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• I'll make a note about the years right here.
• I want to make a note about our terminology here.
• I'll note that the student count is based on current-year ADM.
• Are we supposed to be taking notes and writing notes?
• Are we supposed to be taking notes and writing notes or something in that worksheet or something?

Keywords: 1204, all

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• I believe that that was a figure that would have come in through perhaps the fiscal noting process.
• <00:15:38.000> I perhaps the fiscal noting process. I perhaps the fiscal noting process.
• I would normally ask for you to send it to the floor, but because there's a fiscal note to that, I won't
• I would normally ask for you to send it to the floor, but because there's a fiscal note to that, I won't
• Yeah, Madam Chair and Senator Utke, I actually received a fiscal note late last night on the House side

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• They don't believe the fiscal note, and they had no data to back up their claims.
• <00:59:38.319> note<00:59:39.280> and They don't believe the fiscal note and They don't
• The official fiscal note claims minimal state revenue increases and workload hikes starting in fiscal
• <04:09:27.279> note another analysis for on the fiscal note another analysis for on the fiscal
• Um, the fiscal analyst there was a request for a new fiscal note.

Keywords: 981, all

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• Staff also noted one committee requested a report that is outstanding and currently in progress.
• managing library employees, meeting with the library board to discuss budgetary items, and ensuring fiscal
• managing library employees, meeting with the library board to discuss budgetary items, and ensuring fiscal
• It should be noted that, of these purchases, items totaling $7,600 were paid by county claim, and the
• We tested 39 students who received scholarships and noted 56 instances in which 32 of these students

Summary: The Legislative Joint Audit Committee met on February 13, 2026, and first adopted the January 9, 2026 minutes. It then received and adopted reports from the Executive Committee, the Standing Committee on Counties and Municipalities, the Standing Committee on Education Institutions, the Standing Committee on State Agencies, and the Medicaid Subcommittee. Those reports covered audit follow-up items, delinquent private water and sewer audits, municipal accounting compliance issues, education audit findings, state agency audit findings, and a Medicaid oversight presentation. Several reports were filed after discussion, and in multiple cases agencies or local officials were present to answer questions about repeat findings or compliance concerns. Among the notable audit matters, the committee reviewed a Cleburne County library audit that found more than $80,000 in unauthorized or questionable disbursements, including purchases that appeared personal in nature and improper fuel expenses. The library director had been placed on leave, later charged with felony theft of property and abuse of office, and the matter was referred to the prosecuting attorney and Attorney General. The committee also heard a special report on the Charles W. Donaldson Scholars Academy at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, which found scholarship ineligibility issues and numerous disbursement-processing exceptions, while noting that the program had ended in 2024 and remaining funds were returned to the school districts. During the state agency report, Legislative Audit described findings at DHS, Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, Corrections, and Veterans Affairs, including improper benefit payments, a cashed warrant by someone other than the intended payee, missing receipts, unauthorized fuel card purchases, and payroll and overtime issues. The committee filed that report after agency representatives responded to questions. The meeting ended with the filing of the Cleburne County and Donaldson Scholars Academy reports, and the next committee meeting was announced for March 12-13, 2026.

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• Uh, the fiscal note for this was that it could range.
• Uh<00:49:14.559> the<00:49:14.720> fiscal<00:49:15.040> note<00:49:15.280> for
• note for this was it could Uh the fiscal note for this was it could range<00:49:17.040> they<
• Hey, I'm trying to do a good job here keeping my notes. All right.
• already noted in our disclosures. already noted in our disclosures.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• We'll figure it out so you don't have a fiscal note."
• Thank you all. figure it out so you don't have a fiscal figure it out so you don't have a fiscal note
• <02:40:51.840> gets<02:40:52.840> how of fiscal note and how that gets how of fiscal
• cannot do a fiscal note on it until cannot do a fiscal note on it until it's<02:42:13.200> it's
• /c><02:42:54.479> not you know the fiscal note may or may not you know the fiscal note may or

