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• many of these states have been operating these programs for decades, like Arizona, Massachusetts, Florida
• programs really for decades um like Arizona,<00:12:05.440><c> Massachusetts,</c><00:12:06.320><c> Florida
• </c><00:12:06.639><c> and</c> Arizona, Massachusetts, Florida and Arizona, Massachusetts, Florida and
• So there was a very extensive public process that resulted in this legislature deciding in 2018 to not
• </c> that resulted in this legislature that resulted in this legislature deciding<01:17:17.600><c> in

Summary: The Committee to Study Long-Term Managed Care met to approve prior minutes and outline its schedule, with meetings set for September 24 and September 29 ahead of an October 1 report deadline. The chair said the committee would use the first two meetings to digest testimony, likely ask follow-up questions of DHS, and then work toward conclusions and a report format. The minutes from the previous meeting were approved unanimously. The main testimony came from Sharon Alexander of Amera Health, who argued in favor of moving from fee-for-service Medicaid long-term services and supports to a managed LTSS model. She described managed LTSS as a capitated, quality-driven system used in about 26 states, and said it can improve care coordination, accountability, access to home- and community-based services, and budget predictability. She cited Amera Health’s experience in Pennsylvania and Delaware, including care coordination, housing and transportation support, caregiver programs, and quality benchmarks tied to state oversight. She also said nursing facilities would remain an important option for people who need that level of care. Committee members asked about how the programs are administered, how rates are set, how care managers work, and how quality is measured. Alexander said states contract with managed care organizations at actuarially sound capitated rates, with annual contracts, reporting, and oversight. She explained that care managers typically conduct quarterly assessments and follow up after trigger events such as hospitalization, and that housing coordinators may assist with transitions to the community. On quality, she said states use CMS-related and HCBS benchmark measures covering service timeliness, care planning, transitions, and other outcomes, and that New Hampshire could build on existing metrics rather than starting from scratch. She also noted that rural areas face workforce and transportation challenges, which managed care plans try to address through technology and self-direction options.

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• Then the legislature actually makes the determination. That’s how our republic works.
• We also have opened up a yard in Florida. We do heavy wrecking, recovery, and towing.
• You said you had a company in Florida. Is that correct? Yes. Okay.
• Is there any oversight on the towing industry in Florida? There is a towing association in Florida.

Committee: House Joint Committee on Transportation Oversight

Summary: The House Committee on Transportation met on Senate Bill 1408, which would allow Missouri to raise the maximum speed limit on rural interstates from 70 to 75 miles per hour. Senator Berger, the bill sponsor, argued the change would better match neighboring states, improve traffic flow, and reflect modern vehicle safety technology. Several members supported the idea as a practical adjustment, while others questioned whether the time savings were worth the safety tradeoff, raised concerns about driver behavior, truck speed governors, road design, fuel use, and the possibility that higher posted limits would lead to even faster driving. Testimony was sharply divided. Supporters, including a motorist advocate and some committee members, said 75 mph is common in surrounding states and worldwide, that most crashes are caused by inattention rather than speed alone, and that MoDOT should be able to set limits based on engineering and traffic conditions. Opponents included a Hazelwood police lieutenant, AAA, the Missouri Insurance Coalition, and MoDOT Director Ed Hassinger. They argued that higher speeds increase crash severity and fatalities, that Missouri’s roads and traffic volumes differ from flatter neighboring states, and that the bill could disproportionately affect young and older drivers as well as roadside workers. MoDOT said its data shows speed is a major factor in fatal crashes and cited fatality increases in Arkansas and Kansas after those states raised rural interstate limits. Committee members also debated whether the bill actually mandates 75 mph or merely authorizes MoDOT to set it where appropriate. MoDOT and AAA said any increase should be tied to engineering studies and roadway-specific analysis, while supporters argued the department already has that discretion and that the bill simply removes an outdated cap. No vote was taken in the excerpt. After closing the hearing on SB 1408, the committee moved on to House Bill 3447, a towing and recovery bill that would require more insurance for large commercial vehicles, improve notice and dispute procedures, and address abandoned vehicles; testimony on that bill began with the sponsor and representatives from the towing and trucking industries.

