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• , concerning the continuation of the Barber and Cosmetologist Act, and in connection therewith implementing
• concerning the continuation of the Colorado Forest Health Council, and in connection therewith implementing
• <00:36:14.480> the connection therewith implementing the connection therewith implementing
• Um so, uh one more time, well, there'll probably be 10 more times, but we are the Joint Budget Committee
• Committee is meeting today Budget Committee is meeting today um<01:00:19.760> on<01:00:19.920

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• : A QUORUM BEING PRESENT I WANT TO WELCOME EVERYONE TO OUR SECOND INTERIM PRE-K-12, THIRD INTERIM BUDGET
• FIRST I WILL PROVIDE YOU AN UPDATE ON THE RESOLUTION OF OUTSTANDING FISCAL YEAR 24-25 BUDGET ISSUES THEN
• MY GOAL IN AND THIS ENTIRE SUBCOMMITTEE'S GOAL IS TO ENSURE IMPLEMENTATION OF OUR STATE SCHOOL CHOICE
• THIS IS A NEW SYSTEM FOR US THAT WE HAD IMPLEMENTED EARLY LAST YEAR BUT WE HAD DECIDED TO TAKE IT DOWN
• Gerwig: FROM STEP UP PERSPECTIVE THERE ARE IMPLEMENTS LIFTED OUT IN THE PURCHASING GUIDE SO A DIGITAL

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• Um, we have a massive budget, not um, so uh the fiscal part of the budget bill for the elections is actually
• with our standard budget rules? Mr. with our standard budget rules? Mr.
• government budget omnibus bill. government budget omnibus bill.
• There is a $2.7 million budget.
• I am deputy commissioner at Minnesota Management and Budget. Minnesota Management and Budget.

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• Um, it was, you know, the budget was found in the St.
• A big part of our budget goes to that outreach and that education.
• So, uh, that's actually one of my larger budget line items.
• > the<01:16:35.520> county implementable strategies that the county implementable strategies
• And that's my last implementation.

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• Because if we do, we continue to have an outsized impact on the budget.
• And the final thing I just want to say is that in the governor's budget, she pegged growth to what's.
• So we fight to keep those caps from being implemented. And I'm surprised at California decamped.
• And an interesting note is in the House Ways and Means budget...
• I mean, maybe you could give us an update on what's happening in the federal budget. I'm not sure.

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Summary: The subcommittee met with MassHealth LTSS Chief Leslie Darcy to review the Personal Care Attendant (PCA) program and the legislative work group focused on its long-term sustainability and cost containment. Darcy and Charlie described the work group’s five meetings and three consensus recommendations: enforce the 66-hour overtime cap, address fraudulent activity in the PCA program, and eliminate MassHealth handling of PCA paperwork/administrative work for members without a live-in exemption because those members are subject to EVV. They explained EVV as an electronic visit verification system replacing paper timesheets, and noted the rollout is expected to be completed this fall. The group estimated about $7 million in savings from the consensus recommendations and agreed to continue meeting through June to consider additional ideas. Darcy presented data showing the PCA program served about 56,000 members in state fiscal year 2024 and has grown from $1.2 billion in FY20 to $1.6 billion in FY24, with projections near $2 billion by 2027. She said much of the growth is driven by wage increases and older adults using more services, and compared PCA costs with other LTSS programs. The discussion also covered overtime spending, the role of federal financial participation, and how Massachusetts’ PCA program differs from other states because it has no hard caps on hours or activities. Several members emphasized the program’s value for independent living and community participation, while also acknowledging the need to control growth without undermining services. Members asked about undocumented immigrants and MassHealth funding, and Darcy explained that some eligibility categories are state-funded only and do not receive federal matching funds. Another member asked about workforce recruitment and wage pressures; Darcy said recent collective bargaining agreements raised PCA wages, with some workers eventually reaching $25 per hour and the entry wage reaching $20. The group also discussed whether IADL hours are disproportionately high compared with ADL needs, and reviewed data suggesting potential savings if IADL hours were limited relative to ADL hours, though no consensus recommendation was made on that point. The meeting ended with approval of the prior minutes by roll call vote, an update that the next health equity informational hearing is scheduled for May 19, and a motion to adjourn carried unanimously.

