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ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Legislative Management Jun 11th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Legislative Management
Transcript Highlights:
- There's many rules that I won't get into today.
- Bjornson and committee.
- Okay, committee.
- And we had all of the committee.
- We're just expecting a different ruling now? Correct.
Committee:
Joint Legislative Management
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- I move that Substitute Senate Bill 5249 be reported without recommendation to the Rules Committee.
- With your vote, you've moved Senate Bill 5249 without recommendation to the Rules Committee, subject
- I move that substitute Senate Bill 5249 be reported without recommendation to the Rules Committee.
- Be reported without recommendation to the Rules Committee.
- I move that Substitute Senate Bill 5203 be moved without recommendation to the Rules Committee.
Committee:
Senate Ways & Means
Keywords:
Washington retirement systems, retirement trust funds, interest earnings, public employee retirement system, teachers retirement system, state patrol retirement system, judicial retirement system, judges retirement system, school employees retirement system, public safety employees retirement system, law enforcement officers and firefighters retirement system, PERS, TRS, LERS, legal expenses, medical expenses, administrative expenses, fraud prevention, overpayment recovery, trust fund protection
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 8th, 2026
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair, hearing none, the rules are suspended.
- Report of a committee.
- The Committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently, to whom was referred the petition accompanied
- The ayes have it, and the rule is suspended. The question now comes on suspension of Joint Rule 12.
- The ayes have it, and the rule is suspended.
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and adopted a resolution congratulating Douglas Fire Chief John J. Perna on his retirement. It then took up several local and personnel-related bills on third reading, including sick leave banks for Shannon Manning of the Trial Court and Stephanie Rivera of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office; both were amended to add emergency preambles and passed to be engrossed. The Senate also passed to be engrossed bills concerning special meetings of the Holyoke City Council, the Reading town charter, and a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption for North Attleboro, and ordered a Fall River land conveyance bill to third reading.
The chamber also paused for a personal privilege recognition honoring Canton High School’s state champion teams. Senators and guests celebrated the school’s 2025 Division II golf champions, Division II boys hockey champions, and Division III girls track and field champions, along with coaches and school officials, with remarks praising their accomplishments and community support.
Later, the Senate considered a House bill creating a temporary summer 2026 pilot allowing municipalities to extend liquor license hours and permit public consumption in designated districts. A reporting requirement amendment offered by Senator Tarr was adopted, the bill was ordered to third reading, and it was passed to be engrossed. The House then returned the bill with a further amendment, which the Senate concurred in. The Senate also suspended rules and referred a Newton pension obligation bonds bill to the committees on municipalities and regional government. Finally, the Senate adopted the emergency preamble for the liquor-license pilot bill, passed it to be enacted, and adjourned to meet again on Thursday at 11 a.m.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- The committee rules recommends the following bill is proper for consideration.
- The Committee on Rules recommends the following bill is proper for consideration.
- The Committee on Rules recommends the following bill is proper for consideration.
- The Committee on Rules recommends the following bill is proper for consideration.
- The Committee on Rules recommends the following bill is proper for consideration.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Fiscal Committee (02/21/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:05:45.039><c> meeting</c> we'll call the fiscal committee meeting we'll call the fiscal committee
- Chair and members of the committee.
- , and expired rules.
- </c><00:57:36.520><c> about</c> rules and more transparent rules about rules and more transparent rules
- Further from the committee?
Summary:
The Fiscal Committee met on February 21 and first approved the January 30 minutes and the consent calendar, with item 2540 removed by the Department of Education and item 25057 set aside for discussion. The committee then took up FIS 25057, a Department of Transportation request tied to a federal grant for building information modeling and related data standardization across DOT systems. Transportation officials explained that the $2.405 million consultant-heavy request would connect surveying, design, construction, and asset management systems, improve efficiency and long-term asset tracking, and help the department catch up with other states. Several senators questioned the lack of immediate, quantifiable budget savings and the reliance on consultants, but the item was ultimately adopted.
The committee next approved FIS 25054 for the Department of Health and Human Services after questioning a $16 million shortfall in the Children’s Health Insurance Program. DHHS explained the variance as a budgeting and accounting issue tied to separating CHIP from Medicaid managed care, pandemic-era continuous enrollment, and the new federal requirement for 12 months of continuous coverage for children. Members also approved a Cannon Mountain fee item, where park officials described a proposed price freeze for early-bird passes, a new in-season tier, and modest increases in off-season pricing, while noting operating cost pressures, strong snow conditions, and favorable customer value ratings. That item was adopted unanimously.
