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• These institutions, as public institutions, are almost required to respond to increased enrollment demand
• </c> public institutions are almost required public institutions are almost required to<00:18:50.000>
• We've heard personally that one of the biggest challenges is the financial disclosure requirements and
• We've heard personally that one of the biggest challenges is the financial disclosure requirements and
• We've heard personally that one of the biggest challenges is the financial disclosure requirements and

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• So HB 311 would require the PRC to adopt virtual power plant rules on an accelerated timeline and require
• HB 311 would require the PRC to adopt virtual power plant rules on an accelerated timeline and require
• And, um, structure required to be added.
• What this bill does is it actually requires New Mexico, requires the utilities, requires third-party
• The exact requirements would be up to the PRC to determine.

Committee: House House Energy, Environment & Natural Resources

Keywords: 996, all

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• The requirement to file the return still remains in law.
• The requirement to file the return still remains in law.
• And there's a requirement that district schools have capacity for any kids that show up.
• Requiring advance notice of inspection further undermines proper oversight.
• We're not asking for that or requiring it.

Committee: Senate Senate Finance Committee of Reference

Summary: The committee approved the March 9, 2026 minutes and held HB 29 and HB 2939 at the sponsor’s request. It then took up HB 2016, which would bar late-filing penalties when a taxpayer’s income tax liability is zero; after an amendment narrowed the bill to income tax filers, the Department of Revenue was neutral on the bill but supported the amendment, and members debated whether removing the penalty would reduce incentives to file. The committee adopted the amendment and returned HB 2016 with a do-pass recommendation on a 4-3 vote. The committee also heard HB 2289, which updates the property-value examples used in bond/override election pamphlets and truth-in-taxation notices from older low values to a $300,000 home example. The sponsor and Arizona Tax Research Association said the update would better reflect current home values and improve voter understanding, while some members argued the bill could confuse voters or that the second example should be closer to the current median home price. The committee passed HB 2289 on a 4-3 vote. Several bills related to school district bonding and agricultural property classification were then considered. HB 4103 would prohibit school districts from calling bond elections if enrollment is below 50% of capacity; supporters said districts should use or monetize excess space before seeking more debt, while school administrators and several senators argued it would block needed maintenance and local voter choice. HB 2104 and HB 2105 would give agricultural property owners a temporary reprieve from repeated reclassification and inspections after winning an appeal, with farm groups supporting the measures and county assessors opposing them as limiting oversight; both bills passed 4-3 after amendments. The committee also passed HB 2256 on a 7-0 vote, which creates a process for salvage auction dealers to obtain abandoned titles when insurers do not complete salvage title transfers, and HB 2979 and HB 2996 unanimously, addressing credit union regulatory timelines and clarifying that certificates of insurance do not alter policy coverage. Finally, the committee heard HB 2174 on insurance modeling organizations and HB 2477 on AZ 529 plan updates, with HB 2174 discussed at length over regulatory treatment of models and HB 2477 described as a conformity bill expanding K-12 and credentialing uses and rollover options.

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• And those are the two parts: the inclusionary requirement and prevailing wage.
• And the concept and the requirements, ministerial approval is awesome.
• The substantially surrounded by urban uses requirement, it's too tight.
• I certainly advise them of what's required.
• We're looking at building code requirements.

Committee: House Housing and Community Development

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The requirement to file the return still remains in law.
• The requirement to file the return still remains in law.
• And there's a requirement that district schools have capacity for any kids that show up.
• And there's a requirement that district schools have capacity for any kids that show up.
• Requiring advance notice of inspection further undermines proper oversight.