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• I know that the agency asks in the budget for 7.6 million for a childcare subsidy.
• Yes, again, these have been successfully implemented across a large number of states, and the default
• I would say that only if they implement a zero tolerance, that this isn't mandating that they have to
• Because prior to this being implemented, an employer could do a zero tolerance.
• I do not see allowing a business to implement a policy that everybody is aware of Violating anybody's

Bills: HB2997, HB2021, HB3041, HB1823, HB3372, HB1427, HB3127, HB3128, HCR1020, HB4198, HB3000, HB3001, HB3002, HB3003, HB3004, HB3005, HB3006, HB3007, HB3008, SB392, HB3320

Keywords: motor vehicles, administrative fines, license regulation, state agencies, employment levels, after-school programs, grant funding, community organizations, child care, Oklahoma Department of Human Services, credit card transactions, payment methods, service charge, consumer rights, financial regulation, housing finance, Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency, publication requirements, housing policy, state regulations

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• that we've seen in the Minnesota Free School Meals program during its first year and a half of implementation
• We had about 22 new sponsors join the meal program during the first year of implementation, and then
• but it really shows the comparison of total meals served before and after Free School Meals was implemented
• so we can start with the implementation so we can start with the 10<00:01:27.960> commitments
• and then we had several implementation and then we had several sponsors<00:03:43.480> who<00:

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• at least 10 days prior to implementing at least 10 days prior to implementing an<00:13:58.800>
• So while comparable Medicaid budget.
• compared to our overall budget. compared to our overall budget.
• So from your already very large budget.
• Um, and then terms of Medicaid budget.

Bills: HF3423, HF2354, HF3634

Keywords: healthcare, provider enrollment, medical assistance, legislation, state funds, fraud prevention, subpoena authority, criminal penalties, consumer protection, service verification, Medicaid, human services, electronic documentation, 1183, house

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• This is the Judiciary budget.
• This is the Judiciary budget.
• This is the Judiciary budget.
• Judiciary this is the Judiciary budget Judiciary this is the Judiciary budget uh<00:02:35.440>
• potential impacts on uh the state budget potential impacts on uh the state budget um<00:05:14.360

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Summary: The House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs heard House Bill 4000, the Judiciary’s biennium budget bill for FY 2026-2027. Judiciary Director of Policy and Planning Brandon Kimura testified in strong support, outlining operating requests of about $6.17 million in FY 26 and $6.25 million in FY 27, 17 permanent positions and one temporary position, plus $9.9 million in capital improvements. He described funding needs for specialty courts, preparations for the Wahiawa District Court, an additional district court judge and staff for Kona, cybersecurity upgrades, the Criminal Justice Research Institute, statewide priority items, and restoration of several essential staff positions. He also said the Judiciary was seeking an additional $2 million for the Children’s Justice Center relocation lump sum because updated estimates had risen to about $8 million. The committee also discussed potential impacts from uncertain federal funding and asked for written follow-up on those risks and on the capital request, including coordination with Budget and Finance. Several organizations and individuals testified in support of the Judiciary budget, including the Hawaiʻi State Bar Association, Legal Aid Society of Hawaiʻi, and legal service providers. Mioko Eto asked for an additional $1 million for civil legal service providers, explaining that the current funding is spread across multiple providers and that the need remains high. David Copper of Legal Aid supported the request, citing statewide demand, 105 staff, 7,100 cases closed in the past year, and 15,000 calls received, while noting that many people seeking help cannot be served because of capacity limits. He also said recent federal funding disruptions and proposed cuts could affect legal services and related programs. Committee members asked about the Criminal Justice Research Institute’s mission; Kimura said its primary statutory role is to build a database focused on pre-trial reporting and data analysis, though it is also working on probation and mental health-related projects. No vote or final action on HB 4000 was taken in the hearing excerpt provided.

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• understanding really what the budget understanding really what the budget situation<00:10:56.839
• They are in a pilot right now and will be rolled out, um, but it hasn't been implemented yet, and so
• The governor's budget cuts us by at least half, about half.
• The training would be developed and implemented with the guidance of the board.
• The training would be developed and implemented with the guidance of the board.

Bills: HF1082, HF1042, HF1295, HF1686, HF1998, HF1775, HF1163

Keywords: public safety, law enforcement, mental health, domestic violence, appropriations, criminal justice, Minnesota corrections, victim services, task force, personal safety, Independent Use of Force Investigations Unit, criminal sexual conduct, sexual assault, peace officers, law enforcement oversight, Minnesota National Guard, U.S. armed forces, military installation, armory, air base

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• Again, budgeted but hasn't been spent.
• Continue to budget for those officers.
• send you is the authority to implement send you is the authority to implement either<00:47:19.920
• tax dollars. and you present that budget tax dollars. and you present that budget with<00:48:47.200
• But I want to ensure you that the budget has been adjusted.

