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• The fund is... ...privately held corporations.
• Parents who do want government funding have options available.
• It entangles us with taxpayer funds and compromises our educational freedom.
• There would be some funds saved. Any additional questions? Seeing none, Mr.
• It's my view that these funds rightfully belong to the property taxpayers.

Bills: HB2143, HB2273, HB2290, HB2373, HB2784, HB2794, HB4037

Keywords: public safety, retirement system, investments, trust fund, board of trustees, financial report, income tax rebate, Pinal County, taxpayer eligibility, state revenue, financial assistance, transaction privilege tax, business location, tangible personal property, shared vehicle, sourcing, income tax, veterans, donations, tax refunds

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• And some of state funds to match that.
• </c><00:18:41.039><c> mechanisms</c> advocate for, um, the funding mechanisms advocate for, um, the funding
• </c><00:23:11.440><c> that</c><00:23:11.679><c> we</c> funds from these federal funds that we funds from
• Um, we were able to complete funding.
• up</c><00:38:01.680><c> to</c><00:38:02.000><c> show</c> resolution was brought up to show resolution

Bills: SF0069, SF0070, SF0016, HB0078, HJ0002, HB0085, HB0086

Keywords: wastewater, stormwater, infrastructure, environmental quality, public data, data collection, funding, study, water development, irrigation, public works, agricultural supply, municipal water, grazing lands, subleasing, non-owned livestock, state lands, rental fees, agricultural policy, land management

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• </c><00:03:06.239><c> in</c> program hasn't had change in funding in program hasn't had change in funding
• used funds to do the study.
• </c> entire state with those funds. entire state with those funds.
• </c><00:20:29.919><c> funds.
• fund usage on.

Bills: SF0069, SF0070, SF0016, HB0078, HJ0002, HB0085, HB0086

Keywords: wastewater, stormwater, infrastructure, environmental quality, public data, data collection, funding, study, water development, irrigation, public works, agricultural supply, municipal water, grazing lands, subleasing, non-owned livestock, state lands, rental fees, agricultural policy, land management

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• These payments are kept in a transportation vehicle fund and may not be transferred to any other fund
• to another fund for alternative use.
• Senator, in terms of moving funds out of the transportation, it could be moved to any other fund within
• SB 5858 is not about supplemental funding.
• through a separate fund, and those are kind of your operating and some of your capital funds, but they're

Bills: SB5841, SB5922, SB5858, SB5943

Keywords: financial aid, postsecondary education, student support, application process, higher education access, school transportation, school buses, pupil transportation, transportation vehicle fund, school district finance, fund transfer, reimbursement schedule, depreciation schedule, zero-emission buses, electric school buses, bus electrification, charging stations, fueling stations, vehicle replacement, major repairs

Summary: The Early Learning K-12 Education Committee opened its 2026 session with a focus on budget caution and several education funding bills. The first hearing was on SB 5841, which would require high school and beyond plans to show that a student completed at least one FAFSA or WASFA application, or that a parent/guardian opted out. Supporters said the bill would reduce barriers to postsecondary aid, improve completion rates, and help students access federal and state dollars; opponents argued it would add administrative burden and create an unfunded mandate, especially for smaller districts and families reluctant to share information. Senators also discussed whether existing Washington Student Achievement Council data could help verify completion. No vote was taken. The committee then heard SB 5922, which would allow school districts to petition OSPI to transfer money from transportation vehicle funds when they reduce their fleet, and SB 5858, which would move the pupil transportation safety net for special passengers into statute. SB 5922 was presented as a flexibility measure for districts with declining enrollment, while some members asked about whether districts could shift to smaller vehicles and how the funds could be used. SB 5858 drew strong support from OSPI, district officials, school directors, and PTA representatives, who said the current $13 million safety net is far below demonstrated need and is essential for transporting students with disabilities, students experiencing homelessness, and foster students; testimony emphasized that the program helps districts meet basic education obligations. No votes were taken on either bill. Finally, the committee heard SB 5943, which would let school districts use certain school impact fees for modernization projects tied to safety, security, emergency response, and energy efficiency when the fees are nearing expiration, and would allow districts in binding conditions or enhanced financial oversight to use up to 25% of impact-fee balances for operations and maintenance. The bill sponsor said it would give financially stressed districts a narrow tool to address unfunded state requirements without raising taxes. School district witnesses in support said it would help modernize aging buildings and meet mandates like security and clean-building requirements, while builders and school coalition representatives opposed it, arguing impact fees should remain tied to growth-related capital costs and warning the bill could raise housing costs and weaken the nexus required for impact fees. The chair closed by noting the committee’s effort to advance creative, limited-cost solutions in a tight budget year; no action or vote was recorded.