Bills: HB2016 , HB2104 , HB2105 , HB2174 , HB2256 , HB2289 , HB2477 , HB2903 , HB2939 , HB2979 , HB2996 , HB4103

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: tax penalties, filing, tax returns, administration, Arizona Revised Statutes, agricultural property, classification, county assessor, property inspection, appeal process, property tax, agricultural classification, Department of Revenue, property valuation, inspection notice, inspection report, on-site inspection, full cash value, rural land, farm land

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• So would this be required for them to get a job, or would it be just, like, recommended for them?
• Yes, this is not a requirement.
• Because it being required, but me not being able to fit it into my schedule... ...Because it being required
• It is not required.
• It is not required. It is also It is not required.

Committee: All GIRLS STATE

Keywords: 1204, all

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• The state match requirement delay for, depending on...
• enforcement of existing work requirements starting potentially.
• You're like, oh, work requirements, but stricter enforcement of work requirements.
• a waiver on the work requirements, and we only have...
• There are required eligibility requirements.

Committee: House Legislative Health & Human Services Committee

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• , building setbacks, side and rear yard requirements, site development, and property line requirements
• , as well as the review and regulation of architectural and aesthetic requirements.
• and rear yard requirements, site development, and property line requirements, as well as the review
• and regulation of architectural and aesthetic requirements.
• Industrialization requires, if we've heard 100 times, throughput for the factory.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• These standards provide uniform, minimum health and safety requirements.
• , side and rear yard requirements, site development, and property line requirements, as well as the review
• and regulation of architectural and aesthetic requirements.
• Industrialization requires, if we've heard it 100 times, throughput for the factory.
• Mentioned earlier, and early drawdowns often required for FBH projects to move forward.

Summary: The committee held its second hearing on housing construction innovation, focusing on factory-built and modular housing as a way to lower costs, speed delivery, and expand housing supply. The chair framed the effort as a search for practical innovation paired with land use, financing, and regulatory changes that could make housing more affordable for working families. Government witnesses from HCD, the Strategic Growth Council, and the tax credit and bond allocation agencies explained how factory-built housing is regulated, how California standards and third-party approvals work, and how state programs are trying to build regional demand and financing pipelines for modular production. Testimony from investors and developers emphasized both the promise and the risks of modular construction. JP Morgan Chase and the Housing Accelerator Fund described projects that achieved meaningful time and cost savings, but said lenders still see elevated risk because of manufacturer solvency, upfront deposits, transportation and installation issues, and the need for standardized designs and experienced teams. They urged more standardization, more local factories, better alignment between financing timelines and construction schedules, and state support such as backstops, top-loss capital, and scoring preferences in tax credit and bond programs. Several speakers noted that recent federal changes to the 4% tax credit program increased production capacity, but warned that without continued state investment the pipeline could face a future funding cliff. The workforce panel, including union contractors, factory supervisors, and labor representatives, said modular construction can support good jobs if it is paired with union labor, training, and fair standards. They described benefits for workers such as steadier schedules, less commuting, improved safety, and better work-life balance, while also stressing the need for wages, health coverage, retirement benefits, and apprenticeship opportunities. Union representatives supported a model that keeps both factory and on-site work unionized and said the industry could create more jobs overall if California builds more factories and develops a stable, long-term demand pipeline. No formal votes or actions were taken during the hearing.

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• There is a required non-federal match of 20% in the first year, which the Commission can meet through
• There is a required non-federal match of 20% in the first year, which the Commission can meet through
• We're looking at selling $4 million worth of surplus property.
• The grant has no matching fund requirement.
• The 50% required match is supported by the premium assessment operating account.

