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FL
Transcript Highlights:
- ... ...as well as expenditures approved by those officers and governing bodies, except as otherwise prohibited
- local governments in a straightjacket and say that they only have an allowable use for these things, except
- They only have an allowable use for these things, except they also have an allowable use for the operations
- With the exception of two enterprise funds, which the county provides those services, we have captured
- I'll let Senator Grohl obviously address the issues, but I agree exactly with what you just said except
Summary:
The Committee on Appropriations took up SJR 2-F, the proposed constitutional amendment on property tax relief, which would reduce assessment growth on non-homestead property, expand homestead exemptions, create a new exemption for new homesteaders, and direct counties, cities, and school districts to use property tax revenues for specified core services. Senator Avila presented the measure as the governor’s plan to provide historic relief and argued that local governments should tighten budgets and prioritize core functions. Senators raised concerns about the lack of fiscal scoring, the breadth and ambiguity of the permitted uses, the effect on special districts and local services, and whether the proposal would shift costs to fees or other taxes. The committee adopted several amendments, including Avila’s amendment clarifying that ad valorem revenues could be used for county and municipal operations and administration and other expenditures not prohibited by law, and Trumbull’s amendment removing school board ad valorem taxes from the proposal. Other amendments failed, including proposals to allow user fees and non-ad valorem assessments, add a sunset, redirect tourism development taxes, narrow the small-business provision, and change the ballot title to reference local service reductions. Grall’s amendment removing the constitutional trust fund requirement was adopted, while the committee also rejected Berman’s title-change amendment and Smith’s sunset and tourism-tax amendments. The committee then returned to the bill as amended for questions, including extended debate over whether the proposal would affect noncitizen residents, the impact on local government finances, and whether local governments would respond with higher fees or special assessments. The meeting ended with the bill still under discussion after the final round of questions, with Avila saying he would continue working with the governor’s office on the language before the next vote.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 04/21/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> And I move to adopt the resolution calendar with the exception of Resolutions 1859 and 1872. >>
- All in favor of adopting the resolution calendar, with the exceptions of Resolutions 1859 and 1872, please
- We're also joined by two exceptional leaders in the program, Caitlyn Page, legislative slattery, highest
- WE'RE ALSO JOINED BY TWO EXCEPTIONAL LEADERS IN THE PROGRAM, CAITLYN PAGE LEGISLATE SLATTERY, HIGHEST
- So, this is basically just a de minimis exception, but the goal is such that, basically people, If it
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several guest introductions, including students from Brooklyn and St. John’s University, followed by adoption of the resolution calendar with exceptions for two items. The chamber then took up a series of previously adopted resolutions recognizing Black Maternal Health Week, Workplace Violence Prevention Month, the one-year anniversary of the Jet Set nightclub tragedy in the Dominican Republic, New York Constitution Day, and the Month of the Military Child. Senators speaking on the maternal health resolution emphasized racial disparities in maternal mortality and the need for culturally competent care; the workplace violence resolution highlighted hospital safety programs; the Jet Set resolution was adopted in memory of the victims; and the Constitution Day speech reviewed New York’s delayed but eventual support for independence in 1776. The military child resolution stressed the sacrifices of military families and support for children of service members. All of these resolutions were adopted, and the resolutions were opened to co-sponsorship.
The Senate then moved through the third reading calendar, passing several bills and laying others aside. Measures passed included bills on public health, environmental conservation, executive law, public authorities, and consumer protection. One notable debate involved a bill to require transparency from private arbitration organizations handling consumer cases; supporters argued it would provide basic public data and guard against conflicts of interest, while opponents said it would burden a useful dispute-resolution process and intrude on privacy. The bill passed after debate. Another debated bill would phase out number 4 heating oil statewide; supporters said cleaner alternatives exist and the fuel is harmful to public health, while opponents raised cost and transition concerns, especially for colder regions. That bill also passed.
