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• <00:05:08.400> funds<00:05:08.800> has possibility of losing federal funds has possibility
• of losing federal funds has forced<00:05:09.360> us<00:05:09.520> to<00:05:09.680>
• The federal government also shuttered the energy assistance program, which provides low-income families
• A substantial structural imbalance in the coming years and current uncertainty in federal funding.
• with federal dollars projects funded with federal dollars either<01:19:42.159> being<01:19:42.480

Keywords: 1183, house

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• assurances made for receipt of federal funds.
• assurances made for receipt of federal funds. lack of fiscal planning and oversight. ...assurance is
• made for receipt of the federal funds.
• That's pretty much, yeah—over-obligated funds they were expecting to get in the future when the federal
• So the way that they come from the federal level, there’s a bigger bucket of funds that comes in, and

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• funding and we did that to utilize funds funding and we did that to utilize funds in<01:21:17.520
• And so funding.
• Phenomenal<02:05:20.800> programs, Phenomenal programs, Phenomenal programs, you<02:05:23.280>
• about individual programs? about individual programs?
• the<02:07:44.800> programs the programs, many of the programs the programs, many of the

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• The good news for you and your constituents is that it's an industry-funded program that does not rely
• Their programs help me increase my budget. be able to piggyback off of many of their programs.
• or receiving funds like NIH funding coming through, and we lost business pretty quickly with those cancellations
• We've not been asked to put in funding.
• But it also fuels the federal government.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• So, those are all federally funded numbers. So, those aren't state.
• Those are federally funded numbers. I think what you would see, there is a...
• <00:38:54.160> So,<00:38:54.320> those federally funded numbers.
• So, those federally funded numbers.
• Those are federally those aren't state. Those are federally funded<00:38:56.600> numbers.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The task force met on October 14, confirmed a quorum, and adopted the September 16, 2025 minutes. Members then received a Kentucky Air National Guard 101 briefing from Brigadier General Bruce Bancroft, commander of the Kentucky Air National Guard, who described the Guard’s structure, missions, and statewide role. He emphasized that Kentucky is a single-wing state centered at Louisville’s 123rd Airlift Wing and highlighted several unique capabilities, including the Contingency Response Group, critical care air transport teams, medical detachment for chemical environments, explosive ordnance disposal, fatality search and recovery, and special tactics personnel. General Bancroft also discussed staffing and readiness, saying the Guard has 1,273 authorized positions, with a mix of AGR, Title 32, and Title 5 personnel. He noted that AGR positions are funded at about 96 percent, while technician positions are funded at about 53 percent, leaving the organization to operate at roughly 75 percent of authorized manpower overall. He said the wing converted from the C-130H to the C-130J in 2021 and completed the transition in about 2.5 years, ahead of the original three-year timeline. The briefing further covered the Guard’s operational tempo and community role. Bancroft said the unit has earned 21 Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards, has deployed about 500,000 days since 9/11 across 45 countries, and routinely supports federal and domestic missions. He described the C-130J’s tactical airlift, airdrop, and blacked-out operations as directly useful for disaster response in Kentucky, and he pointed to strong ties with UPS and other aviation employers. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond approval of the prior minutes.

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• our programs are funded by contributions that don't take place until there's been an hour worked.
• This is the grant-funded program, but you can see how it's a best practice. Thank you.
• One was for support service funds and one was for the incarceration boot program.
• We rely, of course, heavily on state and federal funds. There are some additional grants.
• Fully funded COLAs free up dollars for us to make investment into our program.

Summary: The work session focused first on Washington’s apprenticeship system, especially building trades programs and support services. Labor and Industries staff explained how registered apprenticeship works in the state, including the role of the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council, the requirements for paid on-the-job training and classroom instruction, and the difference between apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship. Panelists emphasized that apprenticeship is tied to actual jobs and training agents, and that many waitlists reflect a shortage of job openings and employer participation rather than a lack of interest. They also discussed youth apprenticeship, the growth of apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs, and the use of Career Bridge and L&I’s database to help people find programs. Representatives asked whether the state should expand apprenticeship programs and how people can find openings. Speakers said more programs alone would not solve the backlog without more employers signing on as training agents and more apprenticeship utilization on projects. The panel also highlighted the Constructed Career Initiative, a grant-funded navigation and support program that helps people enter and stay in building trades apprenticeships through outreach, case management, and wraparound aid such as transportation, tools, and work clothes. A related nonprofit, Build Up, described similar support services, including prison-based boot and PPE programs and assistance for reentry participants. The panel said these services are especially important because apprentices often face unstable income, housing, food, and transportation barriers. The panel also discussed House Bill 2084 and the new Construction Training Pathway Oversight Committee, which is examining construction training in correctional facilities and how to create clearer pathways from prison-based training to apprenticeship, college, or work. Speakers said the committee is still in its early stages and will report to the legislature. The session ended with committee members thanking the panel and noting the importance of support services and referral networks for apprentices. The meeting then resumed at Renton Technical College, where college leaders and faculty discussed serving non-traditional students. The college reported strong enrollment growth, a median student age of 30, a diverse student body, and high job placement rates, while also noting significant budget cuts and program reductions from the prior year. Health care and early childhood education programs were highlighted, including efforts to expand access through hybrid scheduling, evening and Saturday classes, Spanish-language offerings, and in-person wraparound support for admissions, financial aid, and registration. Faculty said these changes were driven by student data and were aimed at helping working parents, English learners, and other non-traditional students complete credentials and enter family-wage careers.