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 199, which would extend the statute of limitations for civil actions seeking damages from PFAS contamination from six years to 20 years. The prime sponsor and other supporters argued that PFAS contamination in southern New Hampshire has long-term and often delayed health and property impacts, making the current six-year period too short for victims to discover harm, connect it to exposure, and seek relief. Supporters described contamination in places such as Merrimack and surrounding communities, cited health concerns including cancer, developmental issues, and other illnesses, and said a longer period would better preserve legal rights while still requiring proof of causation. The Department of Environmental Services said it was not taking a position but acknowledged the contamination and ongoing work to address it. The Business and Industry Association opposed the bill, arguing that evidence becomes stale over time, memories and documents fade, and a longer window would make it harder to determine causation when other exposures or intervening factors may be involved. Committee members questioned both sides about causation, the difficulty of proving PFAS-related illness, and whether a 20-year period was necessary if a plaintiff already knows of the injury and its source. Supporters responded that PFAS effects can emerge slowly, that scientific understanding continues to develop, and that current knowledge is still incomplete. Opponents said the existing discovery rule already starts the clock when harm and causal connection are known, and that extending the period would reduce clarity and fairness in litigation. After testimony and questions, the chair closed the hearing on HB 199. The committee then opened House Bill 268 FN, which was described as a technical measure to confirm that the Board of Tax and Land Appeals may hold hearings in its Concord hearing rooms. The sponsor indicated the bill reflects current practice and does not require additional facilities. With only one witness listed and no apparent opposition, the discussion was brief and focused on why the authorization should be placed in statute rather than left to practice.

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• I'll just note that it builds on work that we've done in past years as well, and so I'll turn things
• The other piece that Commissioner Campbell noted was the theft-of-government-funds statute.
• Campbell noted was uh theft<00:09:37.680> of<00:09:37.839> government<00:09:38.160>
• <01:22:14.920> chair there a fiscal note for this bill chair there a fiscal note for this
• note, uh, Chair Nash.

Bills: HF1470, HF1310, HF1837

Keywords: opioids, substance use, addiction recovery, mental health, state cabinet, HF1310, Office of Cannabis Management, cannabis, marijuana, tribal consultation, government-to-government relationship, Minnesota tribes, Tribal governments, state government, consultation, rulemaking, Indian affairs, cannabis regulation, tribal sovereignty, state-tribal relations

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• So you'd need to make the full correction in fiscal year 2025 if you wanted to keep the 5% statutory
• I just want to do a quick follow-up with fiscal staff.
• On this screen, you have our fiscal 24-25 revenue.
• In January of 25, we posted six grant programs that we will be offering in fiscal 26, again assuming
• But duly noted.

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• notes and submit a written report to the legislature.
• They regularly send handwritten cards, scriptures, and notes of encouragement.
• They regularly send handwritten cards, scriptures, and notes of encouragement, reminding us that we are
• ... except the Bureau note? What number is the Bureau note?" "What number is the Bureau note?
• Revenue and Fiscal Affairs will meet Monday, May 11, at 10 a.m. in the Hinkle Room. Senator Luneau.

Bills: SB525, SR112, SR109, SCR61, SCR62, SCR12, HB175, HB276, HB437, HB456, HB457, HB459, HB488, HB579, HB656, HB804, HB818, HB841, HB981, HB1052, HB1089, HB1101, HB1154, HB1166, HB1193, HB1194, HB1203, HB1209, HB1244, HB1249, HB221, HCR69, HCR58, SB57, SB405, SB414, HB62, HB193, HB203, HB205, HB210, HB220, HB222, HB228, HB246, HB420, HB475, HB486, HB574, HB584, HB750, HB799, HB813, HB815, HB826, HB870, HB949, HB953, HB1045, HB1092, HB1151, HB1162, HB1176, HB1177, HB1196, HB1214, HB1236, HB1241, SB106, SB206, SB248, SB441, SR86, SCR30, SB83, SB135, SB143, SB155, SB157, SB202, SB237, SB276, SB295, SB388, SB450, SB465, SB35, SB65, SB215, SB246, SB249, SB269, SB282, SB296, SB323, SB363, SB369, SB474, SB484, SB490, SB492, SB500, SB501, SB513, HCR31, HB301, HB358, HB359, HB384, HB413, HB428, HB450, HB462, HB547, HB613, HB631, HB657, HB669, HB675, HB680, HB691, HB712, HB716, HB720, HB723, HB727, HB728, HB735, HB747, HB759, HB825, HB845, HB846, HB903, HB904, HB907, HB923, HB929, HB941, HB962, HB965, HB1036, HB287, HB370, HB515, HB521, HB570, HB1200, HB29, HB39, HB58, HB67, HB73, HB76, HB77, HB82, HB112, HB121, HB125, HB132, HB134, HB151, HB154, HB155, HB161, HB166, HB187, HB191, HB207, HB211, HB224, HB238, HB241, HB242, HB250, HB260, HB265, HB275, HB300, HB320, HB338, HB339, HB349, HB379, HB399, HB427, HB463, HB464, HB468, HB545, HB550, HB551, HB565, HB588, HB639, HB725, HB782, HB805, HB808, HB834, HB847, HB853, HB858, HB861, HB883, HB916, HB937, HB977, HB1012, HB1027, HB1044, HB1054, HB1091, HB1117, HB90, HB127, HB138, HB150, HB201, HB268, HB273, HB285, HB315, HB354, HB355, HB360, HB376, HB445, HB506, HB606, HB649, HB665, HB681, HB721, HB746, HB757, HB781, HB835, HB844, HB857, HB872, HB886, HB889, HB892, HB972, HB982, HB987, HB1037, HB1068, HB1072, HB1078, HB1085, HB1132, HB1137, HB1167, HB1174, HB1232, HB1238, HB23, HB136, HB36, HB119, HB126, HB129, HB245, HB271, HB280, HB337, HB351, HB677, HB726, HB789, HB850, HB956, HB966, SB149, SB382