The chamber also considered a bill to create a rebate program for battery-powered landscaping equipment, funded through utility-related mechanisms administered by NYSERDA. Supporters said it would reduce air and noise pollution and help companies transition, while opponents argued ratepayers should not subsidize landscaping equipment. The bill passed after being restored to the non-controversial calendar. Finally, the Senate began discussion of a housing-related bill aimed at preserving manufactured home parks by enabling nonprofits or municipalities to acquire development rights and keep the land dedicated to that use, with the sponsor explaining that the goal is to protect affordable housing and help residents remain in their homes.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Legislative Ethics Commission (11-18-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm not interested in the sexual harassment policy except insofar as it limited the ability of anyone
- again we're verging in a public hearing into things that are not related to these three charges. >> Except
three <00:41:53.599>charges to these three charges to these three charges >> except- they're bringing in the they're >> except they're bringing in the they're they're<00:41:57.440
- Olsson treated him, as you point out earlier, till 2019, >> except he speaks in the present tense as
Summary:
The Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission met on November 18, 2025, approved the October 14 minutes, and then took up five motions in ethics matters 24LEC3 and 24LEC6. Those motions included a renewed motion to dismiss and motion to quash by Representative Daniel Gberg, a renewed motion to compel/sanctions and continuance request by Mr. Jenkins, and competing motions in limine concerning evidence and redaction of deposition transcripts. Vice Chair Mike Schaw was appointed hearing officer for the motion practice, and the commission agreed to hear the motions one at a time in open session. Representative Chris Lily joined later by Zoom.
Counsel for Representative Gberg argued the remaining allegations were minor, that the commission lacked key exculpatory materials such as an alleged LRC report, policies, procedures, and training materials, and that the record did not support the ethics charges. She also argued the case had been broadened by extraneous allegations and that the respondent had been unfairly prejudiced. Enforcement counsel responded that he had produced all materials in his possession, that any LRC materials were not in the commission’s custody, and that the commission’s probable-cause findings were based on sworn testimony and affidavits already in the record. He argued the motions to dismiss and for summary judgment should be denied because genuine issues of material fact remained and the commission had already found probable cause on three ethics violations.
Commission members questioned both sides about the alleged LRC report and whether it was part of the commission’s record. The chair stated the commission had not relied on any LRC report and had not withheld anything, while another member emphasized that the proceeding concerned alleged violations of the ethics code, not LRC sexual-harassment policy. A commissioner also noted the unusual structure of the proceeding and questioned whether the complaints, taken as true, stated a basis for dismissal. The transcript ends during continued discussion of the standard for dismissal and summary judgment, with no final ruling on the motions captured in the excerpt.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Except in HISD, where our governor installed a board of managers who are not elected, but they did hire
- There is no exception for essential services like police, fire, or the enforcement of street sleeping
- So, those are just two observations that I wanted to make, that that might be an exception to consider
- Yes, I would agree with you, except I'm not, and I'm not an attorney, but I...
- I would wonder how, on the one hand, there is an exception to disaster declaration.
Keywords:
HB26, law enforcement contracts, sheriff, constable, county commissioners court, commissioners court, private security, special law enforcement district, property owners association, POA, municipal utility district, school district, junior college district, local government, contract policing, supplemental police services, large counties, population over 3.3 million, Texas Local Government Code, Harris County
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- she will be remembered as an extraordinary teacher who was a role model for her students, as an exceptional
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as <00:26:21.600>an model for her students, as an model for her students, as an exceptional - human<00:26:22.799>
being, <00:26:23.600>who <00:26:23.840>represented exceptional - human being, who represented exceptional human being, who represented her<00:26:24.559>
constituents - <00:26:38.880>
life <00:26:39.200>and acknowledged the exceptional life and service
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 04/02/25
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Section 2 states that, except where otherwise stated, the whole article 3 is effective August 1, 2025
- license and new regulations that really aren't going to do anything uh for the producers anyways, except
- license and new regulations that really aren't going to do anything uh for the producers anyways, except
- license and new regulations that really aren't going to do anything uh for the producers anyways, except
- make some more producers anyways, except make some more people<01:12:47.679>
pay <01:12:48.000
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- There are no exceptions.