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• Following resolution, the clerk will read the resolution.
• The following resolution, the clerk will read the resolution.
• The Chair records the following resolution. The clerk will read the resolution.
• The resolution is adopted.
• Clerk, read the resolution.

Bills: SB2405, SB2406, SB2407, SB6, SB7, SB36, SB38, SB815, SB1856, SB379, SB1171, SB1121, SB1061, SB1036, SB1019, SB890, SB11, SB868, SB1188, SB1120, SB1254, SB2778, SB2543, SB2443, SB1333, SB1259, SB1401, SB1404, SB2139, SB2165, SB2237, SB2268, SB1202, SB1198, SB1212, SB1451, SB1470, SB1498, SB965, SB1547, SB1667, SB1818, SB1902, SB2129, SB2078, SB2069, SB1737, SB1589, SB1318, SB387, SB1150, SB1574, SB2127, SB3034, SB860, SB1278, SB263, SB370, SB663, SB924, SB1939, SB1937, SB1598, SB2798, SB2801, SB2580, SB2569, SB2514, SB2064, SB1940, SB1621, SB2601, SB1379, SB1376, SB1372, SB1353, SB2216, SB552, SB2405, SB2406, SB2407, SB2166, SB2148, SB535, SB777, SB827, SB1141, SB1330, SB1352, SB1664, SB1612, SB1862, SB1936, SB1453, SB1448, SB1398, SB2137, SB2111, SB53, SB226, SB1677, SB1723, SB1839, SB6, SB7, SB36, SB38, SB815, SB1856, SCR5, SCR32, SCR8, HCR88, HCR91, HCR129, HCR130, HCR131, HCR133, HCR137, HCR138, HCR139, HCR140, HCR143, HCR145, HCR147, HCR150, HCR152, HR6, HR105, HR112, HR124, HR146, HR151, HR158, HR221, HR222, HR237, HR469, HR543, HR571, HR605, HR702, HR703, HR704, HR705, HR706, HR707, HR708, HR709, HR710, HR713, HR714, HR715, HR716, HR717, HR718, HR719, HR720, HR721, HR722, HR723, HR724, HR725, HR726, HR727, HR728, HR729, HR730, HR731, HR732, HR733, HR734, HR735, HR736, HR737, HR738, HR739, HR740, HR741, HR742, HR743, HR744, HR745, HR746, HR747, HR748, HR749, HR750, HR751, HR752, HR782, HR787, HR789, HR796, HR798, HR799, HR800, HR801, HR802, HR804, HR807, HR812, HR813, HR814, HR817, HR819, HR820, HR821, HR822, HR824, HR827, HR828, HR830, HR831, HR832, HR833, HR837, HR839, HR840, HR841, HR842, HR843, HR844, HR847, HR849, HR850, HR851, HR852, HR853, HR854, HR855, HR856, HR858, HR859, HR861, HR865, HR871, HR873, HR874, HR875, HR876, HR880, HR881, HR884, HR886, HR887, HR890, HR892, HR894, HR895, HR898, HR900, HR901, HR903, HR904, HR905, HR908, HR910, HR912, HR913, HR915, HR916, HR917, HR918, HR919, HR920, HR921, HR922, HR923, HR924, HR925, HR926, HR927, HR928, HR930, HR931, HR932, HR936, HR937, HR938, HR939, HR940, HR941, HR942, HR943, HR946, HR947, HR948, HR949, HR952, HR953, HR954, HR955, HR956, HR960, HR964, HR965, HR967, HR968, HR969, HR970, HR972, HR973, HR974, HR975, HR976, HR977, HR978, HR979, HR980, HR981, HR982, HR983, HR984, HR985, HR987, HR988, HR989, HR990, HR991, HR992, HR993, HR994, HR995, HR996, HR997, HR998, HR999, HR1000, HR1002, HR1003, HR1004, HR1005, HR1006, HR1007, HR1008, HR1009, HR1010, HR1011, HR1012, HR1013, HR1014, HR1015, HR1016, HR1017, HR1018, HR1019, HR1020, HR1024, HR1025, HR1026, HR1027, HR1028, HR1029, HR1030, HR1032, HR1034, HR1035, HR1036, HR1038, HR1040, HR1041, HR1042, HR1043, HR1044, HR1046, HR1047, HR1048, HR1049, HR1050, HR1051, HR1052, HR1053, HR1055, HR1056, HR1057, HR1059, HR1064, HR1067, HR1068, HR1069, HR1070, HR1071, HR1073, HR1074, HR1075, HR1077, HR1078, HR1079, HR1080, HR1081, HR1083, HR1086, HR1087, HR1088, HR1089, HR1090, HR1091, HR1092, HR1093, HR1094, HR1095, HR1096, HR1098, HR1099, HR1100, HR1101, HR1103, HR1104, HR1105, HR1106, HR1109, HR1111, HR1112, HR1115, HR1116, HR1117, HR1118, HR1119, HR1121, HR1123, HR1125, HR1128, HR1130, HR1131, HR1132, HR1139, HR1140, HR1143, HR1144, HR1146, HR1147, HR1148, HR1149, HR1151, HR1153, HR1154, HR1155, HR1156, HR1157, HR1158, HR1159, HR1160, HR1161, HR1162, HR1163, HR1164, HR1165, HR1166, HR1167, HR1168, HR1169, HR1170, HR1171, HR1172, HR1173, HR1174, HR1175, HR1176, HR1177, HR1178, HR1179, HR1180, HR1181, HR1182, HR1183, HR1184, HR1185, HR1186, HR1187, HR1188, HR1189, HR1190, HR1191, HR1192, HR1193, HR1194, HR1195, HR1196, HR1197, HR1198, HR1199, HR1200, HR1201, HR1202, HR1203, HR1204, HR1205, HR1206, HR1207, HR1208, HR1209, HR1210, HR1211, HR1212, HR1213, HR1214, HR1215, HR1216, HR1217, HR1218, HR1219, HR1220, HR1221, HR1222, HR1223, HR1224, HR1225, HR1226, HR1227, HR1228, HR1229, HR1230, HR1231, HR1232, HR1233, HR1234, HR1235, HR1236, HR1237, HR1238, HR1241, HR1243, HR1244, HR1245, HR1246, HR1247, HR1248, HR1249, HR1252, HR1253, HR1255, HR1256, HR1257, HR1260, HR1261, HR1262, HR1263, HR1264, HR1266, HR1267, HR1268, HR1269, HR1270, HR1271, HR1272, HR1273, HR1274, HR1275, HR1278, HR1280, HR1281, HR1282, HR1283, HR1284, HR1285, HR1286, HR1287, HR1288, HR1289, HR1290, HR1291, HR1293, HR1294, HR1295, HR1299, HR1300, HR1301, HR1302, SCR49, HCR134, HCR136, HR18, HR247, HR428, HR494, HR538, HR540, HR786, HR791, HR803, HR805, HR808, HR809, HR811, HR816, HR825, HR826, HR836, HR838, HR845, HR846, HR862, HR869, HR870, HR878, HR879, HR896, HR899, HR902, HR911, HR914, HR933, HR934, HR935, HR951, HR958, HR959, HR986, HR1021, HR1022, HR1039, HR1054, HR1058, HR1061, HR1062, HR1065, HR1072, HR1107, HR1108, HR1110, HR1114, HR1120, HR1122, HR1129, HR1142, HR1145, HR1239, HR1242, HR1250, HR1251, HR1254, HR1258, HR1259, SCR21, HB3228, HB2802, HB45, HB1318, HB5560, HB2894, HB4344, HB4238, HB 130, HB2775, HB34, HB33, HB 12, HB148, HB4273, HB4850, HB2733, HB4783, HB4187, HB39, SB2155

