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HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Room 229 Conference PM - 04-21-2025

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, House Bill 1168, HD1, SD1, relating to University of Hawaii revenue bonds.
  • Uh, well, basically we wanted to be sure that the revenue bonds would be used for student housing and
  • Citing some concerns. that the revenue bonds would be used for that the revenue bonds would be used for
Keywords: 912, senate, all
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Banking and Insurance Mar 17th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • BEACH WHERE I'VE LIVED FOR 13 YEARS AND WHERE I MOVED AFTER RETIRING FROM 30 YEARS AS A TAX-EXEMPT BOND
  • LANDING WE WENT TO THE FINANCES WITH THE BENEFIT OF MY EXPERIENCE AND SAW IT'S GOT AN INVESTMENT-GRADE BOND
  • IF WE HAVE TO CREATE A SECOND RESERVE FOR BOND PAYMENTS IT WOULD RESULT IN $1400 PER UNIT OR $935,000
  • IF YOU DO A NEW BOND ISSUE WE FIRST HAVE TO CLEAR EVERY POSSIBLE LEAD EVEN IF IT IS $100 SO IT CAN BE
Keywords: 999, senate, all
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Feb 7th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Bill 40 by Huffman relating the use by political subdivision of public funds to pay bail bonds
  • to 708 by Alvarado relating to the definition of closing for purposes of certain private activity bonds
  • Congress to amend the Internal Revenue Code to make spaceports eligible for tax-exempt public activity. bonds
Bills: SJR1, SJR2, SJR5, SJR33, SJR34, SJR35, SJR37, SJR38, SJR39, SCR12, SB4, SB40, SB701, SB702, SB703, SB704, SB705, SB706, SB707, SB708, SB709, SB710, SB711, SB712, SB713, SB714, SB715, SB716, SB717, SB718, SB719, SB720, SB721, SB722, SB723, SB724, SB725, SB726, SB727, SB728, SB729, SB730, SB731, SB732, SB733, SB734, SB735, SB736, SB737, SB738, SB739, SB740, SB741, SB742, SB743, SB744, SB745, SB746, SB747, SB748, SB749, SB750, SB751, SB752, SB753, SB754, SB755, SB756, SB757, SB758, SB759, SB760, SB761, SB762, SB763, SB764, SB765, SB766, SB767, SB768, SB769, SB770, SB771, SB772, SB773, SB774, SB775, SB776, SB777, SB778, SB779, SB780, SB781, SB782, SB783, SB784, SB785, SB786, SB787, SB788, SB789, SB790, SB791, SB792, SB793, SB794, SB795, SB796, SB797, SB798, SB799, SB800, SB801, SB802, SB803, SB804, SB805, SB806, SB807, SB808, SB809, SB810, SB811, SB812, SB813, SB814, SB815, SB816, SB817, SB818, SB819, SB820, SB821, SB822, SB823, SB824, SB825, SJR1, SJR2, SJR5, SJR33, SJR34, SJR35, SJR37, SJR38, SJR39, SCR12, SB4, SB40, SB701, SB702, SB703, SB704, SB705, SB706, SB707, SB708, SB709, SB710, SB711, SB712, SB713, SB714, SB715, SB716, SB717, SB718, SB719, SB720, SB721, SB722, SB723, SB724, SB725, SB726, SB727, SB728, SB729, SB730, SB731, SB732, SB733, SB734, SB735, SB736, SB737, SB738, SB739, SB740, SB741, SB742, SB743, SB744, SB745, SB746, SB747, SB748, SB749, SB750, SB751, SB752, SB753, SB754, SB755, SB756, SB757, SB758, SB759, SB760, SB761, SB762, SB763, SB764, SB765, SB766, SB767, SB768, SB769, SB770, SB771, SB772, SB773, SB774, SB775, SB776, SB777, SB778, SB779, SB780, SB781, SB782, SB783, SB784, SB785, SB786, SB787, SB788, SB789, SB790, SB791, SB792, SB793, SB794, SB795, SB796, SB797, SB798, SB799, SB800, SB801, SB802, SB803, SB804, SB805, SB806, SB807, SB808, SB809, SB810, SB811, SB812, SB813, SB814, SB815, SB816, SB817, SB818, SB819, SB820, SB821, SB822, SB823, SB824, SB825
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate SessionReading and Referral of Bills Feb 7th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Bill 40 by Huffman relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds to pay bail bonds
  • Bill 708 by Alvarado relating to the definition of closing for purposes of certain private activity bonds
  • Congress to amend the Internal Revenue Code to make spaceports eligible for tax-exempt public activity bonds
FL