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• Nonetheless, the discussion about funding— a lot of this is about reimbursement because the funding is
• We operate quite a few Head Start programs and migrant Head Start programs out in the Coachella area
• requirements, both at the state and federal level.
• I'm just not aware of that having happened at any of our programs. Gotcha.
• How exactly is the federal government doing this?

Summary: The committee heard several labor and employment measures. AB 465 would require local public employers, at a union’s request, to negotiate minimum disciplinary and grievance procedures in MOUs, including progressive discipline, just-cause protections, grievance appeal rights, and paid release time for representatives. Supporters, including AFSCME and SEIU, said it would create fairer and more consistent due process protections for local government workers; opponents from county and city groups argued it would impose binding arbitration and rigid discipline rules that could undermine local flexibility and accountability. The bill passed on a 5-0 vote and was re-referred to Appropriations. AB 792 would allow court interpreter bargaining to be consolidated when multiple regions are negotiating at the same time. The author and the California Federation of Interpreters said the change would reduce repeated bargaining, improve efficiency, and help address interpreter recruitment and retention. There was no opposition, but some members questioned whether the proposal would really solve wage and staffing problems; the bill passed 5-0 and was placed on hold. AB 1309, which would improve Cal Fire firefighter compensation by tying salaries more closely to comparable local fire departments, drew strong support from firefighters and no opposition. Members praised Cal Fire’s work and the bill passed 7-0 and was held for add-ons. The committee also approved AJR 8, a resolution urging protection of Social Security and opposing federal cuts or office closures. Supporters said Social Security is essential to seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, and children, and warned that reductions would increase poverty and homelessness. One member objected to naming political figures in the resolution, but the measure still passed 7-0 and was held. AB 1247, which would require contracted-out school classified workers to meet the same training and qualification standards as direct hires and address related retirement contributions, passed 5-2 despite opposition from county superintendents and school administrators who said it would add costs and limit contracting flexibility. Finally, AB 288, which would authorize PERB to act when the NLRB fails to remedy labor claims by a deadline, passed 6-0 with strong union support and no opposition.

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• The FDOT programs the funding for those prioritized projects, and that's based on eligibility of funding
• The larger transportation projects, whether they be state-funded or federally funded, are competitive
• So each of our areas receives those federal urban-attributable funds, and they're maintained by DOT in
• And when you look at the funding in Florida, about 25% of our funds come from federal sources, 75% comes
• And when you look at the funding in Florida, about 25% of our funds come from federal sources, 75% comes

Summary: The Senate Committee on Transportation met to hear presentations from the Florida Department of Transportation on rural arterial roadways and transportation resiliency, followed by a panel discussion on metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs). FDOT’s Will Watts described the state’s growing population and travel demand, emphasizing that rural arterials are critical for connectivity, freight movement, evacuation routes, and congestion relief. He outlined FDOT’s project selection factors, noted thousands of identified rural arterial needs with billions in unfunded demand, and explained that the department uses community input and long-range planning to prioritize safety, capacity, and economic development. Watts then discussed resiliency planning for hurricanes and flooding, focusing on structural design, storm readiness, and drainage. He highlighted efforts such as elevated bridges, wave attenuators, coastal armoring, drainage upgrades, and materials testing at FDOT’s research facilities to extend service life and reduce storm damage. Committee members asked about local project selection, materials research, LiDAR use, and legislative support; Watts said local coordination drives project priorities and asked lawmakers to protect the Transportation Trust Fund. The MPO panel, led by FDOT’s Kim Holland, explained that MPOs are federally required in urban areas over 50,000 population and that Florida has 27, the most in the nation. Holland said MPOs identify and prioritize transportation needs through long-range plans and public engagement, and she noted that several regions are exploring consolidation after the 2020 Census, especially in Tampa Bay and Southwest Florida. Representatives from MetroPlan Orlando, Forward Pinellas, Pasco MPO, and Hillsborough discussed their structures and the potential benefits and challenges of merging, including representation, governance, funding, and maintaining local voice. Members generally supported regional collaboration, urged patience as studies continue, and emphasized the need for transparent public engagement, while the committee adjourned after no further business.