Keywords: criminal justice, parole, medical supervision, rehabilitation programs, Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, offenders with medical impairments, Windham School District, Sabine River Authority, board of directors, term limits, removal grounds, government oversight, training requirements, Texas Sunset Advisory Commission, Lower Neches Valley Authority, Sunset Advisory Commission, public participation, complaints resolution, electric power

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• House Resolution 67 was reported favorably. House Resolution 71 was reported favorably.
• 28 favorably; House Resolution 67 favorably; House Resolution 71 favorably; House Concurrent Resolution
• House Resolution 170, by Representative Bayham, memorializing Congress to secure $10 million in funding
• funding.
• or federal funds.

Bills: HR244, HR245, HR246, HR247, HR248, HR249, HR250, HR251, HCR101, HCR102, HR223, HR224, HR225, HR226, HR227, HR229, HR230, HR231, HR232, HR234, HR235, HR236, HR237, HR238, HR239, HR240, HR241, HR242, HR243, HCR94, HCR95, HCR96, HCR97, HCR98, HCR99, HCR100, SCR31, SCR33, SCR35, SCR37, SCR56, SCR57, SB171, SB251, SB252, SB353, SB367, SB433, SB461, HR170, HR191, HR206, HR207, HR208, HR217, HCR11, HCR53, HCR60, HCR66, HCR68, HB66, HB153, HB165, HB326, HB387, HB454, HB455, HB484, HB513, HB603, HB660, HB719, HB762, HB766, HB793, HB802, HB816, HB833, HB940, HB947, HB950, HB975, HB1028, HB1039, HB1051, HB1053, HB1080, HB1201, HB1215, HB1228, HB1251, HB1252, SCR2, SB26, SB28, SB29, SB30, SB41, SB44, SB64, SB84, SB87, SB93, SB98, SB107, SB118, SB142, SB192, SB195, SB199, SB219, SB222, SB234, SB241, SB255, SB275, SB277, SB292, SB294, SB306, SB314, SB482, SB233, SB326, HR171, HCR49, HCR65, HCR72, HR37, HCR64, SCR19, SCR3, SCR6, SCR18, SCR11, SCR22, HB64, HB68, HB92, HB130, HB258, HB633, HB801, HB89, HB341, HB451, HB456, HB579, HB595, HB621, HB818, HB841, HB1064, HB1101, HB1191, SB47, SB82, SB106, SB206, SB210, SB248, SB305, SB376, SB397, SB441, SB2, SB19, SB24, SB50, SB70, SB96, SB101, SB103, SB104, SB114, SB122, SB159, SB160, SB173, SB180, SB182, SB260, SB412, SB418, SB424, SB442, SB460, SB476, SB1, SB23, SB32, SB42, SB43, SB46, SB51, SB110, SB113, SB150, SB154, SB161, SB218, SB220, SB221, SB253, SB289, SB310, SB351, SB399, SB404, SB502, HCR32, HB955, HB284, HB617, HB730, HB926, HB1125, HB1194, HB1203, HB798, HB998, HB1084, HB1223, HB646, HB824, HB901, HB79, HR20, HR74, HB59, HB306, HB366, HB393, HB458, HB577, HB582, HB605, HB614, HB682, HB733, HB752, HB773, HB911, HB996, HB1035, HB1069, HB1113, HB1140, HB1180, HB1234, HB1240, SB89, SB68, SB149