Florida 2026 4th Special Session

February 12, 2026 - 02:30 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • looking at the impact that the classroom teacher and other instructional personnel salary increase allocation
  • Prior to the allocation of funds, school districts must submit a distribution plan to the Department
  • This slide and the next slide provide a funding history for the allocation since its establishment in
  • And I know they use much more than we put forth in this specific allocation.
  • But this allocation sets aside a significant amount of money to give the school districts those extra
Summary: The Pre-K through 12 Budget Subcommittee met with a quorum present and focused primarily on the classroom teacher and other instructional personnel salary increase allocation. The chair reviewed how the recurring allocation, first established in fiscal year 2021, has grown to $1.4 billion and was intended to help districts and charter schools raise minimum base teacher salaries to at least $47,500. The chair noted that districts must submit distribution plans and annual expenditure reports, and said six districts were still at impasse for the current year, with a possible seventh. The chair presented data showing the allocation’s impact over five years: only one district met the $47,500 minimum in 2021, while 54 of 67 districts did so by the end of fiscal year 2024-25. Liberty County’s minimum base salary rose from $32,237 to $44,155, and several districts saw increases of roughly $14,000 to $19,000. Members also noted that some districts remain just below the target and may have reached it after the latest funding increase. Members discussed concerns about salary compression and veteran teachers, with Ranking Member Gantt saying experienced teachers often earn only slightly more than new hires and asking for more data on the issue. The chair responded that the allocation can be used not only for starting salaries but also, in some years, for broader compensation increases and raises for teachers with two or more years of experience. Representative Nix asked about a possible study on compression, and Representative Daniels emphasized that the committee should recognize the progress already made while continuing to improve teacher pay. The meeting then briefly turned to fiscal year 2026-27 budget issues, and the chair said budget recommendations had been submitted before the committee adjourned without objection.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 09/25/25

Judiciary and Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • Looking ahead and our bonding<00:14:48.000> uh<00:14:48.480> proposals<00:14:49.279>
  • will<00:14:50.079> prioritize bonding uh proposals will prioritize bonding uh proposals will
  • Um, you had mentioned previously that um your department is considering a bonding request uh relating
  • What are you thinking in regard to a bonding request for prison expansion?
  • In the end, um, a dis bond facility.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Delivery of Government Efficiency Mar 26th, 2025

Delivery of Government Efficiency

Transcript Highlights:
  • Factors on public works projects must take out certain surety bonds, including payment bonds, for contracts
  • Current law requires payment bonds for contracts in excess of $25,000. That's current law.
  • performance bonds are required for contracts over $100,000.
  • The one thing we agree on is bonding. Bonding and payouts are the two biggest issues.
  • Can we get a bond? Do we have insurance? Licensure, those types of things.
MS

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations - Room 216, 3 February, 2026; 1:30 PM

