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• It used to be contract attorneys through the administrative office of the court, and there was a task
• The screening process is at the intake, so if it is screened in and we are unable to locate the family
• If we have another address or family members that we could reach out to help locate the family, we do
• all of those things before we determine that we're unable to locate.
• If a child comes into custody, we use family finding software to try to locate family members; sometimes

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• routinely compete for the nation's top faculty... talent, bright students, and external grants and contracts
• The college is to be located in our new San. in downtown San Antonio. It is unique nationally.
• Our new medical education building located in the heart of Tyler's medical district is on track to be
• a trend in various industries and corporations. generating annual percentage increases in their contracts
• into a single location and provide outstanding support to our research to our research community in

Committee: House Appropriations - S/C on Article III

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• Ben Cappell said the tax department told them that if they are under contract, they can apply early,
• We heard about costs for law enforcement, so law enforcement and sheriff's contracts, and then the costs
• For example, Alexander School District, located in northwest North Dakota, said that the cap provides
• Another example, Bula Public Schools, located in the center part of the state, warned that districts
• Is located within each district.

Summary: The committee met to continue its tax reform and relief study agenda, approved the December 3, 2025 minutes, and announced a new subcommittee to examine property tax statement issues with counties, auditors, and the tax office. Representative Headland was named chair, Senator Rummel vice chair, and Representatives Dressler and Dr. Dr. and Senator Patton were also assigned. The chair noted the group may need an additional meeting and thanked staff and attendees. A major portion of the meeting focused on economic development incentives. The Department of Commerce presented on the Renaissance Zone program and TIF districts, describing Renaissance Zones as locally tailored tools that combine local property tax relief with state income tax incentives. Commerce said the program has supported thousands of projects since 1999 and cited examples from Beach and Mandan showing increases in property and taxable value, business retention, housing, and downtown revitalization. Committee members raised concerns that smaller rural communities often lack the staff and expertise to apply, and Commerce said it provides outreach through conferences, office hours, and one-on-one assistance. League of Cities and local officials from Bismarck and Ellendale echoed the capacity issue, discussed how the programs have worked in their communities, and suggested possible reforms or more targeted support for small towns. Ellendale’s mayor also described two TIF districts, one for industrial infrastructure in Oaks and one for housing infrastructure tied to a data center project in Ellendale. The committee then turned to stripper oil taxation. The Tax Department gave a comparison of oil and gas tax structures in selected states, noting that most have some form of stripper or marginal well provision, while Alaska does not appear to have a specific stripper-well exemption. Members asked for more detail on definitions and North Dakota’s annual adjusted rate. The Department of Mineral Resources followed with a detailed presentation on North Dakota stripper wells, explaining the statutory thresholds, the 12-consecutive-month production test, and the fact that once a well qualifies it remains on stripper status even if production later rises. DMR said about 11,332 stripper wells are active, representing roughly 54% of wells and about 16% of state production, and emphasized that stripper status can extend well life, preserve tax revenue, and reduce orphaned wells. Committee members and industry witnesses discussed refracs, the economics of keeping marginal wells active, and the competitive disadvantage created by North Dakota’s oil price discount. No votes were taken on these informational items.

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• The utilities make no money off of our IP contracts.
• if the money off of our IP contracts if the developers<00:17:36.360><c> charge</c><00:17:36.640><c>
• question, and can both... ...do independent power producers have the option, once they secure a contract
• </c> option once they secure a contract option once they secure a contract through<00:25:10.360><c> the
• and um we're the appropriate locations and um we're not<00:47:59.559><c> overusing</c><00:48:00.480>