Summary: The Emergency Board approved a series of consent federal grant applications from the Natural Resources and Public Safety subcommittees, along with several budget and position requests. The board approved grant applications for parks, transportation, judicial, emergency management, higher education, school nutrition, and other programs, including retroactive approvals where deadlines had passed. One member objected to the Natural Resources consent grants over concerns about future funding needs, but the motion still passed. The board also approved a one-time increase for Judicial Department court security, including digital privacy protections, circuit court security, and a statewide facilities assessment. A major discussion centered on Southern Oregon University’s financial stability. The Higher Education Coordinating Commission reported on SOU’s structural deficits, declining enrollment, and projected cash shortfall. The subcommittee recommended, and the board approved, allocating $7.5 million from the special appropriation for short-term stability, with a required update at the September 2026 Emergency Board meeting and a future request for the remaining funds. Members debated the broader crisis in higher education, with several saying SOU’s situation reflects systemwide enrollment and funding pressures and that long-term restructuring will be needed. The board also approved an AmeriCorps volunteer generation grant, an apprenticeship expansion grant, and a Department of Education nutrition equipment grant. In public safety, it approved funding for Oregon Military Department readiness facilities, a statewide evacuation planning tool, and a juvenile justice information system modernization report, while requiring a follow-up viability report. The Department of Justice received approval for additional antitrust positions and expenditure limitation, though several members raised concerns about the funding structure and incentives tied to settlement revenues; the motion passed despite objections. In natural resources, the board approved funding for the Water Resources Department’s well abandonment, repair and replacement grants, an assistant water master position in Washington County, groundwater data collection in the Lower Umatilla Basin, a wetlands remote sensing pilot, and parks-related grant applications for operations, maintenance, and capital improvements. Members generally supported the requests but raised concerns about geographic equity, long-term sustainability, and whether some county responsibilities were being shifted to the state. The meeting also included discussion of a Department of Emergency Management evacuation tool as an urgent wildfire preparedness measure, with members emphasizing its potential to save lives.

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• But that's what's required by statute.
• So, then the Act requires three other things.
• So that's what the Act requires. It's not a whole lot. I've done the training.
• The agency is required to produce the reports; the Indian Affairs Department is required to put them
• And is it the tribe's decision of whether that's required or not?

Committee: House House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs

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• These questions would only benefit high-end earners and would require either dramatic spending cuts or
• The other big one is the work requirements, right, or the civic engagement requirements for Medicaid.
• To make sure that folks are living up to the requirements within there, whether it's work or whether
• The other big one is the work requirements, right, or the civil engagement requirements for Medicaid.
• "But the future is going to be a sicker, older population, which will require larger inputs from the

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Ways and Means

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate and House Ways and Means chairs opened the FY 2027 consensus revenue hearing by emphasizing the need for a balanced, fiscally responsible budget amid federal funding cuts, health care cost pressures, and uncertainty around the federal tax law changes referred to as OB3. They also noted the state’s current revenue performance is slightly above benchmark and paid tribute to the late Representative Anne Margaret Ferranti. Secretary of Administration and Finance Matthew Gorkowitz echoed the call for caution, saying Massachusetts has protected core services while building reserves and that the FY27 budget process begins with a careful revenue estimate. Department of Revenue Commissioner Jeff Snyder, along with DOR staff, presented FY26 and FY27 tax forecasts and identified major drivers and risks: OB3’s negative impact on state revenue, surtax collections, labor market conditions, capital gains, and corporate/business excise taxes. DOR estimated OB3 would reduce FY26 revenue by about $664 million and FY27 by about $282 million, while surtax and capital gains were expected to remain strong in FY26 but soften in FY27. Members questioned the outlook for surtax, capital gains, and the potential fiscal effect of a ballot question reducing the income tax rate from 5% to 4%; DOR said that proposal could cost roughly $4.2 billion to $4.8 billion annually, with a smaller but still significant impact in FY27 because of phase-in timing. Treasurer Deb Goldberg testified next on the stabilization fund, lottery, PRIM, unclaimed property, and the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. She reported the rainy day fund at about $8.1 billion, said the lottery was on track for $1.5 billion in FY26 net profit and projected $1.25 billion in FY27, and highlighted that iLottery is expected to launch in summer 2026 with revenue beginning in FY27 and dedicated to child care initiatives. She also described strong PRIM performance and record unclaimed property returns, while members asked about the child care use of iLottery revenue, multilingual outreach, and the economic impact of expanded liquor licensing. Mass Taxpayers Foundation President Doug Howgate and Tufts’ Evan Horowitz then offered differing revenue outlooks and policy warnings. Howgate projected modest growth, cautioned against overusing reserves for ongoing obligations, and urged caution on federal tax conformity changes and health care spending pressures. Horowitz projected higher FY26 and FY27 revenues than other witnesses, warned that the surtax and capital gains make the tax system more volatile, and said a 4% income tax ballot question could reduce FY27 revenues by roughly $800 million to $1 billion. He also flagged the rent control ballot question as a potential risk to municipal finance and suggested the state consider giving a permanent home to the independent revenue model used by Alan Clayton-Matthews.