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • the lost revenue that we can allocate the lost revenue that we can allocate there.<00:06:36.319>
  • that are out there that had allocations that are out there that had allocations and<00:07:37.360
  • . allocated. allocated.
  • As the feds expanded that allocation to include roads, they could have, at their discretion, allocated
  • As the feds expanded that allocation to include roads, they could have, at their discretion, allocated
Summary: The committee first heard a proposal to consolidate small or outdated Treasury and agency accounts into pooled investment accounts so idle balances could earn interest and administrative costs could be reduced. Senator DuPree asked whether the change would also eliminate old accounts, and the sponsor said it would close outdated accounts and move funds where they could earn interest. The committee then voted title sufficient, do pass. Senate Bill 2694, described as the biomarker bill, would require mandatory biomarker testing for diagnosis, treatment, management, and monitoring of certain conditions when supported by medical and scientific evidence and nationally recognized clinical guidelines. The bill would apply to health insurance policies written in the state after September 1, 2026, require written reasons for denials, and include reporting requirements back to the Legislature. The sponsor estimated a total cost of about $5.2 million, with roughly $1 million as the state share, and the committee voted title sufficient, do pass. The committee then took up the ARPA bill, which would accelerate the spending deadline from December 31 to September 30 and create three buckets for remaining funds: $100 million for MDOT, about $62 million for lost revenue to help offset insurance costs, and any additional funds to be handled by DFA under the governor’s discretion within ARPA rules. Senators asked about lists of projects, the risk of rushing money out the door, and whether local city and county projects could be repurposed; sponsors said the bill is aimed at keeping funds from being returned to Washington and that projects already in process should be nudged to completion, while unused funds could be clawed back after missed reporting or reimbursement requests. The committee also discussed prior technical problems with some completed projects and said those cases would likely require separate legislative action. The committee voted title sufficient, do pass, committee sub. Finally, the committee considered Senate Bill 2578, which creates a small municipality match fund to help cities under 10,000 population meet the 20% local match needed for discretionary federal and state grants. The chair clarified that the bill establishes the fund but does not create a funding source, and the sponsor confirmed that point. The committee then voted title sufficient, do pass.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

FL House Floor Session - 2026-02-20 (9:00AM Session)

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, we've got $25 million allocated.
  • It's where we're dealing with the DJJ supplemental allocation, education enrichment allocation, as well
  • as the ESE guaranteed allocation.
  • Allocation at $4.4 billion.
  • We are increasing that allocation.
Keywords: 998, house, all
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/18/2026 - Senate Judiciary and Elections

Judiciary and Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • that must be included for certain school district elections for budget override continuations and bond
  • And in fact, when I voted on school bonds, that's always something you see in the voter explanation of
  • Madam Chair, considering bonds are for Some class sizes, that kind of thing.
  • Madam Chair, considering bonds are for capital expenditures, I don't believe any teachers' jobs would
  • It adds the child's age, needs, and existing parental bonds.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • change it so we keep the allocation change it so we keep the allocation priority<00:28:00.760>
  • But the credit can still be allocated to a state agency, is that right?
  • um but the credit can still be allocated um but the credit can still be allocated to<00:39:50.319
  • <00:40:02.359> the get allocated the get allocated the credit<00:40:04.400> even<00
  • <00:40:07.760> of if you're talking about allocation of if you're talking about allocation
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several housing-related measures. SB 38 SD2 drew mixed testimony on changes to 21H projects, with HHFDC supporting and county and community groups split between support and opposition. In discussion, members focused on how county legislative bodies can alter projects in ways that increase costs, including changes to AMI mixes and fee waivers. The committee later recommended passage with amendments, limiting county changes that would impose stricter conditions than HHFDC, stricter AMI requirements, or reduced fee waivers; the motion passed with one member voting with reservations and two members excused. A major portion of the hearing focused on SB 71 SD2, which would revise the rental housing revolving fund. Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi, Hawaiʻi YIMBY, and NAAP Hawaiʻi opposed the bill, arguing it would weaken support for deeply affordable units, eliminate the 5% set-aside for households at or below 30% AMI, and create a funding gap for households between 60% and 120% AMI. Supporters of the bill, including public housing and some development interests, emphasized the need to redirect funding and make the program more flexible. In decision-making, the committee described the bill as making comprehensive changes that would narrow Tier 2 toward higher-income projects and favor shorter loan terms, then moved it out with amendments. The committee also heard and advanced several other measures with little or no opposition: SB 40 SD2 on state finances, SB 378 on HHFDC, SB 572 SD1 on housing, SB 1229 ST2 on the dwelling unit revolving fund, and SB 602 on the Hawaiʻi Public Housing Authority all received support testimony and were moved forward. For SB 65 SD2, HPHA and other agencies supported the measure, and HPHA testified it sought roughly $8 million to $10 million for repair and maintenance of units not covered by CIP funds. The committee also took up SB 826 SD1 on the low-income housing tax credit, where HHFDC, the Tax Foundation, and DHHL expressed confusion over the bill’s intent and whether it would bar state agencies from using LIHTC financing; no action was taken on that item in the excerpt. SB 944 SD2 on LIHTC transferability drew support and a suggestion to keep clarifying language that notifies the tax department, and the committee indicated it would keep the provision in.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Proposed grant program aims to help solve more gun crimes 4/7/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And that allocation the same direction.
  • <00:05:10.640> those a strategic way to allocate those a strategic way to allocate those dollars
  • So, with our allocation, I think Ramsey County got about $6 million.
  • We weren't allocated extra bodies, and our sworn staff wasn't increased.
  • We weren't allocated our extra bodies.
Keywords: 1183, house
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 2/20/25