Committee: House Energy & Environmental Protection

Summary: The committee heard several energy and environmental bills. On HB 974, which would authorize state step-in agreements for certain power purchase agreements and create a trust fund/reserve mechanism, the Attorney General’s office raised concern that the state should not incur liability beyond the trust fund. The Division of Consumer Advocacy said it had comments but did not take a position, while the Public Utilities Commission, Ameresco, Hawaiian Electric, and other industry groups supported the measure, saying it would help developers secure financing for renewable projects and improve reliability. Hawaiian Electric said the bill would not use state funds and that its proposed reserve account would be held in trust and returned to customers if unused. Committee members questioned whether the reserve would raise customer costs; Hawaiian Electric said the amount would be small and would be offset by avoiding higher financing costs, while Consumer Advocacy suggested the language should be strengthened to ensure unused funds are fully returned. The committee then heard HB 338, which would clarify that premium interest-rate adjustments for non-fossil fuel generation are just and reasonable and allow the PUC to include them in rates. DCCA and the State Energy Office supported the bill, and the PUC also supported it. Hawaiian Electric opposed unless amended, arguing the PUC already has discretion and warning the bill could weaken competitive procurement by encouraging higher bids tied to the utility’s credit rating. DCCA said the concern was that developers might not seek the best financing if premium rates are recoverable, but said Hawaiian Electric’s suggested amendment requiring clear and convincing evidence of unavoidable financing-cost increases would help. Members also asked about refinancing and whether developers could later lower debt costs after locking in a premium rate; DCCA said that ability exists and suggested a time limit or review mechanism. For HB 337, which would direct the PUC to establish standards requiring utilities to remove certain fossil-fuel costs from the rate base when adding renewable resources, the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, Hawaii Clean Power Alliance, and the State Energy Office supported the measure. Hawaiian Electric opposed it, saying it misunderstood utility cost recovery and could threaten grid reliability because fossil plants provide ancillary services such as voltage regulation and balancing, not just energy. Hawaiian Electric pointed to its integrated grid plan and recent fossil-unit retirements as evidence of ongoing transition, and asked the committee to defer the bill and leave oversight to the PUC. The committee also heard HB 879 on cesspool conversions, which would raise the maximum grant from $20,000 to $30,000 and add DOH positions; DHHL, DOH, environmental groups, Hawaii Realtors, and others supported it, while DOH discussed staffing needs and the practical effect of the higher grant cap. The committee also began HB 379 on requiring denitrification capacity for certain wastewater systems near shorelines or groundwater, with DLNR testifying in support.

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• And finally, it addresses contracting by requiring a potential recipient of a county or municipal contract
• With respect to all other contracts, Section 3 of the bill applies to contracts executed or renewed after
• Second, the bill raises contract clause concerns.
• Constitution prohibit laws that substantially impair existing contracts.
• It's not a physical location. It's what it represents. It represents a level of security.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for Army Sergeant Benjamin Pennington, the Pledge of Allegiance, and quorum established. Members approved the journal and adopted the special order report setting the day’s calendar. The chamber also recognized Sheriff Mike Chitwood as law enforcement officer of the day and later held several introductions and farewell remarks, including lengthy closing speeches from Representatives Eskamani and Overdorf reflecting on their service and legislative priorities. The House then took up and passed a series of Senate bills, often after adopting House strike-all or conforming amendments. CS/SB 590 on mandatory child abuse reporting was clarified to apply prospectively only and passed 111-0. SB 418 on law enforcement interactions with individuals with autism was amended to incorporate House language, including blue-envelope provisions, and passed 111-0. CS/CS/SB 1668 on the Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association (NICA) was amended to preserve House provisions and passed 112-0. CS/SB 1246 on the Linking Industry to Nursing Education Fund was amended to expand eligible health science programs and allow certain non-health-care contributions, then passed 112-0. CS/CS/SB 1404 on memory care passed 111-0. Later bills also advanced with broad support: CS/CS/SB 1030 on recovery residences passed 168-0 after debate over medication-assisted treatment; CS/CS/SB 178 on athletics in public K-12 schools passed 112-0 after amendments allowing limited coach support for student-athletes with parental consent; CS/CS/SB 422 on automatic dependent surveillance broadcasts passed 108-2; and CS/CS/SB 598 on funeral, cemetery, and consumer services passed 111-0 after an amendment on exclusive arrangements. The chamber then began debate on CS/CS/SB 1134, which would restrict counties and municipalities from official DEI-related actions and contracting practices. Members questioned its scope and exceptions, and Representative Gant offered an amendment to narrow the bill’s DEI definition; debate on that amendment was underway when the transcript ended.

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• We've got about facilities are located.
• I believe the OA's office is still located in that building.
• The correction spending addresses needs at roughly nine locations located throughout the state.
• </c><00:31:18.159><c> located</c> at roughly nine locations located at roughly nine locations located
• </c> at the Veterans uh affairs locations. at the Veterans uh affairs locations.

