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• So this bill will help formalize that this is a Medi-Cal benefit as we go through the budget process
• to get that funding restored this year. ...the budget process to get that funding restored this year.
• And yet, as you said, it is consistently used as a political football in the budget-building process.
• And it's really because... ...reintroduce and remained in a signed budget.
• again as an item to be cut from the budget.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The Assembly Health Committee heard several bills focused on health care access, insurance coverage, public health, and patient protections. SB 1023 by Senator Laird would require insurers that cover injectable PrEP under the medical benefit to also cover it under the pharmacy benefit, to reduce billing barriers and improve access to HIV prevention. Supporters included HIV/AIDS organizations, the Department of Insurance, medical groups, and LGBTQ advocates; health plans opposed the bill as an unnecessary benefit-design mandate. The committee later voted the bill out on a due pass motion, and it remained on call before being finalized out later in the hearing. SB 964 by Senator Smallwood-Cuevas would limit repeated prior authorization requirements when a clinician needs to adjust the dose or frequency of a covered medication for a patient with a chronic or complex condition, with safeguards for off-label use and controlled substances. Support came from physicians, hospitals, and patient advocates, especially in gastroenterology and chronic disease care, while insurers argued it weakened safety and utilization-management safeguards. The committee approved the bill on a due pass vote to Appropriations. SB 1323 by Senator Rubio, as amended in committee, would strengthen protections for patients receiving medical care while in immigration custody by requiring facilities to train staff on responding to such requests and allowing patients to notify a family member or loved one of their location. It passed the committee on a due pass as amended vote to Judiciary, with one no vote recorded. SB 1099 by Senator Reyes would clarify local governments’ authority to provide state and local public benefits to all residents under the federal PRWORA exemption, giving cities and counties more certainty when operating low-barrier services such as health care, shelter, crisis response, and homeless outreach. Local government attorneys and service providers supported the measure, and there was no opposition testimony; it passed to Human Services. SB 895 by Senator Wiener would place a $12 billion science research bond on the November ballot and create a state research funding institute to help sustain California’s research economy amid federal cuts. The bill drew broad support from universities, labor, health organizations, patients, and business groups, with one member voting no because of the bond cost; it passed to Appropriations. SB 944 by Senator Wiener would stabilize Medi-Cal coverage for acupuncture, which supporters described as a cost-effective, nonpharmacological treatment for pain and other conditions. It passed to Appropriations with strong support and no opposition testimony. At the end of the hearing, the committee also took add-on votes to confirm the bills’ passage status and adjourned.

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• execution process to include the role of the Office of Management and Budget in determining VA's annual
• budget requests.
• execution process to include the role of the Office of Management and Budget in determining VA's annual
• budget requests.
• budget formulation and execution process budget formulation and execution process warrant<05:12:

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, May 19, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• I'm Anna Mingi, State Budget Director with Minnesota Management and Budget.
• budget, and it grew considerably less in that period of years than the current budget.
• budget, and it grew considerably less in that period of years than the current budget.
• budget, and it grew considerably less in that period of years than the current budget.
• budget, and it grew considerably less in that period of years than the current budget.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• very limited in the next banual budget. very limited in the next banual budget.
• > not<00:01:51.360> recommend The governor's budget did not recommend The governor's budget
• recommended budget or was not?"
• > just<00:08:15.840> as Improvement of processes is just as Improvement of processes is
• . processing. processing.