The committee also approved the Department of Corrections item after discussion of staffing, retirement eligibility, overtime, and recidivism. Commissioner Helen Hanks said retirement-eligible staff had declined slightly, recruitment was improving, overtime hours were down, one housing floor had been closed because of lower population, and the department had reduced reincarceration by 8% over seven years, which she said produced substantial savings. The item was adopted.
During informational items, the committee heard a Legislative Budget Assistant performance audit of the New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights. The audit found the commission inefficient and ineffective in processing complaints, with average case closure taking 840 days, significant backlogs dating back decades, expired administrative rules, weak management controls, disorganized and outdated procedures, unreliable data, and unresolved prior audit findings. The audit included 25 recommendations, two of which may require legislative action. Commission staff said they appreciated the recommendations and expected the additional resources from the prior budget cycle to help address the backlog and improve transparency and efficiency.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, we, your Committee on Judiciary, Rules and Administration, report that we have printed House
- House Bills 520, 521, 522, 523, 524, and 525 will refer to the Judiciary and Rules Committee.
- House Bill 489 will return to the Judiciary and Rules Administration Committee. Mr.
- House Judiciary Rules and Administration Committee will meet Tuesday, January 27th.
- House Judiciary Rules and Administration Committee will meet Tuesday, January 27th at 1.30 p.m.
Summary:
The House convened with 66 members present, approved the journal, and received committee reports noting the enrollment of House Concurrent Resolution 22 and the printing and committee referrals for House Joint Memorial 11 and House Bills 520-531. The chamber then moved through first reading of several new bills, including transportation measures on motor vehicle identity verification, registration and validation stickers, driver training, and transportation funding; local government bills on agricultural pests and open meeting public comment; and state affairs bills on governmental flags and temporary administrative rules. All of these new bills were referred for printing and further committee review.
During third reading, the House granted unanimous consent to return House Bill 489 to the Judiciary and Rules Administration Committee so it could be replaced with a different version, and to hold House Bill 493 on the Third Reading Calendar for one legislative day. No floor votes were taken on the substantive bills in this transcript.
The remainder of the meeting consisted of announcements recognizing visitors and groups at the Capitol, including ISU nursing students pursuing CRNA degrees, Idaho nurse practitioners, Capstone Student Legislature homeschool students, Nampa Councilwoman Debbie Skog, and University of Idaho Aggie Con students. Members also announced upcoming caucus and committee meetings, including a tax conformity caucus, and the House adjourned by motion until 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Insurance Committee Feb 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Companies filed under new rules. Insurers stayed in the market. Companies filed under new rules.
- Companies filed under new rules.
- Yet these rules are still not finalized.
- When she's not a member of the committee? I'm joking.
- rules now.
Summary:
The Assembly Insurance Committee held an oversight hearing on the Department of Insurance’s Sustainable Insurance Strategy (SIS), with Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara providing a detailed update on implementation after the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. Lara said the strategy has helped stabilize the market, speed claims payments, and keep insurers in California, citing $22.4 billion paid to wildfire survivors, 94% of 4,121 claims paid fully or partially, $210 million returned through department investigations, and a 27% reduction in claim closure time. He said major insurers, including Mercury, CSAA, USAA companies, Pacific Specialty, and California Casualty, have filed under SIS, with several more filings pending, and that approvals have generally been completed within 100 days of public notice. He also discussed modernization of rate review, a new data reconciliation tool, a planned regulation to require rate reviews within 60 days plus a possible 30-day extension, and ongoing work on Fair Plan oversight, wildfire risk modeling, and mitigation standards such as Zone Zero.
Committee members focused on wildfire survivor non-renewals, Fair Plan growth, claim handling timelines, and whether new legislative proposals could help or hinder market stability. Lara said visible consumer relief should begin in 12 to 24 months, with broader market stabilization expected over three to five years, and emphasized that mitigation, faster rate review, and insurer participation are key to reducing reliance on the Fair Plan. He also highlighted his 22-bill package, including SB 876 on disaster claims handling, AB 1795 on smoke damage standards, AB 1680 on Fair Plan accountability, and reforms to the intervener process. Members raised concerns about balancing consumer protections with insurer participation, and Lara said the Legislature should weigh those tradeoffs through the committee process.
Public commenters were divided but generally acknowledged the importance of the issue. Consumer and survivor advocates argued that insurers still delay or underpay claims and that more protections are needed, while industry representatives praised the department’s work and urged caution so the new system is not undermined. Several speakers stressed the need for mitigation, Zone Zero rules, and adequate rates, while others warned that wildfire and liability insurance problems are affecting foster care providers, commercial coverage, and utility wildfire costs. The hearing concluded with the committee adjourned after public comment.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Texas Ethics Commission Dec 10th, 2025 at 09:12 am
Transcript Highlights:
- He chaired the Business and Commerce Committee, State Affairs and the Select Committee on Ethics.
