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• AB 2050 provides associations with a formula to achieve a sustainable level of funding and reserves.
• What is missing from the requirement is anything that requires funding for the study.
• Adequate funding helps protect affordability and spreads the cost of ownership more equitably.
• What is missing from the requirement is anything that requires funding for the study.
• I know the original intent of the bill was to allow mortgages to be transferred between properties.

Committee: House Judiciary

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• </c> funding programs with untold dollars. funding programs with untold dollars.
• </c> capacity or funding to meet the mandate. capacity or funding to meet the mandate.
• It also ensures that the funds.
• The trust fund for Medicare, the trust fund for Social Security being gone in seven... now. now.
• fund trust fund for Medicare, the trust fund for<08:40:19.040><c> social</c><08:40:19.200><c> security

Bills: HR1005 , HB4305 , HB2965 , HR1049

Keywords: digital workers, creators, platform economy, independent contractors, portable benefits, income stability, transparency, algorithmic systems, small businesses, fair treatment, small business, regulatory burden, advocacy, government oversight, compliance assistance, Red Tape Hotline, regulatory budget, Small Business Administration, fiscal responsibility, rulemaking

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• For instance, LBA, when we do an audit of better funds, like the money gets transferred back to us for
• For instance, LBA, when we do an audit of better funds, like the money gets transferred back to us for
• Funds.
• But in this case, the fund last time we funded it with general fund dollars, so that’s what started my
• But in this case, the fund last time we funded it with general fund dollars, so that’s what started my

Summary: The committee took up House Bill 2 provisions affecting the New Hampshire Retirement System, focusing on Group 2/Tier B retirement changes in pages 25 through 39 of the bill. NHRS Executive Director Jan Goodwin and deputy chief counsel Mark Kavanaugh explained that the 2025 bill is largely similar to prior versions and to HB 727, with the main difference being that the 2025 version does not include the earlier increase in the maximum benefit. They also said the fiscal note for HB 2 is based on earlier actuarial work and that an updated valuation was expected later in the week. A major topic was whether the bill accidentally removed an anti-spiking or special-duty compensation limit. NHRS said the omission appears to be a scrivener’s error caused by moving language between Group 1 and Group 2 definitions, and they planned to flag it in the fiscal note. Members also reviewed the bill’s intent to restore Tier B members to pre-2011 benefit rules, including changes to earnable compensation, average final compensation, and the comp-over-base rule. Some members questioned whether restoring those older rules was appropriate, arguing the 2011 changes were meant to curb pension spiking and that undoing them could be problematic. The committee also discussed the bill’s cost and funding assumptions. NHRS said the 2025 bill would reduce unfunded actuarial liability by about $98.2 million and would have a more favorable effect than the 2023 version, while employer contribution impacts would remain relatively small. Members noted the bill assumes annual appropriations of $27.5 million for 10 years, but House Bill 1 currently provides only $5 million in the first year, and NHRS had not yet analyzed the effect of that shortfall. No votes were taken in the portion provided; the discussion was informational and focused on clarifying the bill’s language, intent, and fiscal impact.

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• before funds from the Strategic Closing Fund may be expended.
• to eligible fund managers, authorizing fund managers to use grant funds for marketing costs, and requiring
• before funds from the Strategic Closing Fund may be expended.
• to eligible fund managers, authorizing fund managers to use grant funds for marketing costs, and requiring
• to eligible fund managers, authorizing fund managers to use grant funds for marketing costs, and requiring

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• to you, so the new owner is then the one that is held liable. ...has been transferred to you, so the
• The funds from the excise tax on soda go into the Medicaid Trust Fund. Medicaid Trust Fund.
• Is that the only money that's given to the trust fund? No, sir.
• There's several other revenue sources that go into the trust fund.
• I believe there are... ...other revenue sources that go into the trust fund.

Committee: All REVENUE & TAXATION- HOUSE SALES, USE, MISC. TAXES & EXEMPTIONS SUBCOM.

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• We believe nobody but the Arkansas state government has the resources necessary for fully funding our
• It is time to fund supported living.
• And it is time to fund services for all of the Hunters.
• Please prioritize the funding of our health care system and food assistance programs.
• Do I think there are areas in government that we are not fully funding? Yep.