Keywords: 00:05 Call to Order and Roll Call 01:42 Department of Corrections 04:14 Department of Juvenile Justice 16:22 Kentucky Law Enforcement Council 28:01 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The committee heard budget-related testimony from the Department of Corrections on a request for additional funding to take over operations of the Lee Adjustment Center, including $2.2 million in fiscal year 2027 and $5.2 million in fiscal year 2028. The witness said the governor’s budget did not recommend the request. Members asked about the cost savings of private operation versus state operation, the facility’s role in the department’s long-term goals, and whether the state intends to move toward operating all adult correctional facilities directly. The Department of Juvenile Justice then presented on staffing, recruitment, retention, and facility planning. Officials described recent pay increases and other investments, including a 10% security pay raise in 2021, an 8% state employee raise in 2022, higher youth worker starting salaries, and $4.8 million in 2023 funding to sustain salary increases. They said DJJ has also expanded mental health and medical staffing, improved recruitment efforts, and seen an upward trend in hiring. In response to questions, the commissioner said barriers to recruitment and retention include the Tier 3 retirement system, the structured and restrictive nature of detention work, and competition from other employers. He also said the department wants to move toward a regional model for female facilities under SB 162 and believes those facilities can be staffed. DJJ provided staffing figures showing 1,339 funded positions, with 157 filled and 182 vacant at a January benchmark, and 524 detention positions with 450 filled and 74 vacant. Officials said 30 correctional officers were in basic training and expected to join posts soon. Members also asked about the feasibility of staffing additional facilities and the department’s vacancy trends. Finally, the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council testified on a funding request for one attorney, one paralegal, one additional monitor, higher costs for existing monitor positions, and Lexington office rent. Officials said the request is needed to handle a growing decertification caseload and expanded oversight responsibilities as the number of academies has increased to about eight, with more than 2,100 instructors requiring biennial review. They said KLEC currently has one attorney and about 15 total staff, with roughly 180 cases pending, more than 50 complaints left to file, and another 30 cases expected soon. Members asked about current staffing, attorney salary, the number of academies, and the move to a separate Lexington office. No votes were taken, and the meeting adjourned without a quorum for approving minutes.

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• House Bill 544, an act relating to branch budget bills, will go through a title amendment.
• > as<00:20:46.679> well of budget state budget director as well of budget state budget
• to some of the comments by budget to some of the comments by budget director<00:25:15.440> and
• This is simply a process mechanism, and one that was requested.
• the future this is simply a processed the future this is simply a processed mechanism<00:35:32.880

Keywords: Meeting start 00:00:00 Roll Call 00:00:12 SB 28 Discussion 00:01:33 SB 28 Vote 00:04:05 SJR 26 Discussion 00:05:32 SJR 26 Vote 00:07:10 HB 741 Discussion 00:08:30 HB 741 Vote 00:14:00 HB 544 Discussion 00:15:40 HB 544 Vote 00:28:15 HB 775 Discussion 00:31:20 HB 775 Vote 00:56:00 HJR 33 Discussion 01:00:25 HJR 33 Vote 01:01:40, 958, all

Summary: The committee met on March 11, 2025, with a quorum present and first adopted a committee substitute for Senate Bill 28. The bill would create a framework for using $5 million previously set aside for agricultural economic development through the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, including loan and grant programs. Members asked about changes in the substitute, and the sponsor explained that it revised the board composition to include members with more experience in finance, lending, and economic development. SB 28 was approved 20-0 and reported favorably. The committee then approved Senate Joint Resolution 26, which directs the Department for Medicaid Services to provide the Legislative Research Commission a report on pharmacist pay parity and the cost of allowing independent pharmacists and pharmacies to be reimbursed by Medicaid for services within their scope of practice. The sponsor and Kentucky Pharmacists Association representative described it as a request for information rather than a policy change. The resolution passed 20-0 and was reported favorably. House Bill 741, relating to public water and wastewater systems, was next. The sponsor said the substitute incorporated Kentucky Infrastructure Authority recommendations, clarified best management practices, and allowed storm water inflow and groundwater infiltration reduction projects to be scored more fairly alongside water projects. Members discussed how the bill narrows eligibility to systems most in need and refines the scoring process for the program created last session. HB 741 passed 20-0, was reported favorably, and received a title amendment. The committee also considered House Bill 544, a branch budget bill amendment creating a new SAFE fund for the most recent Eastern Kentucky flood disaster, indexed to the relevant presidential disaster declaration. The bill would allow state money and other funds to support local governments, utilities, school districts, and other eligible recipients for recovery costs, planning, and short-term liquidity, with reimbursement provisions if FEMA or other sources later pay. Members discussed the amount of available funding, the use of prior SAFE fund balances, and the emergency clause. HB 544 passed 20-0, was reported favorably, and a title amendment was adopted. The committee then began House Bill 775, relating to development areas, and adopted PHS 2 and a committee amendment; the sponsor started explaining the bill’s provisions on development areas, tax increment financing, brewers’ electronic filing, distilled spirits property tax language, income tax reduction conditions, tourism development incentives, and other tax-related sections, but the transcript cuts off before final action on the bill.