Keywords: disclosure, local law, public notice, legislative transparency, Artists at the Capitol Day, art education, Louisiana Art Education Association, recognition, community engagement, House Resolution 247, HR247, Laura Lewis, birthday commendation, 104th birthday, centenarian, longevity, St. James Parish, Louisiana House of Representatives, Mount Calvary Baptist Church, ceremonial resolution

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, heard a prayer from Pastor Neil Bernard of New Wine Christian Center, and recognized a number of visiting groups and observances, including AMI Kids, Mother’s Day, the Hungarian Settlement Cultural Association, Pro-Life Day at the Capitol, the American Cancer Society and Cancer Action Network, Municipal Day for the Louisiana Municipal Association, Recreation and Parks Association Day, St. John Day, Hoopla basketball activities, Main Street program participants, Leadership North Shore, the Lack of Seeing High School basketball team, Literacy Champion recognition, Orleans Parish Sheriff Michelle Woodford, and LACE Day for chamber executives. Majority Leader Steve Scalise also addressed the chamber, praising recent economic investment in Louisiana, coastal restoration funding, and the state’s improved national reputation. The House received Senate messages and Legislative Bureau reports on numerous Senate bills, many of which were referred to committee or laid over, and several House and Senate resolutions were introduced or adopted, largely commemorative or study-related measures. The chamber then took up several House bills in regular order. HB 89, concerning district attorney retiree health insurance coverage in the Third Judicial District, was amended and passed 87-5. HB 451, dealing with ATC notice procedures, passed 98-0 after technical amendments. HB 456, revising workers’ compensation petition requirements and allowing employers broader access to disputed claims, drew extended debate over whether it would burden injured workers; it passed 67-30. HB 579, expanding the Sexual Assault Survivor Bill of Rights and related confidentiality and complaint provisions, passed 98-0. HB 595, requiring local authorities to respond timely to permit-related matters affecting natural resource development, passed 92-3. HB 621, requiring recycling of decommissioned renewable energy components and updating waste rules, passed 99-0. HB 818, requiring school systems to publish annual assessment schedules and related testing information, passed 98-0. Additional bills considered included HB 841, creating a code of conduct for landmen negotiating pipeline easements and authorizing penalties for bad-faith conduct, which passed 98-0; HB 1060, establishing a two-year domestic violence intervention court pilot program in the 19th Judicial District with coordinated services and data collection, which passed 86-13; and HB 1101, a workers’ compensation measure defining maximum medical improvement, adjusting benefit durations, and addressing misrepresentation and fraud, which was under debate at the end of the excerpt. Throughout the floor session, members repeatedly emphasized that the bills were intended to clarify procedures, improve transparency, or address public safety and economic development, while opponents of some measures raised concerns about added burdens on workers or injured claimants.

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• Introduction of House Resolutions.
• That resolution becomes H.R. 244.
• the fund.
• Resolutions report by committee.
• funding.