- after the age has been raised exception after the age has been raised to<01:31:37.800>
18 <01: - What it does do is carve out a narrowly crafted exception to the law. Why?
- Because the current law allows no exceptions, and life throws curveballs.
- [Music] accept the voucher uh an exception is accept the voucher uh an exception is possible<05:05:09.080
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, the national anthem, leaves of absence, guest introductions, and memorial remarks honoring former Representative Carolyn Gargas of Hollis, who was remembered for her long House service, work on child and family issues, and community involvement. The House then adopted a consent calendar and approved a motion to withdraw House Bill 431, which would have created a commission to review draft rules on minimum standards for public school approval and state academic standards; the motion failed after a roll call vote, so the bill remained in play.
The House next took up House Bill 109-FN, relative to false reports to law enforcement. The majority supported the bill as a way to add penalties for knowingly false reports about law enforcement officers, arguing officers deserve protection from false accusations and that the knowingly standard is a high bar. The minority opposed it as duplicative of existing law and warned it could chill legitimate complaints against police. After debate and a division vote, the majority committee report of ought to pass was adopted, 198-173.
The House also considered House Bill 218-FN, which would provide victims of crime a free police report. The committee amendment changed the bill so victims would receive a written confirmation that a crime occurred rather than the initial police report, to avoid conflicts with right-to-know law and active-investigation confidentiality. Supporters said the change was a small but important clarification agreed to by law enforcement and domestic violence advocates, while opponents argued the original language was already workable and that the floor amendment was unnecessary. A division vote was requested on the amendment, and the transcript ends during that debate before the final outcome on HB 218 is shown.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- I don't think there's any need to eliminate such a large number of the exceptions.
- <00:40:55.599>
exception Representative Horgan said there are a number of exceptions for absentee - <01:17:29.280>
for except for except for absentee<01:17:31.639>um <01:17:32.639>if< - absentee um if except for if you're absentee um if except for if you're absent<01:17:35.120>
- election officials as being an exception election officials as being an exception to<02:12:33.159
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 041 Feb 24th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Except that the person is not liable if the person provoked the conduct.
- Uh, it says relief except that the person is not liable to the person who have their rights violated
- Uh, it says relief except<01:01:43.599>
that <01:01:43.839>the <01:01:44.079>person< - that the person is not liable to except that the person is not liable to the<01:01:46.160>
person - that the person is not liable to except that the person is not liable to the<02:23:48.240>
person
Summary:
The Senate met with a quorum, approved the February 20, 2026 journal, and then moved into Committee of the Whole for second reading of bills on the consent calendar. Senate Bill 85, concerning military protection orders in domestic violence cases, and Senate Bill 25, concerning land survey monumentation, were both adopted on the consent calendar and later reported out as amended and placed on the calendar for third reading and final passage. The chamber also briefly recognized the Denver Alumni Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and welcomed a visiting family member of a sergeant during moments of personal privilege.
The committee then took up Senate Bill 5, which creates a state court remedy for violations of federal constitutional rights during immigration enforcement. Senators Weissman and Gonzalez supported the bill, arguing it is meant to protect constitutional rights and provide a civil remedy when those rights are violated. Senator Gonzalez urged a strong vote in favor, while Senator Weissman explained the bill’s scope and later supported amendments as technical or clarifying changes.
Two amendments to SB 5 were debated at length and both were defeated. Amendment L004, offered by Senator Baisley, would have required that a violation be done “knowingly and intentionally”; supporters argued it would add fairness and guard against frivolous claims, while opponents said it would raise the burden for injured people and was unnecessary because the bill already concerns federal constitutional rights. Amendment L005, offered by Senator Lon, would have barred claims where the plaintiff provoked the conduct; supporters said it would protect self-defense and limit abuse of the bill, while opponents called it victim-blaming and said it would undermine accountability. Both amendments failed on voice votes, and debate on the bill continued.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- This is common with military personnel, where there's an exception made for having the firearm because
- of provisions um reducing the exception of provisions um reducing the term<02:04:59.840>
of <02 - >> I will be voting aye to all bills except SB 2517. That will be a no vote for me.
