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• I notice all of your budget, you pay planning and budget a million, 1.2 to plan your budget.
• If I glanced through every other budget, I don’t see that line item coming up where you pay that much
• We pay $38,000. That's what we're required, as a starting salary, to pay.
• And so there is a deficit or a discrepancy in what we are able to pay folks in Miami-Dade and Broward
• I think that includes Black Hawk helicopters, but we're also paying for temporary storage.

Summary: The committee met to review agency program funding as it prepared to build the budget, hearing brief presentations from six agencies and then taking member questions. Florida Division of Emergency Management highlighted its role in response, preparedness, recovery, and mitigation, describing a largely federal pass-through budget, major technology investments, and large disaster and preparedness grant activity. The Department of Commerce, Department of State, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, Department of Transportation, Department of Military Affairs, Florida State Guard, and Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles also summarized their budgets, staffing, and major programs, including workforce and economic development, elections and arts funding, housing assistance, transportation work programs, military readiness, state guard expansion, and highway safety and motorist services. Members focused questions on several issues: arts and library grant funding and whether award criteria had changed; Commerce’s rural infrastructure and job growth grants and why funds were not being disbursed faster; Florida Housing’s use of SAIL, Live Local, Hometown Heroes, and SHIP funds and how smaller agencies learn about and access funding; and DOT’s work program gap between agency and governor proposals. The most extensive questioning was directed to Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles about long DMV lines, vacancies, overtime, staffing shortages, and the ability to shift funds between divisions. The department said staffing and pay constraints, especially in South Florida, were driving service delays and vacancy rates, and that overtime was being used because troopers were leaving for better-paying jobs. The Florida State Guard was also questioned about its spending and procurement pace, including aircraft purchases and facilities. Its director said long procurement timelines explained the low initial spending and that obligations had risen sharply as contracts matured. Members also asked about the department’s public opposition to Amendment 3 and whether agency resources were used in that effort; the director said no contracts or purchases were made to influence the vote and said the colonel’s comments were made off the clock. The meeting ended with the chair asking agencies to respond promptly to unanswered questions, and the committee adjourned without any recorded votes or formal actions beyond receiving the presentations and questions.

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• they're only paying for the cost of their direct supervision and regulation.
• Everyone pays a minimum assessment of $250. All licensees pay that.
• In fact, a lot of people just pay the $250 in that pool of the 60%.
• the most, and the people with the lower incomes are paying less.
• the most, and the people with the lower incomes are paying less.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 5 on State Administration heard a series of budget change proposals and trailer bill items, beginning with Housing and Community Development (HCD) requests. HCD sought permanent authority for seven existing temporary positions to support the HCD Connect IT system, and a separate proposal to fund implementation of eight 2025 housing-related laws with $4.2 million General Fund and 16 positions, plus $470,000 one-time General Fund. Members asked about how HCD Connect would interact with programs moving to the new Housing Development Finance Committee, and HCD also explained that the estimated cost to implement AB 1053 had been revised downward from about $6 million to $1.9 million because of shared implementation with CalHFA and the new committee structure. The committee also heard a Cal ICH proposal for $339,000 one-time General Fund to implement AB 678 on LGBTQ+ inclusive and culturally competent homelessness services, with testimony emphasizing data gaps and the need for a contract-based approach because HMIS cannot be changed unilaterally. The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation presented three continuation proposals: $15.34 million and 53 positions for the California Consumer Financial Protection Law program, $13.5 million and 51 positions for the Debt Collector Licensing Act program, and $49,000 ongoing for two positions in the broker-dealer/investment adviser education program. Members and the public raised concerns about the size and fairness of debt collector assessments and licensing fees, while DFPI explained the pro rata fee structure, the current license count, and how larger assessments fall on larger firms. Public testimony also supported retaining funding for the Student Loan Empowerment Network and requested funding for a franchise broker registration program. The committee also considered a mandate item involving suspension of a disclosure requirement related to property taxation, and trailer bill language from the Government Operations Agency to amend AB 91 on MENA demographic data collection, with the administration emphasizing data nondisclosure, protection of federal funding, and delayed implementation. The Secretary of State’s office then presented Help America Vote Act funding requests: $10.3 million for VoteCal maintenance and operations and $4.492 million for HAVA spending plans supporting voter education, training, accessibility, auditing, and county assistance. The office also requested $660,000 General Fund to implement AB 1392, which would make voter registration information for elected officials and candidates confidential, and explained the need to modify VoteCal and county election systems. The committee also heard requests to continue the Cal-Access Replacement System with $11.8 million General Fund and to continue the Notary Automation Program Replacement Project with $9.75 million from the Business Fees Fund. Members asked about total project costs, testing, data migration, and the expected November 2026 go-live date for Cal-Access replacement. Votes were taken on the vote-only items once quorum was established, and the committee approved the items considered. The final informational item was an overview from the California Arts Council, which highlighted the agency’s 50th anniversary, its statewide grantmaking, and the economic impact of arts funding. Council staff described Creative Corps, cultural districts, and the role of arts funding in local economies, while members and public witnesses urged increased support, including a request to raise local assistance grant funding to $50 million and to provide additional funding for cultural districts. Testimony emphasized the arts as economic infrastructure, community infrastructure, and a source of civic and cultural vitality across California.