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• The Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions is charged with providing a report to the legislature
• The measure is then filed with the legislature.
• The measure is then filed with the legislature.
• There are a lot of things that I think this legislature, again, has been bold on.
• Is there anything that the Legislature...

Bills: H5009

Committee: Joint Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions

Keywords: collective bargaining, worker rights, labor relations, public counsel services, state employees

Summary: The committee held a public hearing on Initiative Petition 25-03, House Bill 5000, which would allow single-family homes on smaller lots in areas with public water and sewer service. The hearing began with committee members outlining the Article 48 initiative process and then hearing from two subject-matter experts. Under Secretary Chris Clutchman of Housing and Livable Communities explained how the proposal would amend Chapter 40A, noted that Boston would be excluded, and said municipalities would still be able to adopt reasonable regulations on setbacks, bulk, height, and short-term rentals. He also flagged unresolved implementation questions, including how to treat wetlands, infrastructure capacity, and pre-existing nonconforming situations. Attorney Susan Murphy said the measure would significantly alter local zoning, could create conflicts with existing zoning districts and Section 3A/MBTA Communities rules, and raised concerns about infrastructure capacity and the lack of any home-size or affordability limits. Supporters of the petition argued that Massachusetts faces a severe housing shortage and that large minimum lot sizes are a major barrier to building starter homes. Proponents said the measure would legalize single-family homes on lots as small as 5,000 square feet with 50 feet of frontage where public sewer and water are available, and they cited polling showing public support for lot-size reform. They said the proposal could produce thousands of additional homes per year, help young families and seniors, and expand housing choices in high-cost suburbs. Committee members pressed the proponents on how the measure would interact with affordability, home size, frontage requirements, 40B compliance, and whether the bill would actually produce starter homes rather than larger expensive houses. The Massachusetts Municipal Association testified in opposition, urging the committee to take no action. MMA representatives argued that zoning is fundamentally a local decision and that the proposal would preempt municipal authority with a one-size-fits-all mandate. They also said the bill is impractical because public water and sewer service does not guarantee available capacity, citing examples of communities facing water and wastewater limits and costly infrastructure upgrades. MMA further argued the measure lacks affordability requirements and could be counterproductive, and pointed to existing and pending state tools such as Chapter 40Y, 40R-related proposals, and other housing funding or zoning reforms as better approaches. No vote was taken during the hearing.

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• We're all bragging about how long we've been in the legislature. I've been here 26 years now.
• On page 5, we added in language that was found in the Florida Interstate Medical Compact License.
• That is a New Mexico Act that was passed by this legislature, and we wanted to make sure that.
• I will just point out that that language was also found in the Florida Interstate Medical.
• The legislature should pass laws and repeal laws. What's the policy argument behind that?

Bills: SB1 , SB3 , SB1 , SB3

Committees: Senate Senate Judiciary , Senate House Judiciary

Keywords: interstate medical licensure compact, physician licensure, medical license reciprocity, expedited licensure, medical practice act, New Mexico medical board, compact commission, physician mobility, telemedicine, license portability, background check, disciplinary action, joint investigation, reproductive health care, gender-affirming care, scope of practice, medical board transparency, multistate compact, licensure renewal, health care workforce

Transcript Highlights:

• We're all bragging about how long we've been in the legislature. I've been here 26 years now.
• On page 5, we added in language that was found in the Florida Interstate Medical Compact License.
• That is a New Mexico Act that was passed by this legislature, and we wanted to make sure that It was
• We just said each member state that doesn't direct the legislature. doesn't direct the courts, and it
• The legislature should pass laws and repeal laws. What's the policy argument behind that?

