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• So a couple points there: we are a loan program; we are not a grant program.
• There's an overflow stormwater grant program, a small program that DEQ does administer.
• there's an overflow stormwater grant program that a small program that DEQ does administer we were able
• So we rely on that money and federal cap grants to run our program.
• Most of our money comes from those repayments, and so the cap grant capitalizes our program on top of

Summary: The task force met to focus on funding systems and incentive structures for a proposed regional waste infrastructure effort, including how a future WIPA framework might support solid waste planning in the Willamette Valley. Staff and members heard presentations from DEQ on the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, from Business Oregon on the Special Public Works Fund, and from Oregon State Treasury on state bonding capacity and the bond issuance process. Presenters explained how their programs are structured, how projects are scored or approved, what kinds of public entities and projects are eligible, and how interagency coordination and co-funding can work. DEQ emphasized that its revolving loan fund is driven by water-quality benefits and public-health criteria, while Business Oregon described a broader infrastructure loan program for public entities with no scoring system, and Treasury outlined the state’s debt-capacity process and the differences between general obligation and lottery bonds. Members used the presentations to discuss whether similar funding tools could support solid waste infrastructure, especially for transfer stations, regional hubs, and related facilities that may need to be built before Coffin Butte reaches the end of its lifespan. Several questions centered on whether public-private partnerships could qualify, whether equipment inside facilities could be financed, how repayment would work, and whether planning costs could be covered. DEQ and Business Oregon both said they could potentially collaborate on scoring or co-funding, but noted eligibility limits and the need for public ownership in many cases. Treasury said bond capacity is limited and competitive, especially for lottery bonds, and that project authorization generally runs on a two-year cycle, though unused authority can sometimes be reauthorized. In task force discussion, members debated whether the group should pursue a dedicated funding lane for the seven-county region rather than having local governments compete with other statewide needs. Some members stressed the importance of criteria to avoid stranded assets and to ensure funding is available when projects are ready, while others raised concerns about how cities and counties would generate revenue to repay debt during construction and early operations. The group also discussed flow control, system fees, and the need for regional collaboration among counties, cities, and haulers to create enough waste volume to support new infrastructure. Staff noted that pre-session filing materials for the legislature are due September 11, and the chair said the August meeting will focus on organizational structure and identifying partners. During public comment, Representative Kevin Mannix submitted written testimony supporting the WIPA concept and urging the task force to endorse it. Commissioner Bubba King of Yamhill County urged the task force to compare alternatives objectively and warned against adding bureaucracy before evaluating existing infrastructure and costs. Commissioners Kevin Cameron and Roger Nyquist of Marion and Linn counties described regional hub-and-spoke concepts, transfer stations, and intermodal options, emphasizing the need for planning, strategic siting, and collaboration with haulers and local governments.

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• </c> its establishment establishes a grant its establishment establishes a grant program<00:49:58.559
• program we saw see a cap in the grant program we saw the<01:02:25.319><c> 8,000</c><01:02:26.319><c>
• </c><01:08:02.200><c> program</c> to make and then start the grant program to make and then start the
• </c> but maybe we'll go and say the grant but maybe we'll go and say the grant program<01:08:12.960><
• c> be</c><01:08:49.080><c> a</c> the grant program that might be a the grant program that might be a

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• We can maintain about 10% of the OHV funds for administrative purposes, so that's running the grant program
• program doing education whatever that might be the rest are are dispersed through a grant process so
• We went through an overview of the grants programs and what the eligibility is.
• We went through an overview of the grants programs and what's the eligibility is.
• And we stay responsive to that through this grant program, right?

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• The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, we believe that between the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and
• our public assistance... ...believe that between the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and our public assistance
• , and that program is no longer available to us at this time.
• It's not any sort of new positions or program at our office.
• Do you expect to not receive the federal grant?