Bills: HR244, HR245, HR246, HR247, HR248, HR249, HR250, HR251, HCR101, HCR102, HR223, HR224, HR225, HR226, HR227, HR229, HR230, HR231, HR232, HR234, HR235, HR236, HR237, HR238, HR239, HR240, HR241, HR242, HR243, HCR94, HCR95, HCR96, HCR97, HCR98, HCR99, HCR100, SCR31, SCR33, SCR35, SCR37, SCR56, SCR57, SB171, SB251, SB252, SB353, SB367, SB433, SB461, HR170, HR191, HR206, HR207, HR208, HR217, HCR11, HCR53, HCR60, HCR66, HCR68, HB66, HB153, HB165, HB326, HB387, HB454, HB455, HB484, HB513, HB603, HB660, HB719, HB762, HB766, HB793, HB802, HB816, HB833, HB940, HB947, HB950, HB975, HB1028, HB1039, HB1051, HB1053, HB1080, HB1201, HB1215, HB1228, HB1251, HB1252, SCR2, SB26, SB28, SB29, SB30, SB41, SB44, SB64, SB84, SB87, SB93, SB98, SB107, SB118, SB142, SB192, SB195, SB199, SB219, SB222, SB234, SB241, SB255, SB275, SB277, SB292, SB294, SB306, SB314, SB482, SB233, SB326, HR171, HCR49, HCR65, HCR72, HR37, HCR64, SCR19, SCR3, SCR6, SCR18, SCR11, SCR22, HB64, HB68, HB92, HB130, HB258, HB633, HB801, HB89, HB341, HB451, HB456, HB579, HB595, HB621, HB818, HB841, HB1064, HB1101, HB1191, SB47, SB82, SB106, SB206, SB210, SB248, SB305, SB376, SB397, SB441, SB2, SB19, SB24, SB50, SB70, SB96, SB101, SB103, SB104, SB114, SB122, SB159, SB160, SB173, SB180, SB182, SB260, SB412, SB418, SB424, SB442, SB460, SB476, SB1, SB23, SB32, SB42, SB43, SB46, SB51, SB110, SB113, SB150, SB154, SB161, SB218, SB220, SB221, SB253, SB289, SB310, SB351, SB399, SB404, SB502, HCR32, HB955, HB284, HB617, HB730, HB926, HB1125, HB1194, HB1203, HB798, HB998, HB1084, HB1223, HB646, HB824, HB901, HB79, HR20, HR74, HB59, HB306, HB366, HB393, HB458, HB577, HB582, HB605, HB614, HB682, HB733, HB752, HB773, HB911, HB996, HB1035, HB1069, HB1113, HB1140, HB1180, HB1234, HB1240, SB89, SB68, SB149

Keywords: disclosure, local law, public notice, legislative transparency, Artists at the Capitol Day, art education, Louisiana Art Education Association, recognition, community engagement, House Resolution 247, HR247, Laura Lewis, birthday commendation, 104th birthday, centenarian, longevity, St. James Parish, Louisiana House of Representatives, Mount Calvary Baptist Church, ceremonial resolution

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• for the refresh, the funding was, um, equipment was approved by the General Assembly in 2024-26 capital
• We also encourage you to think about using some of those funds, if NTIA allows this as a usable case,
• , if NTIA allows this some of those funds, if NTIA allows this as<01:00:54.320><c> a</c><01:00:54.360
• They're just waiting to connect customers, you know, the funding to connect those customers.
• Uh so that they beading with bead funds.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 KCNA Request for Proposal Process 00:00:01 Overview of KWIC Board and Funding of Kentucky Wired Network Refresh 00:18:10 Zayo Network Services 00:34:40 Discussion of Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Funding 00:57:32, 958, all

Summary: The committee first focused on a disputed KCNA procurement for a statewide network-related RFP. Members questioned why the RFP had been labeled non-technical, whether COT should have reviewed it, and whether the KCNA board could direct that it be withdrawn. Finance and Administration Cabinet counsel Barbie Dickens said the RFP was authorized by KCNA working with procurement services after termination of the prior contract and breach notices, was issued in November 2025, paused during a protest, later resumed, and remained an open procurement. She said the agency—not the board—directs the procurement process, though she acknowledged an agency and OPS could cancel or reissue an RFP if needed. Legislators pushed back, citing KRS 154 and House Bill 314 as evidence that the KCNA board controls contracts and operations, and one member said the board had requested the RFP be withdrawn. Dickens said she could not predict the outcome and was not KCNA’s counsel. The discussion also touched on whether the current director had asked to stop the RFP and whether that request had been denied, with no final action taken during the exchange. The committee then turned to Kentucky Wired Infrastructure Corporation and the Kentucky Wired refresh project. Jim Barnhart described the structure of the nonprofit corporation, the role of Quick and Quack in the financing and operations arrangement, and the board membership, noting that the refresh funding had been approved in the 2024-26 capital budget. He said the equipment upgrade is necessary because of end-of-life hardware and software support issues, and that the refresh would expand capacity, lower risk, and reduce operating costs. Barnhart said some equipment had already been received, the rest would be purchased later, and the project should begin before September and take about a year to complete. When asked about contract disputes involving Ledcor and whether the vendor had an ongoing contract, Barnhart and the authority representative said they had not been notified of any issues and were not directly involved in that contract dispute. Committee members also raised concerns about a prior market test and whether a lower-cost bidder had been blocked from a previous RFP process. Barnhart said he understood Quack could make that decision and that the Commonwealth did not have input so long as the network was maintained, but he was not involved at the time. A legislator then read from the KCNA statute and argued that the board, not agency staff, is supposed to direct KCNA contracts and operations, saying House Bill 314 did not change those duties. The chair agreed the committee’s intent was for the board to control KCNA and direct contracts, and the discussion ended with a transition away from the KCNA dispute toward future testimony, including a presentation from Zayo Networks on open access networks and broadband infrastructure.