Bills: SB1 , SB3

Committee: Senate Senate Judiciary

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• we selected the shipyard that had the lowest bid, and we have contracted with Eastern Shipyard in Florida
• As we designed the hybrid electric that we've been directed by the legislature to build, the weight of
• this is something there's a narrative that, you know, for several sessions we've talked to the legislature
• plan to rebid those, or is it possible to add them to the contract we have with the manufacturer in Florida
• And legislatures of the past have done work in creating programs And legislatures of the past have done

Bills: SB5989

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: aircraft fuel tax, tax revenue distribution, aviation funding, transportation, state revenue

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• We made a promise to North Carolina, Florida, Texas, and yes, to Maui.
• We made a promise to North Carolina, Florida, Texas, and yes, to Maui.
• We made a promise to North Carolina, Florida, Texas, and yes, to Maui.
• </c> Ohio jar Jared moscowitz of Florida Ohio jar Jared moscowitz of Florida Marie<03:58:13.040><c> Glen
• </c><04:16:26.319><c> to</c> sports and to get the legislature to sports and to get the legislature to

Bills: HR190 , HR189 , SJR11

Keywords: censure, Congress, interruption, decorum, Representative Al Green, constitutional amendment, state laws, education, voting rights, election integrity

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• Carolyn Hill, she is a native of Miami, Florida, but she's a transplant to Louisiana, and we now call
• So be it resolved today that the House of Representatives and the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
• So be it resolved today that the House of Representatives and the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
• House Bill 210 by Representative Melancon provides relative to prior acts of the Legislature relative
• Florida has banned it entirely. No person, this gear type cannot be used at all.

Bills: HR133 , HR134 , HR135 , HR136 , HR137 , HR138 , HR139 , HR140 , HR141 , HR142 , HR143 , HR144 , HR145 , HR146 , HR147 , HR148 , HR149 , HR150 , HR151 , HR152 , HR119 , HR120 , HR121 , HR122 , HR123 , HR125 , HR126 , HR127 , HR128 , HR129 , HR130 , HR131 , HR132 , HCR53 , HCR54 , HCR55 , HCR56 , SCR3 , SCR22 , SB4 , SB18 , SB66 , SB106 , SB201 , SB256 , SB274 , SB292 , SB326 , SB386 , SB406 , SB422 , SB423 , SB456 , SB475 , HCR3 , HB1 , HB3 , HB27 , HB71 , HB214 , HB225 , HB241 , HB244 , HB306 , HB312 , HB313 , HB314 , HB345 , HB366 , HB383 , HB446 , HB473 , HB511 , HB514 , HB655 , HB730 , HB743 , HB836 , HB983 , HB1027 , HB1037 , HB1043 , HB1082 , HB1091 , HB1096 , HB1103 , HB1126 , HB1167 , HB1174 , HB1175 , HB1230 , HB1237 , HB1238 , SB162 , SB349 , SB350 , SB382 , SB383 , HB76 , HB132 , HB181 , HB210 , HB250 , HB265 , HB275 , HB291 , HB322 , HB342 , HB475 , HB486 , HB616 , HB635 , HB639 , HB690 , HB740 , HB757 , HB761 , HB774 , HB808 , HB855 , HB872 , HB883 , HB886 , HB903 , HB949 , HB962 , HB996 , HB1003 , HB1036 , HB1054 , HB1071 , HB1076 , HB1078 , HB1113 , HB1132 , HB1146 , HB1232 , HB1233 , HB21 , HB24 , HB29 , HB31 , HB39 , HB45 , HB77 , HB136 , HB150 , HB263 , HB273 , HB299 , HB315 , HB376 , HB377 , HB431 , HB444 , HB450 , HB519 , HB533 , HB538 , HB559 , HB562 , HB663 , HB664 , HB715 , HB717 , HB805 , HB822 , HB823 , HB834 , HB864 , HB867 , HB1017 , HB1018 , HB1068 , HB1134 , HB1137 , HB1234 , HB1235 , HB1236 , HB961 , HB399 , HB868 , HB905 , HB180 , HB192 , HB284 , HB476 , HB915 , HB952 , HB1006 , HB401 , HB51 , HB58 , HB140 , HB982 , HB1010 , HB750 , HB911 , HB977 , HB901 , HR20 , HR74 , HB9 , HB151 , HB193 , HB310 , HB393 , HB459 , HB577 , HB582 , HB605 , HB614 , HB615 , HB682 , HB733 , HB773

