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• </c><01:47:19.760><c> And</c> that generate that generate money.
• And that generate that generate money.
• </c> also the state general levy. also the state general levy. Chair<01:57:39.199><c> Gomez.
• </c> uh it's a generous classification rate. uh it's a generous classification rate.
• </c> prevent and generational prevent and generational multi-generational<03:21:48.479><c> damage</c>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• It also cuts all licensed plumbers and nearly generators. Their work ensures that the generators.
• ,</c> house generally, house generally, um<01:36:50.960><c> there's</c><01:36:51.199><c> an</c><01:36
• As a general non-state entities.
• </c> course and health care costs generally course and health care costs generally go<01:38:15.520><c
• </c> staffed because we're generally funded. staffed because we're generally funded.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Those general funds are being paid back periodically.
• Of general funds for the project, those general funds are being paid back periodically by the City of
• And if SB 393 were to pass, those funds would not revert to the general fund.
• The general funds do not revert. Thank you. The general funds do not revert. Thank you. Perfect.
• Because I'm trying to get at the Attorney General fiscal note.

Bills: AB568, SB90, SB133, SB147, SB229, SB233, SB240, SB245, SB280, SB378, SB393, SB417, SB434, SB494, SB495

Keywords: higher education, Nevada System of Higher Education, operational expenses, instructional expenses, public funding, education funding, teacher grants, classroom supplies, instructional support, specialized personnel, civics education, Nevada Center for Civic Engagement, funding, youth programs, civic involvement, Southern Nevada, Clark County, Las Vegas Valley, regional planning, economic resiliency

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• </c> probably should be about general fund. probably should be about general fund.
• </c> DOC is basically entirely general fund. DOC is basically entirely general fund.
• The program general fund costs $53 million, 360,000. General fund cost. Cash funds, zero.
• </c><03:25:00.960><c> Assembly,</c> every member of the General Assembly, every member of the General
• fund relationship to their their general fund relationship to their tuition.<03:36:40.160><c> general

Keywords: 981, all

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• </c><00:47:16.400><c> assembly</c> it resolved that the general assembly it resolved that the general
• </c> communities, and future generations. communities, and future generations.
• We applaud and share generations.
• May I please have General Davis, Command Sergeant Major Crowe, General Droofio, and Deputy Executive
• And so, uh, long-term generations.

Keywords: 981, all

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• I'm a general surgery resident physician at UC San Diego.
• I'm also a research fellow at Massachusetts General Hospital and currently help lead a clinical trial
• This approach has generated significant savings for our health system and for our patients.
• So it's similar to what happens now with generics.
• So it's similar to what happens now with generics.

Summary: The committee heard several health-related bills, beginning with SB 1124, which would require the California Department of Public Health to create and post lung cancer screening eligibility signage at tobacco point-of-sale locations. The author and supporters said the bill is intended to raise awareness of a screening that many eligible Californians do not know exists; retailers raised concerns about signage size, distribution, and notice to stores. The bill was presented while the committee lacked quorum, so no vote was taken at that time. Members then heard SB 1150, which would require clearer patient notice when cancer cases are reported to the California Cancer Registry. The author and committee chair emphasized patient awareness and privacy, while registry and university stakeholders said they appreciated the amendments and would continue working on the language. SB 1400 followed, proposing changes to Alameda Health System governance to give Alameda County more flexibility and direct oversight; county and labor supporters said the current structure is too rigid for today’s health care environment, and no opposition was heard. The committee also heard SB 1094, which would expand substitution of biosimilars and generics to lower prescription drug costs. Supporters, including health plans and Sharp Health Care, said the bill would reduce premiums and out-of-pocket costs, while opponents from biotechnology and rheumatology groups raised concerns about pharmacist substitution, patient switching, and therapeutic equivalence. After quorum was established, SB 1094 passed 6-0 and was re-referred to Appropriations. The committee then heard SB 1314, which would create a statewide definition for smoke shops, impose a 600-foot buffer from sensitive sites, and restrict nitrous oxide sales; it drew broad support from local government, pediatric, and law enforcement groups and passed 6-0 on call. SB 1309, which would eliminate cost-sharing for medically appropriate lung cancer screening follow-up care, also passed 7-0 and was re-referred to Appropriations after testimony from clinicians, advocates, and insurers. Finally, SB 1199 was introduced to ban copay accumulators, with the sponsor and author arguing it would ensure patient assistance counts toward out-of-pocket maximums and improve medication access.