- <02:18:09.439>
to <02:18:09.840>all <02:18:10.160>bills <02:18:10.719>except - >> I will be voting I to all bills except >> I will be voting I to all bills except
Summary:
The committee heard extensive testimony on Senate Bill 433, which would restrict the carrying of “bladed weapons” and related items. The Office of the Public Defender, Honolulu Police Department, the Hawaii Firearms Coalition, Knife Rights, and many individual testifiers opposed the bill, arguing it is overbroad, vague, and likely unconstitutional. Common concerns were that the term “bladed weapon” could sweep in ordinary tools such as pocketknives, Leathermans, multi-tools, fishing and camping gear, and items used by farmers, ranchers, hunters, divers, and martial arts practitioners. Several speakers also warned that the bill could burden lawful self-defense and create an affirmative-defense scheme that shifts costs and proof burdens onto defendants.
Supporters and opponents alike focused on the need for a clearer definition, with HPD saying a narrower definition would help distinguish ordinary tools from dangerous weapons used in assaults. Opponents repeatedly urged the committee to defer or kill the measure, citing pending and related court cases and the risk of new constitutional challenges. Some testifiers tied the bill to Native Hawaiian gathering rights and subsistence practices, saying it would interfere with hunting, fishing, and food gathering, while others argued it would do little to deter criminals and instead penalize law-abiding residents and visitors.
After finishing testimony on SB 433, the committee moved on to Senate Bill 2575 relating to firearms. The transcript shows the start of that item with the Office of the Public Defender and other agencies being called, but no substantive testimony or action on SB 2575 is included before the excerpt ends. No votes or final committee actions are reflected in the portion provided.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select Jul 23rd, 2025
Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select
Transcript Highlights:
- Sir, with the exception, I believe, of some of the TIFMAS apparatus that you fund through the Texas A
- Regarding the flood, are there exceptional items that were provided that would address this issue?
- Are there any outstanding exceptional items that we may need to address?
- Our hoist helicopters are exceptional; they are equipped with thermal imaging and are really good at
- The entire exceptional item was $2.7 million.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- With the exception of some of the TIFMAS apparatus that you fund through the Texas A&M Forest Service
- Federal dollars to build houses, with minimum exception. Is that a fair statement?
- Helicopters are exceptional.
- That was in the last exceptional item request, was it not? It was. I thought I saw it come through.
- The entire exceptional item was $2.7 million.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (04/22/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, one exception to that is credit unions in the state of New Hampshire.
- Um, one exception to that is credit unions in the state of New Hampshire.
- Going to the next section, section three, that's where we're talking about all of the exceptions.
- So we did put a lot of thought into making sure that there are some exceptions to this.
- So we did put a lot of thought into making sure that there are some exceptions to this.
Summary:
The committee first held a public hearing on Senate Bill 25, which would allow state-chartered credit unions to compensate board members if the membership approves it. Prime sponsor Senator Dan Innis said the bill is enabling only, intended to help credit unions recruit and retain qualified directors and align New Hampshire with other states that already allow such compensation. Credit union representatives from the Cooperative Credit Union Association and St. Mary’s Bank supported the bill, saying board service has become more complex because of cybersecurity, asset-liability management, and other regulatory demands, and that compensation could be modest and take forms such as meeting fees or educational reimbursement. In response to committee questions, they said compensation would be set by the membership, disclosed in advance, and subject to bylaws and internal policies; they also noted that board members must be credit union members and that voting procedures vary by institution, with some using mailed ballots rather than proxy voting.
