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• talking about 8%, I think it's worth to point out I think controller was talking about uh what is the flow
• of ESF should be and that flow is set at 7% of general revenue related expenditures so we cannot be
• below that flow.
• So there are two different kind of, there are two different measures for ESF, a flow and a cap.

Bills: SJR 4

Keywords: term limits, state offices, constitutional amendment, governor, lieutenant governor, election reform

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• Imports and improved efficient flow of goods that did not exist prior to the programs introduction.
• Texas roughly $16.5 billion in economic These figures demonstrate the immense volume of trade that flows
• sufficient CBP ag specialists. at the ports of entry to ensure compliance while maintaining efficient flow
• The Sustainable. staffing model not only supports trade flow, but also provides career opportunities

Bills: HB2013, HB4163, HB4810

Keywords: property owners associations, chickens, urban farming, land use, homeowner rights, agriculture, municipal regulation, governmental requirements, farm management, inspections, border control, trade, state funding, 1184, house, all

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• Then it will flow down.
• , least for the next two years our flows, least for the next two years our flows, cash<02:02:31.040
• > flows.
• With that, I'll stand for cash flows.
• where they push flows in different ways. where they push flows in different ways.

Keywords: 916, all

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• And not just rural—you can see in Pulaski County, where they look to be having maybe a cash flow issue
• explain because the program last year had to have $120 million out of a one-time account to make it cash flow
• Last year had to have $120 million out of a one-time account to make it cash flow. Mr.
• I think needs to be corrected because it's simply not cash flowing right now.
• or three years from now or six years from now to add 800 more people to your general revenue cash flow

Keywords: 1204, all

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• But it will probably free up a minimum of 10,000 acre-feet that would—now, it's not going to flow like
• There will be water in the river flowing. It'll be a little stream that will be flowing along.
• it will probably free up, I would, a minimum of 10,000 acre feet that would, now it's not going to flow
• be rapids, but there will be, there will be water in the river, There will be water in the river flowing
• It'll be a little stream that will be flowing along.

Bills: SB1137, SB1176, SB1287, SB1335, SB1336, SB1445, SB1677

Keywords: underground utilities, utility locating, dig safe, call before you dig, 811, excavation safety, damage prevention, one-call center, locate request, white lining, large project coordination, buried infrastructure, subsurface utilities, utility marking, locator wire, locator strip, interactive positive response system, landlord duties, apartment community, mobile home park

Summary: The committee first received a presentation from the Arizona Water Banking Authority by Dr. Rebecca Burnett. She explained the authority’s role in storing Colorado River water as long-term storage credits, its funding sources, and its obligations to provide backup supplies for CAP municipal and industrial subcontractors, the Hualapai River Indian community, and Nevada. Members asked about future firming for CAP users, recovery of credits, water quality issues, and whether municipalities banking water themselves affects the authority’s supply. Burnett said the authority has no current firming policy for CAP M&I subcontractors, is waiting on Colorado River guidelines, and does not have excess water to bank because no surplus is available. No action was taken on the presentation. The committee then heard and voted on several bills. SB 1445, as amended, allows small municipalities to test bacteriological samples on site with EPA-approved equipment; the sponsor and a rural mayor argued it would save money and improve responsiveness, while some members questioned whether the change was already possible under existing law. The bill passed 6-4. SB 1137, with a Taylor amendment, modernizes Arizona’s 811 call-before-you-dig system by adding large-project coordination meetings, an interactive positive response system, and related procedures; it passed unanimously 10-0. SB 1287, which expands an existing groundwater use allowance for irrigation grandfathered rights from initial AMAs to all AMAs, passed 9-1. The committee also considered SB 1335, as amended, which in its final form addressed a temporary continuation of irrigation tied to the Ag-to-Urban program and groundwater savings credits; DWR said the amendment was still a placeholder and needed cleanup, while supporters said it would help manage timing issues for farmers and developers. It passed 5-4. SB 1336 reauthorized the State Land Department through 2030 and added oversight, reporting, and planning requirements; the department was neutral but raised concerns about the proposed oversight committee and implementation details. After debate over the need for another board and the length of reauthorization, it passed 5-4. Finally, SB 1677 appropriates $3 million to the Department of Forestry and Fire Management for salt cedar mitigation along the lower Gila River corridor. Supporters from Audubon Southwest, the City of Buckeye, and local landowners said the invasive trees increase flood and wildfire risk, consume large amounts of water, and crowd out native habitat; some members raised concerns about herbicide use and wanted more detail on the mitigation plan. The bill passed 9-0. The chair then thanked staff and members, and the meeting adjourned.