- Um, so Chapter 20, as part of our comprehensive rule review plan, as we've said, we removed any rule
- We consolidated repetitive rules into single rules, for example. but we no longer have separate, identically
- The proposal before you today would be to publish in the register a rule. and the rule would basically
- Last agenda item under rules concerning current progress and next steps for our conference of rules.
Keywords:
Texas Ethics Commission, HB18, SB12, political contributions, civil penalties, Attorney General, criminal election offenses, legislation
Summary:
In the latest meeting of the Texas Ethics Commission, significant discussions centered around newly passed legislation, specifically HB18 and SB12. HB18 introduces a civil penalty for members who accept political contributions while absent from the state, addressing potential obstructions to legislative actions. Senators and commissioners engaged in an in-depth dialogue about the implications of this bill, with many expressing concerns regarding enforcement and compliance. In contrast, SB12 expands the jurisdiction of the Attorney General to prosecute criminal election offenses, further tightening the oversight of election activities. The meeting concluded with acknowledgement of the efforts put forth by previous commission chairs, highlighting their contributions to the commission's success.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 53 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Committee on Rules reports, recommending the following resolutions ought to be adopted.
- Report of committees: The Committee on Rules and the committees acting concurrently report recommending
- Bridge, to the Committee on Transportation. Mr. Wong is asked to suspend the rules.
- The rules are suspended. Question now is on suspension of Joint Rule 12.
- The ayes have it; Joint Rule 12 is suspended. Joint Rule 12 is suspended.
Summary:
The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and adopted two congratulatory resolutions: one honoring Douglas Fire Chief John J. Furno on his retirement and another recognizing the Appalachian Mountain Club’s 150th anniversary and its conservation and outdoor recreation work. The chamber also suspended Joint Rule 12 to allow several petitions to be referred, including a creditable service petition for Thomas Brooks, a retirement-related petition for Springfield Empowerment Zone teachers, and a bridge designation petition for a bridge in Gardner.
The House then took up several bills on the calendar. It ordered to a third reading bills authorizing Berkeley to increase its Board of Selectmen, banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs in pet shops, and relating to land interests in West Brookfield. It later passed to be engrossed bills authorizing South Hadley to grant additional all-alcohol licenses and Westford to grant an additional off-premises all-alcohol license.
After a recess and a moment of silence honoring Constance “Connie” Ellen Kruger of Amherst, the House returned to consider House Bill 5478, a bill creating a temporary summer 2026 pilot allowing municipalities to opt in to extended liquor-license hours and public consumption in designated districts. The House adopted a further amendment, concurred with the Senate as amended, adopted the emergency preamble, and then passed the bill to be enacted. The House also adopted an order to adjourn and recessed until the next formal session on Wednesday at 11 a.m.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Organizational business meeting to consider selection of Chairman and Vice Chairman, committee rules, and an original resolution authorizing expenditures by the committee during the 119th Congress. Feb 5th, 2025 at 01:30 pm
Indian Affairs Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- We've got three items: election of the Chair and the Vice Chair, approval of the committee rules, and
- The Rules Committee requested that we get this reported as soon as possible.
- Next order of business is the adoption of the committee rules.
- All in favor of adopting the committee rules say aye. Aye. All in any opposed, nay. Nay.
- The committee rules are adopted. You're going to get a little humor in the committee with me.
Committee:
Senate Indian Affairs Committee
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- It comes from the Joint Committee on the Joint Economic Committee.
- It comes from the Joint Committee on the Joint Economic Committee. Yeah.
- Can you walk through what COVID rules are being added? Well, they weren't COVID rules.
- We relaxed rules during COVID.
- And so that's just going to be with a rule. Yes. And so that's just going to be with a rule.
Committee:
House Health and Mental Health
Summary:
The House Committee on Health and Mental Health heard testimony on several measures. HCR 42, sponsored by Representative Perkins, urged Congress to support programs aimed at reducing prescription drug costs for Medicaid and Medicare patients. The sponsor said it would help elderly and low-income residents, while Representative Dahl argued the referenced program could cost more than other pharmacy options and criticized the resolution. No one testified in support or opposition, and the hearing on HCR 42 was closed.
The committee then heard SB 878, a pharmacist practice act bill sponsored by Senator Fitzwater. The bill would make permanent several pandemic-era pharmacy practices, including pharmacist administration of certain vaccines, medication therapy plan authority, dispensing of some medical devices and supplies, over-the-counter availability of ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine with warning labels and standardized procedures, and nonprofit pharmacy emergency waivers. Supporters said it would improve access, especially in rural areas, reduce delays in treatment, and help pharmacies remain open. Opponents raised concerns about vaccine authority shifting away from the governor, the safety of over-the-counter hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin, and whether pharmacists should be treated as equivalent to physicians. The Missouri Pharmacy Association, Walmart, and Walgreens testified in support, and the hearing was closed without a vote.