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• So you said consumers won't be paying more. Is that... Consumers won't be paying more.
• And I was always exempt from paying the state sales tax.
• So they said, we don't have to pay yet. We're exempt.
• And the little people are the ones paying. Believe me, it's the little people paying in our county.
• And if we pass a use tax, the little people are going to pay. The little people will still pay.

Summary: The Missouri House Legislative Rules Committee held a hearing on House Bill 2243, sponsored by Rep. Bryant-Wolfen, which would repeal a 2021 provision that exempted certain manufacturing and mining-related industries from local sales tax. The sponsor argued the change unintentionally stripped counties of revenue they had already approved through local votes, shifting the burden onto ordinary Missourians and leaving local governments without a replacement source of funding. Committee members questioned whether the bill would amount to a tax increase, whether a referendum or local voter approval should be required, and whether the measure could discourage investment or job growth. The sponsor said the bill simply restores local taxing authority and noted the fiscal note showed roughly $35 million in local revenue at stake statewide. Testimony in support came from local officials from Iron County, Adair County, and St. Genevieve County, including commissioners, a sheriff, and a 911 board official. They said the exemption reduced revenue for roads, ambulance service, law enforcement, and 911 operations, forcing service cuts and higher local levies. Iron County witnesses said the loss hit a county dependent on mining and reduced ambulance coverage and sheriff funding; Adair County officials said the exemption affected expected revenue from a large solar project and other energy infrastructure; St. Genevieve County officials cited sharp monthly declines in sales tax receipts and said inflation made the loss even more severe. Supporters emphasized that these were locally approved taxes and that the affected companies still benefit from county services. Opposition came from Associated Industries of Missouri, which argued the original exemption was part of Missouri’s effort to comply with the U.S. Supreme Court’s Wayfair decision and keep tax rules uniform for out-of-state sellers. The group warned that removing the exemption could make Missouri’s tax system less simple and potentially jeopardize local use-tax collections statewide, with a much larger possible revenue loss if the law were challenged. The committee chair said the hearing would continue with a hard stop for floor business, and at the end of testimony he indicated he planned to take executive action on the bill later in the week. No vote was taken during the hearing.

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• Paying for that, working and paying my bills, while also supporting $2,000,000. And supplies.
• Paying for that, working and paying my bills while also supporting two households and taking the classes
• Paying these licensing fees means starting a job in debt just to remain employed.
• , essentially paying twice just to work.
• I was locked in and paying out of pocket just to stay employed.

Bills: HB2438, HB2422, HB2525, HB2586, HB2337, HB2311, HB2286, HB2324, HB2363, HB2098, HB2088

Keywords: education, scholarship, early childhood, funding, higher education, early education, support, degree seekers, private security, security guard, armed security guard, security company, licensing fees, license renewal, endorsement fee, fingerprints, background check, workforce retention, low-wage workers, public safety

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• And then in 2023, we started Of the full benefit for every year they pay in.
• So it's affordable both the time you pay and in the time you claim benefits.
• Paying in, for every year you pay in, you earn 10% of the full benefit.
• It's a system with which we pay providers.
• So every quarter, the WACares Fund keeps certain premium income in our account to pay benefits and pay

