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• of that is from the Governor's budget, and then the May Revision is adding another $6.9 billion on top
• billion of that is from the governor's budget and then the mayor vision is adding another $6.9 billion on top
• You know, I think that, obviously, kind of going back to the sort of top of my presentation, seeing some
• and often the state is left to pay back inaccuracies because there is no data control from the state top
• Because there is no data control from the state top down, that BCP was denied, and we would encourage

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• So I would like a united front from all of the appropriators that this is a top priority.
• The agency, I've said, has been too top-heavy for too long, and we've got most of our rules. to keep
• The agency, I've said, has been too top-heavy for too long, and we've got most of our rules.
• I've said has been too top-heavy for too long, and we've got most of our resources sitting in offices
• Chairman, the copy I have says $29.95 at the top. No, no, no, no, that's the bill. I'm sorry.

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 135, which would redirect a portion of wagering dedications from the sports fund to the Louisiana Early Childhood Education Fund and remove a cap affecting that funding stream. The author and staff explained the amendment was designed to avoid any impact on the State General Fund while increasing support for early childhood education. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably as amended. Senate Bill 202, from the Secretary of State’s office, would increase the number of compensated days for parish board of election supervisors to cover additional election-related duties. Secretary Landry and election officials testified that the change was needed because supervisors now perform more work, including ballot tabulation, machine sealing, and verification tasks. The committee adopted technical and appropriation-related amendments and reported the bill favorably as amended. The committee then took up several health and human services bills. Senate Bill 155 would require insurance coverage for medically necessary dental procedures needed before cancer treatment; testimony from medical and dental professionals emphasized that untreated dental problems can delay chemotherapy or radiation and worsen outcomes. After adopting amendments to narrow the fiscal impact, the bill was reported favorably as amended, with discussion of a possible subject-to-appropriation amendment to be worked out later. Senate Bill 237, a major DCFS reform bill, drew extensive testimony and debate over child welfare oversight, mandatory reporter training, law enforcement coordination, and the bill’s large fiscal note. The committee adopted amendments, including a subject-to-appropriation provision, and reported the bill favorably as amended after emotional testimony from supporters and former DCFS employees. The committee also advanced Senate Bill 465 on prompt-pay insurance reform after an amendment reduced the fiscal note to zero; Senate Bill 261 on unclaimed property after a substitute bill was adopted; Senate Bill 295 on expanded coverage for traumatic brain injury rehabilitation after amendments narrowed the mandate and added subject-to-appropriation language; Senate Bill 157 providing six weeks of paid parental leave for K-12 educators and staff, also subject to appropriation; Senate Bill 276 requiring bail bond producers to certify outstanding obligations before new appointments; Senate Bill 83 on human trafficking services after removing the age-expansion cost; Senate Bill 143 on bulletproof vests after shifting funding away from a direct state appropriation; and Senate Bill 450 on school safety assessments after an amendment limited implementation to available funds and resources. In each case, the committee’s actions focused on reducing or eliminating fiscal notes while keeping the bills moving forward.

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• Is there any interest on top of this?
• Is there any interest on top of this?
• At a time when affordability is top of mind, and there is very little in a positive vision being provided
• But I don't have the money for the fees as well, so you're just tacking them on top.
• Now, what exactly those costs Are, what the exact number is, I don't know off the top of my head, but