Members raised questions about why credit union boards were historically excluded, what kinds of compensation were contemplated, whether there would be a cap, and how voting and confidentiality would work. Testimony explained that the historical rationale was the nonprofit, volunteer mission of credit unions, but witnesses argued that the modern environment and competition for talent justify a change. They also said the bill would not mandate compensation and would not create a salary structure comparable to banks, but would allow members to approve modest compensation or reimbursements. After no further testimony, the chair closed the public hearing on Senate Bill 25.
The committee then opened a public hearing on Senate Bill 26, sponsored by Senator Howard Pearl, concerning the definition of deposits in land sales and escrowed accounts. Pearl said the bill would clarify that buyer funds for upgrades and luxury items in new-home construction are not treated as refundable deposits that must be held in escrow, arguing that the current Attorney General interpretation raises builder costs, increases home prices, and can limit buyer choices. He said the proposal would allow those upgrade funds to be paid directly to builders for construction, with signed disclosures making clear that the buyer requested the items and bears the risk if financing falls through. The hearing on Senate Bill 26 had just begun when the transcript ended.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a bill that seeks to ban all hemp-derived THC, as you know, all consumables except beverages.
- Well, except for one item.
- Every single customer is carded, no exceptions.
- So 21 and up, except for active military; 18 and up for them.
- So 21 and up, except for active military; 18 and up for them.
Keywords:
flash flood, flood warning, outdoor warning siren, emergency alert, disaster preparedness, flood mitigation, Hill Country floods, Texas Water Development Board, municipalities, counties, local government mandate, public safety, grant program, backup power, weather siren, emergency management, flood-prone area, warning system, hemp regulation, consumable products
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/25
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- However, the court also found that the domestic abuse advocate privilege was to have broad exceptions
- What this does, both current law and as retained in the bill, is it basically creates an exception, and
- What this does, both current law and as retained in the bill, is it basically creates an exception, and
- <00:48:03.000>
and <00:48:03.119>the <00:48:03.240>exception creates an exception - and the exception creates an exception and the exception says<00:48:03.880>
that <00:48:04.119
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Because that exception was in their last year, we were told.
- Speaker, don't worry, we also heard that there's not an exception for anybody that might be a hunter
- for anybody that might be a exception for anybody that might be a hunter<01:45:38.239>
or <01: - It seems to me if this was really about suicide prevention, we would have the reasonable exceptions that
- It seems to me if this was really about suicide prevention, we would have the reasonable exceptions that
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 2/13/25
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Our vision is to deliver exceptional law enforcement services for a safer Minnesota.
- Our vision is to deliver exceptional law enforcement services for a safer Minnesota.
- Our vision is to deliver exceptional law enforcement services for a safer Minnesota.
- the our vision is to deliver exceptional the our vision is to deliver exceptional law<00:13:51.399
- The Commerce Fraud Bureau has done exceptional work investigating insurance fraud in Minnesota, and we
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention - 01/30/25
Housing and Homelessness Prevention
Transcript Highlights:
- :59.880>
consent 6096521776 the right to give consent 6096521776 the right to give consent except - in emergency situations I should except in emergency situations I should also<00:18:03.600>
note< - Once while washer dryer would be about the only exception, and they pick who they want to work with in
- Once while washer dryer would be about the only exception, and they pick who they want to work with in
- would be us which is scary but exception would be us which is scary but um<01:10:03.199>
but <
Summary:
The committee heard Senate File 558, a bill to create a formal process for removing unauthorized occupants from real property, often described as a “squatters bill.” The author presented an A2 amendment, which was adopted, and explained that the bill would give sheriffs a structured complaint and verification process, allow fees, provide immunity when the process is followed, and impose civil remedies for wrongful removal and criminal penalties for false complaints. The bill also includes a provision on holdover situations, clarifying that certain unauthorized guests of tenants are unlawful occupants rather than tenants, and a use-of-excess-force provision was mentioned.