Committee: House Capital Investment

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• We contract and partner with several institutions, including Florida State.
• It was contracting with somebody who has a history of providing high-quality educational services.
• They’re doing everything that an education management organization would be doing under contract with
• Under contract with us at the department.
• And these are kids that are going in and doing welding, HVAC, electrical, you know, contracting.

Committee: Senate Criminal Justice

Summary: The committee heard a presentation from Department of Juvenile Justice Secretary Eric Hall on the Florida Scholars Academy, a new unified education model for youth in residential commitment programs. He explained that the academy replaced the prior decentralized district-run system with a contracted model through Florida Virtual School, allowing individualized blended learning, real-time progress monitoring, expanded special education services, and a broader course catalog including dual enrollment, CTE, GED testing, and postsecondary pathways through the Florida Youth College partnership with Tallahassee State College. Hall said the department is using data to focus on academic achievement, workforce credentials, and peer-group change as strategies to reduce recidivism, and reported early results including 60 diplomas or GEDs, a 5.5% teacher vacancy rate, and progress-monitoring gains for most students. Hall also reviewed implementation of House Bill 1181 on swift accountability and juvenile justice reforms. He said the law strengthened pre-arrest delinquency citation use, raised the target for eligible citations to 70%, required written justification for releasing youth charged with certain felony firearm offenses, and directed the department to develop a firearm-offending curriculum focused on avoidance and consequences. He described a new statewide graduated sanctions matrix for probation technical violations, intended to provide quicker and more consistent responses without overburdening courts. He said early data showed reductions in weapons/firearm offenses and auto theft, and that the department had conducted circuit-level outreach to law enforcement, courts, and providers to support implementation. Members asked about the number of unauthorized alien children in detention or residential care, teacher vacancies and whether instruction continues when staff are absent, screen-time and supervision concerns with laptops, and whether students are reentering local schools with improved academic performance. Hall said he did not have data on immigration status, that FLVS and classroom staff provide continuity when teachers are absent, that devices are checked in and out and security has been tightened, and that the department is still early in implementation but is hearing positive anecdotal feedback from parents. Vice Chair Smith asked for more detail on the firearm curriculum, and Hall offered to provide it. The committee took no formal votes and adjourned after no public testimony was offered.

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• of the things that I do in the site selection, uh, when I have industries that come in, they'll contract
• of the things that I do in the site selection, uh, when I have industries that come in, they'll contract
• </c> usually come in and they'll contract usually come in and they'll contract with<02:23:23.920><c>
• </c><02:23:35.280><c> that</c><02:23:35.520><c> will</c> go and try to find locations that will go and
• try to find locations that will fit<02:23:36.000><c> that</c><02:23:36.640><c> and</c><02:23:36.880>

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and roll call, establishing a quorum and adopting routine motions to excuse absent senators, dispense with the prior journal, and allow bills and committee reports to be received throughout the day. The chamber also welcomed several guests, including members of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity and other visitors in the gallery. The Senate received multiple House messages, referring several House bills on taxation, local legislation, and the entertainment industry to committee, and concurred in House amendments to Senate Bill 259 on counties and Senate Bill 228 on the Alabama Space Authority. Committee reports then advanced a number of bills, including favorable reports from Judiciary, County and Municipal Government, and Local Legislation committees, with several bills receiving substitutes or minor dissent. The Senate also re-referred Senate Bill 333 to Local Legislation, Mobile County, and Senate Bill 292 to County and Municipal Government. Members adopted several commemorative resolutions, including Senate Joint Resolutions honoring Lt. Col. Jonathan David Schultz, Honda’s 25 years of operation in Alabama, Mrs. Kelly Fischer as Alabama High School Principal of the Year, and Peggy Sers Benson on her retirement from the Alabama Board of Nursing. The Senate also adopted a Rules Committee report setting a special order calendar that included bills on ground ambulance services, counties and municipalities, solid waste collection fees, public schools, and public assistance. On the floor, the Senate passed local bills including Senate Bill 324 on Tallapoosa County, House Bill 485 on Clark County, House Bill 479 on Cusa County, House Bill 410 on Limestone County, and House Bill 412 on Limestone County. The chamber then took up Senate Bill 254 on parole, adopting an amendment offered at the request of district attorneys to clarify the Pardons and Paroles Board’s discretion, and passed the bill 26-2. The Senate also debated Senate Bill 269 on ground ambulance services, with the sponsor describing it as a pilot bill addressing reimbursement, surprise billing, reporting requirements, and “treat in place” options; Senator Stutts raised concerns that it would shift costs to a smaller group of payers and increase premiums, while the sponsor argued it could reduce unnecessary transports and save money. The transcript ends during that discussion, with no final vote on SB 269 shown.