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened, approved the prior journal, and then took up a series of utility and public service bills and resolutions. A resolution sponsored by Senator Scarcella-Spanton designating April 9, 2026, as Yellow Ribbon Day was adopted after remarks honoring veterans, active-duty service members, and their families. The chamber then moved through several Public Service Law measures focused on utility affordability, consumer protections, and PSC procedures, with some bills laid aside and others advanced. Among the bills passed were measures by Senators Mayer, Cleare, Hinchey, Comrie, and Parker. Debate on the Mayer bill centered on limiting utility expenses and fees recoverable in rate cases; supporters said it was part of a broader package to reform PSC practices, while opponents argued it would not lower current bills and had been softened from earlier versions. The Webb bill creating a residential utility usage monitoring program drew extended debate over whether it would meaningfully reduce costs, who would pay for the program, and whether it could lead to government monitoring of household usage; supporters said it would give consumers more control and transparency, while critics said it would not lower rates. The Gonzalez bill, which would add consumer protections during PSC investigations and delay shutoffs in certain circumstances, also passed after questions about whether it applied to rate cases, with the sponsor saying rate cases were explicitly excluded. Several members explained their votes, with supporters emphasizing affordability, transparency, and consumer protection, and opponents arguing the package would not address immediate rate relief and could burden ratepayers or encourage nonpayment. Senator Tedisco and others criticized PSC appointments and state energy policy, while Democratic sponsors argued the bills were part of a longer-term effort to reform utility regulation and address climate and affordability concerns. The chamber restored multiple bills to the non-controversial calendar before final votes, and the recorded results showed passage of the major utility bills by substantial margins, along with one amendment appeal being ruled nongermane and rejected.

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• Yep, start from the top. Thank you, Mr. Chair. And members, yeah, that was a... Thank you. Away.
• Start from the top. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• terrain and you're doing a hard closure, it's going to be a world of difference between going up on top
• terrain and you're doing a hard closure it's going to be a world of difference between going up on top
• the ponderosa pines where you're going to it's going to be a world of difference between going up on top

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Off the top, I believe they are South Africa, and Brazil is looking at it.
• And I can tell you they're on top of their inspection processes, especially now with everything that's
• Chairman, Representative Martinez, I would not have that figure off the top of my head, but I can tell
• There is, from the top... The market thrives and they're being sold.
• There is, from the top down, zero clarity. They're working to get clarity.

Bills: HB2746, HB2750, HB2765, HB4036

Keywords: trade offices, committee, Arizona commerce authority, stakeholder input, efficiency, Arizona-Sonora, Sonora, Mexico, trade commission, cross-border trade, bilateral trade, international trade, economic development, foreign relations, border economy, investment, infrastructure, business exchange, academic exchange, legislative commission

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• What makes the community school approach unique is that it actively resists top-down solutions created
• What makes the community school approach unique is that it actively resists top-down solutions created
• So the more, not just the leadership at the top, but your schools can communicate, this is what we're
• trying to do... ...top, but your schools can communicate, this is what we're trying to do, and give
• If you notice in the annual report for community schools, MTSS is identified as one of the top five whole

Summary: The joint informational and oversight hearing focused on community schools in California, with members emphasizing that the purpose was to examine effectiveness, implementation, and sustainability rather than the Governor’s budget proposal. The California Department of Education described the California Community Schools Partnership Program, created in 2021 and funded with more than $4 billion, including planning, implementation, extension, and county coordination grants. Officials said nearly 2,500 schools are participating and highlighted the statewide technical assistance structure, including the State Transformational Assistance Center, eight regional centers, county offices, and CDE support. Researchers from the Learning Policy Institute and UCLA presented early findings and implementation data. LPI reported reductions in chronic absenteeism and suspensions, along with gains in math and English language arts, with especially large benefits for Black students and other historically underserved groups. UCLA described the Annual Progress Report as a statewide improvement tool showing growth in capacity-building, shared decision-making, whole-child supports, and continuous improvement. Members asked about how the reports measure outcomes, how to interpret outliers, and how to distinguish community schools effects from other concurrent initiatives; presenters said matched comparison methods and deeper case-study work are being used, with additional statewide findings expected in June. Panelists from Oakland Unified, LAUSD/UTLA, San Diego Unified, and advocacy organizations described key elements of success: integrated student supports, strong family and student engagement, collaborative leadership, community partnerships, and school-site decision-making. They gave examples such as wellness centers, dual enrollment, student senates, parent leadership, and community campaigns that built trust and increased participation. Members also raised concerns about sustainability, implementation fidelity, and whether community schools improve participation in LCAP processes. Presenters said major barriers include unclear early guidance, the need for a mindset shift away from top-down models, and uncertainty about long-term funding for coordinators and other staff. The panel’s recommendations centered on stable ongoing funding, stronger technical assistance, shared governance, and embedding community schools practices into district and county systems.

