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• We don't have a full fiscal note, but your packet should include the budget change pages related to the
• We don't have a full fiscal note,<00:02:07.200> but<00:02:07.360> your<00:02:07.520>
• There is a fiscal note has been requested for this bill. I don't know if it's yet prepared.
• Um, but there we anticipate that there'll be a fiscal note, but I would just say in the grand scheme
• ><02:06:42.480> would there'll be a fiscal note, but I I would there'll be a fiscal note, but

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Representative Erica Schwartz noted that there was no fiscal note yet, but she had some data from 2023
• Ric so I noticed we don't have a fiscal Ric so I noticed we don't have a fiscal note<01:42:38.199
• note has been requested for this bill and is currently pending in the fiscal note system.
• note is uh has been serves me uh fiscal note is uh has been requested<01:43:14.080> for<01:43
• note system um pending in the fiscal note system um happy<01:43:17.520> to<01:43:17.639> report

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We take notes and then the group goes back to various committees.
• We take notes and then the group goes back to various committees.
• It's included in the general fund budget request, an appropriation of $500,000 in each fiscal year for
• A decrease is what's been proposed in House Bill 500 to $358 million for fiscal year 27.
• Uh, in fiscal things in Whitley County.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The House Budget Review Subcommittee on Primary and Secondary Education and Workforce Development met for an information-gathering session and opened by clarifying that the subcommittee would not be voting on budget requests. Because there was no quorum at first, the committee did not take up approval amendments. The first presentation focused on a budget request to incentivize national certification for school social workers and school psychologists. Rep. Vanessa Gracal, along with Amy Oats and Leslie Gilpin, argued for a $500,000 annual appropriation to provide $2,000 salary supplements to nationally certified school social workers and school psychologists working primarily in their certification areas. They said the stipend would help recruit and retain professionals amid shortages, noted that current Kentucky certification numbers are low, and explained the rigorous certification and renewal requirements. In response to questions, they said there is currently no appropriation for this purpose in HB 500 and none they were aware of in HB 6 in 2024. The next topic was school facility funding needs, led by Rep. Bob McCool, Johnson County Superintendent Tom Cochran, Commissioner of Education Robert Fletcher, and other district representatives. They described the “gap funding” issue for school construction projects that had already started before COVID-era inflation sharply increased costs. Johnson County and Harrison County were highlighted as examples of districts that had already committed local funds, passed nickel taxes, and begun construction but now need additional state support to finish projects. Speakers emphasized that many projects were audited and approved, that the state has already funded about half of the gap, and that roughly $130 million more is being sought in HB 500 to complete the remaining work. They stressed that unfinished projects would leave districts with half-built schools and that completing them would bring long-term savings and better facilities for students. The committee then turned to testimony from KASA representatives on the impacts of HB 500 as introduced. The witnesses discussed the importance of school psychology and school social work certification, the benefits of advanced training for student services, and the need to recognize and support highly qualified staff. A member asked whether HB 500 or HB 6 included an appropriation for the certification stipend, and the witnesses answered no. The meeting also included a motion to approve the minutes from the prior meeting once a quorum was present, and the minutes were approved by voice vote.

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• We are happy to send you those fiscal impact reports.
• At the end of fiscal year 25, we ended with a negative vacancy rate.
• I do also want to note, though, that the recurring increase.
• This is just an overall note that acknowledges the ongoing challenges.
• I do think that it's important to note that we're not Alaska. I looked at the chart.

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• We just finished publishing all the 2026 legislative budget notes to the fiscal website.
• This report is by far our most popular report on the fiscal...
• This report is by far our most popular report on the fiscal website.
• That includes all my updates with the fiscal website.
• We included fiscal staff agencies.

Keywords: 904, all

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• Matthew Wilmarth, LSO, Deputy Administrator for the Budget Fiscal Division.
• Wilmarth, little bit of a side note on transportation.
• Or sorry, well, 20% in fiscal year... Or sorry, well, 20% in fiscal year 28.
• Then in fiscal year 28, that calculation changes from 30% to 20%.
• As you know, June is a busy month with the end of the fiscal year.