Keywords: unclaimed property, abandoned property, escheat, state treasurer, administrator, claimant, purchase agreement, assignment, property recovery, owner verification, documentation requirements, fraud prevention, bankruptcy, bankruptcy court, court order, Uniform Unclaimed Property Act, Louisiana Revised Statutes, R.S. 9:167.1, Chennault International Airport, 40th anniversary

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• The three-year rolling average has proven very helpful for school districts, and I'll note that a recent
• I accept the committee analysis committee amendments as noted on pages 10 and 11 of the analysis.
• , and this is a fiscal matter that really is important to schools.
• As all fiscal matters, I have that, you know, the ability to see some of these things from a different
• perspective, and this is a fiscal matter that really is important to schools.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The Assembly Education Committee heard a full agenda of bills focused on school health, funding, expanded learning, special education, bilingual teacher pipelines, regional representation, and student mental health. AB 2651, by Assembly Member Bonta, would require schools to notify parents when school vaccination rates fall below herd immunity thresholds; supporters said it would give families timely, school-specific information, while opponents raised privacy, stigma, and administrative burden concerns. The bill passed the committee on a 7-1 vote after amendments. AB 2509 would add a five-year rolling average option for calculating funded average daily attendance; the author said it would stabilize school funding amid attendance declines, and the bill passed 7-2. AB 2430 would expand after-school and expanded learning access, especially for high school students, and passed 9-0 after testimony about youth mentorship and program gaps. AB 2526 would expand the low-incidence special education funding category to include students eligible for the California alternate assessment; supporters said it would better align funding with student need, and it passed 9-0. The committee also approved AB 2325, a bilingual teacher pipeline bill creating competitive grants for local partnerships among school districts, community colleges, and universities to recruit and train bilingual teachers. Supporters emphasized the shortage of bilingual educators and the value of multilingual instruction; the bill passed 9-0 after a vote change. AB 2460, presented by Assembly Member Pellerin for Assembly Member Celeste Rodriguez, would update school referral protocols to address student mental health needs related to immigration enforcement and family deportation trauma; the bill passed 9-0. The consent calendar, including AB 2324 and AB 2429, also passed unanimously. AB 2404, which would have required at least one Central Valley representative on several governor-appointed bodies including the State Board of Education, drew the most debate. Supporters argued the Central Valley is underrepresented on statewide boards and deserves a voice; opponents said the bill could create geographic quota problems and that board appointments should balance expertise and statewide representation. The committee did not advance the bill, and it failed on a 2-5 vote. Several bills were pulled or not heard, including AB 1644, AB 2362, and AB 2197.

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• Also, the next line in the fiscal impact report, the next paragraph, has the two-thirds majority, which
• He noted that, in terms of tax fairness across the board, both Representative Henry and he sit on the
• And it's important to note that it does go into the severance tax permanent fund, but it is an excise
• But I would like to note in many of the pieces of legislation that have passed this very committee and
• Is it a 52% increase according to that fiscal impact report? So 52% is a big for me. I agree.