Summary: The Pension Funding Council met on October 8 with introductions from council members and staff, then received a detailed presentation from the Office of the State Actuary on long-term economic assumptions and the state pension systems’ financial condition. OSA reported that the combined pension systems are currently 100% funded on a smoothed basis, with open plans above 95% funded, and that legacy Plan 1 systems remain on a path toward full funding under current policy. The actuaries recommended updating assumptions to 3% inflation, 3.5% general salary growth, and a 7.25% investment return, while keeping Plan 1 membership growth at 1%. They also explained asset smoothing, the role of recent strong investment returns, and the expected budget impacts of the recommended changes. Representatives from the Economic and Revenue Forecast Council and the State Investment Board offered supporting perspectives, generally describing the assumptions as reasonable and consistent with their own outlooks. The council also heard an overview of the Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program (WACares) from DSHS and OSA. Program staff described the program’s social insurance structure, premium collection, benefit eligibility, and upcoming implementation milestones. OSA reported that the program’s first actuarial valuation showed a positive actuarial balance under the base scenario and recommended no change to the current 0.58% premium rate during the program’s early learning phase, noting that future changes would depend on experience and the program’s risk-management framework. OSA also said the recommendation would remain the same regardless of the outcome of the pending ballot measure affecting investment options. During public comment, a representative of the Washington State School Retirees Association urged continued work on Plan 1 funding and related legislation, while the Association of Washington Cities cautioned against increasing pension assumptions in a way that could raise future employer costs and reduce flexibility for current local government services. In action, the council adopted a motion to maintain the current long-term economic assumptions by a 4-2 vote, adopted the recommendation to keep the WACares premium rate at 0.58% by a 6-0 vote, and then elected Katie Chapman as council chair by unanimous vote. The meeting then adjourned.

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• individual and notify them that you will not be paying them.
• And they are telling you what rate you have to pay and telling attorneys that your bank is not paying
• The rate of 3 percent is what we are paying currently.
• You have to pay money markets on checking accounts.
• There is nothing about who pays for it, and you know who will pay for these surveys?

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• </c> pay their tax bills. pay their tax bills.
• I hate paying them. I hate paying any tax.
• I pay my bills. We should all pay our bills. And our job in this building is to pay the bills.
• I pay my bills.
• </c> doesn't pay severance tax. doesn't pay severance tax.

Keywords: 916, all

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• It's just saying, hey, pay a user fee, pay a rental fee, nothing...
• Hey, pay a user fee, pay a rental fee, nothing more than that.
• They have more money per capita than we do, and they can afford to pay for their own Air Force.
• Just saying 15 million bucks, well, let's just get a little help paying for it. That's all.
• They pay us back by being here. Thank you. Representative Deiger: Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The House Research and Conservation Committee met with a quorum and first approved four RS drafts for introduction and printing. The committee then took up RS 33185 C1, a proposal related to the Snake River-to-Mountain Home Air Force Base water pipeline and whether the state should seek user or rental payments from foreign military users of the base, particularly in light of planned expansion and training by wealthy foreign countries. The sponsor argued the state had already invested substantial general fund and ARPA money in the project and that the Water Resources Board should renegotiate to recover some costs; opponents said the pipeline and water right were negotiated in good faith to keep the base viable and that the issue of foreign training had been known for years. Members raised questions about the original funding, the role of the federal government, and whether other utilities or infrastructure should also be considered. Several members spoke against the proposal, saying it would undermine prior agreements and could jeopardize the base’s long-term value and Idaho’s credibility in negotiations. A substitute motion to introduce RS 33185 C1 failed on a voice vote, and the committee then adopted the main motion to return the RS to the sponsor. The meeting adjourned afterward.

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• I think the firefighters merit the pay. They earn the pay.
• They earn the pay. But I also think pay. They earn the pay.
• </c> now to increase that pay to 15%. now to increase that pay to 15%.
• We pay interest.
• We don't pay for it. all this money. We don't pay for it.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, April 23, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• </c> their pay. They're his guardian. their pay. They're his guardian.
• We pay them through contract. They then pay that monthly guardianship.
• We pay for the guardianship.
• </c> currently pay for those guardianships. currently pay for those guardianships.
• </c> representative pay status. representative pay status.

Bills: HB0101, HB0062, HB0109

Keywords: guardianship, monitoring, ward protection, financial independence, case management, governmental claims, liability limits, inflation adjustment, public safety, local government insurance, property tax, tax exemption, homeowner, armed forces, residency requirement, 916, all

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• For one thing, credit unions do pay taxes. They pay property taxes. They pay federal excise taxes.
• They pay property unions do pay taxes.
• They pay property taxes.<00:25:02.480><c> They</c><00:25:02.640><c> pay</c><00:25:02.960><c> federal<
• They pay federal in federal taxes. They pay federal in federal excise<00:25:04.960><c> taxes.
• All their employees pay excise taxes. All their employees pay income<00:25:07.840><c> taxes.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• I pay more in property insurance than he pays in general risk, right?
• They don't have to pay a dollar.
• Level to suspending the pay-go.
• The state has to pay 75%, and the federal government will pay 25%.
• We don't pay. There is no co-pay if we continue to have a high error rate.