Summary: The House met with a quorum and spent much of the day on personal privileges, recognizing visiting groups and designating several commemorative days, including Sigma Gamma Rho Day, Alpha Kappa Alpha Day, Italian Festival royalty, Acadiana’s Red and White Day, and Louisiana Automobile Dealer Day. Members also welcomed students, civic leaders, former legislators, a state pageant titleholder, and a visiting African law enforcement delegation focused on combating human trafficking. The chamber received Senate bills and committee reports, and several resolutions were adopted without objection, including condolences resolutions and commendations for schools, festivals, and public service organizations. The House then took up a long series of bills, with many passing on final passage after brief debate or technical amendments. Measures addressed topics such as notification of inmate releases from parish jails and DOC facilities (HB 76), ethics and financial disclosure, video voyeurism involving deceased persons (HB 265, renamed the Jacob Carter Dignity and Death Act), health insurance claim practices (HB 291), victim access to parole testimony without fees (HB 32), special education due process burden of proof (HB 342), AI disclosure in medical settings (HB 475), the psychology interjurisdictional compact (HB 486), homelessness provider oversight (HB 616), AI disclosure in campaign calls (HB 639), Medicaid managed care claim review (HB 740), menhaden fishing restrictions (HB 757 and HB 855), HIV exposure law modernization (HB 808), and rare cancer treatment advisory board changes (HB 761). Most of these bills passed with strong support; HB 342 passed 98-3, HB 639 passed 86-9, HB 808 passed 99-0, and HB 855 drew the most extended debate, with supporters citing science-based conservation and opponents warning about harm to the menhaden industry and coastal jobs. The House also adopted committee amendments and set several major fiscal measures as special orders for April 16, including HB 1, HB 2, HB 3, HB 313, HB 383, HB 983, and HB 1126. Additional bills were advanced to third reading from committee reports, and the chamber returned some measures to the calendar for later consideration. Overall, the meeting was marked by ceremonial recognitions, a heavy legislative agenda, and multiple substantive policy votes across education, health, criminal justice, transportation, ethics, and natural resources.

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• word of joint committee on consumer protection and professional licensure at the Massachusetts Legislature
• If you missed the social media barrage last week or so, we have a number of members of the Legislature
• the design communities specifically around MWBE, and there were recommendations forwarded to the legislature
• Over the past three years, we've had students leave to obtain positions in Maine, Connecticut, and Florida
• Over the past three years, we've had students leave to obtain positions in Maine, Connecticut, and Florida