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• Maintaining this R1 status requires funding, top faculty, and...
• Requires funding, top faculty, and strong national visibility in today's landscape.
• It also establishes reporting requirements also establishes reporting requirements so the legislature
• It required negotiation.
• It required compromise, and it required us to It required compromise, and it required us to recognize

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Now I have to look to revenue requirements.
• You mentioned in one of your slides, revenue requirement.
• Can you please, I'm sorry. one of your slides, revenue requirement.
• Revenue requirement. It is basically the way the utility recovers its cost.
• Utilities are required to meet all safety codes and local ordinances. Thank you.

Summary: The committee heard introductory remarks from Chair LaMarca and members, then received presentations on electric utility planning, transportation infrastructure, and broadband deployment. Public Service Commission staff explained how Florida’s utilities plan for reliability and cost through 10-year site plans, demand forecasting, and economic dispatch. The presentation emphasized Florida’s residential-heavy load, growing EV demand, expanding solar and battery storage, continued reliance on natural gas combined-cycle plants, and the role of nuclear power. Members asked about energy efficiency, rates, renewable options beyond solar, cybersecurity, grid resilience, data centers, and small modular nuclear reactors; the witness said efficiency programs are reviewed every five years, utilities must balance reliability and affordability, and large new loads like data centers generally must pay for their own infrastructure needs. Department of Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue described FDOT’s five-year work program, decentralized district structure, and funding mix, noting that the agency is predominantly state-funded and prioritizes maintenance and preservation before expansion. He highlighted record investment levels, major congestion-relief projects, toll-road revenues, seaport and airport partnerships, spaceport investments, workforce and equipment needs, and emerging technology such as advanced air mobility. Members asked about project timing, MPO planning, rail and ferry funding, airport governance, winter storm preparedness, and flooding/sea-level rise; Perdue said faster delivery depends on resources, local governments lead transit operations with FDOT as a capital partner, and coastal and drainage projects are designed around storm surge and resiliency. The Office of Broadband reported on six grant programs supporting infrastructure, community facilities, digital connectivity, and future digital capacity and broadband expansion. Director Leo Garcia said the office has awarded hundreds of millions of dollars across most counties, leveraged significant private investment, and focused heavily on rural areas. He noted that broadband efforts are intended to support telehealth, education, workforce development, and economic growth, and said the state has reduced the number of unserved locations from more than 400,000 to a projected 170,000 after current awards are completed. He also said the office needs additional budget authority for the upcoming digital capacity program and that the larger federal/state broadband deployment program will be used to reach remaining unserved and underserved areas.

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• </c> blowing through a $4 billion uh surplus. blowing through a $4 billion uh surplus.
• </c> results from the study shall require results from the study shall require separate<01:53:58.880>
• We added requirements for access utilities and other recording requirements.
• This amendment simply requires, and it does require, so that should be of help.
• This amendment simply requires, and it does require, so that should be of help.

Keywords: 981, all

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• So that kind of leads into the next one: meeting state requirements.
• The state requires a lot of documentation.
• But the design that's required for a lot of these facilities has to be 100%.
• We do have a public notification requirement when lands are to be sold.
• There are specific requirements. That must be met.