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• Representative Kesha-Pai? Chair. Yes, please proceed. I love our tourists.
• “And have really good-paying jobs. So I just wanted to say thank you.
• Growth needs to pay for growth.
• So instead of paying your developer impact fees at the time the permit is issued, now we're going to
• So instead of paying your developer impact fees at the time the permit is issued, now we're going to

Bills: HB2107, HB2588, HB2946, HB2950

Keywords: SNAP, nutrition assistance, fast food, vitamins, waiver, food policy, municipal planning, homeowner association, building permits, single-family home, property rights, design standards, development fees, municipalities, infrastructure, public services, annual reporting, property development, tourism improvement area, TIA

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• So while we're focusing on paying someone to gather signatures, the flip side of that is paying someone
• And now you're inducing someone or paying someone.
• So while we're focusing on paying someone to gather signatures, the flip side of that is paying someone
• And now you're inducing someone or paying someone.
• Well, and as you point out, that's in effect buying an initiative by paying somebody.

Summary: The Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections Committee met on January 23, 2026, first taking executive action on several bills. The committee held SB 6035 and SB 5842 for another week, then worked through SB 5973 on initiative and referendum signature gathering rules. Members debated 12 amendments to a proposed substitute and the underlying bill, but none were adopted. The substitute would prohibit pay-per-signature and require 1,000 pre-filing signatures for initiatives; opponents argued it would burden the initiative process, while supporters said it would curb fraud and improve accountability. The committee then advanced SB 5892, SB 6081, SB 5877, SB 5968, and SB 6034, each on a due pass recommendation, with SB 6081 referred to the Transportation Committee and the others sent to Rules or Ways and Means as noted in the motions. During public hearing, the committee heard SB 5888, which would remove Senate confirmation for members of the Washington State Women's Commission. Senator Wellman said the change would align the commission with similar bodies and correct an inconsistency, and commission staff testified in support, saying the appointment process is already thorough and that the governor would retain appointment authority. The committee also heard SB 6123, expanding a public-records exemption for voluntarily supplied demographic information to local government employees; a Pierce County HR director supported the bill, saying it would help build trust while preserving aggregate reporting. The hearing on SB 5853, sponsored by Senator Wilson, drew strong support and no opposition; it would create a statewide emergency notification system for public officials to alert them to targeted threats, with the Secretary of State and Military Department involved in administration. Secretary of State staff said they supported the concept but wanted to work with the sponsor on implementation details, and the sponsor said he was willing to amend the bill to address those concerns.

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• We have fare-paying ridership, and then there's non-fare-paying ridership.
• non-fare-paying ridership...
• What the increase in fare-paying ridership is versus non-fare-paying ridership, and what that balance
• Because that paying sector is the one... ...that sector or is it coming from the paying sector?
• Because that paying sector is the one that was optional.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• And so then being sent to collections isn't a great incentive for them to pay.
• The department also pays $2.50 for county medical costs.
• Hey, do you have a slide or a line item on how much we are paying for illegal aliens?
• works is project choice fees generally cover pay increases for specific certifications.
• The main point in me bringing that up is it's not a part of their base pay.