Keywords: 916, all

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• at least the fiscal note that was provided by the department.
• at least the fiscal note that was provided by the department.
• <01:13:09.199> note partially addressed in the fiscal note partially addressed in the fiscal
• note at least<01:13:09.920> the<01:13:10.080> fiscal<01:13:10.400> note<01:13:10.880
• > that<01:13:11.199> was at least the fiscal note that was at least the fiscal note that

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• I'm just wondering if there has been a fiscal note requested, or if we have that number available.
• Madam Chair and committee members, a fiscal note has not been requested on this bill.
• It's our understanding that if a fiscal note was requested, those notes on a bill like this generally
• The costs in the fiscal note would be, you know, kind of first-order changes, increasing aid on currently
• which is also very interesting, just a side note.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I'd like to note, um, for the purposes of discussion, that 1,21 people signed in opposition to this and
• Duly noted.
• Duly noted.
• I would I would um suggest dly noted I would I would um suggest maybe<00:17:45.760> watching<
• <01:52:03.280> year and so right now on your fiscal year and so right now on your fiscal year

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• But also, you know, understanding the budget, you know, fiscal notes and things like that are important
• But also, you know, understanding the budget, you know, fiscal notes and things like that are important
• Understanding the budget, you know, fiscal notes and things like that are important.
• shown that uh these have minimal fiscal shown that uh these have minimal fiscal impact<00:50:35.440
• Uh me to share a few notes of caution.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:07 Roll Call 00:00:14 Discussion of Pro-Growth Housing Policies 00:02:01 Discussion of Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit 01:11:13 Adjournment 01:40:27, 958, all

Summary: The Kentucky Housing Task Force met and heard first from the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, which presented findings from a housing study done with the Home Builders Association. The chamber said housing is now a major economic-development issue, citing survey results that 90% of community leaders said their region could not absorb a major job announcement and 66% said housing is holding back Kentucky’s economy. The chamber described Kentucky’s housing shortage, rising home prices, declining permits since 2008, and the need for more production to support growth. It urged policy changes including zoning and land-use reform, tax incentives, regional approaches, and especially a residential infrastructure fund modeled on Indiana’s low-interest loan program to help communities finance roads and other infrastructure needed for new housing. Members asked about the severity of the problem, workforce shortages in permitting and construction, the loan interest rate, repayment, and whether Kentucky could replicate Indiana’s results; the witness said the issue is a crisis and that the program would be a revolving public-private partnership, likely around 3% interest, with implementation details still to be worked out. The Kentucky Bankers Association then testified that the housing gap is especially acute for households at 80% of area median income and below, which it said represents about 70% of Kentucky’s housing need. It emphasized that the shortage affects both urban and rural counties and pointed to examples such as Rowan County, where workers at major employers must commute long distances because local housing is unavailable or unaffordable. The bankers said high interest rates remain a major barrier and proposed a $20 million bank commitment for a revolving fund tied to tax credits to finance new housing, not refinances. They cited Hope of the Midwest as an example of a successful tax-credit housing model with a long track record and no defaults, and said the proposal would leverage public-private partnerships to create new units. Committee members questioned how the proposed fund would compare with industrial revenue bonds and whether it could be structured like Kentucky’s tobacco settlement fund, with seed money, a review board, scoring criteria, and possible population thresholds to ensure smaller communities benefit. The bankers said the proposal would be another tool for cities and counties, specifically tied to residential infrastructure, and that larger cities should not be able to capture all of the resources. No formal votes or actions were taken during this portion of the meeting.

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• 19:56.160> that Michelle Kafussi aptly noted that Michelle Kafussi aptly noted that getting<02
• practicing responsible fiscal practicing responsible fiscal stewardship.<02:20:08.560> This
• <02:55:40.880> year for consideration of the fiscal year for consideration of the fiscal year
• <03:02:59.120> year is 6.6 billion above the fiscal year is 6.6 billion above the fiscal year
• <08:26:34.318> earlier camps are there but as I noted earlier camps are there but as I noted

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• For most of the upcoming state fiscal year, it was funded through the previous federal fiscal year.
• So, the bill for this fiscal year.
• significantly impact next state fiscal significantly impact next state fiscal year,<00:03:57.120
• over fiscal year 27. over fiscal year 27.
• under fiscal year >> 26?