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• And then the appropriations that you authorized in the last session, that will still flow out of there
• Again, that's a fund that has money that will flow into it and out of it.
• Again, that's a fund that has money that will flow into it and out of it.
• There is money that will flow in there.
• The legislative forecast assumed about $300 million would flow into this fund from oil taxes.

Keywords: 908, all

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• And then the appropriations that you authorized in the last session, that will still flow out of there
• Again, that's a fund that has money that will flow into it and out of it.
• There is money that will flow in there.
• The legislative forecast assumed about $300 million would flow into this fund from oil taxes.
• which would cash Potentially do your billing on the first month of the fiscal year, which would cash flow

Summary: The Government Finance Committee met with new leadership, approved the December 11 minutes, and received a series of informational updates on the state’s finances and related policy issues. The Office of Management and Budget reported the general fund is tracking very close to forecast, with revenues about $2 million above forecast and an estimated ending balance of about $397 million, higher than previously expected. OMB also reviewed balances in major funds, including the budget stabilization fund, legacy fund, foundation aid stabilization fund, social services fund, and strategic investment and improvements fund, and answered questions about oil tax revenues and fund management. The Tax Department provided updates on taxable sales and purchases by county and industry, noting Cass County as the largest county by taxable sales and that retail trade remains the largest industry sector. Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus also discussed the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act and its estimated effects on North Dakota income tax collections, explaining that the projected revenue impacts are measured against a 2025 baseline and that some provisions are temporary while others are permanent. He also reported that primary residence tax credit applications were running ahead of last year, with more than 154,000 received so far and an expectation of roughly 160,000-plus applications. The committee also heard fee-study presentations from the Department of Transportation and the Information Technology Department. DOT explained that driver’s license fees cover only about half of program costs and that the shortfall is subsidized by the highway fund, while also noting recent changes such as the blackout plate and motor vehicle excise tax distribution changes. NDIT described its internal service fund model, current billing structure, and possible future changes to simplify invoices and billing frequency. Legislative staff also updated the committee on office space needs in Bismarck-Mandan and on legislative branch space planning, and subcommittees reported progress on fixed-route transit funding and regional jail capacity, including a visit to the Burleigh-Morton detention facility and discussion of future prison bed needs. No formal votes or legislative actions beyond approving the minutes were taken, and the committee adjourned with its next meeting set for June 25.

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• idea of the revolving loan fund as another opportunity to receive some immediate funding, like cash flow
• Um, as it is, I'm hoping to make it through that period of the year on a cash flow basis.
• receive some immediate funding<00:22:49.039> like<00:22:49.280> cash<00:22:49.520> flow
• year<00:23:20.480> on<00:23:20.720> a<00:23:20.880> cash<00:23:21.120> flow
• period um of the year on a cash flow period um of the year on a cash flow basis.<00:23:22.240>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The Finance Division met to consider two bills: HB 112 and HB 1399. On HB 112, members debated a proposal tied to civics education requirements for public higher education. Supporters argued the measure would reinforce basic civic knowledge and noted that a similar high school requirement had already been enacted with little apparent fiscal impact. Opponents said the legislature should not dictate university curriculum and raised concerns about administrative burden and precedent. The committee voted 5-3 to recommend ought to pass. The committee then heard testimony on HB 1399, which concerned Claremont and retroactive school building aid related to past construction during the state moratorium on building aid. A Claremont representative explained the district’s history, estimated the lost state aid, and said any funds would likely be used for contingency, tax relief, or future liabilities, while preferring normal building aid participation going forward. Members discussed whether the issue reflected state policy, local governance, or both, and whether the bill would create an unfair retroactive precedent or a broader statewide obligation. After discussion, the committee voted on an ITL motion for HB 1399. The motion failed, and the committee instead approved the bill 7-1. The chair then closed the hearing and adjourned the meeting.