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• >> Contracted. All right. So, we've got this firm; it's contracted by state government.
• </c><00:30:20.760><c> by</c><00:30:20.920><c> state</c> were they contracted by state were they contracted
• &gt;&gt; Contracted. &gt;&gt; Contracted. &gt;&gt; Contracted. &gt;&gt; All<00:30:25.360><c> right.
• This has contracted by state government.
• So, we're located in Pembroke, close to Hopkinsville.

Summary: The Joint Agriculture Committee met in October with a quorum present and approved the September minutes. The main presentation focused on condemnation of agricultural land and eminent domain, featuring testimony from Stephanie Barnett of a family-run livestock and farming business in Todd County, with support from Kentucky Farm Bureau. Barnett described a state road project that would take about 29 feet of frontage and affect entrances, fencing, a sign, drainage, a water well, and parking, saying the process involved poor communication, correspondence sent to the wrong address, and limited opportunity to negotiate changes such as a turning lane or relocated entrances. She said the business was not opposed to progress, but wanted the property restored and fairly compensated for the full impact on the operation, not just the land value. Committee members broadly agreed that eminent domain is sometimes necessary but should be handled with more transparency, communication, and fairness. Several members said the issue affects both rural and urban property owners and raised concerns about fair market value, compensation for agricultural infrastructure improvements, long-term impacts on farm operations, and the cost and delay of litigation. One member asked about the firm involved and suggested hearing from the people responsible for the correspondence problems; Barnett said she would share names after negotiations conclude. Another member noted that the maps had already been drawn before the landowner was brought in and said local meetings and clearer public input could reduce conflict. Chairman Dossett said he was interested in pursuing legislation for the upcoming session focused on property owner protection, fair treatment, and fair compensation, not just for agricultural land but for all Kentucky property owners. Members discussed possible ideas such as requiring better notice, more public transparency, and accounting for related costs like wells, fencing, drainage, and access changes. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond the approval of minutes and the discussion of potential future legislation.

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• Proven safety countermeasures benefit all road users and can be used in specific high-risk locations
• And we also know that we should be setting aside funding for those targeted locations to really build
• locations across the state.
• So we're gonna look at that and say, let's not wait for that crash location to become a hotspot.
• Las Cruces is also one of those locations for those of you in this area.

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• However, locating each and every one, making sure that each location is appropriate, it's not in the
• </c> um before it was one piece out location um before it was one piece out location at<03:23:47.120>
• I was here when we first had just one location, then we supported the second location, and it didn't
• Sorry, the contract with Gordon Derby is a no-money contract.
• 700 locations with 5.5 per location.

Summary: The committee first took up HB 713, which would require mile markers on Route 112, the Kancamagus Highway. The sponsor and DOT testimony described the road as a heavily traveled but isolated corridor with little or no cell or radio service, frequent accidents and breakdowns, and serious public-safety problems when emergency responders cannot quickly locate incidents. Members discussed where markers should be placed, how frequently they should appear, whether both sides of the road should be marked, and the potential cost; DOT said the project could be done with federal funds and might be combined with other work to reduce mobilization costs. The committee agreed the bill was straightforward and voted OTP 18-0, with discussion that a friendly amendment might be offered later to refine the language. The committee then heard HB 563, concerning calculation of adequate education grants. Testimony explained that the bill would add fiscal capacity disparity aid in FY 27 and increase the special education differentiated aid factor, while also reducing extraordinary needs grants so the overall fiscal impact would be net neutral. Members noted the changes were limited to the second year because of the budget process and school district ballot timing. Supporters argued the fiscal capacity aid would help property-poor towns and should be expanded, while others emphasized the bill’s budget-neutral structure. The committee voted to retain HB 563 for further consideration in the budget process. Finally, the committee opened HB 675, which would limit the authority of school districts to make certain appropriations. A Derry resident and former local official testified in favor, arguing that property taxes are too high, that school spending has outpaced town-side tax caps, and that local voters should have more control over school budgets. Committee members questioned whether the issue should instead be handled locally through existing processes or broader governance changes, and one member noted the state’s constitutional obligation to provide an adequate education. The discussion continued, but no final action on HB 675 was taken in the portion provided.

