Establish a federal funds capital construction expenditure limitation of $3,620,000 for the Reese Training
• I want to emphasize, as a Democrat who actually believes in capitalism, the way I can believe in capitalism
• Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, in the amount of $11 million for capital

Keywords: 907, all

Summary: The Emergency Board met on June 17, 2026, and approved a series of subcommittee recommendations, mostly on consent, related to federal grant applications, agency funding adjustments, and position authority. Early actions included approval of four federal grant applications from natural resources agencies, three public safety grant applications, a one-time increase for Judicial Department court security, retroactive approval for an AmeriCorps volunteer-generation grant, and a $7.5 million allocation to Southern Oregon University from a special appropriation for short-term financial stability. Members supporting the SOU item emphasized the university’s structural deficits, declining enrollment, and the need for a long-term higher education plan; several members voted no or raised concerns about sustainability, but the motion passed. The board also approved a federal apprenticeship expansion grant for the Higher Education Coordinating Commission, a school nutrition equipment grant for the Department of Education, and an Oregon Health Authority request tied to Medicaid community engagement requirements under H.R. 1. Public safety items included funding for Oregon Military Department readiness facilities, a report on the stalled juvenile justice information system modernization project with a follow-up viability report due in 2026, and a statewide evacuation planning tool for emergency management. The evacuation tool drew strong support as a wildfire preparedness measure, with members noting it could significantly reduce alert times and save lives. A major point of debate was the Department of Justice request to add 16 permanent positions and increase other funds limitation for antitrust enforcement. Supporters argued the federal government has pulled back and Oregon needs capacity to pursue active cases and protect consumers; opponents objected to the process, the size of the expansion, and the incentive structure tied to settlements and awards. Despite those concerns, the motion passed. The board also approved Water Resources Department requests for the Water Well Abandonment, Repair and Replacement program, an assistant water master position in Washington County, and federal funding for Lower Umatilla Basin groundwater data collection. The water master item prompted questions about county cost shifts, but staff said the position would remain externally funded and would not be filled without those resources.