Committee: All REVENUE & TAXATION- HOUSE SALES, USE, MISC. TAXES & EXEMPTIONS SUBCOM.

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• </c> because the funding has been cut off. because the funding has been cut off.
• It's called the forgotten funds funds funds bill.<07:50:06.680><c> Now,</c><07:50:07.680><c> in</c><07
• the social security trust<08:03:22.798><c> fund</c><08:03:23.040><c> is</c> trust fund is trust fund
• .<08:57:24.318><c> And</c> Fund.
• And Fund.

Bills: HB1804 , HB1642 , HB1621 , HB1634 , HR789 , HR787 , HB1816 , HB3490 , SB160

Keywords: 7(a) loan program, Small Business Administration, SBA, small business lending, loan brokers, loan consultants, referral agents, loan intermediaries, fraud oversight, transparency, reporting requirements, loan fees, referral fees, interest rates, business financing, small business loans, lender oversight, application assistance, Congressional reporting, small business

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• Program, the Forest Legacy Program, the wetlands reserve easements, and the Land and Water Conservation Fund
• , and the Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund.
• Right now, the tax credit is transferable, but by making it refundable, landowners get 100% of the value
• these credits are transferable, but there's kind of an Occam's razor solution there: if you just make
• have to put the full percent into the fund, but higher-income earners actually put a smaller percent

Summary: The committee first heard HB 186, which would update New Mexico’s Land Conservation Incentives Act by increasing the conservation tax credit cap from $250,000 to $2 million, raising the credit percentage, and making the credit refundable. The sponsor and conservation groups said the bill is intended to help land-rich, cash-poor landowners preserve working farms, ranches, watersheds, habitat, and cultural resources, while also leveraging federal conservation dollars and supporting rural economies. Supporters from land trusts, Realtors, conservation organizations, and local landowners testified that current caps are too low to make easements feasible for smaller properties and that the bill would reduce pressure to sell to developers. Some members raised concerns about fiscal impact, whether refundable credits should be limited, and whether wealthy landowners could benefit; the sponsor said the bill is aimed at smaller landowners and that the fiscal estimates may be overstated. The committee voted 6-3 to do pass HB 186. The committee then considered HB 92, which would phase out the state income tax on Social Security benefits over eight years. The sponsor argued that Social Security income should not be taxed and said the phase-out would help seniors, attract retirees, and support the economy. An amendment was adopted to strike language related to a prior date. Opposition testimony focused on fairness and revenue concerns, with one witness arguing the bill would mainly benefit higher-income filers and reduce funds for schools, infrastructure, and housing. Several members questioned the fiscal impact, the income thresholds, and whether the bill was ready without more data; the sponsor said the phase-out was designed to avoid a cliff effect and that the current estimates were uncertain. The committee then voted 5-3 to table HB 92. Finally, the committee heard HJM 1, a memorial supporting stronger relations between Taiwan and New Mexico and the United States in trade, technology, education, and official exchanges. The sponsor and a representative from Taiwan’s economic office described the long-standing sister-state relationship and said the memorial would reinforce goodwill and people-to-people ties. Members spoke in support of the relationship, with one noting Taiwan’s importance in technology and chip manufacturing. One member questioned tariffs and the need for the memorial but still acknowledged the strong bilateral relationship. The committee approved HJM 1 on an 8-1 do pass vote.

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• This is the ministry that does that to fund healthy neighborhoods, sustainability. community investment
• on Criminal Jurisprudence, HB 76 by Smithy, relating to the use of political subdivision of public funds
• HB 877 by Moody relating to prohibiting the transfer of certain firearm magazines to certain recipients
• the committee on Development, HB 919 by Harrison, relating to the offensive unlawful use of public funds
• Bureau of Investigation for use in national. instant criminal background check for the system and transfer