Summary: The Senate Judiciary and Rules Committee approved the January 19, 2026 minutes and voted to send Michael Kennedy’s gubernatorial reappointment to the Idaho Judicial Council to the Senate floor with a recommendation for confirmation. The committee then received a JFAC budget presentation on the judicial branch, Idaho Department of Correction, and Idaho State Police. Judicial branch highlights included a requested increase for guardian ad litem/CASA pass-through funds in the Second Judicial District and a large increase for the Senior Magistrate Judge Retirement Fund to cover expected retirements and related service purchases. For IDOC, analysts described declining dedicated fund balances, the governor’s holdback exemption, and population-driven costs for county and out-of-state placements and medical services; members asked about vacant FTE reductions, inmate labor revenue declines, probation/parole collections, and population growth despite lower crime trends. For Idaho State Police, the main budget issue was a proposed commission pay plan funded by increasing the Project Choice fee from $3 to $12 per vehicle registration, which drew questions about the impact on motorists and whether state general funds should cover the cost instead. JFAC Chair Scott Grow also discussed overall state budget conditions, emphasizing structural balance, revenue uncertainty, and the need to avoid relying on one-time funds for ongoing expenses. He noted that general fund revenues and appropriations are tightening, that conformity legislation and other policy bills could affect the bottom line, and that JFAC is considering ongoing spending reductions for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. Members questioned the assumptions behind the revenue forecast and the size of the ending balance under different scenarios. The committee then printed two RSs from Senator Lakey: RS 33169, which would further align Idaho’s illegal-entry/presence law with federal immigration law and address preemption concerns, and RS 33172, which would clarify juvenile probation officers’ authority to detain or arrest juvenile probationers for in-person violations and to execute warrants and transport juveniles. Finally, the committee heard and passed Senate Bill 1239, a technical change to sex offender residency restrictions that would treat locally approved or zoned daycare facilities the same as state-licensed daycares for purposes of the 500-foot restriction; the bill was sent to the floor with a due pass recommendation after questions about retroactivity and whether existing residents would be forced to move.

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• And you know right now we're paying for all students whether you qualify or not.
• It says school districts must pay at least, which is why we actually have some districts who are paying
• It would set a floor and would still allow districts potentially to pay more.
• We do not require that these programs pay for benefits.
• the undergrads. by what you're raising what you're paying the post-bachelors.

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• I had my own way to pay my bills and pay the mortgage. Now it is challenging.
• I just had my own, like, you know, to pay my bills and pay the mortgage.
• Like many other providers, I pay my assistants wages, even though I can't afford to pay myself.
• I want my tax because I pay more taxes than some of our city leaders, right? I pay more taxes.
• I pay more taxes than some of our city leaders, right? I pay more taxes, sadly, but that's true.

Summary: The hearing focused first on how wildfires and other disasters affect child care providers, families, and early education infrastructure. State officials from the Department of Social Services and Department of Education described disaster response and preparedness efforts, including shelter coordination, licensing outreach, emergency waivers, distribution of supplies, and the statewide child care disaster plan. Testimony from providers and advocates emphasized major gaps in recovery funding, insurance coverage, rebuilding support, mental health services, and coordination with local rebuild plans. Several witnesses urged more dedicated disaster-recovery funding for child care facilities and suggested statutory changes, including allowing greater flexibility for rebuilding costs and requiring early childhood programs to be included in local disaster planning. The second panel addressed immigration enforcement and its impact on child care. Advocates from the Children's Partnership, Every Child California, and CHIRLA said enforcement activity is causing families to keep children home, disrupting continuity of care, reducing enrollment, and creating fear and trauma for children and providers. They argued that immigrant and mixed-status families need clearer protections, privacy safeguards, legal support, trauma-informed guidance, and safe-haven policies for child care settings. Speakers also stressed that the child care workforce is heavily immigrant and that recent state laws such as AB 49 and AB 495 will require funding, training, and technical assistance to implement effectively. Public commenters, including child care providers, described personal experiences with fire damage, displacement, permit delays, lost income, and the emotional toll of serving families during crises. Others described how immigration enforcement has made parents afraid to attend events, drop off children, or remain connected to providers. Committee members repeatedly noted that child care is often overlooked in emergencies and asked state officials how child care systems are being integrated into disaster planning and how local and state agencies can better coordinate. No formal votes were taken during the hearing.

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• </c> government pays 51.1 6% we pay 48. government pays 51.1 6% we pay 48. 84%<00:21:43.000><c> for</
• for it will pay too much because it's been wasted.
• 00:53:13.040><c> too</c><00:53:13.280><c> much</c><00:53:13.839><c> because</c> pay for it will pay too
• much because pay for it will pay too much because it's<00:53:14.160><c> been</c><00:53:14.599><c> wasted
• </c><01:19:57.560><c> pay</c> it it's just something I'll pay pay it it's just something I'll pay pay

Keywords: 1183, house

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• </c> care of the nursing homes and the pay care of the nursing homes and the pay that<00:35:20.160><c
• </c> 5,636 people need to pay 5,636 people need to pay twice,<00:52:09.119><c> I</c><00:52:09.520><c>
• When it comes to pay paying for for.
• </c> pay for a small sliver of the exception. pay for a small sliver of the exception.
• </c> also, guess who pays the bill on that? also, guess who pays the bill on that?

Keywords: 1183, house