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• important particularly in this moment of trade recalibration to have them focus on looking how trade flows
• me is getting an order flow or a deal flow going pretty quickly with the most important trading partners
• Get that deal flow in and prove to the American American business and the American economy economy that
• We need more of those stories happening. and we've got to get that order flow and deal flow going.

Keywords: Commerce, International Trade, Tax Policy, Nominees, Inflation, Middle-class, Trade Practices, Economic Concerns

Summary: The committee convened to discuss various bills and nominees, including the critical nominations of William Kimmett for Undersecretary of Commerce for International Trade and Ken Keyes for Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy at the Treasury Department. Discussions highlighted the nominees' roles in managing critical trade and tax policies amidst rising economic concerns, particularly focusing on inflation and its impact on American families. Members expressed both support and skepticism, emphasizing the significance of fostering fair trade practices and ensuring tax policies that benefit the middle-class amidst claims of an agenda favoring affluent individuals and corporations.

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• It's just cash flowing it.
• It's just cash flowing it.
• It's just cash flowing it.
• It's just cash flowing it.
• <02:18:47.280> flow center of innovation for flow flow center of innovation for flow flow

Keywords: 916, all

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• There are predictable cash flows as are appropriate to this type of facility.
• <00:17:54.080> as<00:17:54.240> are There are predictable cash flows as are There are
• And mainly, if I heard you correct, for personnel purposes, making sure that cash flow continues."
• sure that cash flow continues. sure that cash flow continues.
• So, we did cash flow analysis, and of course that was required by the buyer.

Keywords: 0:00:01 Call to Order and Roll Call 0:00:28 Approval of Minutes 0:00:40 Information Items 0:01:13 Rpt from Postsecondary Institutions 0:26:46 Project Rpt from Finance and Admin Cabinet 0:30:53 Lease Rpt from Finance and Admin Cabinet 0:39:20 Rpt from OFM – KIA 0:52:42 Econ Development – EDF Grants 0:55:15 OFM Debt Issues 0:58:43 Informational Discussion 1:44:36 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The committee first handled routine business, including a quorum call, approval of minutes, and informational items on school district financing and KCTCS equipment purchases. It then considered two KCTCS capital projects after initially rolling them together and later unrolling them: a Fire Commission Fire Academy maintenance building project that had grown from an original $2 million authorization to $4.7 million because of design changes, soil issues, and higher mechanical costs, and a $1.5 million renovation of the Blake Lee building at Somerset Community College for a health science simulation lab. Members questioned the large cost increase on the fire academy project and the adequacy of front-end due diligence, while KCTCS said the project was bid and ready to proceed and that a 15% contingency had been included. Both projects were approved by roll call vote, with the Blake Lee project ultimately approved after the committee unrolled the items and took them separately. The committee next heard and approved a University of Kentucky public-private partnership for the Hamburg East Medical Office Building, a five-story, 220,000-square-foot facility with a not-to-exceed budget of $275 million. UK said the project is intended to expand outpatient access, consolidate some services, and support projected growth in patient volume; the building will house multiple specialties, urgent care, therapy, imaging, and a retail pharmacy. Members asked about possible community uses, consolidation of services, and whether the project would free up other space, and UK said it hopes to consolidate some services and free campus space. The project was approved by roll call vote. The committee then approved three UK lease renegotiations: a specialty pharmacy and infusion services lease at Wellington Way in Lexington, a Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences lease at Conte Terrace, and a College of Social Work lease at McGrath Park Way. Members asked about rising lease rates, occupancy, and whether space needs should be reduced; UK and the lessor’s representative said the pharmacy space remains busy, the ophthalmology lease was lower than before, and the social work lease had been negotiated down from a higher request. The committee also approved a Department of Military Affairs project amendment for a Mutual Field Maintenance Shop Restoration project, increasing federal funding by $1 million to $4.5 million because of higher construction costs, and approved a Kentucky State University Shanty Hall renovation project funded by bond and HBCU Title III funds. Finally, it approved a new lease for the Office of Mines and Minerals in Pike County, a new lease for the Cabinet for Health and Family Services in Pulaski County, and a lease renewal for the Cabinet for Health and Family Services in Kenton County after questions about rent increases and office utilization; the cabinet said the Kenton County space still has limited vacancy and remains in use by field staff. The meeting ended as the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority began presenting six sewer and water loans and six cleaner water program grant reallocations, with members agreeing to roll those items for later consideration.