Bills: HCR21 , HCR22 , HCR23 , HCR24 , HCR25 , HCR26 , HCR27 , HCR31 , HCR41 , HCR42 , HCR43 , HCR44 , HCR45 , HCR52 , HCR53 , HCR66 , HCR67 , HCR73 , HR8 , HR10 , HR13 , HR20 , HR21 , HR50 , HR59 , HR61 , HR71 , HR74 , HR79 , HR84 , HR86 , HR90 , HR91 , HR102 , HR103 , HR107 , HR113 , HR125 , HR126 , HR132 , HR142 , HR145 , HR149 , HR150 , HR152 , HR167 , HR179 , HR181 , HR183 , HR186 , HR192 , HR196 , HR199 , HR207 , HR211 , HR212 , HR213 , HR216 , HR249 , HR256 , HR259 , HR261 , HR263 , HR272 , HR281 , HR285 , HR294 , HR295 , HR300 , HR305 , HR311 , HR313 , HR315 , HR316 , HR323 , HR331 , HR339 , HR340 , HR346 , HR349 , HR352 , HR357 , HR358 , HR360 , HR363 , HR374 , HR377 , HCR20 , HCR28 , HCR30 , HCR32 , HCR49 , HR14 , HR15 , HR19 , HR23 , HR24 , HR25 , HR26 , HR27 , HR29 , HR47 , HR48 , HR55 , HR56 , HR66 , HR85 , HR92 , HR93 , HR95 , HR96 , HR140 , HR155 , HR164 , HR204 , HR241 , HR242 , HR250 , HR253 , HR260 , HR262 , HR265 , HR279 , HR310 , HR312 , HR328 , HR332 , HR359 , HR362 , HR367

Keywords: recognition, award, petroleum industry, leadership, community service, HCR 22, House Concurrent Resolution, Texas Legislature, commendation, honorary resolution, Dr. James Olson, James Olson, University of Texas Permian Basin, UT Permian Basin, psychology professor, 50 years of service, faculty recognition, academic award, Piper Professor Award, Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award

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• Now there's two sources to the fund.
• it's only 70% of the indicia that gets transferred into the fund.
• Now there's two sources to the fund.
• but it's only 70% of the indicia that gets transferred into the fund the other 30% goes into the highway
• user revenue fund of the monies in 30% goes into the highway user revenue fund of the monies in the

Committee: Joint Arizona Off-Highway Vehicle Study Committee

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• Um, so yes, the way that the Petro Fund is set up is when the balance in the fund goes below a specific
• The funds are available. There is zero impact to the general fund.
• </c> general fund. general fund.
• or any other fund.
• or any other fund.

Bills: HF3298 , SF3832 , HF3528 , HF3516 , HF3972 , HF4118

Committee: House Ways and Means

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• of how this was transferred.
• Students in transition need their academic history to be transferred quickly and accurately to ensure
• I am with the Children's Campaign Fund Action in strong support of SB 5907.
• I am with the Children's Campaign Fund, opportunity to testify. My name is Alex Galeana.
• I am with the Children's Campaign Fund Action in strong support of SB 5907.

Bills: SB6052 , SB6051 , SB5907 , SB5860 , SB5574

Committee: Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education

Keywords: digital transcript, transcript sharing, student records, education data exchange, K-12, higher education, community colleges, universities, school districts, charter schools, state-tribal education compact schools, educational service districts, data interoperability, secure platform, student consent, FERPA, privacy, education technology, records management, transcript standard

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• Like hedge funds and investment firms.
• It tells the oligarchs... ...and hedge funds, you're safe.
• The first item on the agenda is to discuss HB1025, relating to education funding.
• the money to the Economic Stabilization Fund and the Property Tax Reduction Fund, and the State Highway
• Fund, referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

Bills: HJR4 , HJR6 , HB195 , HB 13 , HB143 , HB135

Keywords: occupation tax, securities, financial regulation, tax exemption, legislative amendment, capital gains tax, realized gains, unrealized gains, investment income, asset sale, capital assets, wealth tax, estate tax, trust tax, tax limitation, constitutional amendment, Texas Constitution, Article VIII, property tax, sales tax

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• funding to put federal compliance information on the licensing lookup system.
• To finish transferring at the end of June. And so we are learning every day as we go.
• While we recognize that this funding is a temporary fix, it is an important one.
• Lastly, funds are better used elsewhere in early childhood education.
• We appreciate the preservation of most of the IT funding for children and families.