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• This competition is happening even though study after Study have shown that business location decisions
• You may have heard of the local outcry against the location of a massive data center.
• With contracted economic development studies that show that they will more than pay for themselves.
• Senators may not play a role in most business location decisions, while they may play a role in some.
• Location decisions are not a top consideration, except possibly in a few isolated cases.

Committee: Joint Revenue Stabilization & Tax Policy Committee

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• Tribal contract schools are left out of safe school aid.
• </c> safe school aid. safe school aid. tribal<00:01:41.840><c> contract</c><00:01:42.320><c> schools<
• schools left out of safe tribal contract schools left out of safe school<00:01:45.680><c> aid.
• </c> tribal contract schools. tribal contract schools.
• It's the students that are going to benefit from this aid that would help make their education location

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• We are contracting really... We need to do the 80-20 for teachers.
• We are contracting really quickly in recurring money.
• They'll contract that work out.
• Just remember, if they happen to get another contract, it decouples.
• Just remember, if they happen to get another contract, it decouples.

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 152, which would create a low-income telecommunications assistance program and continue support for rural broadband operations and maintenance through the State Rural Universal Service Fund. Senator Padilla and Office of Broadband Access and Expansion Director Jeff Lopez said the bill responds to the loss of federal affordability support and would help low-income households pay for broadband, while also preserving funding for rural carriers and maintenance. Supporters included the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, the New Mexico Exchange Carrier Group, tribal telecom representatives, and several rural providers, who said affordability is the main barrier to service and that the bill would help families, students, and rural communities. A few witnesses opposed parts of the bill, arguing that the ARS funding should be redirected entirely to broadband affordability and that legacy POTS-line support should sunset. Committee members asked about ETC requirements, satellite and wireless options, rural density, and the sunset provision; the sponsor said the sunset on ARS would be removed and that stakeholder discussions would continue in the interim. The committee voted due pass on the Senate Finance Committee substitute for SB 152. The committee then took up Senate Rules Committee substitute for Senate Bill 132, which would add software planning and replacement to the state’s equipment replacement fund. The sponsor and expert said state agencies now rely heavily on software for core services and that planning for software alongside hardware would improve efficiency, security, and long-term sustainability. There was no opposition, and the committee voted due pass on the substitute. The meeting then shifted to a lengthy discussion of Senate changes to House Bill 2, the budget bill. Senate Finance staff described roughly 300 changes, including additional funding for fire response, early childhood, housing, health care, quantum initiatives, public safety, courts, transportation, education, and several social service programs. Members questioned cuts or reallocations affecting state employee pay, public school capital outlay, the state fair redevelopment, CARA, personal care services, the Office of Child Advocate, and other items. The presenters repeatedly defended the Senate’s use of funds as a way to preserve reserves while prioritizing health care, housing, education, and other recurring needs, and said reserves would remain above the target level even with the changes discussed.

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• public utilities to file a tariff with the PSC by October 1, 2026, and it also requires OPPAGA to contract
• Yet another preemption, but so specific to this one location where a massive donor has used his leverage
• I just don't know which location it's located on the Attorney General's website.
• It means any person holding fee simple title to real property as of July 1st of 2026, located within
• It means any person holding fee simple title to real property as of July 1st of 2026, located within

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• When medical students choose Hennepin for training, it's a binding contract for the duration of their
• </c> for training, it's a binding contract for training, it's a binding contract for<00:24:30.720><c>
• They are located in Hennepin County where the tax would be applied.
• They are located in Hennepin County where the tax would be applied.
• They are located in Hennepin County where the tax would be applied.

Committee: House Taxes

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• As such, sourcing does not approximate the purchaser's location of use.
• location.
• And a lot of these kind of small businesses expand and contract seasonally.
• We are located in the northern sector of the DFW area.
• that these locations are no longer paying sales tax to their host city.