Summary: The committee heard a budget presentation from Emergency Management Director Annie Verst for the General Government appropriations budget. She described the agency’s core role as coordinating disaster response, recovery, preparedness, and mitigation, emphasizing that local governments lead initial response while the state supports recovery and resource coordination. Verst highlighted recent activity including wildfire-related declarations, $83 million in public assistance payouts, use of the new state disaster revolving fund, implementation of an Oklahoma resilient recovery strategy, and restructuring efforts that repurposed positions toward regional coordination and reduced administrative overhead. A major focus of the presentation was uncertainty around federal funding. Verst said FEMA programs and obligations have been delayed or canceled in some cases, including hazard mitigation assistance and disaster case management, and that the agency is seeking state support to cover possible gaps. She outlined requests for a $3.7 million federal funding loss contingency, $1 million for updating the state hazard mitigation plan, $3.8 million for the state emergency fund and 12.5% public assistance obligations, and $800,000 for anticipated other needs/temporary sheltering cost share. She also explained that most of the agency’s large revolving and pass-through balances cannot be used for operating costs. Members questioned her about Oklahoma Task Force One, including whether it is funded by OEM and whether the agency is shifting toward response rather than mitigation. Verst said Task Force One is used when local capacity is exceeded, that out-of-state deployments are reimbursed, and that the agency sees its role as coordination and recovery rather than replacing local response. She also explained the revolving fund for disaster advances, the timing of reimbursements, and the purpose of the hazard mitigation plan update. No votes or formal actions were taken, and the hearing concluded with thanks and adjournment.

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• and also grants for program development and sustainability for those institutions have an approved program
• On October one, we approved programs with an active grant.
• So here's grants last year in 23. 24, we awarded 19 million dollars in grants Fbc TP grants to programs
• grants Fbc TP grants to programs in 23. 24 our invoices paid out was 5.7 million in current at grants
• And of course, many of our programs and our grants cover a job coach.

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• c><00:41:17.040><c> our</c><00:41:17.200><c> grant</c> grant program to date in our grant grant program
• This includes grant programs.
• structure</c><00:42:32.880><c> design,</c> In the grant program structure design, In the grant program
• The DNR grants and other grant programs.
• </c> fund for the community grants program. fund for the community grants program.

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• what's called a CCDF grant.
• It's a federal grant. We pull down 100... What's called a CCDF grant. It's a federal grant.
• program.
• Or you have school programs who might apply for a grant with us or summer programming, and we're pulling
• Or you have school programs who might apply for a grant with us or summer programming, and we're pulling

Summary: The Early Childhood Committee met to receive an update from the Office of Early Childhood on Arkansas child care and early learning programs. Committee members discussed the state’s child care crisis, including reported economic losses from lack of access, the need to track access, affordability, workforce shortages, rural and infant/toddler care gaps, and the role of local leads in identifying needs across the state. The committee also approved the February 17 minutes. Office of Early Childhood staff explained their responsibilities under the LEARNS Act, including kindergarten readiness, provider quality, and access to affordable seats. They reviewed licensing, quality efforts, and the two main funding streams: School Readiness Assistance (SRA), a federally funded voucher program serving about 14,600 children with a wait list of more than 3,000, and Arkansas Better Chance (ABC), a state-funded program serving about 23,000 children, with approval to increase to 24,000 slots. Members asked about the difference between market rate surveys and cost analyses, and staff said the office is procuring both, with results expected by the end of the year. Several members raised concerns about funding levels, especially that ABC reimbursement has not kept pace with K-12 funding increases and that child care reimbursement remains below the true cost of care. Staff said ABC requires certified teachers and lower ratios than SRA, but pays less, and that some federal pre-K slots were moved into ABC to preserve continuity of care. They also explained that SRA eligibility changes, including a higher work requirement and ending a child care worker eligibility category, were made to reduce spending and serve families on the wait list. The committee discussed communication with providers and parents, technical assistance for centers, and possible future legislative action to stabilize providers and expand access, but no votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the minutes and adjournment.