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• DISTRIBUTED GENERATION, THAT THERE WERE GROUPS OF PEOPLE THAT WERE HOLDING UP THE GRID AND THAT THERE
• And so, more generation would, in fact, help that.
• That's why people cannot afford to do this to generate electricity here in New York State.
• We cannot generate enough and We're failing as a result.
• We need more generation here. We need more generation. But we try to do offshore wind.

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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• In Missouri, we see the younger generation not wanting to step into the roles as we lose our older generation
• And when you have a power generation method... ...should be wisely used.
• The Grain Belt Express is transmission, not generation. Right.
• And often it's a family legacy that's been passed down for generations.
• I think it depends, but in general, yeah, I think they avoid that.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• Frank's influence will be missed, yet felt for generations to come.
• Frank's influence will be missed, yet felt for generations to come.
• She was remarkably generous, kind, and funny.
• And I just answered bland generalities. I didn't take the hint.
• General 7. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. To debate. Chairman has the floor.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The House convened with 59 members present, approved the journal, and then held a memorial program honoring former legislators and public servants, including Frank Brunel, Jeannie Givens, Carl Shirtleff, Wendy Ungrich Kachetti, Ron Vieselmeyer, and Anne Wilde. The tributes highlighted their legislative service, community involvement, family lives, and personal legacies, and the chamber observed a moment of remembrance with music before returning to business. During announcements, the House also welcomed several student and civic groups in the gallery, including participants in 4-H Know Your Government, AAUW members, and students from CUNA High School. After the memorial, the House received messages from the Senate and governor, and committee reports were read. Several bills were referred for printing or to committees, including measures on state budget logos, elections, telecom service discontinuance, broadband, geothermal water, trapping, self-defense and public assemblies on roads, child abuse interview recording, criminal procedure, parental rights, sex offender residency, sheriff reimbursement, masks during crimes, bribery and nepotism, AI procurement, airbags, administrative subpoenas, Attorney General duties, unauthorized workers, rental applications, land use, homeowners associations, programmable money, school start dates, administrator authorization, civics programming, and health insurance cost-sharing. Senate bills 1240, 1248, 1249, and 1251 were also received and referred. On second reading, House Bills 639, 635, 594, and 610 were advanced to the third-reading calendar. On third reading, House Bill 576, concerning the Idaho Consumer Asset Recovery Fund and limiting reimbursements to Idaho residents, passed 53-14; House Bill 577, removing the requirement to replace license plates every 10 years if still legible, passed 66-1; and House Bill 632, expanding whistleblower protections and setting timelines for legislative records requests, passed 68-0. The chamber then debated House Bill 607 at length; the bill would require separate restroom, shower, and locker room facilities by biological sex in government buildings and public accommodations, with enforcement provisions and civil penalties. Supporters argued it would protect privacy and safety and impose only reasonable steps, while opponents said it was vague, costly for small businesses and cities, and could create liability and enforcement problems. The debate continued without a final vote in the excerpt provided.

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• We generate more energy than it's consumed. It's $115,000 annual energy savings.
• We generate more energy than it's consumed. It's $115,000 annual energy savings.
• It hurts future generations. It hurts the planet. Sea levels are rising.
• My company is a fifth-generation, family-owned company. We build infrastructure.
• I have a plumbing license, and I have a general contractor's license.

Bills: S0558, S1294, S1468, S1474, S1682, S1628

Keywords: stormwater systems, environmental standards, municipal infrastructure, engineering certifications, local compliance, Florida Department of Transportation, biosolids, agronomic rate, land application, environmental protection, Florida statutes, nutrient management, recordkeeping, farming, compost products, wastewater treatment, environment, sewage disposal, pollution control, reporting requirements