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• It's signaling that affordability and the cost of living really isn't a top priority.
• the nation at a time when affordability, workforce growth, and economic diversification must be our top
• the nation at a time when affordability, workforce growth, and economic diversification must be our top
• For any utilities, affordability is top of mind. Not all rules are command and control.
• For any utilities, affordability is at top of mind.

Bills: SB12, SB36, SB92, SB120, SB133, SB151, SB18, SB96

Keywords: tax credit, physician, healthcare, income tax, rural health, quantum technology, infrastructure, economic development, New Mexico, corporate tax, research and development, innovation, affordable housing, gross receipts tax, tax deduction, construction materials, multifamily housing, low income, journalism, local news

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• So we are one of the most respected and top fairs in the country.
• I recently just had 40 of the top fair managers in the country come out to Expo New Mexico and the State
• But really, really big project all the way to the top of the Pentagon in terms of the visibility New
• This is a vehicle that actually is put on top of a rocket, takes off vertically, and then lands horizontally
• And then the top, the roof of that building is someplace where you can watch...

Keywords: 996, all

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• The top three are what you would expect: email, social media, and phone, which account for more than
• The top three are what you would expect, email, social media, and phone, account for more than two-thirds
• This is an over-the-top program with end-to-end encryption that was originally put together under a grant
• This is an over-the-top program with end-to-end encryption that was originally put together under a grant
• The top one is a New York Times article. Spokane... are we One is a New York Times article.

Summary: The committee began with a work session on the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee’s cannabis market study, presented by JLARC staff member Susanna Pratt. The report found Washington’s cannabis production in 2023 was likely two to three times higher than retail sales, with production estimated at 292,000 to 443,000 pounds of THC versus 139,000 pounds sold. Pratt explained that canopy data are inconsistent and that the Liquor and Cannabis Board’s traceability system is incomplete and unreliable, limiting data-driven regulation, tax verification, recall tracking, and diversion enforcement. JLARC recommended that LCB submit a plan by the end of 2025 for obtaining accurate licensee data by the end of 2026; LCB partially concurred and said a 2027 timeline may be more realistic. JLARC also concluded that the social equity producer licenses would likely have only a minimal effect on statewide production capacity, and suggested the legislature consider broader ways to increase equity in the industry. Members asked about the slow issuance of social equity licenses and about comparable traceability systems in other states. The committee then heard a series of presentations on fraud and scam prevention. Paul Benda of the American Bankers Association described the scale of fraud losses, the role of telecom spoofing, social media scam ads, SIM farms, and crypto ATMs, and argued for a shared-responsibility approach involving banks, telecoms, and platforms. Katie Clark of IQ Credit Union described member-to-member fraud, romance scams, and the operational and financial impacts on credit unions, and recommended better information sharing, safe harbors for returning scam-related funds, and stronger fraud education. Kyle Innes of SIFMA highlighted investor fraud and Washington’s 2009 report-and-hold law, which he said helped shape similar protections in most states, and emphasized the need for better communication among financial firms, APS, and law enforcement. Brian Gerard and Ali Higgs from the Department of Financial Institutions discussed “pig butchering” and other investment scams, focusing on how scammers build trust through social media, dating apps, fake websites, and crypto schemes before extracting funds. Across the fraud presentations, witnesses repeatedly stressed consumer education, interagency information sharing, and stronger controls on telecom, social media, and crypto ATM activity. Members asked about model laws from other states, the role of financial education in schools, and whether crypto ATMs should be regulated or banned. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the meeting.