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• </c> source for the reinsurance program source for the reinsurance program without<00:03:15.159><c> this
• </c><00:09:52.399><c> we're</c> renew uh the can renew Grant we're renew uh the can renew Grant we're
• </c> can move the uh execution of those Grant can move the uh execution of those Grant agreements<00:
• </c> Nations have medical cannabis programs Nations have medical cannabis programs uh<00:16:04.839><c
• the future medical program under the future medical program under 342<00:25:20.039><c> and</c><00:25:

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• execute on the program.
• program.
• The next group of slides will look at statistics on the TOPS program and the Go Grants program.
• The next few slides look at the Go Grant program.
• programs.

Summary: The committee met on March 17 to review the FY27 budgets for the Department of Education and several special schools and commissions. Fiscal staff outlined the Department of Education’s roughly $6.4 billion budget, noting that most funding goes to the Minimum Foundation Program and subgrantee assistance. Major changes discussed included the removal of one-time teacher pay stipends, increases for the LA GATOR scholarship program, and projected adjustments in early childhood funding. Members also reviewed the constitutional amendment proposal tied to using about $2 billion to pay down teacher retirement obligations and provide future teacher pay raises. Dr. Cade Brumley testified that Louisiana’s education outcomes have improved and answered questions on math performance, charter school funding, the LA GATOR scholarship, and the special education Choice program. Members pressed the department on the sustainability and balance of funding between LA GATOR and Choice, the number of applicants and current recipients, and outreach efforts. Brumley said charter schools are funded through the MFP like other public schools, that LA GATOR currently serves about 5,500 students with applications recently reaching about 17,000, and that the Choice program serves about 500 students with a waiting list of about 700 applicants. He also said the department would implement whatever funding levels the legislature approves. The committee then heard the special schools and commissions budget, including the Special School District, Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts, Thrive Academy, École Pointe-au-Chien, Louisiana Public Broadcasting, and BESE. Testimony focused on facility needs, enrollment, and program outcomes. LSU? No—LSM leaders described urgent roof and ceiling repairs estimated at about $800,000, while Thrive Academy highlighted student achievement, community service requirements, and economic impact. LPB said it is facing a federal funding loss of about $2.5 million and is responding with higher Passport fees, underwriting, and private fundraising. BESE’s small staff and administrative role were also explained, with members asking about board operations and the use of statutory dedication funds.

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• Any questions for Grant?
• Any questions for grant?
• We tested eight programs based on risk factors such as enrollment caps, program admissions, and program
• Accepted into this program?
• Assistance Program.

Summary: The committee was called to order, the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer were offered, and the minutes from the previous meeting were approved. Members then received a memo summarizing major audit items and began hearing audit presentations from the State Auditor’s Office and private auditors on a range of state agencies and organizations. Several audits were reported as clean, including the Bank of North Dakota, the North Dakota Guaranteed Student Loan Program, the Office of the Governor, the Office of the State Treasurer, the Office of Management and Budget, the Department of Transportation’s flexible transportation fund, Lake Region State College, and the Department of Environmental Quality. The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association also received an unmodified opinion, though repeat findings were noted for limited segregation of duties and financial statement preparation due to its small staff. The Council on the Arts audit found two findings: payroll charged to federal awards without adequate timekeeping records, and unallowable expenditures from a restricted cultural endowment fund. The Department of Public Instruction audit identified unsupported scholarship applications in the paraprofessional-to-teacher program, though additional testing showed the funds were used for their intended purpose. The most extensive discussion centered on the North Dakota Racing Commission audit, which identified four findings: overspending the promotion fund’s 25% operating limit, grant conditions not being met, improper Breeders Fund awards, and improper procurement for advertising services. Racing Commission director Bruce Johnson acknowledged complacency and weak controls, said the agency would tighten procedures, and explained that the commission had since worked with procurement and would follow the rules more closely. Auditors also explained that the commission would now be audited every two years because of the findings. Another major discussion involved the University of North Dakota School of Law, where auditors found a lack of documentation supporting admissions decisions for post-baccalaureate programs. UND officials said they remain in good standing with the American Bar Association but agreed better documentation and tools are needed; the committee pressed for more transparency and follow-up on admissions criteria. The committee also received an update on Dakota College at Bottineau, where Minot State University reported that bank reconciliations had been brought current after a significant backlog and would now be maintained through shared services. Members requested a written follow-up report on the issues and corrective actions. Finally, the North Dakota Fair Association explained that its foundation has been dissolved and remaining funds were transferred to another nonprofit for continued support of the state fair, and the Department of Public Instruction provided an update on school meal debt, saying the reported amount was about $1.1 million from a partial district survey and that debt remains a local issue, though it could be revisited if school meal funding changes.