Bills: HB450, HB469, SB298, HB450, HB638, HB469, SB298

Keywords: HB450, judges, judicial office, constitutional amendment, Alabama Constitution, age limit, mandatory retirement, judicial eligibility, supernumerary judge, judicial retirement, state judicial retirement benefits, election law, appointment, voter approval, ballot measure, Judiciary Committee, ambulance services, balance billing, health insurance, emergency transportation

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• In addition, we have already implemented treatment and mitigation measures on our imported conveyance
• If invasive mussels are detected despite implementation of an approved control plan, the responsibility
• But as currently implemented, it does not create an equal playing field for all Californians, especially
• sub two or the budget overall.
• sub two or the budget overall.

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• <07:41:37.360> committee municipal and school budget committee municipal and school budget
• > with<07:43:07.280> budget had nothing to do with budget had nothing to do with budget
• banual budget date and if I know, Mr. banual budget date and if I know, Mr.
• <07:43:51.600> Speaker, bianual budget. And lastly, Mr. Speaker, bianual budget.
• both a municipal and school budget both a municipal and school budget committee<07:44:01.280>

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• some of the customers that they've done this work with to talk about what the impact of that implementation
• and the duration that states can operate those services, whether or not states need to demonstrate budget
• And the duration that states can operate those services, whether or not states need to demonstrate budget
• It is scheduled to be implemented at the end of this year in the winter of 26, 27.
• So how, like, how is the health authority implementing that?

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• The Department will implement the pilot in a hospitality-based regional economy, align with education
• This program was originally created in the budget of 2023 and is in session law and is being moved to
• The Department will implement the model.
• <00:26:39.720> of<00:26:39.840> 2023 created in the budget of 2023 created in the budget
• The possibility of this year's budget.

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House opened with a devotional performance by four Vermont music therapists, followed by remarks recognizing music therapy as an evidence-based profession and welcoming the performers to the chamber. The body then handled several referral and procedural matters: Senate Bills 212 and 328, and Senate Bill 325 after an Environment Committee report, were referred to Ways and Means under House Rule 35A because of revenue impacts. The House also read HCR 263, congratulating the 2026 Mount Mansfield Union High School Division 1 championship girls basketball team, and members offered brief congratulations and announcements, including a birthday greeting for the Chief of Staff, notice of an art social, and a reminder about the House Adjournment Pool benefiting Good Samaritan Haven. The House voted to move Senate Bill 206, relating to licensure of early childhood educators, from Government Operations and Military Affairs to Human Services. It then took up House Bill 951, the state budget bill, suspended rules to consider it immediately, and voted not to concur with the Senate’s proposal of amendment. The House requested a committee of conference and appointed Representatives Shay, Feltes, and Lumley to serve on the House side, then suspended rules again to message its action to the Senate forthwith. In the orders of the day, the House passed House Bill 902 on amendments to the City of Barre charter, and passed Senate Bills 142, 179, 227, 230, and 298 in concurrence with proposals of amendment. Action on Senate Bill 223, relating to water quality, was postponed for two legislative days. The House then considered Senate Bill 327 on economic development, hearing detailed testimony from the Commerce and Economic Development, Ways and Means, and Appropriations committees. The bill would support small businesses, repeal the VEGI sunset, create hospitality and culinary workforce initiatives, revise the Rural Industrial Development Grant Program, authorize cash rounding when pennies are unavailable, and establish a C-PACE financing program. Ways and Means offered nine amendments, including changes to VEGI limits, grant language, rounding notice provisions, and C-PACE timing and tax clarifications; the House adopted the amendments and proposed the bill back to the Senate as amended.

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• And yeah, so uh Representative Lee was referring to this document from the Minnesota Budget Project.
• I'm director of the Minnesota Budget Project.
• this document from the Minnesota Budget this document from the Minnesota Budget Project.<00:03:48.239
• director of the Minnesota Budget director of the Minnesota Budget Project.<00:04:21.359> Just
• <00:26:30.000> the<00:26:30.320> 29 expenditure budget I think the 29 expenditure budget