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Department of Health presented its supplemental budget requests and described several sources of uncertainty affecting federal funding, including policy changes, shutdown-related disruptions, and shifting appropriations proposals in Congress. Officials said some federal grants had been terminated and then restored, but the department still faces added administrative burden to access funds. They also said trust in public health institutions has declined, and outlined efforts to respond through community engagement, website cleanup, social media, and transparency dashboards. The department highlighted staffing and operations issues, noting a 29.7% vacancy rate and the success of its hiring pilot under Act 291, which has hired 38 candidates with an average 95-day hiring timeline. On the budget side, officials said the supplemental request includes increases in general, special, and revolving funds, and they walked through the first major general fund item for emergency medical services. After discussion, they said the EMS request was reduced from $8 million to $4.5 million to cover collective bargaining increases and keep contracts whole through August 2027. Behavioral health items included the payment crisis center in Ewa, which has connected more than 2,000 people to services, though roughly one-third remain unconnected or return frequently. Members questioned the quality of follow-up data and whether the program is reducing repeat use. The department also discussed state hospital decompression efforts, including use of the behavioral health crisis center, transfers to community hospitals, neighbor-island placements, and direct discharge to long-term care facilities; officials said the hospital is licensed for 292 beds and has seen census pressures rise again. A substantial portion of the hearing focused on Kalaupapa/Kalawao jurisdiction and preservation after patient care ends. Members pressed the department on the lack of a clear statewide plan, the roles of DOH, DNR, and DHHL, and what happens to land, buildings, and the cemetery after the last patient leaves. DOH said the current law is unclear on an end date, that the proposed bill would change the law, and that the landowners’ agreements with the National Park Service and each other will shape the transition. Officials said they would provide more information at a later hearing.

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• Let me look at my notes.
• Chairman, that the fiscal impact report, I think, has an error in it.
• The funds would have to be spent in fiscal years 27 through 29.
• The funds would have to be spent in fiscal years 27 through 29.
• So we would be the fiscal agent that purchases the land.

Bills: HB2, SB193, SB132, SB35, SB145

Keywords: general appropriation, budget, Medicaid, education funding, public safety, SB193, acequia, community ditch, irrigation works construction fund, water infrastructure, ditch infrastructure, irrigation, New Mexico water law, agricultural water, farmers, Rio Grande, acequia association, forest land protection revolving fund, state fund transfer, irrigation projects

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• Will the Secretary please note the attendance?
• come up and introduce yourself, and then we'll just need a form filled out for our folks here taking notes
• you're one of the selected three and then we'll just need a form filled out for our folks here taking notes
• would work with those providers on how to implement these statutory changes, along with any other fiscal
• Therefore, we do anticipate a fiscal estimate.

Bills: HB2035, HB2086, HB2434, HB2611, HB2732, HB2733, HB2830, HB2923, HB2932, HB4004

Keywords: kinship care, child welfare, foster care, relative placement, child protection, vaccination mandates, mask requirements, public health, government entities, COVID-19, controlled substances, prescription monitoring, opioid crisis, healthcare regulations, patient safety, group homes, children's rights, safety protocols, employee training, mental health

Summary: The committee heard a presentation from the University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix on its new tuition-free, three-year regional medical school branch in Yuma, which is intended to address Arizona’s primary care shortage by training students in a rural setting and linking them to rural residency opportunities. Members asked about who could apply, whether out-of-state applicants were eligible, and whether graduates would be required to remain in rural Arizona; the presenter said there is no post-graduation practice commitment, but the program is designed to encourage retention through rural training and residency placement. The committee then considered several child welfare and behavioral health bills. HB 2923 would expand judicial review procedures for court-ordered mental health treatment, adding timelines, notice, counsel protections, and a clear-and-convincing standard for continued treatment; the sponsor and a retired judge said it fills gaps in a 1974 statute. HB 2035 would expand kinship foster care to extended family members, require more notice and written findings when kin placement is denied, and strengthen presumptions favoring placement with relatives or other significant adults; DCS said the bill largely reflects current policy but raised a timing concern about a required report before preliminary protective hearings. HB 2611 would create a Youth Safety Rights and Mental Health Protection Act for foster youth and group homes, adding rights related to immediate and unbiased health care, anti-bullying protections, retaliation safeguards, drug screening, and safety rules; foster youth and former foster youth testified strongly in support, while DCS was neutral and noted possible implementation and fiscal impacts. The committee also heard HB 4004, which would require DCS to investigate credible abuse or neglect reports even when one parent is considered protective, and to take protective action when warranted. Several parents testified that DCS had previously closed or minimized cases because a protective parent existed, leaving children exposed to abuse; DCS did not testify against the bill, and members later said the agency should not use the presence of a safe parent as a reason not to investigate. The committee also considered pharmacy and AHCCCS-related bills: HB 2434 would revise the controlled substances prescription monitoring program and reporting requirements; HB 2732 would continue the State Board of Pharmacy; HB 2733 would make several pharmacy regulation changes including delivery, continuing education, and change-of-ownership rules; and HB 2932 would require AHCCCS contractors to reimburse noncontracting labs referred by contracting providers, which health plans opposed as undermining managed care tools while a lab provider argued it would improve fair payment and competition. On the floor, the committee also took up HB 2086, which would prohibit government and business mask and vaccination mandates, HB 2830, which would require instruction on fetal and prenatal development and bar abortion-related curriculum materials, and HB 2035, HB 2434, HB 2611, HB 2732, HB 2733, HB 2923, HB 2932, and HB 4004. Amendments were adopted on several bills, including HB 2086, HB 2611, HB 2830, and HB 2932. Final committee votes gave HB 2035, HB 2086, HB 2434, HB 2611, HB 2732, HB 2733, HB 2830, HB 2923, HB 2932, and HB 4004 do-pass recommendations, with HB 2086, HB 2611, HB 2830, and HB 2932 reported as amended.