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

Summary: The Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure heard testimony on several real estate, housing, and consumer protection bills. A major portion of the hearing focused on bills to create licensure for commercial interior designers (H.324/S.254), with supporters from the architecture and interior design fields arguing the measure would recognize a distinct profession, expand permitting authority for qualified designers, improve public safety, and remove barriers to firm ownership and public contracting. Witnesses said the proposal had been redrafted through collaboration among interior designers, architects, engineers, and building officials, and Senator Gomez said the Senate had passed the bill previously and hoped to advance it again. The committee also heard support for H.450 on solar customer protections, with solar companies backing standardized disclosures, a consumer brochure, a longer rescission period, and sales registration requirements as consumer safeguards that would not materially disrupt business operations. The committee then took testimony on H.431/S.245, a bill to end housing discrimination in the Commonwealth. Senator Gomez, fair housing advocates, and several renters described alleged discrimination against Black renters and voucher holders, citing testing data and personal experiences. They said the bill would strengthen enforcement by linking court findings to temporary license suspensions, require fair housing training, increase public reporting, and add board representation with fair housing or voucher-holder experience. A real estate appraisers representative also supported S.196, which would make appraisal licensure mandatory in Massachusetts, arguing that home valuation should be done by licensed professionals. A substantial part of the hearing addressed broker-fee and rental-timing bills, including H.335, H.336, H.374, H.224, and H.449. Supporters of the broker-fee changes argued that tenants should not be charged fees when the landlord hired the broker, while opponents warned the language could restrict tenant representation and harm small landlords, students, and the rental market. Several witnesses opposed the 90-day lease-signing window in H.336, saying it would compress the September rental cycle, worsen competition, and make it harder for students and out-of-state renters to secure housing. The chairs noted that broker fees had already been addressed in the state budget, and the hearing concluded with no votes on the bills, only the close of testimony and an announcement that the committee would not hold another hearing until later in the year.

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• He attended flight school in Pensacola, Florida, and is currently a UH helicopter pilot stationed at
• What once sounded like science fiction is no longer far-fetched, and that means that this legislature
• fallen law enforcement officers and support their surviving families, including Alaska, Arizona, Florida
• And I think it would be an honorable thing for the legislature to adopt a license plate that recognizes
• And I think that Massachusetts and every member of this legislature, every member in this chamber, can

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• In 2001, the legislature enacted Idaho Code 32-142, which formally established court assistance officers
• In 2001, the legislature enacted Idaho Code 32142, which formally established court assistance officers
• And I think why the original legislature had this statute the way it was is...
• They had to go clear to Florida to collect this person.
• Another county, They had to go clear to Florida to collect this person.

Committee: House Judiciary, Rules and Administration

Transcript Highlights:

• I think specifically we've said that we would like to look at what Florida is doing, what Tennessee is
• 21.840><c> what</c> that we would like to look at um, what that we would like to look at um, what Florida
• 22.720><c> doing,</c><00:05:23.039><c> what</c><00:05:23.360><c> Tennessee</c><00:05:23.759><c> is</c> Florida
• is doing, what Tennessee is Florida is doing, what Tennessee is doing.<00:05:24.880><c> um</c><00:05

Committee: Joint Universities and Colleges

Transcript Highlights:

• honor to be here and to be able to continue serving this committee for the second session of this legislature
• Just a little bit of background: I had my learner's permit in Florida at 14 years old.
• The reason I did it at 14 is because in Florida, you could ride a motorcycle at 14 years old if you had
• We had a truck driver who issued their license out of California, and they killed people in Florida.
• And I know in Arkansas, Florida.

Bills: HB2003 , HB2057 , HB2109 , HB2111 , HB2112 , HB2114 , HB2256 , HB2259 , HB2317 , HB2323 , HB2398 , HB2443 , HB2446 , HB2574

Committee: House Transportation & Infrastructure

Keywords: driver education, instruction permit, underage drivers, motorcycle licenses, traffic regulations, special plates, centennial, Arizona Department of Transportation, vehicle registration, commercial discounts, Arizona Centennial, driver license, examinations, motorcycle awareness, public safety, traffic laws, special plate, conservative grassroots, funding, patriotism

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• like Senator Klein would say, there are seven other states, including our neighbor Wisconsin and Florida
• 00:26:43.919><c> and</c> including our neighbor Wisconsin and including our neighbor Wisconsin and Florida
• <00:26:44.640><c> and</c><00:26:44.880><c> a</c><00:26:45.039><c> few</c> Florida and a few Florida and
• might have better luck back at the bargaining table than you will get more money from the state legislature
• Several years ago, Minnesota State came to the legislature to be able to deliver applied doctoral programs

Committee: Senate Higher Education

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• </c><00:10:20.520><c> That's</c><00:10:20.760><c> Florida</c> a benchmark law on this.
• That's Florida a benchmark law on this. That's Florida and<00:10:21.280><c> Virginia.
• Number two, have been passed in Florida, okay?
• That's what Florida did.
• That's what Florida did. As far as I understand, they hadn't had any problems with this law.