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Summary: The committee heard House File 2499, authored by Representative Lee, which would expand Minnesota’s renters’ credit to more closely match the homestead credit for homeowners. Lee explained that the bill would raise the income cutoff from about $75,389 to $143,140 and increase the maximum credit to $3,500, with the goal of addressing what she described as an inequity between renters and homeowners who both pay property taxes. She cited revenue estimates showing the change could make about 80,000 additional renters eligible, while acknowledging the bill would be costly to enact this year. Nan Madden of the Minnesota Budget Project testified in support, describing how the renters’ credit works, including the assumption that 17% of rent goes toward property taxes. She highlighted 2022 data showing most recipients had low incomes, many were seniors or people with disabilities, and participation was higher in greater Minnesota in some respects. Michael Dah of Homeline also supported the bill, saying renters face rising housing costs and use the credit for basic needs such as groceries, school supplies, medical care, and car repairs. Members discussed whether expanding the credit would simply benefit landlords or encourage rent increases. Representative Anderson opposed the bill on the grounds that policy should incentivize homeownership, while Representative Huitt argued the credit could help renters build savings and move toward homeownership if they choose. Representative Lee responded that the housing market is broken and that the credit is one tool to help renters in a broader housing continuum. The discussion also covered outreach and administration of the credit, including the recent move to file it with income taxes, electronic certificates of rent paid, and funding for tax-preparation assistance and outreach through VITA sites and community organizations. The bill was laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus tax bill.

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• <00:24:25.679> A<00:24:26.000> meaningful implemented for archery.
• A meaningful implemented for archery.
• Like I talked about, we're in the implementation phase and we're committed to achieving the goals of
• We don't want to get too far into the implementation without this group.
• :04.960> and<00:36:05.200> we're the implementation phase and we're the implementation

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• So we... ...trying to do the right thing with our budget and the right thing for children.
• It didn't require it to be implemented. So it wasn't an act of Congress.
• However, the problem with the federal law is it doesn't say how that is to be implemented.
• So this, this... ...provider and how you wanted to implement your treatment plan.
• Otherwise, how do you balance the budget? That's right. So it's likely that's the case.

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Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 2401, which would require physicians to complete continuing education on nutrition and metabolic health as part of the state’s rural health transformation effort. HHS supported the bill, saying it would help physicians better address chronic disease and preserve federal grant points tied to the state’s application. A member of the public also testified in favor, arguing that better nutrition education could improve diabetes outcomes and reduce costs. The committee then adopted an amendment to add the Board of Occupational Therapy Practice to the background-check statute so the occupational therapy compact could proceed, and it passed the bill as amended on a roll call vote. The committee next heard House Bill 1621, which would require the Presidential Fitness Physical Fitness Test in elementary, middle, and high school physical education courses. HHS said the bill was part of the rural health transformation application and could help preserve federal funding, but members raised many questions about the test’s criteria, adaptive options for students with disabilities, equipment needs, and whether the bill should apply to non-public schools. Senator Clemens offered an amendment to limit the requirement to public schools, but it failed. Senator Hogan then offered an amendment to clarify exemptions and allow DPI to align implementation with federal guidance; that amendment passed. A further amendment adding language allowing DPI to establish criteria for and exceptions to the test also passed. The committee then approved the bill as amended on a roll call vote. The committee also considered House Bill 1622, which joins North Dakota to the physician assistant licensure compact. HHS said the compact would improve access to care, especially in rural areas, support military families, and help preserve rural health transformation funding. Members noted the compact had been discussed in a prior session and that many earlier concerns had been resolved. After brief discussion about the compact process and its consistency with other interstate compacts, the committee voted to do pass the bill. Finally, the committee began Senate Bill 2402, which expands pharmacists’ prescriptive authority and therapeutic substitution powers. HHS and the Board of Pharmacy supported the bill as a way to improve access to care and maintain rural health transformation funding. Senator Roers introduced a detailed amendment negotiated with the Board of Medicine and Board of Pharmacy to narrow and clarify the bill, including notification requirements, limits on certain drug categories, and patient-protection language for therapeutic substitution. The Board of Pharmacy then testified in support of the broader bill and explained the CLIA-waived testing provisions and the repeal of the older, narrower pharmacist-testing language. The hearing and amendment discussion were still underway when the transcript ended.

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• If a school implements Barr, it will work 100% of the time.
• We've seen improvements since implementing Barr.
• Over the years, we've had four implementations.
• Over the years, we've had four implementations.
• We implemented that. That started January 2026.

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• Shockingly, these routes represent 30% of their entire operating budget.
• is 52% of their budgets. is 52% of their budgets.
• This section also sets out an implementation timeline so that the new exclusive transit operation by
• , both the plan components and plan development, as well as implementation practices.
• It is a lifeline. implementation. I'd recommend that you implementation.

Bills: HF3676, HF3593, HF3785, HF3774, HF4111, HF3513

Keywords: Safe at Home, address confidentiality, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, harassment, victim privacy, survivor protection, confidential address, protected address, secret address, identity protection, residential confidentiality, program participant, nondiscrimination, court disclosure, protective order, service of process, driver's license, state ID