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• c> Uh<00:20:38.320> places<00:20:38.720> like<00:20:39.360> um freshwater flows
• Uh places like um freshwater flows.
• What caused the water to stop flowing?
• are are diverted and where water flows are are diverted and where we<00:36:01.520> once<00:36
• . flows. flows.

Bills: HB1817, HB2056, HB2616, HB1718, HB1842, HB1740, HB1919, HB1616, HB1774, HB1984, HB1603, HB2171

Keywords: fishing regulation, ʻamaʻama, striped mullet, bag limit, overfishing, Hawaii fisheries, funding, appropriations, Honolulu, housing, construction, grant-in-aid, community development, Banyan Drive, Hawaii community development authority, cultural revitalization, special fund, public safety, economic development, affordable housing

Summary: The committee heard HB 1817, which would create a daily bag limit for amaa/ama fish to protect Hawaii’s fisheries. DLNR said the biggest stressor on amaa populations is diversion of freshwater flows that cut off food sources for juvenile fish, and suggested that place-by-place rulemaking with fishers and stakeholders would be the most effective approach. A teacher and several Waialua Elementary students testified in strong support, describing research on declining catch data, cultural importance, and the need to preserve the fish for future generations. Other supporters said the fish is being outcompeted by invasive species and cited historical declines, including testimony that bag limits in Hilo Bay have helped increase populations. Committee members asked DLNR about traditional and cultural gathering rights, whether the bill’s bag limit would apply to native Hawaiian practices, and whether the limit was 10 per day or per season. DLNR said constitutional Hawaiian practices are protected, but also noted that if the bag limit is set in statute it would limit the department’s flexibility to tailor rules by area. Members also asked about other conservation efforts, and DLNR said fish pond revitalization and amaa production are underway statewide. One member raised concern that a statewide statutory limit might not fit conditions on every island, and DLNR said it has authority to adopt area-specific rules through rulemaking, though that process can take months to more than a year. The committee then moved to HP 206, an appropriations measure for the City and County of Honolulu involving school land transfers, and HP 266B relating to Banyan Drive. On HP 206, the county said the request is a one-time item and estimated costs were about $3.25 million, with the city and county already spending more than $350,000 on the transfers. On HP 266B, HCDA said it is conducting a master planning effort for Banyan Drive and plans a community visioning exercise this summer. Testimony from the Banyan Drive redevelopment agency emphasized the need for more flexible land-tenure rules, while OHA supported the bill with amendments to include cultural specialists and lineal descendants in the redevelopment process and to protect ceded lands. No votes were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• Now, cash flow is the lifeblood of a rural hospital.
• Now, cash flow is the lifeblood of a Now, cash flow is the lifeblood of a rural<01:26:56.080> hospital
• I came across to have better cash flow.
• They are critical to cash flow and financial viability for our hospitals. consumer protection bill?
• They are critical to cash flow<01:32:56.080> and<01:32:56.320> financial<01:32:56.639><

Bills: HB0117, HB0126

Keywords: informed consent, abortion, civil liability, coercion, healthcare rights, fetal heartbeat, termination of pregnancy, medical emergency, Wyoming legislation, rights of minors, healthcare regulations, parental consent, 916, all

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• In the cash flow, I always like to point that out.
• Since we are an independent plan, we manage our cash flows, so when we need to make pension payments,
• We have to generate a return of at least 3.6% in any given fiscal year to fund those cash flows.
• In the cash flow, I always like to point that out.
• We have to generate a return of at least 3.6% in any given fiscal year to fund those cash flows.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It's really the cash flow process. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Thank you, Secretary.
• Yes, I mean, the cash flow, uh, issue for startups, uh, the timing of different, you know, if venture
• Chair, and, um, presenters, I think that that, transferability part is for the cash flow aspect is extremely
• Business is like the flow of water. It's going to take the route of least resistance, Mr. Chair.
• Chair, when we stifle that flow.