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• Those $400 reimbursement grants are maybe the most well-known piece of the program, but the program is
• The program really extends well beyond those individual reimbursement grants.
• the individual grants legumes program the individual grants piece<00:24:32.799><c> of</c><00:24:33.000
• </c> reimbursement grants um the program is reimbursement grants um the program is for<00:24:57.640><
• And then the third component is the Pollinator Pathways program, which awards larger grants to build

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• And that huge hole, state grant program.
• </c> colleges from the state grant colleges from the state grant program.<00:31:51.600><c> For</c><00
• </c> state grant program, and I welcome it. state grant program, and I welcome it.
• fostering independence<01:09:14.960><c> grant</c><01:09:15.759><c> program,</c> independence grant program
• Cloud. grant program. We had to make hard grant program.

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• Program.
• HP 4341 also includes a grant program to, to assist these facilities in meeting these requirements.
• Uh, again, as in Grossed, the bill had the Department of Public Safety administering the grant program
• And administrative authority for the MAP grant program from DPS to to the Criminal Justice division in
• under the grant program created by the bill.

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• </c><00:34:19.000><c> prevent</c><00:34:19.240><c> the</c> program to provide grants to prevent the program
• </c> chance of of funding this uh this grant chance of of funding this uh this grant program<00:41:15.319
• The MPCA has grant programs for past replacement.
• we've looked at uh the mpca uh program we've looked at uh the mpca has<00:53:29.799><c> Grant</c><00
• </c> has Grant programs for past replacement has Grant programs for past replacement the<00:53:32.480

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• PROGRAM.
• PROGRAM.
• WE FOCUS OUR PROJECTS WHEN WE LOOK AT THE GRANT PROGRAMS AND LOOKING AT WHERE WE WILL GET THE BIGGEST
• I CAN STOP THERE AND TAKE QUESTIONS OR IF YOU WANT TO GO INTO THE GRANT PROGRAM.
• A LOT OF THESE GRANT PROGRAMS STARTED IN 19, 20, 21, 22.

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• These are not grants, but it is a very favorable loan program.
• It can be up to 49%. pretty close to being a grant. Uh pretty close to being a grant.
• </c> forgiveness for this program. forgiveness for this program.
• back to the program. >> Okay.
• It goes back into the program.

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• work program in the current year.
• program distributions in fiscal year 2024-25.
• Under this program...
• Under this program, federal law requires that state Medicaid programs make payments to certain qualifying
• , from Medicaid over to KidCare, to the CHIP program.

Summary: The Legislative Budget Commission met with a quorum present and considered 12 budget amendments, most of which were adopted without opposition. The first amendment transferred $8.2 million in Department of Corrections general revenue authority from salary incentives to contracted services to support the phased demobilization of Florida National Guard troops assisting with correctional staffing. Senator Pizzo questioned the length of the Guard’s deployment and urged a long-term staffing solution, while the department said the Guard presence was being reduced and that about 2,200 employees were in training. The Department of State received an additional $618,391 in federal grant authority for library grants and private cloud costs, and the Department of Transportation’s two amendments were zero-sum work program changes: one realigned funds to production-ready projects and another added three projects over $3 million each to the current-year work program. The commission then approved several Agency for Health Care Administration amendments tied to Medicaid supplemental payment programs. These included funding for the Florida Cancer Hospital Program, indirect medical education payments, disproportionate share hospital payments for the state mental hospitals, the Low-Income Pool program, physician supplemental and public hospital payments, Florida KidCare, and Medicaid services realignment. Members asked about possible federal disallowances in the LIP and physician/public hospital programs, and agency staff said some disallowances were likely but the amount was not yet known. For KidCare and Medicaid, staff explained the changes were based on the December estimating conference, enrollment shifts, and updated actuarial assumptions, including changes to managed care regions and program design. The final amendment restored budget authority for a hospital direct payment program after a prior payment, including a $24.3 million CMS-related amount and $3.2 million in administrative fees, was not processed before fiscal year-end and reverted. Senator Pizzo pressed the agency on how the payment was missed and whether any penalty applied; staff said the invoice was not received and processed in time and that communication issues contributed. After brief debate on each item, the commission adopted all amendments, with one recorded nay on the final item, and then adjourned.