Summary: The committee took up several environmental bills, beginning with SB 1682 on local administration of vessel restrictions. Senator Trumbull said the bill would give cities and counties tools to address abandoned, derelict, and long-term anchored vessels while following state standards and FWC guidance. Members from affected areas spoke in support, citing recurring derelict vessel problems and the difficulty and cost of removal once vessels sink. The bill was reported favorably. The committee then heard SB 1468 on advanced wastewater treatment, which would require DEP to compile a detailed statewide report on wastewater treatment plants, including construction age, treatment levels, contaminant data, spill history, flood risk, and receiving waterbody impairment information. Florida Rural Water Association testified that any move to require advanced treatment for all plants over one MGD could create major financial burdens without dedicated funding. The bill was reported favorably. The committee also considered CS/SB 1294 on biosolids management, with a strike-all amendment adopted. Senator Bradley said the revised bill would require bulk Class AA biosolids fertilizer and compost products to be land applied only at agronomic rates and, absent a bona fide sale, only at permitted DEP-approved sites, with a transition date moved to July 1, 2028. Supporters said it would protect water quality and legitimate fertilizer and compost markets, while rural utilities asked for funding and flexibility. The committee reported the bill favorably. Next, the committee took up CS/SB 1628 on net zero policies by governmental entities. Senator Avila said the bill would prohibit local governments and other governmental entities from adopting or funding net zero policies, imposing related fees or taxes, or operating cap-and-trade or carbon trading programs. The committee adopted an amendment clarifying the definition of carbon dioxide. The bill drew extensive debate: supporters argued it would protect residents and businesses from higher costs and preserve predictability, while opponents said it would block local climate and clean-energy policies, including electric buses, energy-efficiency measures, and climate resilience planning. After public testimony on both sides, the bill was reported favorably. The committee also approved CS/SB 1474 on biosolids management, which Senator Gates said would require biosolids and septage to be treated at the highest practical level when wastewater treatment facilities are reasonably accessible and would bar Class B land application within 50 miles of a permitted wastewater facility. An amendment applying the statutory definition of septage was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard SB 558 on stormwater system standards. Senator Burgess said it would create statewide standards for municipal and county stormwater systems using FDOT guidelines and third-party inspections, with an amendment making technical changes and broadening who may perform inspections. Supporters said uniform standards could improve safety and reduce failures, while contractors, engineers, and industry groups warned it could raise costs, delay projects, and preempt stronger local standards. The bill remained under discussion as the transcript ended.

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• My name is Megan Boland with the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel.
• I think that term is generally used too loosely.
• In general. No, I mean, specifically. He's awesome.
• I have just the general emergency services.
• Audit manager in the Office of the Legislative Auditor General.

Keywords: 985, all

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• It would shift some prior general fund appropriations to Proposition 4, and within the water chapter,
• some of the general fund uncertainties over the next few years.
• It allows us to create a library and track generations of the fish that are swimming out.
• So this challenge that we're all in the midst of collectively is a generational one.
• It's taken us a generation to get to the fact that communities are failing.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Do you know what the general reason is for not going that route?
• It's another appropriation from their general fund?
• They generally know the attorneys in their communities.
• Like we don't generally get involved in that.
• That's different from fees, which we consider revenue generators.

Keywords: 908, all

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• So, in general, we have of Health.
• </c> uh, would be redirected to the general uh, would be redirected to the general fund.<00:50:49.200
• </c> by our industries uh not by the general by our industries uh not by the general taxpayer<00:53:37.680
• &gt;&gt; Is<00:57:45.599><c> that</c><00:57:46.319><c> generally?</c> &gt;&gt; Is that generally?
• &gt;&gt; Is that generally?

Bills: HB0130, HB0095, HB0096, HB0097, SF0101, SF0106, SF0067, SF0123

Keywords: Second Amendment, firearms, state rights, federal regulation, law enforcement, civil penalties, government liability, concealed carry, public colleges, university facilities, weapons legislation, self-defense, campus safety, weapons, age requirement, permits, HB0097, Wyoming firearms privacy, merchant category code, MCC

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• or the Office of Attorney General.
• or the office of of Inspector General or the office of Attorney<00:08:41.880><c> General</c><00:08:42.560
• We work very closely with our Office of Inspector General.
• Sometimes, though, the referrals do initiate with the Attorney General or possibly the U.S.
• , and that might eventually go, you know, to the Office of Attorney General.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The subcommittee met to review the Department for Medicaid Services’ program integrity work. Commissioner Lisa Lee and Program Integrity Director Jennifer Dudinsky outlined Kentucky Medicaid’s structure, funding, enrollment, and spending, including FMAP rates, the size of the Medicaid and KCHIP populations, the number of providers, and 2024 expenditures. They also described the managed care and fee-for-service populations, noting that managed care serves most members while fee-for-service is concentrated in long-term care and waiver populations. Most of the discussion focused on fraud, waste, abuse prevention, and provider oversight. The department described its provider enrollment and certification checks, revalidation requirements, site reviews, fingerprinting for some high-risk providers, and termination grounds such as false application information, Medicare actions, unreported ownership changes, and abandonment of a provider number. Members asked about nonprofit ownership reporting, MCO fraud oversight, and how the department tracks unusual CPT code utilization, especially in behavioral health. The department said it uses data analytics, audits, policy review, and collaboration with behavioral health staff to monitor those trends. Dudinsky explained the division’s four branches: provider licensing and certification, audits and compliance, recovery, and third-party liability/estate recovery. She described prepayment and postpayment audits, referrals of credible fraud allegations to the Attorney General, monthly meetings with the AG’s office, and coordination with the Office of Inspector General, CMS, HHS OIG, MCOs, and other partners. She also explained payment suspensions, stand-downs during law enforcement investigations, and recovery efforts for overpayments, provider/member fraud, and third-party liability. The department said its recovery and avoidance efforts produced more than $251 million in savings so far in 2025. No votes or formal actions beyond approving the minutes were taken.