Higher Education Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • SP spent or already been allocated SP spent or already been allocated because<00:24:01.159> we
  • <00:57:10.280> of with a university o andm allocation of with a university o andm allocation
  • <00:58:10.440> here<00:58:10.680> of<00:58:10.799> $ allocation here of $ allocation
  • economic research at UMD this allocation economic research at UMD this allocation dates<00:58:18.280
  • <00:59:07.720> of Management this allocation of Management this allocation of $777,500<00:
Keywords: 1183, house
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • It has modified language related to required surety bonds.
  • required shity bonds. required shity bonds.
  • On line 28.12, we have to get some shy bonds, and they have to be bought annually.
  • On line 28.12, we have to get some shy bonds, and they have to be bought annually.
  • On line 28.12, we have to get some shy bonds, and they have to be bought annually.
Keywords: 918, senate, all
Summary: The committees resumed discussion of amendments to a bill dealing with licensing moratoria, change-of-ownership rules, and related provider oversight issues. Amendment A8 would prevent a licensing moratorium for certain intermediate care service settings from blocking a new license when the change is due to a change of ownership, including temporary licenses and transitional licenses. Department of Human Services staff said they were still reviewing the language but explained the department’s concern was maintaining program integrity and ensuring owners go through full change-of-ownership review so the agency can see who owns a provider and check compliance history. Senators supporting the amendment argued it would keep legitimate businesses from being harmed by a moratorium and could help preserve providers when ownership changes or family members take over after a death. A8 was adopted on a roll call, with both committees voting in support. Amendment A9, also on the moratorium topic, would exempt a change of ownership from the moratorium so long as it does not increase license capacity or service scope. The department said it needed more analysis to avoid unintended consequences, but the amendment was added to the working bill. Amendment A10 proposed a more detailed, data-driven framework for the moratorium and included a provision about refunds after implementation; department staff said the language would add cost and would require technical assistance, while senators emphasized the need to address licensure backlogs and avoid making provider delays worse. A10 was approved by the committees, though not unanimously. Amendment A11 would have set standards for how the commissioner designates provider types or program areas as moderate or high risk, with added transparency criteria. The department said the commissioner already has that authority and raised concerns about federal requirements and the state’s corrective action plan, and Senator Hoffman withdrew the amendment. Amendment A12, offered by Senator Fateh, would preserve remote supports by removing bill language that repealed the service and would add safeguards for remote overnight supervision, including staffing ratios to ensure emergency response times can be met. Several senators supported keeping remote services as an important, cost-effective option amid workforce shortages, while the department said it had program integrity concerns and supported the governor’s proposal to remove the service. The committee nevertheless advanced A12, with members noting the need to balance safety and integrity with access to services.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:33:00.000> with family members who want to bond with family members who want to bond with
  • It was such a pleasure to see how well bonded they were.
  • It was such a pleasure to see how well bonded they were.
  • It was such a pleasure to see how well bonded they were.
  • <01:15:39.679> they pleasure to see how well bonded they pleasure to see how well bonded they
Keywords: 910, house, all
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Senate in Session Feb 20th, 2026