Bills: HF2436

Committee: House Children and Families Finance and Policy

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• So there's new technologies that DOE is helping to fund to get to a higher technical readiness level.
• But now there are reactors that use gas to transfer the heat.
• Another ARDP, Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program, was a TerraPower-funded project.
• And also they funded a collaboration between the Tennessee Valley Authority and GE Vernova, Hitachi,
• It's funded under the DOE microreactor program, and it's again going through DOE authorization, just

Summary: The meeting was an extended briefing from Idaho National Laboratory officials on the lab’s mission, its role in nuclear energy research, and the federal push to accelerate advanced reactor deployment. Speakers described INL’s size and capabilities, including test reactors, fuel and materials facilities, cybersecurity and critical infrastructure work, and partnerships with DOE, the NRC, the Department of Defense, and private companies. They emphasized that the lab is supporting both commercial nuclear development and national security work, while also training a large intern workforce. A major theme was the current federal effort to streamline nuclear regulation and speed up licensing and demonstration. The speakers said recent executive orders and DOE/NRC coordination are reducing redundant requirements, shortening environmental review timelines, and aiming for three new nuclear systems to reach criticality by July 4, 2026. They argued that regulatory uncertainty has been a major driver of nuclear cost and that the administration’s actions, along with DOE’s pilot and demonstration programs, are intended to rebuild the domestic supply chain and industrial base. The discussion also focused on advanced reactor types, including small modular reactors, microreactors, molten salt concepts, and liquid-metal designs. Officials said these technologies are being developed for data centers, military bases, remote communities, industrial heat, hydrogen production, and other nontraditional uses. They highlighted several projects and companies, including Oklo, Aalo, Radiant, X-energy, TerraPower, Kairos, and DOE’s MARVEL and Project Pele efforts, and said some reactors are expected to reach criticality or operation in the next few years. Questions from attendees covered safety, public health impacts, materials and heat management, waste or used fuel handling, costs, and whether nuclear could remain competitive against other energy sources; the speakers responded that advanced reactors are designed with passive safety features, that used fuel should be viewed as a resource, and that cost remains highly design- and supply-chain-dependent.

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• The technology that has been forced to transfer through corporate deals made in China.
• That will mean the corporations who are funding a lot of this technological development will, in fact
• I had the experience of trying to deal with China and Chinese IP theft, forced technology transfers.
• It goes to Canada and Mexico, where this is now being transferred into the United States.
• We fund about a third of that. A friend of mine runs it.

Committee: Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Keywords: committee meeting, bill discussions, nomination, David Perdue, Monica Crawley, U.S.-China relations, foreign policy

Summary: The meeting of the committee was marked by significant discussions regarding various bills, including HB22 and SB5. A notable moment was the introduction of nominees Senator David Perdue and Ms. Monica Crawley, which led to discussions on the implications of their roles, particularly in relation to U.S.-China relations and foreign policy. Members exchanged views on the nominees' qualifications, emphasizing the importance of leadership in foreign diplomacy. Additionally, the committee heard testimonies from several witnesses both supporting and opposing certain bills, showcasing the diverse perspectives present.

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• The funding sought here would go into the compensation fund that will be available for those purposes
• Last year there was some funds put into the program.
• In the fiscal year 2026, the Legislature transferred $250,000 from the Game, Non-Game and Fish Fund and
• Endangered Species Fund to this fund.
• And where do they get their funding from? Mr.

Bills: HB2155 , HB2156 , HB2162 , HB2762 , HB2791

Committees: House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs , House House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee of Reference

Keywords: Arizona Beef Council, agriculture, market development, beef products, terminating council, livestock, compensation, funding, ranching, game and fish commission, wildlife, appointment, commission membership, Arizona Revised Statutes, food labeling, cultivated cells, cell-cultured products, consumer information, food safety, cell-cultured protein

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• Members, this bill relates to the transfer of students between public schools.
• and prohibitions regarding instruction and diversity, equity, and inclusion duties and the loss of funding
• it's clearly understood if there is room in certain schools for any open enrollment requests or transfers
• because the core provisions of the bill already require capacity to be available for a transfer request