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• For the record, I'm Major General David Mikolitis, the adjutant general representing both the Department
• >> Uh, generally, yes.
• </c><00:11:47.519><c> don't</c> contractors because we generally don't contractors because we generally
• 00:13:43.760><c> empty</c> empty is because they're generally empty empty is because they're generally
• >> I would say generally no.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• </c> 2361 be re-referred to the general 2361 be re-referred to the general register?
• </c> change or closure until the next general change or closure until the next general election<00:53
• </c> 2284 be re-referred to the general 2284 be re-referred to the general register<01:02:59.440><c>
• Who knows maybe general register.
• Um, all those in general register.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I understand that previous generations of legislators decided that these properties should pay into the
• The legislation comes with an initial cost of the state's general fund of $8.8 million, but this is a
• </c><00:03:18.080><c> of</c> understand that previous generations of understand that previous generations
• This generates $10,000 per student in voter-approved operating referendum revenue.
• </c><01:35:08.480><c> education</c> a is the state total general education a is the state total general

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c> next slide because those are general next slide because those are general math<01:09:16.279><c>
• </c> count kids for the purpose of generating count kids for the purpose of generating compensatory<01
• We are generally supportive of Senate File 2002 as amended.
• We are generally supportive of Senate File 2002 as amended.
• </c> or familyfriendly we are generally or familyfriendly we are generally supportive<01:35:24.679><c

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Senate Bill 2502E by Senator Hooper, a bill to be entitled an act implementing the 2026-2027 General
• Since the House is hosting, we need to wait to receive House bills before we can take up the General
• Since the House is hosting, we need to wait to receive House bills before we can take up the General
• Members before you is Senate Bill 2500E, the general appropriations bill.
• House Bill 503E, a bill to be entitled an act implementing the 2026-27 General Appropriations Act.

Summary: The Senate convened in special session for budget conference work, opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and moments of silence honoring Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Mateer and former Senator Bill Posey. The Secretary read the joint proclamation calling the special session, which was limited to the budget, implementing bill, collective bargaining/state employee issues, retirement, DMS, law enforcement radio system, health, higher education, K-12 education, government administration, correctional facilities financing, judges, documentary stamp tax distributions, petroleum cleanup programs, fuel taxes, and taxation. Chair Hooper outlined the process for moving Senate and House budget conforming bills into conference posture, noting that conference meetings would be on one-hour notice. The Senate then took up and passed a series of Senate conforming bills and House companion bills, generally by unanimous 32-0 votes, with delete-all amendments used to place Senate language onto House bills or to clear bills for conference. Measures addressed fuel taxes, the state agency law enforcement radio system, judges, pre-K through 12 education, retirement, higher education, health care, government administration, correctional facilities financing and capital improvements, documentary stamp tax distributions, petroleum cleanup programs, state employees/collective bargaining, and the implementing bill for the 2026-27 budget. Senators repeatedly moved that, when the House version was not passed as received, the Senate request conference or accede to the House’s request for conference. The General Appropriations Bill was handled by substituting House Bill 5001E for Senate Bill 2500E, amending it with Senate substance, and passing it 32-0 before requesting conference. House Bill 7031E on taxation was also amended and debated; Senator Berman used the debate to urge consideration of suspending the motor fuel tax for summer relief, but the bill ultimately passed and the Senate requested conference after failing to pass the House version as received. The session ended with a motion to waive rules for publishing the Special Order Calendar for the remainder of the special session, followed by adjournment upon the call of the President for committee meetings and other Senate business.