Florida Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We're increasing the base student allocation by $50.
  • So we've got $25 million allocated.
  • We've allocated for it before.
  • , education enrichment allocation, as well as the ESE guaranteed allocation.
  • We are increasing that allocation.
Summary: The Senate began with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then moved into floor consideration of the 2026-2027 budget. Appropriations Chair Hooper presented Senate Bill 2500, describing a $115 billion budget that reduces overall spending from the prior year, maintains reserves, and includes a 3% pay raise for state employees and 5% raises for state law enforcement, firefighters, correctional officers, and park rangers. Committee chairs then outlined major spending in their areas, including K-12 education, higher education, health and human services, criminal and civil justice, transportation/tourism/economic development, and environmental and agricultural programs. Highlights included increased funding for school scholarships and safety, workforce and university programs, Medicaid and child welfare, corrections operations, affordable housing, rural communities, Everglades and water quality projects, and infrastructure. Members then asked detailed questions about several budget items. Senators sought clarification on the Emergency Management Trust Fund, arts and cultural grants, Florida Forever land acquisition versus conservation easements, teacher salaries, charter school capital outlay funding, EASE grants, New College funding, DOC inmate counts and reimbursement, lottery staffing, concealed weapons licensing positions, election security funding, iBudget waiver support, ADAP funding, Medicaid hospital rate reductions, and scholarship and enrollment supplements in K-12 education. Chairs explained that some reductions reflected technical shifts or right-sizing, that some funds were being moved below the line for better tracking, and that several items—such as ADAP and corrections operations—would likely remain conference issues with the House. After questions, the Senate substituted House bills for the budget and implementing measures and adopted amendments placing the Senate language onto the House vehicles to prepare for conference. The chamber passed the budget-related bills and several conforming measures, including bills on retirement, fuel taxes, the state agency law enforcement radio system, court trust funds, judgeships, and K-12 and higher education conforming changes. Votes on the major bills were overwhelmingly unanimous or near-unanimous, and the Senate repeatedly voted to accede to the House’s request for conference on the substituted bills.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • And if a bonding bill passes this session, it could cover 1/6 of the need.
  • And if infrastructure bonding requests.
  • And if a<00:08:32.719> bonding<00:08:33.159> bill<00:08:33.400> passes<00:08:33.960
  • > this<00:08:34.240> session,<00:08:35.039> it a bonding bill passes this session
  • , it a bonding bill passes this session, it could<00:08:35.440> cover<00:08:35.880> 1/6
Keywords: 918, senate, all
Summary: The segment focused heavily on affordability and fraud prevention in the Minnesota Senate. Senator Michael Kreun discussed his proposal to cap city and county property tax growth at the rate of inflation, with a small allowance for population growth, and to require voter approval by referendum for increases above the cap. He said property taxes rose by nearly $1 billion statewide last year, blamed part of the increase on unfunded state mandates, and said the bill would curb surprise double-digit hikes. Kreun said the proposal has been well received by constituents and homeowners, while cities and counties are concerned about losing revenue; he also said relief could begin as soon as the next property tax statement if the bill passes this year. He noted related affordability ideas, including increasing disabled-veteran exemptions and deferring property taxes for seniors, and said he is open to bipartisan work on other measures such as ending taxes on tips and overtime and reducing tab fees. The program also highlighted climate and infrastructure funding. Senator Ann Johnson Stewart argued that worsening weather is driving costly infrastructure damage and said a proposed climate superfund would shift some of those costs from taxpayers to major polluters. She said the fund could support storm sewer upgrades, pavement reinforcement, and erosion prevention, and noted that Senate File 4126 is awaiting a hearing in the Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy Committee. On fraud prevention, Senator Julia Coleman’s bipartisan bill would require at least one unannounced, on-site inspection for state grants over $10,000, with recurring check-ins for grants lasting more than a year. The bill is pending in the Senate State and Local Government Committee. Senator Heather Gustafson then discussed her push for an independent Office of Inspector General, saying it would provide oversight over any public or private entity receiving public dollars. She said the Senate previously backed the idea with 60 votes, that the governor’s coordinated council is only an interim step, and that she has not yet seen a Republican fraud package to review. The segment also noted that the Senate unanimously passed Senator Johnson Stewart’s school bus safety bill, Senate File 3623, by a 67-0 vote, clarifying that drivers must stop when school bus lights flash even if the stop arm is only partially extended; the bill now awaits House action.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