Committee: Senate Education K-16

Summary: The Senate Education K-16 Committee considered and advanced several education-related measures. SB 57, on emergency safety accommodations for students with disabilities during drills or emergencies, was amended by a committee substitute requested by TEA to require accommodations be explicitly included in IEPs or Section 504 plans, documented and communicated to administrators, and to allow TEA rules on preparedness guidelines; it was reported favorably. The committee also reported SB 24, on adding study of communist regimes and ideologies to social studies standards, and SB 112, on parental rights and public education, both favorably. SB 204, requiring a parental rights handbook and trustee training, and SB 371, on parental approval for human sexuality instruction, were also advanced. SB 400, requiring parental consent for psychological or psychiatric examination, testing, or treatment by school employees, was reported favorably as substituted. Members discussed SB 609, which would require school districts and charter schools to comply with legally required policies, with questions about whether districts must still comply absent additional state resources; it was reported favorably with two members voting present-not-voting. SB 686, on student transfers between public schools, and SB 1447, on TEA standards for school use of electronic devices and software, were both reported favorably, with SB 686 noted as having a fiscal note. SCR 5, directing the Texas School for the Deaf to name a gymnasium after a former alumnus, was also advanced. The committee approved SJR 12, proposing a constitutional amendment affirming a parent’s right to direct a child’s education, on a 9-1 vote. It then considered SB 12, a broad bill on parental rights, public education, and restrictions on DEI-related duties and funding consequences for noncompliance. The committee substitute expanded the DEI definition, limited discipline to intentional or knowing violations, required notice to employees, restricted student clubs focused solely on sexual orientation or gender identity, clarified limits on DEI duties, required annual capacity reporting for transfer requests, refined grievance procedures, shortened the grievance filing window to six weeks, and added parent-notice provisions regarding special education, bilingual education, and uncertified teachers. After discussion on the grievance timeline and terminology in the DEI provisions, the substitute was adopted and SB 12 was reported favorably on an 8-2 vote. The committee then recessed subject to the call of the chair.

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• , CP funds, that is sitting there not being utilized, I mean not being funded because of lack of funds
• , CP funds, that is sitting there not being utilized, I mean not being funded because of lack of funds
• , CP funds, that is sitting there not being utilized, I mean not being funded because of lack of funds
• Well, it's transferred to SFA now.
• Well, it's transferred to SFA now.

Committee: Senate Education

Summary: The Joint Senate Committee on Education, Hawaiian Affairs, and Housing heard House Bill 1088 HD1, which would exempt housing developed by the Department of Hawaiian Homelands (DHHL) from school impact fees. The Department of Education said it was open to working with DHHL and the Legislature, including possibly eliminating the construction-cost portion of the fee for DHHL and other government affordable housing projects, but it wanted to retain the land-dedication requirement for future school sites where growth would exceed existing school capacity. The School Facilities Authority supported the bill, and DHHL strongly supported it, noting that its testimony referenced an earlier emergency proclamation but that the exemption remains in the current proclamation. DHHL also said it had no objection to a proposed amendment from the Wahiawa Hawaiian Homestead Association. The Tax Foundation of Hawaii testified in opposition to the broader school impact fee program, arguing that the fund has accumulated about $29 million that has not been spent and citing concerns raised in State Auditor Report 19-13, including administrative and constitutional issues. Committee discussion focused heavily on whether the fee system is being applied fairly, especially to smaller projects and homeowners, and whether the districts and calculations used to assess fees have been updated. Members questioned the DOE and SFA about the distinction between land and construction costs, the use of fees in areas like Kīhei, Kalihi, Ala Moana, and Ewa, and whether the department had revisited district calculations as recommended in the audit. DOE said it had collected about $500,000 in construction money and $2.8 million in land contributions for Kalihi-related areas, and said it would follow up on questions about land conveyances and district updates. After discussion, the chair called for a vote. The Education committee recommended passing HB 1088 HD1 as is, with Senator San Buenaventura voting with reservation and Senators Ihara and Kole voting aye. The recommendation was adopted. The Housing committee then also deferred the measure.

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• There's a General Fund transfer that's a $1 million transfer.
• and a 2.9% decrease all funds.
• The funding, the scope of the funding was intended to be used for things like access issues.
• The funding, the scope of the funding was intended to be used for things like access issues.
• Apply for these funds.

Committee: Senate Health and Welfare