Supporters said the measure is intended to give property owners and law enforcement a clearer, faster, and more consistent way to handle situations where people occupy property without a lawful basis, especially in rural or seasonal properties and in some landlord-tenant disputes. Senator Uty read a letter from Hubbard County Sheriff Corey Oas describing recurring problems with rental issues, couch hopping, and subletting without landlord knowledge, and a testifier from Pine Island described several local examples of prolonged and costly occupancy disputes, including a restaurant tenant who stopped paying rent and a rural property trespass incident. Committee members in support emphasized the need to balance tenant rights with property rights and to avoid leaving sheriffs to make ad hoc decisions.
Michael D. from Homeline opposed the bill, arguing that existing trespass and harassment restraining order laws already address unlawful occupants and that the proposal creates due process concerns by allowing removal without a court hearing. He also warned that the bill’s definition of unlawful occupant could jeopardize oral leases, which are allowed under Minnesota law. In response, supporters said the bill is meant to distinguish true landlord-tenant relationships from trespass situations and to provide a workable process consistent with Minnesota law.
At the end of the discussion, the chair announced that Senate File 558 would be laid over for possible inclusion. He also said Senate File 222 would be laid over, Senate File 559 would be moved with a recommendation to pass to the Judiciary Committee, and the fourth bill on the agenda was informational only.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (01/12/2026)
Education Policy and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- school day with approved exceptions school day with approved exceptions determined<01:47:39.119>
- So, bell to bell, and shall prohibit all, with a few approved exceptions, but none for curricular or
- So, for a remedy, this amended legislation adds to the list of approved exceptions the authorization
- >
for <01:49:06.639>laptops Allowing for an exception for laptops Allowing for an exception - <01:49:20.480>
the the list of approved exceptions the the list of approved exceptions the
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division I (02/05/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Some of our vendors in there don't really do anything else the rest of the year except build up their
- As you see, there really is no budget for that because that is largely self-funded, except we have had
- build up their inventory of year except build up their inventory of products<00:19:48.600>
for - we have had largely self-funded except we have had real<00:20:25.480>
problems <00:20:26.000><- So plan to be here essentially every day after starting on the 13th, except for Tuesdays.
- we have had largely self-funded except we have had real<00:20:25.480>
Summary:
The committee heard an overview from the Agriculture Commissioner on the department’s major divisions and staffing. He described the Office of the Commissioner, Agricultural Development, Pesticides, Regulatory Services, Weights and Measures, Animal Industry, Plant Industry, and Soil Conservation, noting that many programs are federally funded or supported by dedicated fees and fines. He said the department has 44 full-time positions plus one DoIT employee shared with other agencies, and that HR services are now contracted through Administrative Services. He also explained that Soil Conservation is administratively attached to the department and funded through Moose Plate grants and county contributions, not direct state funding.
Members asked about specific program functions and issues, including weights and measures inspections, animal health, bird flu response, internships, invasive species, and the Big E/New Hampshire building. The commissioner said weights and measures covers nearly all commercial measuring devices and products sold by weight, and that inspectors are currently part-time police officers, though the department is discussing removing that requirement. He said the department is actively involved in bird flu monitoring, including regular calls with USDA and the state veterinarian and collecting milk samples from dairy farms. On invasive species, he focused on Japanese knotweed and bittersweet, saying the department has only one staff person working on the issue, mainly as a coordinator with DOT and towns, and that eradication is extremely difficult. He also said the department does not run student internships and refers inquiries to UNH Cooperative Extension.
The committee discussed budget and revenue issues, including three new general fund positions, one of which is the assistant commissioner and another a biological scientist for invasive species. The commissioner said the department had been in “triage mode,” that an assistant commissioner was needed because of workload, and that the department is a net positive to the General Fund each year. He said some fees and fines have not been updated in decades and would require legislation to change, including a proposed $5 fee for each animal database certificate to help fund a system that costs about $250,000 annually to maintain. In response to questions about budget reductions, he said the department protected personnel, reduced the cost-of-care fund, fair grants, and land preservation funding to about $25,000 each, and did not plan to buy new vehicles or computers. He also said he could not support including the $50,000 Conservation District resilience grant program in his budget under the current reduction targets, though he remained hopeful it might be funded another way.