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• Kerr, who will brief our budget. This is just a good picture of the budget.
• Kerr, who will brief our budget. This is just a good picture of the budget.
• interacts at handles some of the budget interacts at handles some of the budget stuff<00:09:46.560
• It is a long process.
• large component of the operating budget large component of the operating budget for<01:36:45.199

Keywords: 1183, house

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• $4 million in their budget to support this program and the Virginia Fresh Match program.
• And thank you to Delegate Cousins for carrying that budget amendment.
• And as we move forward, both with the budget negotiations right now... ...the need is.
• So anyway, someone is trying to get a budget amendment. Anyway, I’m an appropriator. You are.
• This language came up during early budget negotiations back in February, March.

Keywords: Virginia Commission to End Hunger, 976, house, all

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• <00:09:32.640> Um in a court um through a process. Um in a court um through a process.
• That process took two years to untangle.
• That process<00:18:40.880> took<00:18:41.280> two process took two process took two years
• <00:31:59.760> will decided what Minnesota's budget will decided what Minnesota's budget will
• As Chair Mhler said, there were budget.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• For that one, we did defer them to the C2 process.
• Chair, Representative Pettigrew, I think the normal budget adjustment process would be kicked off when
• I believe that was part of the budget guideline process.
• Budget-wise, just a couple of notable requests that we have. House Bill 47 is in process.
• The House Bill 47 is in process.

Bills: SB37, SB29

Keywords: high-quality literacy instruction, science of reading, structured literacy, reading instruction, literacy assessment, dyslexia screening, phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, biliteracy, English language learner, ELL, bilingual education, dual language program, reading intervention, reading difficulty, reading improvement plan, literacy coach

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• > be standard budget process that will be standard budget process that will be taking<00:13:28.240
• We're going to contemplate this budget resolution in the budget reconciliation process, and that'll be
• trillions of dollars in their budget trillions of dollars in their budget resolution<02:59:29.120
• disappointment in the house budget disappointment in the house budget resolution<07:27:09.760>
• their budget their budget scheme<07:37:01.160> that<07:37:01.360> literally<07:37:

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• What's the process to form a TIA?
• and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee to each annually... ...Office of Strategic Planning and Budgeting
• Like you mentioned, right now the process has been that the governor issues her budget proposal in January
• The budget process, which is for a future year, is different than tax, the tax filing system, which is
• The budget process starts in the fall when agencies submit their request... ...when agencies submit their

Bills: HB2091, HB2140, HB2320, HB2384, HB2398, HB2502, HB2780, HB2918, HB2939, HB2950, HB2999, HB4020, HB4026, HB4029

Keywords: insurance, financial surveillance, regulations, assessments, Arizona Revised Statutes, investment, state treasurer, gold bullion, treasury management, financial regulations, school districts, bonds, financial advisors, elections, municipal advisors, cost of borrowing, lease agreements, school property, tax exemptions, impact aid revenue bonds