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• and the fiscal impact have been estimated at $244,000, with about half of that coming from federal funds
• This bill would create a revolving fund that could save money. I will provide a financial scenario.
• What we don't have is a dedicated revolving fund that specifically addresses that population and that
• I'm not asking for any money to be put into this fund.
• services and PACE would be put into a revolving fund.

Bills: HB3390, HB4199, HB4407, HB4412

Keywords: home care, community services, Oklahoma Department of Human Services, rating system, inspection reports, substantiated complaints, agency oversight, child care, workforce, pilot program, affordable care, income eligibility, long-term care, revolving fund, options counseling, funding, consultation services, Medicaid, community-based services, seniors

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• </c> challenges today and funding is limited. challenges today and funding is limited.
• </c> funding and and it really saddens me. funding and and it really saddens me.
• It had funding that has been funding.
• </c> significant difference in funding. significant difference in funding.
• </c> million left over in the housing fund. million left over in the housing fund.

Bills: HF4893

Keywords: education finance, student support, aid allowances, appropriation, school funding, 1183, house

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• </c> sure those funds can get out the door. sure those funds can get out the door.
• Uh $20,000 funding.
• are not new funds, but they are just adding funds to an existing account.
• </c><00:17:31.400><c> are</c> subdivision one funds are subdivision one funds are um<00:17:32.760><c>
• </c> find the funding. find the funding. Representative<00:19:24.000><c> Smith.

Bills: HF3548

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

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• These both flow into what we call the Marijuana Regulation Fund.
• This 15% of the fund goes to what is called the Cannabis Social Equity Fund.
• It’s a separate fund.
• This 15% of the fund goes to what is called the cannabis social equity fund.
• It's a separate fund, and it was actually established in the 2022 cannabis equity bill.

Bills: H5005

Keywords: environment, water conservation, natural resources, public funding, environmental justice, 1212, all

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• $8 an administrative fee, and $17 is a donation to the Space Exploration and Aeronautics Research Fund
• No general fund, no taxpayer, gold press, Latin, for AI rover convoys that bicker like R2-D2 and C-3PO
• We are woefully way behind when it comes to the funding game, as I'm sure you're aware.
• As many of you know, the commission was created about two years ago, but we have no funding mandate.
• And this is one of those great ideas, Some dollars for our Aerospace and Innovation Fund.

Bills: SB1020

Keywords: special plates, Arizona Space Commission, transportation, funding, space exploration, 1182, all

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• We passed statewide tourism funding this year for the first time in a long time, and I'm excited about
• using the experience of our tourism councils across the state as well as this new, you know, newly funded
• representative die thank you senator lias for coming and visiting us we passed a statewide tourism funding
• state as well as this new you know newly councils across the state as well as this new you know newly funded
• need this support and stability and assurances as they're filling gaps between state and federal funding

Bills: SB6313

Keywords: Capitol Centennial Stewardship, funding, gifts, grants, donations, legislative support, 904, all

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• There is no General Fund impact and $19,000 total funds.
• near general fund.
• fund source.
• There is no general fund impact and $19,000 total funds.
• in total funds.