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• The allocation includes both state general revenue and federal funding in the form of the block grants
• utilization federal requirements for specific funding, such as a blocker in discretionary grants and
• Some federal funds follow those from path of funds of sense.
• So that's why you see primarily a decrease in the federal funds. >> Okay. Follow-up to that.
• Well, would you be cutting because you're getting less money from the federal funding?

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• <00:10:28.079> here program. Mr. here program.
• billion in uh federal funds spent at the billion in uh federal funds spent at the state<00:43:53.760
• put them into federal election systems. put them into federal election systems.
• This request would enable Admin to leverage federal funds for renewable energy and energy storage upgrades
• This request would enable Admin to leverage federal funds for renewable energy and energy storage upgrades

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• We have to tackle the underfunding of public programs, and that's going to require federal as well as
• We have to tackle the underfunding of public programs, and that's going to require federal as well as
• and that's going to require programs and that's going to require federal<00:26:43.600> as<00:
• The second area of funds is the payment of the state's reinsurance program.
• General general fund the general fund.

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• Um, trust fund.
• And with some conversations we had today, we’re going to exclude positions that are federally funded
• So it wouldn’t include positions that are federally funded.
• The bill would exclude positions that are federally funded from the abolishment of positions that have
• So it wouldn’t include positions that are federally funded.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committees heard testimony on several personnel and employment bills. SB 2119 would require the state or counties to reimburse public officers and employees for approved work-related travel costs within 30 days; testifiers from the State Procurement Office, UPW, HGA, the University of Hawaii Professional Assembly, and others supported the measure, citing delayed reimbursements. SB 3131 would update state position titles by changing “private secretary” to “executive assistant” and “secretary” to “administrative assistant” where applicable, and it drew support from DEED and comments from the State Librarian. SB 3069 would permanently exempt a limited number of specialized positions in DAGS Public Works and the Comptroller’s office from civil service; DAGS, HCDA, and DEED supported it, while UPW opposed it. Committee members questioned whether the exemption should be narrower and whether the positions should be consultants or actual employees, and DAGS said the roles were narrowly tailored, highly specialized, and intended to help manage complex projects such as Aloha Stadium, the convention center, and other major redevelopment work. The committee then heard SB 3180, which would repeal the limit on temporary employment in a single position for two 89-day terms. Testimony included support from the Procurement Office, DOE, DHRD, the State Librarian in opposition, UPW written comments, HGA, the Grassroots Institute of Hawaii, and others. Discussion focused on whether the bill was needed to address abuse of repeated 89-day hires and whether it would affect recruitment and career pathways. Finally, SB 2137 would allow departments, divisions, and agencies to assume hiring and recruitment functions from DHRD under certain conditions. DHRD opposed the bill, saying existing law already allows delegation and that agency-level recruitment often lacks the expertise and staffing to do the work; UHPA supported it, and UPW submitted written support. In questioning, DHRD said it had reduced backlog and was now current on screening, while also offering programs like Operation Hire Hawaii for faster agency-led recruitment.

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• parameters for savings institutions participating in programs to fund programs providing or facilitating
• It was never meant to be the primary or only funding source for this program.
• , a program that serves as a vital source of funding for civil legal aid without the use of taxpayer
• Please protect Florida legal aid funding and the essential life-saving civil legal services programs
• Senator, actually, my program, because we do receive federal funding, we are specifically asked to document