Keywords: 996, all

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• How is this fiscal responsibility? How is this promoting family values? How is this even biblical?
• Federal fiscal responsibility shouldn't start with cutting meals for kids and our family members.
• Board notes 11, measure passes.
• through 27th fiscal year.
• And just on an ending note here.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I think that's very important to note that they are doing their part.
• numbers that you can put to the fiscal numbers that you can put to the fiscal impact<00:26:57.200
• <00:42:35.920> that ways but a floor and the the note that ways but a floor and the the note
• He's the head of our fiscal and Miller.
• He's the head of our fiscal and everything<01:09:45.520> licensing.

Bills: SF0025, SF0027, SF0043, SF0066

Keywords: landowner licenses, hunting, wildlife management, quota hunt areas, game and fish commission, game management, hunting regulations, black bear, tracking dogs, wildlife conservation, conservation, contracting, supervisor, funding, districts, hunting licenses, donated licenses, life-threatening illness, vision impairment, nonprofit organizations

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• I will note that um the raising fees.
• bienium we're in fiscal year 24 and 25. bienium we're in fiscal year 24 and 25.
• 54.239> executive<01:33:54.719> branch note here that the executive branch note here that
• That's $1.7 million in fiscal year 25.
• during the January 28th hearing, we note during the January 28th hearing, we note that<02:16:47.040

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• of the bill and I think some of that confusion was caused of course by the fiscal. note and the fiscal
• note that worked on projections, correct?
• But it's very important to have the facts about the fiscal implication.
• schools for private schools in fiscal year 2027.
• We can't, but we have fiscal restraint here.

Bills: SB2, SJR36, SB2, SB2, SR29, SB2

Keywords: Maverick County, recognition, economic development, Texas Senate, community celebration, 1185, senate, all

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• I would draw the committee's attention to pages 7, 8, and 9 of the fiscal impact report.
• Larry Horan noted that he wanted to flag the conversation for the committee. Thank you.
• So on that note, thank you everybody for sticking around.
• So on that note, you can move if you want, Senator Huttabee, unless you. on Saturday.
• So on that note, thank you everybody for sticking around.

Bills: SB190, SB152, SB77, SB150, SB151, SB156, SB172, SB182, SB185, SB212, SB170, SB133, SB174, SB163

Keywords: cancer treatment, revenue bonds, Gila Regional Medical Center, Nor-Lea General Hospital, healthcare funding, telecommunications, low-income assistance, lifeline, broadband, rural broadband, universal service fund, public regulation commission, PRC, 911 surcharge, telecommunications relay service, VoIP, mobile service, internet affordability, digital equity, digital inclusion

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• We'll note further that the nothing.
• 00:21:21.840> $75,000<00:21:22.960> in note a request for $75,000 in note a request for
• > requests<00:22:14.800> of we'll note appropriation requests of we'll note appropriation
• the<00:45:38.800> appropriation report will note the appropriation report will note the
• aye, noting the presence of all members. aye, noting the presence of all members.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Housing, meeting jointly with the Committee on Health and Human Services, heard testimony on Senate Bill 2787, which would expand use of the rental housing revolving fund to provide loans or grants for purchasing rental units, and Senate Bill 2957, which addresses tenant displacement and relocation protections, as well as Senate Bill 2866, which would make the state rent supplement program for kupuna permanent and appropriate funds for it. Testimony on SB 2787 included support from DHHL, HHFDC, AARP Hawaii, and others, while the Attorney General recommended clarifying language and standards for grants, and the Tax Foundation questioned whether grants fit the revolving-fund structure. On SB 2957, supporters including OHA, PACT, medical-legal advocates, and tenant representatives emphasized relocation hardships from the KPT redevelopment, language access, and the need for clearer minimum safeguards; the Attorney General suggested defining “comparable units” and correcting a drafting error. On SB 2866, HPHA, Catholic Charities, AARP, the Executive Office on Aging, and others supported making the kupuna rent supplement program permanent to prevent homelessness among low-income seniors. During discussion on SB 2957, members questioned HPHA and tenant counsel about the KPT low-rise relocation process and what “comparable housing” meant in practice. HPHA said all tenants were relocated, but counsel described disputes over comparability, disability and family-size issues, and at least one offered unit that was not livable. For SB 2787, members questioned DHHL about why it sought funding from the rental housing revolving fund rather than other sources; DHHL said it was still exploring options and had mostly used its funds for infrastructure, with only a small portion used as revolving funds. The chair expressed concern about relying on scarce housing funds and urged more efficient use of DHHL’s existing resources. In decision-making, the committees voted to pass SB 2957 with amendments and SB 2866 with amendments. For SB 2957, the amendments would replace the bill with a working group on tenant displacement and relocation, include a blank appropriation and defective date, and request $75,000 for the working group; the motion was adopted unanimously by the members present, with Senator Favela excused. For SB 2866, the amended version would include a blank appropriation, defective date, and committee report language noting requests for $110,160 for two HPHA public housing specialist positions and $2.16 million for the state rent supplement program; this motion was also adopted, with Senator Favela excused. After the joint hearing adjourned, the committee returned to the housing-only agenda and continued discussion of SB 2787 before moving on to SB 3089, which would amend the down payment loan assistance program for low- and moderate-income first-time homebuyers; testimony on SB 3089 was beginning when the transcript ended.