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• And so for those that meet these conditions at the top, the Cyber Center also offers additional tech
• At the top, the Cyber Center also offers additional tech support to onboard the cybersecurity resources
• The ones that we've been seeing, the top ones that we've been seeing in Utah, one of them is an officer
• So the SLCGP is a match, and so I don't have the numbers on top of my head.
• And so I don't have the numbers on top of my head.

Keywords: 985, all

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• So one of the things I want to show you, this chart right here is from the top 10 districts in 2023-24
• We actually came in 7th out of 10 in the top 10 districts in terms of the accountability model.
• Really important for us to make note of those, really important for us to stay on top of those, and really
• Like how many construction projects is off the top of your head? What's going on right now? Oh...
• Like how many construction projects is off the top of your head? Oh, right now?

Summary: The committee met to discuss student attendance and chronic absenteeism in Florida K-12 schools, with Chair Simon outlining the state’s attendance requirements and intervention process, including school contact after unexcused absences, child study team review, district superintendent referral, DJJ family services referral, truancy petitions, and possible parental prosecution and driver’s license consequences. Dr. Chris Curran of the University of Florida presented statewide data showing chronic absenteeism has risen sharply since the pandemic, with Florida at about 31.4% in 2023–24, and noted that absenteeism varies by district, school level, demographics, and urbanicity. He emphasized that causes are multifaceted—ranging from transportation, mental health, housing instability, safety concerns, and family circumstances—and said effective responses include early warning systems, text or phone outreach, multi-tiered interventions, mentoring programs like Check & Connect, and community partnerships. He also cautioned that punitive responses alone are often less effective than addressing root causes and keeping students engaged academically even when they miss school. Collier County Superintendent Leslie Ricciardelli described her district’s attendance efforts as a priority supported by attendance specialists, social workers, mental health staff, home visits, attendance contracts, and extensive parent communication. She said Collier’s chronic absenteeism rate was about 9% in 2023–24 and attributed success to consistent monitoring, family outreach, and community support, while stressing that students must be physically present to learn. She also argued that many absences are tied to barriers such as clothing, transportation, childcare, or family mental health, and that districts need resources to address those issues. Dr. Rachel Dawes added that Collier uses multilingual brochures, attendance awareness campaigns, vacation-planning guidance, door tags, automated calls and letters, and a truancy flow chart, with truancy court used as a last resort. Volusia County Executive Director Mike McAuliffe described a districtwide overhaul that included an attendance matters campaign, automated notices sent early and often, same-day and period-by-period notifications, a data dashboard, and tiered supports through MTSS. He said Volusia reduced chronic absenteeism from 34% in 2023–24 to a projected 29% and reported a first-quarter rate of about 20% in the current year. He highlighted community partnerships, including AdventHealth support for washers and dryers, bikes for students with transportation barriers, and monetary recognition for schools that reduce absenteeism. In response to questions, both district leaders emphasized that funding, staffing, and consistent follow-through are essential, and that attendance work is most effective when paired with family engagement, data monitoring, and practical supports rather than punishment alone.

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• Off the top of my head, I just don't know.
• So could you tell us, probably maybe not off the top of your head, what is the actual piece that is PCF
• comparison of the primary that New Mexico would be paying without the additional PCF part layered on top
• much this insurance costs, you have these underlying insurance providers, where if they put in their top
• On top of that, the leadership for the Democrats and the Republicans have all agreed to this as well.

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• We're going to start from the top. Pass and retain on file items number one, number two.
• Three of the top three concerns identified by the Charter School Association.
• author for his continued work on this bill and the improvements that he's made, which really address the top
• I know everyone who's supporting this bill today has a top priority of supporting our students, whether
• The success of our children has always been and will remain a top priority of mine as I trust.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I was curious: what are your top five repeat offenses on the Las Vegas Strip?
• I don't have the top five.
• Well, I don't have any information on what our top five crimes are for the Strip.
• Matt Griff, for the record, honestly, because I don't think that we know the top five.
• Honestly, because I don't think that we know the top five.