Summary: The committee heard several bills and amendments, beginning with CS/SB 498 on trust fund interest for IOTA accounts. The sponsor said a 2023 Florida Supreme Court rule sharply increased interest paid into legal aid funding, creating a windfall and making participation difficult for banks. An amendment was adopted requiring savings institutions to pay the higher of 0.25% or the highest comparable rate offered on certain non-IOTA accounts, and the bill then passed favorably after testimony from banks, legal aid representatives, and other stakeholders both supporting and opposing the measure. The committee also approved CS/SB 232, which clarifies Florida’s consumer collection law applies only to phone calls during restricted hours and not emails or text messages, after a delete-all amendment and supportive testimony from industry groups. It then approved SB 132, as amended, to designate gold and silver as legal tender and set rules for custody, audits, electronic transfer, and government acceptance of payments; supporters called it a sound-money measure, while the banking association said it still had unresolved technical concerns. Later, the committee passed SB 1466 to create a trust fund for the My Safe Florida Home Program, with an amendment funding it from 20% of collected insurance premium tax revenue. It also considered SB 1206 on transportation network company insurance, reducing coverage during the “dead-leg” period before a rider is picked up from $1 million to lower limits; the bill drew sharp opposition from trial lawyers and support from insurers and some business groups, and the committee adopted a clarifying amendment before reporting the bill favorably. Finally, CS/SB 924 on fertility preservation for cancer patients was amended several times to narrow scope and clarify coverage rules, then passed favorably after debate over cost, preauthorization, and post-treatment storage obligations. The committee adjourned after allowing technical and conforming changes to implement the adopted amendments.

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• for any federal funds that need to be reimbursed.
• It is a federally funded project, and on all federally funded projects I am told that there is a no-build
• It is a federally funded project, and on all federally funded projects I am told that there is a no-build
• The secretary would take the roll on the A29 amendment. is a federally funded is a federally funded uh
• <03:39:58.640> funded uh project and on all federally funded uh project and on all federally

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• . program. program.
• The federal funds flow to the state.
• The new system we have to move to because the current way of claiming federal funds ends June 30th.
• You know, pretty much the complexity of being able to draw a federal dollar, no matter what the program
• You know, pretty much the complexity of being able to draw a federal dollar, no matter what the program

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The commission on the costing of special education met to review several documents and updates, including draft materials on residential placements, an LBA dispute resolution report, prior minutes, rate-setting rules, and a letter involving Senator Hassan. The minutes from March 16 were approved by motion, second, and one abstention. Members also received an update that the LBA special education performance audit is still pending; the report is expected to be very large, NHED and the Board of Education must review and comment before release, and it likely will not be available until late summer or early fall. The separate EFA audit was also noted as still unreleased, and members said they may return later to issues involving EFA costing and differentiated aid. A major focus was HB 1099, which would create a committee to study the cost and liability of providing educational services to students placed in residential facilities. The chair explained that the House version had passed unanimously and the bill was headed to a committee of conference. Members discussed a proposed amendment to add the phrase “including but not limited to” so the study would cover not only court-ordered or treatment-related placements but also other residential placements, including those tied to school district decisions. Some members said this was a substantial expansion, while others said it would simply give the committee broader latitude. Jason Stock of the Winnisquam Regional School Board described how the issue arose during budget work at Winnisquam, where the district was trying to determine who should pay for educational services for students living at Spaulding Youth Center in Northfield. He said the district had 10 students attending Winnisquam, including three foster students and seven students connected to Spaulding, and that Spaulding-specific invoicing for 2024-2025 totaled $141,417.05 for eight students. Members also discussed rising private placement tuition costs and the difficulty of determining residency and fiscal responsibility for students placed in residential settings. Department counsel explained that under RSA 193:27 and 193:28, children placed in a home for children may attend the local district school, and that special education cost responsibility depends on whether the student is identified as disabled and on the nature of the placement. Spaulding representatives had not yet presented by the end of the excerpt, and the committee was still working through the residency and funding questions.

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• There are two primary programs supported by this funding: number one, middle college and early college
• So I appreciate what all you're doing and allocating those funds for them. It's a great program.
• prep program, and that funding through GSTG would be available during the entirety of that program,
• So federal funding is woefully inadequate, but there is a very large need.
• funding for programs like the Golden State Teacher Program.

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• We had a constitutional amendment that required we increase funding for the total program in education
• The federal opportunity zone program was scheduled to expire after 2026 and was permanently extended
• Investors who reinvest capital gains into qualified opportunity funds within 180 days may defer federal
• from federal gross income that is not from an investment in a Colorado qualified opportunity fund.
• Um... ...that’s what we’re using to backfill that in order to fully fund the DRIVES program, which is

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• <00:18:22.120> there fund accounts or dedicated funds there fund accounts or dedicated funds
• c> um the sum of federal grants federal aid um the sum of federal grants federal aid um and<00:36
• Refunds are a program that are then paid by the state, and so they do have an impact on the general fund
• AIDS um there are lots of Aid fund AIDS um there are lots of Aid programs<00:54:34.559> within
• to be used for the funding of new or existing homelessness prevention and assistance projects or programs