Bills: SB5998

Keywords: fiscal appropriations, budget, state funding, financial management, operating expenses, 904, all

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• Fund the schools.
• funded by the state.
• The fund was cut last year, and with any such process, leading to the funding.
• State funds, which would be matched by $100,000 in federal funds, as well as more than $800,000 in funds
• to supplant general fund obligations with CCA funds.

Bills: SB5998

Keywords: fiscal appropriations, budget, state funding, financial management, operating expenses, 904, all

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• Funding to pay for principal and interest of those bonds are appropriated from the state general fund
• Funding to pay for principal and interest of those bonds are appropriated from the state general fund
• And there's a human cost to this when funding is unstable.
• When funding is uncertain, researchers understandably hesitate.
• My own funding was cut last year.

Bills: SB6321, SGA9245, SGA9247, SGA9250, SGA9252, SGA9253, SGA9254, SGA9259, SGA9260, SGA9261, SGA9262

Keywords: scientific research, innovation, economic growth, Washington Institute, public funding, 904, all

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• to other funds.
• Use of other funds. So as was done in the biennial, we've also gone... Use of other funds.
• Maintain our current funding.
• I urge you to please restore $275,000 in funding for youth mentoring this year, funding that you did
• forest restoration fund, we are discouraged to see funding from the CCA used to fund the Working Families

Bills: SB5998

Keywords: fiscal appropriations, budget, state funding, financial management, operating expenses, 904, all

Summary: The Senate Ways and Means Committee heard an overview of Governor Ferguson’s 2026 supplemental budget from OFM Director Katie Chapman See. She said the budget was built in response to higher caseloads and inflation, a $390 million revenue decline, federal changes tied to H.R. 1, and a relatively small ending fund balance. The proposal prioritizes core services, affordability, and limited targeted responses to federal policy impacts. It includes about $1.1 billion in new near-general-fund spending, about $800 million in reductions, revenue shifts and tax preference changes, use of other funds, and about $1 billion from the budget stabilization account. She also noted the budget is balanced over two years but not fully over four years. Chapman See highlighted major reductions in child care, long-term care, developmental disabilities, higher education, K-12 support programs, and administrative costs, alongside increases for wildfire preparedness and suppression, health care subsidies, housing-related work, energy assistance, One Washington IT replacement, and some education and public safety items. She also described about $155 million in costs tied to H.R. 1, including SNAP and Medicaid system changes and food assistance impacts, and said the budget would close or modify several tax preferences, including data center and prescription drug wholesaler preferences. In response to questions, she said some spending was classified as “non-mandatory but necessary” based on the governor’s judgment, that Working Connections Child Care reductions would rely on attrition rather than cutting current families, and that the budget assumes future changes to developmental disability eligibility and maintains services for some clients affected by federal immigration-related eligibility losses. Statewide officials and advocates then testified. Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove urged full wildfire-prevention funding, saying the governor’s proposal falls short of the legislature’s prior commitment. Secretary of State Steve Hobbs objected to fund sweeps from his office, warning they would hinder cybersecurity and election-related needs. Public testimony on K-12 education was overwhelmingly opposed to the budget’s cuts to transition to kindergarten, local effort assistance, Running Start, and other programs, while some witnesses supported restoring funding for Ninth Grade Success, Graduation Success for foster youth, and homeless student supports. Higher education witnesses from community colleges and universities opposed across-the-board cuts and higher self-insurance costs, warning of reduced course offerings, staffing cuts, and harm to access and workforce training. Several speakers also criticized the proposed shift of Climate Commitment Act funds and urged new progressive revenue, including a millionaire’s tax, to avoid deeper cuts.

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• Senator Flores Uh, Hey, Senator Flores, we're going to do a concurrent resolution when we come back.

Bills: SB 2, SB 5, SB 10

Keywords: disaster relief, flood preparedness, emergency funding, local government support, meteorological forecasting

Bills: SB2, SB5, SB10

Keywords: disaster relief, flood preparedness, emergency funding, local government support, meteorological forecasting