Summary: The Senate Finance Committee approved the minutes from March 16, 2026, then heard testimony on a series of bills, with the chair noting that testimony and votes would be handled in batches because members were coming and going. HB 2939 would raise the rural qualified facilities tax credit from $20,000 to $25,000 per job for certain projects with initial investment under $2 billion. Lucid Motors supported the change as a tool to attract manufacturing jobs to rural Arizona, while opponents questioned whether the higher credit would actually create new jobs and pointed to a fiscal note that could reach $48 million. The committee later passed the bill 5-2. HB 2950 would authorize municipalities and counties to form tourism improvement areas funded by lodging business assessments for marketing and tourism promotion. The Arizona Lodging and Tourism Association and Visit Phoenix supported the measure, describing TIAs as voluntary, locally controlled tools already used in other states and useful for rural destinations; senators pressed on whether the assessments were truly voluntary and how the districts would be formed and administered. The bill passed 5-2. HB 2780, a technical cleanup bill related to property tax lien foreclosure and excess proceeds sales, was described as conforming changes to a prior law creating a mechanism for delinquent taxpayers to recover equity; it passed 6-1. HB 2502 would allow certain ASRS members who are elected officials to retire at normal retirement age without resigning their elected office, with the employer paying the alternate contribution rate. ASRS said it was neutral, and the sponsor and a lobbyist argued the bill would create parity with non-elected members who can retire and return to work; the committee passed it 5-2. HB 2140, as amended by a striker, would let the state treasurer invest up to 10% of trust and treasury monies in physical gold or silver bullion held in secure U.S. depositories. The sponsor and Sound Money Defense League supported it as a diversification and inflation hedge, while opponents argued gold is volatile, costly to store, and not a better use of taxpayer funds; the committee adopted the striker and passed the bill 4-2. HB 2398 would require commercial liability insurance for watercraft rented or hired in Arizona, including peer-to-peer boat-sharing programs, while not affecting ordinary personal boat ownership. The sponsor, insurers, and rental operators said the bill responds to uninsured boats being rented through apps and to safety and liability problems; some members said training should also be addressed. The committee adopted an amendment and passed the bill 6-1. Finally, HB 2999 would create state affordable infrastructure districts to finance public infrastructure for housing through bonds, taxes, and assessments, with unanimous landowner consent and disclosure requirements. Home builders and contractors said the districts could lower upfront housing costs and improve financing, but contractors sought stronger payment protections and some senators worried the bill could add red tape and costs without guaranteeing savings to homebuyers. After adopting a large amendment, the committee passed HB 2999, though at least one member voted no and another passed on the vote.

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• Regardless of party democratic process.
• We also Minnesota's democratic process.
• Members, democracy and our process.
• <01:07:22.160> On operating budget budget of the city.
• On operating budget budget of the city.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• about how we might strengthen our budget process, with an eye toward future generations of Californians
• The measure also modernizes the budget emergencies process by allowing the Governor's May Revise to serve
• So the budget, I should say, required deposits into the Budget Stabilization Account would occur until
• process that I have seen.
• Sure, especially when we've built our budget on boom-or-bust budgeting.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Conway continued by saying the city of San Jose approached the issue during its budget process and that
• This proposal from the city of San Jose came about during their budget process, right?
• Option A is if, under the existing process or the existing process plus the improvements here, the existing
• process or the existing process plus the improvements here, they still have the opportunity to go out
• , municipal budgeting.

Summary: The committee first heard SB 753, which would modernize California’s shopping cart recovery rules by allowing cities and counties to return abandoned carts directly to retailers, recover documented retrieval costs, and avoid the current impound-and-wait process. The author and supporters, including San Jose officials and the League of California Cities, said the bill would help clear streets, sidewalks, and waterways and reduce local costs. Grocers and retailers opposed the measure unless amended, arguing it would turn cart retrieval into a new cost burden and could create incentives for cities to charge too much for stolen property. After extensive discussion about notice periods, cost caps, and local ordinances, the committee adopted amendments and passed the bill 6-0 as amended. The committee then took up SB 445, which would speed up permitting and approvals needed for high-speed rail by requiring early engagement, setting rules for third-party coordination, and creating a dispute-resolution process. The author said the bill was narrowed from an earlier, broader transit proposal and was intended to reduce delays caused by utilities, local governments, and other entities. Supporters said permitting bottlenecks add major costs and delays to infrastructure projects, while opponents from utilities, cities, counties, telecoms, and special districts raised concerns about safety, reliability, affordability, and the need to review the pending amendments. The bill passed 8-1 to the Utilities and Energy Committee. The committee also heard SB 9, a narrower housing bill focused on accessory dwelling units. The author explained that it would require local ADU ordinances to be submitted to HCD for review and would make state standards control if a local agency fails to submit a compliant ordinance or respond to HCD findings. Supporters from housing and YIMBY groups said the bill would improve enforcement of state ADU law and prevent local barriers from slowing housing production. There was no opposition, and the bill passed 6-0. The committee then began hearing SB 79, which would allow more housing near major transit stops; the author and supporters framed it as a response to the housing shortage and transit underuse, and the hearing continued with extensive support testimony as the transcript ended.