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The House Tax Committee met to receive a presentation from House Fiscal staff Cynthia Templin and Katrina Heimark on state tax revenues, property tax aids and credits, and key budget terms and timelines. They explained the difference between fiscal years, tax years, biennia, the general fund, and dedicated funds, and reviewed the legislative budget calendar, including the governor’s January budget recommendation, the February forecast update, March budget resolution deadlines, and the expected end of session in May. The presentation focused on how Minnesota tax revenue is collected and where it goes. House Fiscal said fiscal 2024 total revenue for public services was about $102.5 billion, with $46.5 billion coming from state and local taxes. Of total state tax revenue, about 85% goes to the general fund and about 15% is dedicated to other funds. They noted that income and sales taxes make up the largest share of state collections, while local property taxes are the largest share of local revenue. They also reviewed constitutional and statutory dedications, including the Legacy sales tax dedication, the motor vehicle sales tax dedication to transportation, and the auto parts sales tax dedication that was changed in 2023 to a 100% transportation dedication phased in over 10 years. Members asked several questions about slowing income tax growth, possible effects of migration and corporate departures, and whether changes in population or wages were affecting revenue trends. Templin said she was not aware of recent independent or MMB studies tying revenue loss to migration, but would look into it. Members also discussed the sharp rise in tax receipts in fiscal 2021 and 2022 after the pandemic downturn, with staff explaining that the low fiscal 2020 base and a shift toward goods purchases during COVID helped drive the increase, especially in sales tax revenue. No bills were taken up and no votes were recorded during this portion of the meeting.

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• > on of funding for programs focused on of funding for programs focused on training<00:46:24.800
• fund the programs that are working. fund the programs that are working.
• no<00:54:44.960> foster fully fund this program so no foster fully fund this program so no
• /c><01:30:36.960> has<01:30:37.120> been funding from a program that has been funding from
• and eliminating funding for that program and eliminating funding for that program and it's it's

Bills: HF2312

Keywords: higher education, college finance, student aid, financial aid, state grants, North Star Promise, scholarships, tuition relief, Minnesota State, University of Minnesota, Office of Higher Education, work-study, child care grants, Indian scholarships, tribal colleges, Hunger-Free Campus, student parents, pregnant students, parenting students, sexual misconduct

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• , Hospital Facilities Sustainability Fund, Hospital Sustainability Program Special Fund, the Randolph-Sheppard
• revolving fund, commercial enterprise revolving fund, out-of-school time instructional program fund,
• , fund, fund, federal<00:23:44.920> reimbursement<00:23:45.480> maximization federal reimbursement
• maximization federal reimbursement maximization special<00:23:46.640> fund special fund special
• special fund and Felix stipend program special fund and the<00:23:56.040> school<00:23:56.280

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Summary: The committees met in decision-making sessions and considered a long list of Senate bills, with no oral testimony taken. Several measures were advanced unamended, including SB 2178 on industrial hemp, SB 2277 on hospital price transparency, SB 2387 on digital financial asset transaction kiosks, SB 2688 on compassionate release, SB 3132 on syndromic surveillance data reporting, SB 3219 on housing infrastructure growth bonds, and others. Many bills were also advanced with technical or substantive amendments, including SB 2114 on collective bargaining grievance rights, SB 2601 on procurement penalties, SB 2698 on cruise ships/transportation, SB 2757 on digital asset charters, SB 2948 on insurance fraud, SB 2002 on water governance, SB 2022 on state water code penalties, SB 2190 on inclusionary zoning, SB 3294 on wrongful imprisonment compensation, and SB 17, SB 2407, SB 2811, SB 2907, SB 2930, SB 3084, SB 3103, and SB 2808 in the later agenda segment. The committee also discussed SB 2080, relating to the psychology interjurisdictional compact, where one senator objected to interstate compacts as opening local jobs to out-of-state professionals; despite that objection, the measure was adopted. SB 3133 on preventive medicine drew amendment discussion to remove unnecessary language about committee members not being state employees and to delete an immunity subsection, while preserving ethics-code coverage and provider immunity. SB 3000 on insurance was amended to remove a savings clause, and SB 2921 on fund transfers received extensive amendments removing or revising numerous special funds and revolving accounts across agencies. Most votes were unanimous or near-unanimous, often with members present voting aye or with reservations. A few measures drew recorded no votes or reservations, including SB 2080, SB 3133, SB 2921, and SB 2401, where one member voted with reservations and the committee report was to reflect the Attorney General’s comments. In each case, the committee adopted the recommendation and moved the bills forward.