Committee: Joint Judiciary, Division A

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• So with your thorough vetting process that you've done, and we can't speak for future legislatures, that's
• And I think that's where it might be how the legislature may view that going forward.
• about North Dakota being extremely competitive, and kind of a dark horse when comparing Texas and Florida
• And kind of a dark horse when comparing Texas and Florida. and kind of a dark horse when comparing Texas
• and Florida on the tax basis.

Summary: The Tax Reform and Relief Advisory Committee met with a quorum, approved the March 17, 2026 minutes, and heard a lengthy update from Tax Commissioner Brian Croshys on property tax relief programs. He reviewed the Homestead Property Tax Credit, Disabled Veteran Credit, and Primary Residence Credit, noting increased relief after House Bill 1158 and House Bill 1176, but also discussing how some households “income adjust out” of eligibility over time. Members asked about indexing income thresholds, expanding eligibility by age alone, simplifying administration, county-level notices, and whether the county and state systems could be streamlined. Croshys said the programs are heavily used, largely administered at the county level, and that the department is still refining compliance and reporting; he also said there were no material findings or overarching concerns in the latest review. The committee agreed more detailed PRC information would likely come back in a September meeting, and the chair announced an afternoon recess for lunch before later reconvening. Shelly Myers then presented the statewide property tax increase report, the zero-growth report, and a statistical report on property values and tax levies by class. She explained how county auditors report levy and valuation data, how increases and decreases are counted, and identified counties and cities with the largest percentage changes in growth or decline. She also summarized recent trends: agricultural values remain relatively flat, while residential, commercial, and centrally assessed values have risen over the last five years; in 2025, residential property accounted for the largest share of statewide property tax levies, followed by commercial, agriculture, and centrally assessed property. Committee members asked about unusual zero-growth figures, the effect of annexation and land-use changes, and whether the 3% levy cap was forcing political subdivisions to use reserves or defer spending. Myers said many counties complied by using reserves, delaying capital projects, or limiting increases, and that some counties had not used their full cap. The committee then moved to the stripper oil extraction tax exemption. Commissioner Croshys reviewed the state’s oil tax structure and estimated the revenue impact of keeping stripper wells exempt from extraction tax while still paying production tax. He said the exemption saves operators hundreds of millions of dollars over a biennium, while the state still collects production tax on those wells. He also discussed projected impacts if the exemption were changed for future wells and noted that future outcomes depend on oil prices, production declines, and technology such as CO2 enhanced oil recovery. Nathan Anderson of the Department of Mineral Resources briefly explained the historical difference between the 35-barrel and 30-barrel thresholds for certain wells, citing differences in completion costs and lateral lengths. The committee then heard from EERC CEO Charles Gorecki, who presented an analysis of oil well life cycles and said most oil is produced before wells reach stripper status, but that refracturing or other reinvestment can significantly extend production and keep wells above the threshold for years.

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• And the headlines are usually Texas, Florida, Florida, Texas, Florida, a little bit of Tennessee.
• And that was done partially before the legislature invested in the ARPA investment, connecting many people
• The team works very hard, and we're lucky to have had a legislature that was able to allow us to invest
• The team works very hard, and we're lucky to have had a legislature that was able to allow us to invest
• constitutional provision has been adopted that would prevent simply raising that fee, that the legislature

Committee: House Budget

Transcript Highlights:

• And the headlines are usually Texas, Florida, Florida, Texas, Florida, a little bit of Tennessee.
• And that was done partially before the legislature invested in the ARPA investment, connecting many people
• The team works very hard, and we're lucky to have had a legislature that was able to allow us to invest
• in building our own... ...And we're lucky to have had a legislature that was able to allow us to invest
• constitutional provision has been adopted that would prevent simply raising that fee, that the legislature