Bills: HB134 , HB135 , HB 1109 , HB 1243 , HB1392 , HB1399 , HJR99 , HB134 , HB135

Committee: House Ways & Means

Keywords: sales tax, use tax, local tax, municipal tax, county tax, tax sourcing, place of business, principal business location, small business, retailer, marketplace seller, economic development agreement, Chapter 321, Chapter 323, Tax Code, Texas Comptroller, local sales and use tax, tax jurisdiction, order consummation, ship-to location

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• An electronic storage detection dog means a dog trained to locate electronic storage devices by scent
• For example, if they don't have a school nurse and have to contract one in, or a pathologist, or any
• This bill does not prevent, however, businesses who voluntarily contract under foreign law.
• This does not cover contracts that were already signed previous to this bill going through.
• By using a home, By moving between locations or claiming temporary stays, using "habitually lives" and

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• discussion about the public school employees plan needing more funding, and then also we've got contract
• are used, I think it's also part of just these agreements that they're working out with the rebate contracts
• vendor that was selected through the Office of State Procurement to assist any agency in negotiating contracts
• We utilized them on our RFP for our third-party administrator, the Blue Cross Blue Shield contract, and
• review revealed the following instances in which documentation supporting the transfer could not be located

Committee: All LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING

Summary: The committee first approved the June 5 minutes, then received and adopted the Executive Committee report, which noted adoption of prior minutes, staff updates on audits and special reports scheduled for the standing committees and full Legislative Joint Auditing Committee, and no other business. The Counties and Municipalities report focused on delinquent private water and sewer audits and municipal accounting compliance: turnback funds were reinstated for 40 of 43 entities after required reports were filed, three entities remained ineligible, several audits remained delinquent, and the committee approved escrow of 50% of Fargo’s turnback and gave officials from another town 60 days to reach compliance. The committee also reviewed numerous current and deferred reports, with many referred to prosecuting attorneys, the Attorney General, or the Governmental Bonding Board. The Education report covered 79 school audit reports, including 56 with no findings and 23 with findings. Officials from several school districts, two charter schools, and the Department of Education attended to answer questions about repeat findings. Eleven reports were referred to prosecutors and the Attorney General, two were also certified to the Governmental Bonding Board, Blytheville School District’s report was deferred, and 78 reports were filed. The committee also adopted the state agencies comprehensive financial report, which identified issues including an unauthorized payroll disbursement and insufficient collateral at the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism and missing accounting entries at the Treasurer’s office; seven reports were filed and two deferred to September. Members then considered the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit report, which had been deferred previously but were adopted without further questions. A special report on the Employee Benefits Division’s health plans drew extensive discussion. The report found no findings but showed the state employee plan’s fund balance increased while the public school employee plan’s fund balance declined, with rising claims and pharmacy costs offset partly by higher rebates. Members questioned whether the audit addressed legal compliance, the sharp increase in claims, administrative costs, GLP-1 drug spending, and possible deductible changes. Agency officials said the audit was primarily financial, not a provider-level compliance review, and explained that inflation, utilization, rebates, and contract negotiations were driving costs; they also said outside consultants were used on the Blue Cross Blue Shield RFP at a cost of about $240,000. On motion, the committee voted to hold the report over one month for further review. Finally, the committee reviewed a Legislative Audit report on case transfers in the 19th West Judicial District Circuit Court. The review examined random assignment and transfers among divisions, found that 1,673 of 9,351 open cases had at least one transfer, and identified some transfers lacking documentation or not matching the data, though several discrepancies had been corrected. Audit recommended strengthening documentation and electronic controls and considering incorporation of the prosecutor-confirmation policy into Administrative Order No. 2015-1. After no further questions, the committee adopted the report and adjourned, with the next meeting set for September 10-11.

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• The contractors that would most benefit from government contracts, so if you're a road contractor, you
• They can also contract with the union if they elect to do that.
• And if they're in a rural location, you're even paid to commute. So that's what it does.
• Matt, I'm sorry, but one other thing: somebody was talking about not being able to, because the contracts
• couldn't just come up with this 60 cents an apprentice hour and stay within their contract.

Committee: Senate Senate Tax, Business & Transportation