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• process to play out.
• process to play out.
• <00:45:37.040> of almost identical process of almost identical process of reconsidering<00
• it does not have to wait for the budget it does not have to wait for the budget process<00:45:59.359
• pass it will have an additional process pass it will have an additional process where<00:46:59.359

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Let us prioritize our budget. This is a budget bill.
• Let us prioritize our budget. This is a budget bill.
• Let us prioritize our budget. This is a budget bill.
• Let us prioritize our budget. This is a budget bill.
• This is a budget prioritize our budget.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• That is a budget impact on line 290. House File 135 is a budget impact for assaults on a jailer.
• That is a budget impact on line 290. House File 135 is a budget impact for assaults on a jailer.
• <00:38:15.200> for Section 24 provides a process for Section 24 provides a process for individuals
• The process specified here for retroactive relief is nearly identical to the process enacted in 2023
• The process specified here first place.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Now, through that process, we've asked a lot of other questions.
• Now, through that process, we've asked a lot of other questions.
• Now, through that process, we've asked a lot of other questions.
• Now, through that process, we've asked a lot of other questions.
• Now, through that process, we've asked a lot of other questions.

Keywords: 916, all

Summary: The Senate rules committee continued work on a proposed rule restricting campaign fundraising in the Capitol and during session or special session. Senator Nethercott and LSO attorney Mr. Shaw explained that the draft was revised to add clarity after concerns that the earlier language could unintentionally penalize a senator who merely received a contribution without affirmatively soliciting it. The committee discussed two options: option one, which would prohibit knowingly soliciting a contribution and accepting it by affirmative act, and option two, which would prohibit knowingly soliciting or accepting a legislative campaign contribution by affirmative act. A new subsection C was also added to make clear the rule would not apply when a senator merely discovers that a contribution was made and took no affirmative act to solicit or receive it. Members focused on how the term “solicit” should be understood, including whether a campaign website donate button or online promotion would count as solicitation. Mr. Shaw said the rule does not define the term and suggested it should be applied reasonably, noting that a static donate button may be treated differently from actively promoting donations. Several senators said subsection C addressed the main concern about accidental receipt of a mailed contribution, but that further guidance may still be needed on passive receipt and how to handle donations connected to pending legislation. Senator Duro said the committee was responding to an unacceptable incident that occurred in the building and wanted to make clear such conduct would not be tolerated. After discussion, Senator Rothfuss moved option two and Senator Gierau seconded. The committee voted to adopt option two, with Senators Gierau, Nethercott, Salazar, and Chairman Biteman voting aye; Senator Rothfuss also voted aye. The committee then adjourned, and it was noted that the adopted rule would become part of the permanent Senate rules unless changed at the start of a future session.

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• I mean, it's a thought process.
• Chair, Representative Herrera, the process is still the same.
• Chair, Senator Brandt, not a part of this survey process, no.
• ago—but the budget actually said this is for contract services.
• We're in the process of working through that together.

Keywords: 996, all

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• Chair, our operating budget is supported by the base budget of $23.9 million each year from the general
• Chair, our operating budget is supported by the base budget of $23.9 million each year from the general
• Chair, our operating budget is supported by the base budget of $23.9 million each year from the general
• Chair, our operating budget is supported by the base budget of $23.9 million each year from the general
• brief outline of what a city's process brief outline of what a city's process is<00:31:59.880>

Bills: HF1234, HF1956, HF1025, HF1172, HF791

Keywords: payment transparency, public contracts, contractor rights, government accountability, construction payments, municipal finance, liquor store, audit requirements, state auditor, local government, historic flag, state flag, display standards, ceremonial, Minnesota Statutes, Ursa Minor, state symbol, Minnesota state laws, constellation, official state designation