Summary: The House Budget Committee heard the Department of Economic Development’s fiscal year 2027 budget presentation, beginning with Director Michelle Hadaway and division leaders. The department emphasized that most of its budget is federally funded and walked through requests for regional engagement, international trade and investment offices, business recruitment and marketing, Delta Regional Authority dues, business and community solutions, tax increment financing, MODESA, DRPP, CDBG, disaster recovery, Missouri Main Street, AmeriCorps, Missouri One Start, the Missouri Technology Corporation, semiconductor and API reshoring efforts, SSBCI, and other economic development items. Members repeatedly asked about lapses, one-time appropriations, whether general revenue could be reduced or replaced with other funds, and how the department prioritizes federal and other non-GR sources. Several members also praised regional engagement, Missouri Partnership, and rural economic development efforts. A major portion of the discussion focused on specific one-time or performance-based projects. Members questioned the large GR transfer for TIFs and MODESA, the use of funds for the Urban League plaza renovation, the Northeast Missouri housing fund, the Highway MM corridor, and the Missouri Technology Corporation. Department witnesses explained that many of these amounts are based on projected performance or are tied to multi-year obligations, and that some unspent balances reflect project timing, federal reimbursement timing, or delayed construction. The committee also discussed the Missouri Main Street program, with staff explaining it supports both new and existing Main Street communities and can be adapted for county-wide models. The committee spent significant time on workforce and innovation programs. Missouri One Start described its customized training and upskilling programs, including a statutory fund switch to align with existing law, while members asked for more data on participation and impact. Missouri Technology Corporation explained that reduced funding last year limited some entrepreneur-support programs, and that its venture fund has leveraged state dollars into private capital and jobs. Members also discussed the API reshoring item and semiconductor funding, asking what the money would do, what companies would benefit, and how much federal leverage the state could expect. Witnesses said the API request supports a nonprofit center working with existing Missouri companies to reshore pharmaceutical production, while the semiconductor item is tied to federal matching opportunities that have moved slowly. The committee did not take final action on the budget during the portion of the hearing provided. The chair recessed the committee to go to session, stating that the hearing would resume afterward and that public testimony on House Bill 2007 would follow completion of the department presentation.

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• And now I want to yield three minutes to the gentlewoman from Florida, the distinguished ranking member
• ,<00:38:16.320><c> the</c><00:38:16.560><c> distinguished</c><00:38:16.960><c> ranking</c> Florida, the
• distinguished ranking Florida, the distinguished ranking member<00:38:17.599><c> of</c><00:38:17.680
• </c><00:38:22.960><c> is</c> &gt;&gt; The gentle lady from Florida is &gt;&gt; The gentle lady from Florida
• where we showed how state legislature where we showed how you<00:52:17.680><c> can</c><00:52:17.839>

Bills: HR747 , HR719 , HB5371

Keywords: courthouse construction, federal regulations, urban development, government spending, judicial facilities, political violence, Charlie Kirk, civil discourse, freedom of speech, unity, political extremism, condemnation, Civic engagement, continuing resolution, appropriations, fiscal year 2026, omnibus, government funding, federal budget, USDA

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• HB29 is an attempt to implement a work search... ...standard that was explicitly rejected by the legislature
• Lawrence County to CL County, all the way down to the... ...to CL County all the way down to the Florida
• The legislature has recognized in the past the need to expand transportation and broadband services,

Bills: HB93 , HB160 , HB29 , HB29 , HB93 , HB160

Committee: House State Government

Keywords: HB93, Alabama State Port Authority, State Auditor, property inventory, inventory control, audit exemption, state property, personal property inventory, public authority, port authority, Section 36-16-11, Code of Alabama 1975, administrative oversight, state audit, conforming changes, government property, Alabama Municipal Electric Authority, AMEA, municipal electric authority, board of directors