Bills: AB275, SB371, SB457

Keywords: criminal procedure, wiretap, law enforcement, child protection, sexual offenses, SB371, Nevada, trespass, criminal trespass, NRS 207.200, property rights, misdemeanor, warning period, 24 months, 36 months, no trespassing, posted signs, fencing, private property, public property

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• It still takes its wine, just another additional permit on top of what we've already got.
• We were named the top Texas winery by the San Antonio Rodeo in 2022.
• selected as a winner of the Texas Department of Agriculture Vendor's Cup in 2024, and we've been among the top
• We've been named to the top 100 list of the world's best vineyards for three consecutive years, a first
• I know that a lot has to do with, I feel, bill with a lot of the claims, which is on top of just some

Bills: HB223

Keywords: municipal budget, county budget, local government finance, spending cap, expenditure limit, inflation plus population growth, taxpayer impact statement, budget transparency, property tax, fees, Legislative Budget Board, voter approval, disaster spending, fiscal restraint, Texas Local Government Code, city budget, county expenditures, 1185, senate, all

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• And then, on top of that, there were legitimate concerns, and like any piece of legislation, the bill
• So, let me just begin with a couple of top line things about what's not in the bill.
• In 2023 alone, Texas accounted for six of the top 10 verdicts nationwide. Nuclear verdicts.
• home, drives a car, buys a product, or buys a service is feeling the additional cost of insurance on top
• Prior to 2020, Texas barely cracked the top 10 worst places to litigate in the United States.

Bills: HB4806

Keywords: civil action, damages, health care services, noneconomic damages, negligence, legal standards, 1184, house, all

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• Well, we figured out that if you put one of those on top of a turkey barn, it scares away the waterfowl
• Well, we figured out that if you put one of those on top of a turkey barn, it scares away the waterfowl
• you put one of we figured out that if you put one of those<00:20:41.280> on<00:20:41.520> top
• turkey<00:20:42.320> barn,<00:20:42.960> it<00:20:43.280> scares those on top
• of a turkey barn, it scares those on top of a turkey barn, it scares away<00:20:43.840> the<00

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• There is probably a significant number; I don't have the statistics off the top of my head in terms of
• haven't seen a lot of success stories coming out of those regional efforts, and so the question at the top
• met with the Chancellor, Sonia Christian, and her team, with our team as well, and so I think that is top
• I don't have that off the top of my head.
• On top of that, given the state budget condition, we do recommend setting a high bar for new discretionary

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Off the top of my head, no, to separate that out.
• Yeah, I don't recall off the top of my head how it was structured exactly how the injunction was applied
• And if you look at the top of it, they charge me 3%. 3% is what it is. For nothing else, Mr.
• I mean, Jimmy and I topped out at less than 20.
• They take the money out of your account, then they assess a chargeback fee on top of that, which can

Bills: SB231, SB584, SB600, SB668, SB841, SB986, SB1003, SB1244, SB1625, SB1960, SB1963, SB1964, SB2026, SB2056, SB2368

Keywords: temporary emergency electric energy facility, temporary generation, emergency power, backup generation, mobile generator, portable generator, grid resilience, power outage restoration, transmission and distribution utility, TDU, Public Utility Commission of Texas, PUCT, Utilities Code Section 39.918, competitive bidding, lease authorization, emergency procurement, bulk power system, locational marginal pricing, reliability model, black start

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• And more cases come in, that's on top of all of the re-sentencing and other mandates that we have to
• We wait for someone to roll out before we bring another one in and now you want to add on top of that
• And so, on top of this, we would also be remiss if we didn't mention that the legal landscape for what
• Our panel is paid at the top rate, the very top rate, $130 an hour. The low rate is $110.

Keywords: 988, house, all