Keywords: 996, all

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• When we knew that this was a problem, and we saw that water just wasn't flowing the way it was supposed
• No connections, so they have no positive flow and no existing real drainage infrastructure within their
• As it flows across it, that's all you get. Well, if we did the study...
• to recharge at a more rapid rate while, at the same time, ultimately letting the water continue to flow
• I can't speak to that, but we have done assessments of sort of annual flows that bypass reservoirs, but

Keywords: 997, house, all

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• were incurred—did the utilities act reasonably and prudently in purchasing the gas to keep the pipes flowing
• were incurred—did the utilities act reasonably and prudently in purchasing the gas to keep the pipes flowing
• were incurred—did the utilities act reasonably and prudently in purchasing the gas to keep the pipes flowing
• were incurred—did the utilities act reasonably and prudently in purchasing the gas to keep the pipes flowing
• were incurred—did the utilities act reasonably and prudently in purchasing the gas to keep the pipes flowing

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <01:55:17.440> and on a regular basis the water flows and on a regular basis the water flows
• We love water, but we love a nice, consistent flow of water.
• We love water, but we love a nice, consistent flow of water.
• We love water, but we love a nice, consistent flow of water.
• We love water, but we love a nice, consistent flow of water.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• did have some in the finance department, but since everything in other departments involving money flows
• up to the finance department, Involving money flows up to the finance department, those procedures are
• And where there's cash flow, if you have any of those, are you monitoring how they handle money?
• And where there's cash flow, if you have any of those, are you monitoring how they handle money?

Summary: The Legislative Joint Auditing Committee approved the February 13 minutes and then heard several committee reports. The executive committee report noted that audit and special reports were scheduled for presentation, one requested report remained outstanding, and staff was asked to review selected Benton County circuit court case transfers. The committee also received and adopted reports from the counties and municipalities committee, the education committee, and the state agencies committee. Those reports covered delinquent private water and sewer audits, education audit reports, and state agency findings such as duplicate vendor payments, collateral issues, record-keeping problems, and vehicle log deficiencies. In each case, the committee voted to file or adopt the reports, with some reports deferred for follow-up or for officials to appear at a later meeting. A major portion of the meeting focused on the City of Pine Bluff’s 2024 financial audit. Auditors said the city received a clean opinion overall, but management letter findings identified serious issues in the mayor’s office, Parks and Recreation, and the finance department. The Parks and Recreation finding involved $179,629 in manual receipts that could not be traced to city deposits, missing receipts from several facilities, $48,415 in unallowable purchases, $13,000 in questionable purchases, altered invoices, unapproved vendors, and missing equipment; those matters were referred to the prosecuting attorney, attorney general, Governmental Bonding Board, and Arkansas State Police. The finance finding cited weak cash-receipting and bank-reconciliation procedures and late or missing deposits. City officials, including the mayor, finance director, and parks director, testified that the problems predated the current administration and said they had taken corrective steps. They described hiring a forensic audit firm, creating or updating standard operating procedures, improving receipting and deposit processes, adding procurement oversight, and moving Parks and Recreation to electronic or system-based receipting. Committee members questioned the officials about oversight, nonprofit relationships, and whether theft or system failures were to blame. After discussion, the committee voted to file the Pine Bluff report. The next meeting was announced for June 4-5, 2026.

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• region continues to experience unprecedented growth of fresh produce, imports and improved efficient flow
• These figures demonstrate the immense volume of trade that flows through the far International bridge
• sufficient CBP ag specialists at the ports of entry to to ensure compliance while maintaining efficient flow
• The sustainable staffing model not only supports trade flow but also provides career opportunities in