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• Chair and members, House Bill 2960 establishes the Veterans Specialty Court grant program and the Veterans
• It establishes the Veterans Specialty Grant Program and the Veterans Treatment Court Fund to support
• The Administrative Office of the Courts must administer the grant program in collaboration with outlined
• program participants, and a comprehensive report on the grant program.
• And it was a great program.

Summary: The Military Affairs and Border Security Committee heard two veterans-focused bills. HB 2960 would create a Veterans Specialty Court grant program and fund to help cities and counties start, expand, and improve veterans treatment courts, with the Administrative Office of the Courts overseeing best practices, data collection, and reporting. It would also require the Department of Corrections to identify incarcerated veterans and share monthly information with the Department of Veterans’ Services so veterans do not lose contact with benefits and support services. The sponsor and a veteran testifying in support described the bill as a way to address underlying issues such as PTSD, substance use, and reintegration challenges through diversion and treatment rather than punishment. The committee also heard HB 2620, which would appropriate $300,000 annually from fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services for grants to large emergency shelters serving homeless veterans, including Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS). Supporters said the funding would allow shelters to hire dedicated veteran case managers, provide flexible assistance, and move veterans more quickly into permanent housing. A CASS representative and a veteran who had stayed there testified in favor, describing the shelter’s veteran-specific services and the importance of stable, trauma-informed case management. Both bills received strong support from committee members, many of whom spoke personally about veterans treatment courts and homelessness services. HB 2960 was approved on a 6-0 vote with one member not voting, and HB 2620 was also approved 6-0 with one member not voting, each receiving a do-pass recommendation.

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• distribution program.
• The board took a careful approach to developing and implementing a grant distribution program.
• program.
• distribution program.
• program.

Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 38, which would continue New Mexico’s affordable spay and neuter grant program. Supporters, including animal shelter officials, veterinarians, county advocates, and nonprofit representatives, said the program is needed because shelters are overwhelmed by dog and cat overpopulation, and they cited high intake and euthanasia rates, especially in rural and low-income areas. Several speakers said the grants have already funded spay/neuter and trap-neuter-release work and should not sunset. One public comment raised concerns that some money was going to private parties and could create anti-donation issues, while another witness responded that the legal challenge is still pending and no court has ruled on the law’s constitutionality. Dr. Lawrence Young of the Veterinary Medicine Board said about $1 million has been awarded to 28 organizations, with additional funds in escrow, and described the program as transparent and accountable. The chair said the bill would be taken up for a vote later, not at that meeting. The committee also heard SB 101, the Health Care Delivery and Access Act, which would repeal the program’s July 1, 2030 sunset and make it permanent. The sponsor and the Health Care Authority said the act has already helped optimize nearly $1.5 billion in federal hospital funding, which hospitals must reinvest in care, workforce, and quality improvements. Support came from the New Mexico Chamber of Commerce, New Mexico Safety Over Profit, the New Mexico Hospital Association, and the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, all of whom said the program provides stability for hospitals, especially rural and safety-net facilities, and helps avoid service disruptions. No opposition was voiced, and the chair said the committee would return to the bill for a vote on Thursday.

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• Are those state grants or federal grants? They’re federal grants. Like we have USDA grants.
• Are those state grants or federal grants? They’re federal grants. Like we have USDA grants.
• Are those state grants or federal grants? They’re federal grants. Like we have USDA grants.
• Are those state grants or federal grants? They’re federal grants. Like we have USDA grants.
• Are those state grants or federal grants? They’re federal grants. Like we have USDA grants.

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