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• Is there a fiscal note on this? Oh,<00:03:31.440> okay.
• I was, you know, looking at the fiscal note. Uh, this appears to be a multi-page document.
• <00:07:36.080> note.
• <00:07:36.880> Uh,<00:07:37.199> this looking at the fiscal note.
• Uh, this looking at the fiscal note.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• . >> So there's the fiscal note is undetermined.
• Explain to us why you think this is a small fiscal note.
• >> So there's the fiscal note is undetermined.
• Explain to us why you think this is a small fiscal note.
• There is a fiscal note, and it might have an increase in expenditure for the taxpayers, but we don't

Bills: HB3, HB116, HB165, HB178, HB3, HB116, HB165, HB178

Keywords: illegal alien, enhanced sentencing, criminal offenses, minor victims, felonies, Alabama legislature, HB116, Alabama Sunset Law, sunset bill, sunset review, Alabama Professional Bail Bonding Board, bail bonding, bail bonds, bail bond industry, professional bail bondsman, licensing board, state agency continuation, agency reauthorization, regulatory board, criminal justice

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• Our annual expenditures for fiscal year 23-24 were a little over $3.5 billion and can be broken down.
• In the prior fiscal year, we had 607 offenders released and 165 currently on supervision.
• Making notes, and she had told me she wanted to ask some questions.
• On a positive note, over the years, I've seen salaries increase for correctional officers.
• On a positive note, over the years, I've seen salaries increase for correctional officers.

Summary: The Justice Budget Subcommittee met for an introductory overview of the justice budget and the major agencies within it. Chair Maney explained that the committee would hear broad presentations rather than detailed budget questions, and the first panel included the Department of Juvenile Justice, Department of Corrections, Commission on Offender Review, Department of Law Enforcement, Office of the State Courts Administrator, and the Attorney General’s Office. Each agency described its mission, staffing, budget, and major responsibilities, with repeated emphasis on public safety, rehabilitation, staffing shortages, technology needs, and the importance of mental health services and education in reducing recidivism. Secretary Hall described DJJ’s prevention-to-aftercare continuum, including civil citation, detention, probation, and residential commitment programs, and highlighted reductions in juvenile arrests and commitments. Secretary Dixon said DOC’s biggest issues are staffing, overtime, and inflation, while noting progress in education, reentry, and a low recidivism rate. FDLE Commissioner Glass outlined the agency’s investigative, forensic, intelligence, and protective functions, including work on fentanyl enforcement and crime reporting systems. The State Courts Administrator emphasized the judiciary’s constitutional role, case volume, and challenges in providing interpreters, experts, and technology support. Chief Deputy Attorney General Guard described the office’s litigation, criminal appeals, consumer protection, and opioid recovery work, especially defending state laws and recovering opioid settlement funds. Members then asked questions about prison conditions, immigration enforcement, court filing fees, crime reporting, staffing ratios, and transnational gangs. Agency leaders responded that they were not aware of ICE contracts in some cases, that FDLE works with immigration authorities and detention facilities under existing authority, and that filing fees are a legislative policy decision. The committee also heard from the Justice Administrative Commission, prosecutors, public defenders, guardian ad litem, regional conflict counsel, and capital collateral regional counsel, who focused on indigent representation, dependency and death penalty cases, and persistent staffing and retention problems. No votes were taken, and the meeting concluded after the presentations and questions.