Committee: House House Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs

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• And just so there's no doubt, that does not require a college degree.
• We all not require a college degree.
• mentioned and requires systemic change.
• So, this amendment exempts the two projects from the B3 requirements.
• And uh you know, for my required to do.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I was just thinking about on page two, the proof of veteran status required.
• </c> the proof of veteran status required. the proof of veteran status required.

Bills: HF4615 , HF3532 , HF4492 , HF4171

Committee: House Veterans and Military Affairs Division

Keywords: military, pay, officers, enlisted members, state active service, Minnesota Statutes, veterans, burial eligibility, honor guard, state cemeteries, military service, burial fees, veterans affairs, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, advisory task force, commanders task force, veterans service organizations, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, VFW

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• Okay, there are reporting requirements as well, annual reporting requirements, to the city...
• There are reporting requirements as well, annual reporting requirements, to the city or county and the
• Department of Commerce in order to verify eligibility, and there's also penalties and requirements for
• We're also facing aging infrastructure that requires larger investments to maintain and operate.
• Having different tax rates for the same products also requires more work for the state.

Summary: The committee heard briefings, sponsor presentations, and public testimony on several finance bills. HB 2038 would impose an additional B&O tax on businesses operating social media platforms beginning in 2027 and create a youth behavioral health account funded by the tax. The sponsor argued the bill would help address youth mental health harms linked to social media and support implementation of the Washington Thriving plan. Supporters in testimony, including youth advocates and some public health voices, said social media contributes to youth anxiety and addiction and that the revenue should be used for behavioral health services. Opponents, including technology and business groups, argued the tax unfairly singles out one sector, could be passed on to consumers, and may violate federal internet tax law. The hearing on HB 2038 was suspended and later reopened for public testimony; no vote was taken. HB 2297 would create tax incentives for grocery stores in underserved communities, including local B&O preferences, a sales tax exemption for security services, a 30-year property tax exemption program, a B&O tax credit, and a B&O exemption for certain locally owned or employee-owned stores. The sponsor and supporters said the bill is intended to preserve and attract grocery stores in food deserts, especially after recent store closures, and to help communities with limited transportation and access to healthy food. County representatives supported the goal but raised concern about the bill’s sales tax exemption and its effect on local revenues. Public testimony was largely supportive, with advocates, local officials, grocers, and residents describing grocery stores as essential community infrastructure. No action was taken. HB 2382 would raise cigarette taxes by $2 per pack, restructure vapor and other tobacco product taxes, and dedicate portions of the revenue to a time-sensitive emergency system, tobacco enforcement, and the foundational public health services account. The sponsor said the bill would generate needed revenue, support cancer research funding, and strengthen public health and enforcement. Supporters said higher tobacco taxes reduce use and help cover long-term health costs, while some public health witnesses supported the revenue but suggested directing more funds to existing tobacco prevention accounts. Opponents from retail and industry groups argued the proposal is regressive, could increase illicit sales and cross-border purchasing, and would hurt small businesses and low-income consumers. The committee also heard HB 2487, a Department of Revenue request bill that would narrow the B&O exemption for insurers to clarify that it applies only to premium income subject to insurance premium tax, and apply the change retroactively to 2019. The sponsor and supporters said the bill closes a loophole created by a recent Supreme Court ruling and preserves tax equity, while insurers and business groups objected to the retroactive application, warning of higher premiums and unfair taxation. Finally, HB 2018 would increase the solid waste tax by 0.5% per year for five years and direct the new revenue to a local government solid waste assistance account for county and city waste management plans. County officials supported the bill as a way to stabilize funding for solid waste systems, and testimony emphasized rising disposal and infrastructure costs. No votes were taken on any of the bills during the hearing.

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• Again, that accounts for the number of teachers that are required and the kind of programming that exists
• Chair, Senator Sanborn, it doesn't specifically require that schools spend money on career technical
• To John's point, it does shift the formula towards secondary students, but there's not a requirement
• You may see a piece of legislation essentially required.
• With that, I want to go ahead and go to the major request requirements, which is my colleague, Chief

Committee: Senate Senate Finance