RM 329 Conference PM - Thu Apr 24, 2025

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Let me describe the measure: it actually is a special purpose revenue bond in the amount of $80 million
  • to assist Hawaii purpose revenue bonds to assist Hawaii Island<02:04:35.760> Community<02:04:
  • :09.520> special<02:05:09.920> purpose<02:05:10.239> revenue<02:05:10.639> bond
  • <02:05:11.040> in<02:05:11.360> the a special purpose revenue bond in the a special
  • purpose revenue bond in the amount<02:05:11.760> of<02:05:12.080> $80<02:05:12.400>
Keywords: 910, house, all
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

December 4, 2025 - 11:00 AM

Transcript Highlights:
  • >> Chair: YOU ARE RECOGNIZED. >> THE SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH ALLOCATION PLAN.
  • AND I GUESS MY QUESTION IS AS I START THINKING ABOUT THIS AND I LOOK AT THE ALLOCATIONS MADE WE ALLOCATE
  • THE ORDERS ASSOCIATED WITH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND EDUCATION AND WE ALLOCATE THAT PCS.
  • SINCE WE HAVE BEEN ALLOCATING A LOT OF MONEY FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES?
  • THEY NORMALLY WOULD ONLY GET A SMALLER ALLOCATION.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

FL House Floor Session - 2026-02-20 (9:00AM Session)

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We're increasing the base student allocation by $50.
  • So we've got $25 million allocated.
  • We've allocated for it before.
  • , education enrichment allocation, as well as the ESE guaranteed allocation.
  • We are increasing that allocation.
Summary: The Senate took up the 2026-2027 budget and related implementing bills. Appropriations Chair Hooper presented a $115 billion General Appropriations Bill, saying it reduces overall spending from the prior year, preserves reserves, and includes a 3% raise for state employees and 5% raises for state law enforcement, firefighters, correctional officers, and park rangers. Committee chairs then outlined major budget areas, including K-12 education, higher education, health and human services, criminal and civil justice, transportation/tourism/economic development, and environmental/agricultural agencies. Highlights included increased funding for school safety, teacher and scholarship funding, workforce education, Medicaid and kid care, corrections operations, judgeships, affordable housing, hurricane recovery, Everglades and water quality projects, and arts and cultural grants. Members asked detailed questions about several items. Senators discussed the Emergency Management Trust Fund, cultural arts grant allocations, Florida Forever land acquisition versus conservation easements, teacher salary support, charter school capital outlay funding, Bright Futures and EASE funding, New College funding, DOC deficits and inmate health care/food service costs, the ADAP HIV drug program, Medicaid reductions for non-critical access hospitals, and the use of opioid settlement and COVID relief funds. Chairs explained that some apparent reductions reflected shifts below the line or reclassification, that the ADAP appropriation would only cover about six months, and that some vacant positions were being removed as part of a right-sizing effort. Questions also covered lottery staffing, concealed weapons permit processing, elections security funding, and arts grant selection and proviso language. The Senate then substituted House bills for the Senate budget and implementing measures, amended them into the Senate posture, and passed them. HB 5001 (the appropriations bill), HB 503 (implementing bill), HB 5201 (collective bargaining), and HB 5205 (retirement) all passed 36-0 and were sent to conference. Other budget-related bills also passed, including SB 2506 on fuel taxes, SB 2508 on the state agency law enforcement radio system surcharge, SB 2510 on court trust funds, SB 2512 creating 13 circuit and 12 county judgeships, SB 2514 on K-12 education, SB 2516 on higher education, and SB 2518 on health. Most of these passed unanimously, with the Senate requesting the House either pass the Senate versions or include them in budget conference.