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• Senator Kim: So I see here that you folks are asking for an amount of $200,000 for fiscal year 2025-26
• <00:02:01.280> year fiscal year fiscal year 2526<00:02:03.320> and<00:02:03.640> appropriation
• <00:02:06.920> year<00:02:07.680> 26<00:02:08.239> 27 175,000 is needed fiscal
• year 26 27 175,000 is needed fiscal year 26 27 thereafter<00:02:09.239> on<00:02:09.319> a
• <00:08:47.519> I defective date and I'll just note I defective date and I'll just note I think

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint hearing covered three measures on the 1 p.m. agenda. SB 817, relating to out-of-state offices, drew support from DBEDT and several community groups, with questions focused on the requested funding, staffing level, whether the office would expand broadly, and whether the Philippines was being singled out. SB 1578, relating to international affairs, received support from DBEDT and the Attorney General, with the chair noting the bill was intended to help DBEDT analyze Hawaii’s international partnerships and plan next steps. SB 1639, establishing Hawaii Beach Day, had limited testimony and was moved along without substantive debate. SB 582, relating to DBEDT, was also heard with support from state agencies and a few individuals, and was described as a vehicle for organizational and funding changes affecting the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, including moving some positions and programming to general funds and narrowing the works-of-art special fund's uses. The committees then took up recommendations. All three measures were advanced with amendments: SB 817 was amended to include technical changes and a defective effective date of July 1, 2025; SB 1578 was amended to address the Attorney General’s concerns, make the commission subject to Senate confirmation, and add technical changes and a defective date; and SB 582 was amended to incorporate provisions from SB 1577, clarify SFCA authority over performing arts, shift SFCA positions and programming to general funds, restrict the works-of-art special fund, and add a defective date. Each committee voted to adopt the chair’s recommendations, with no reservations or no votes noted in the Transportation and Culture and the Arts committee and only Senator Dela Cruz voting no on SB 817 there; in the Economic Development and Tourism committee, SB 817 passed with Senator Kim in reservation and Senator Awa voting no, while SB 1578 and SB 582 passed with Senator Awa voting no. The later 10:00 a.m. agenda hearing focused on SB 1589, relating to the stadium development special fund, and SB 1629, relating to taxation. On SB 1589, the Attorney General asked for clarification of section 3, particularly the proviso about remaining monies lapsing to the general fund if the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District is terminated before completion; the interim stadium manager explained the bill would allow spending of $49.5 million already in the special fund for consultant, construction management, quality assurance, and contingency costs. On SB 1629, testimony was sharply divided: supporters, including film industry and business representatives, said the measure would support local film production, restore prior GET treatment, and help attract studio development; opponents argued the bill was vague, overly favorable to a specific project, and lacked oversight and accountability. The hearing ended with extensive questioning about whether the bill was effectively tailored to a particular studio project and how it related to other film tax credit measures, but no final committee action on SB 1589 or SB 1629 was included in the transcript excerpt.

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• Staff also noted one committee-requested report that is outstanding and currently in progress.
• regarding the completion of the Arkansas legislative audit, financial statements, and audits for fiscal
• In addition, we noted missing receipts from the Parks Department's main office, the J.C.
• In addition, we noted missing receipts from the Parks Department's main office, the J.C.
• The other thing that I would like to note is that we are in what I would say is going to be a pretty

Keywords: 1204, all

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• Chair, members, I'm Helen Roberts from the nonpartisan House fiscal staff.
• It's important to note, though, we are independent.
• And as I noted, one of the votes was unanimous in the House. So that's been refreshing.
• And as I noted, one of the votes was unanimous in the House. So that's been refreshing.
• And as I noted, one of the votes was unanimous in the House. So that's been refreshing.

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The Veterans and Military Affairs Division held its first meeting with a quorum present, opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, and reviewed decorum expectations and basic operating rules. Members and staff introduced themselves, and Chair Aaron Repinski emphasized that the committee would operate as a nonpartisan body focused on veterans’ issues. No minutes were approved because it was the division’s first meeting. Nonpartisan House staff then gave an overview of the Department of Military Affairs and the Department of Veterans Affairs, including their missions, organizational structure, and budgets. The presentation highlighted the Minnesota National Guard, Camp Ripley, enlistment incentives, the Emergency Services Program, and the Veterans Affairs programs for veterans homes, cemeteries, benefits assistance, and state-funded benefits such as the State Soldiers Assistance Program, Minnesota GI Bill, and Post-9/11 bonus. Staff also noted housing and homelessness-related initiatives, several committee-supported outside programs, and the Support Our Troops license plate funding split between the two agencies. The committee then heard from Trent Dils of Disabled American Veterans Minnesota on behalf of the Commander's Task Force, a coalition of congressionally chartered veterans organizations. He described the group’s unanimous legislative process and urged continuation of a separate veterans omnibus bill, arguing it has helped keep veterans issues apart from broader partisan disputes. He also began outlining the task force’s 2025 priorities, including hunting, fishing, and trapping benefits for veterans, but the transcript cuts off before the full list or any committee action on those priorities is completed.