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• I'm the deputy director over fiscal services for health care.
• We did note in the action plan that three things would have to happen.
• But I also want to note that that 50% is a cap.
• But I also want to note that that 50% is a cap.
• They spend some other time... ...taking clinician notes.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee hearing focused on the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s handling of mental health care in prisons and allegations of sexual abuse, retaliation, and excessive force in the state’s women’s facilities. CDCR officials described their PREA-based prevention and response efforts, including training, oversight, body-worn cameras, retaliation follow-up, and partnerships with outside groups. The Office of the Inspector General explained its monitoring role, noting increased authority under SB 1069, but also limited staffing and the ability to monitor only a portion of cases. The Legislative Analyst’s Office added that prison population trends could allow the state to close a prison and save over $100 million, with some savings potentially redirected to prevention or response efforts. Advocates and formerly incarcerated witnesses from Sister Warriors Freedom Coalition and the California Coalition of Women Prisoners testified that meaningful systemic change has not occurred and that retaliation, blocked programming, and unsafe reporting conditions remain widespread. They described alleged barriers to community-based services, forced or coercive treatment concerns involving Suboxone, and the need for survivor-centered reentry support, trauma-informed care, and more independent oversight. Sandra DeAnda gave detailed testimony about alleged staff abuse, retaliation, denial of mental health care, and a large use-of-force incident at Central California Women’s Facility, while Amika Mota and April Grayson urged release or resentencing for survivors housed with their abusers and greater investment in outside programs. Members of the committee pressed CDCR and OIG on accountability, use-of-force standards, criminal referrals, disciplinary outcomes, and whether investigations are completed within statutory timelines. CDCR acknowledged cultural problems at both women’s prisons and said it was retraining staff and working on reforms, while OIG said it had monitored 161 investigations and found most grievance routing appropriate, though some cases had lapsed due to time limits. Later exchanges revealed that CDCR has over 13,500 active cases and 109 investigators, and that some cases have exceeded deadlines, prompting concerns from members about whether the current system can adequately investigate misconduct and impose consequences. No votes were taken.

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• The fiscal note came back showing cost to the state, so we will be laying this bill over.
• Representative Myers, the fiscal note has not been completed on this bill, but House Fiscal has informed
• The original fiscal note, um, all of these changes had a cost, but my understanding is BCA is going to
• The<00:50:53.400> original<00:50:53.800> fiscal<00:50:54.160> note<00:50:54.720>
• note um all of these The original fiscal note um all of these changes<00:50:56.000> had<00:50

Bills: HF4371, HF4317, HF2817, HF3496, HF4151, HF3826, HF4425, HF3990

Keywords: HF4371, Minnesota background checks, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, Office of the Legislative Auditor, Legislative Auditor, criminal history records, national criminal history record information, public safety, statutory amendment, section 299C.76, requesting agency, state audit, oversight, background screening, criminal records, county agencies, MNsure, Department of Revenue, Department of Human Services

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• amended, and at this point the fiscal note will not include funding for personnel within the Department
• The fiscal plan was included, and the appropriations were amended, and at this point the fiscal note
• The fiscal plan was included, and the appropriations were amended, and at this point the fiscal note
• <01:15:31.199> um<01:15:32.000> fiscal<01:15:32.520> note this point the the
• fiscal um fiscal note this point the the fiscal um fiscal note uh<01:15:34.320> will<01:15:34.560

Keywords: 1187, senate, all