The committee also heard two resolutions. HCR 538, by Representative Hruza, would designate May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month and encourage support for research and advocacy. Members generally supported the resolution, with comments about the severity of ALS and the importance of early communication supports; no opposition was presented. HCR 4661, also presented by Representative Hruza, would encourage awareness and screening for chronic kidney disease, especially among high-risk patients, and promote public-private education efforts around urine albumin-to-creatinine testing. Testimony emphasized the prevalence and cost of kidney disease and the value of early detection. The committee took no votes on these measures and adjourned after the hearings.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/11/2026 - House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, members of the committee.
- committee to review this process.
- committee be lawful?
- Do they get to use the rules that they already have afforded to them to make a committee, or do we grow
- So we don't strike the rule, but we tell them they can't use the rule for this particular board.
Summary:
The committee first heard HB 2908, which would impose criminal penalties on faithless Arizona Article 5 constitutional convention delegates, require delegates to take an oath, and direct legislative and gubernatorial ratification of any approved amendment. The sponsor argued the bill adds guardrails to any future convention, while Common Cause Arizona opposed it, saying it would not meaningfully reduce the risk of a runaway convention and that any punishment scheme would be difficult to enforce. After discussion, the committee approved HB 2908 on a 5-2 vote for a due pass recommendation.
The committee then took up HB 2608, a military transitional housing grant program with a $7 million General Fund appropriation in FY 2027 and changes to the military transitional housing fund. Testimony from Vets to Gov and the sponsor emphasized veteran-led management, new construction rather than motel/hotel use, and the need for housing support for transitioning service members. Several members raised concerns about similarities to prior versions and unresolved language changes, and the bill was ultimately laid on the table by vote.
Next, the committee considered HB 2805, which creates a secure online portal for nomination petitions for local governing board candidates and sets related Secretary of State responsibilities. An amendment was adopted to require candidates to designate party alignment or lack thereof for portal purposes and to limit Secretary of State modification of the act. The sponsor and supporters said the bill would modernize petitioning and reflect the partisan reality of local races, while some members raised concerns about school board implications and nonpartisan races. HB 2805, as amended, passed the committee on a 5-2 vote.
Finally, the committee heard HB 2775, which would bar state entities from using state assets or money to implement or enforce international organization rules, taxes, or policies, with an amendment adding restrictions on Arizona public universities’ foreign-funded agreements and creating Board of Regents oversight. Members and the sponsor discussed concerns about foreign adversary funding, especially from Chinese entities, and debated whether the oversight mechanism should be created by rule or statute. The committee decided to hold HB 2775 for further work on the language, and then adjourned.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- The committee of conference chambers.
- </c> committee of conference on its part? committee of conference on its part?
- </c> have it, and the report of the committee have it, and the report of the committee of<00:04:04.920
- </c><00:04:34.080><c> to</c> offer us a motion to suspend rules to offer us a motion to suspend rules
- our rules to take up House Bill suspend our rules to take up House Bill 710<00:04:57.240><c> for</c>
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- Dear committee, this bill creates a simple enforcement rule.
- I move that Senate Bill 6129 receive a due pass recommendation to the Rules Committee.
- I move that Senate Bill 6228 receive a due pass recommendation to the Rules Committee.
- I move that Senate Bill 6228 receive a due pass recommendation to the Rules Committee.
- I move that Senate Bill 6231 receive a due pass recommendation to the Rules Committee.
Bills:
SB5808 , HB2254 , HB2385 , SB6006 , SB6351 , SB6198 , SB6260 , SB6353 , SB5949 , SB6129 , SB6228 , SB6231 , SB6229 , SB6173
Committee:
Senate Ways & Means
Keywords:
health insurance, premium assistance, funding, healthcare access, state budget, HB 2254, Washington, Health Care Authority, partnership access line, psychiatric consultation line, first approach skills training, behavioral health, mental health, assessment, administrative costs, health carriers, self-funded plans, multiple employer welfare arrangement, MEWA, employers
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Welcome to committee. Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and members of the committee.
- Committee, H.C.R. 36.
- Good to see you all, committee.
- Good to see you all, committee.
- Committee. Committee, House Bill 888 is before us, Senator Taves. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- February 16, 2006: The Judiciary and Rules Committee reports that the Senate Journal, the proceedings
- The Judiciary and Rules Committee reports that the Senate Journal, the proceedings of February 13, 2026
- Senate Joint Memorial No. 110 will be referred to the Judiciary and Rules Committee for printing.
- February 16, 2006: The Judiciary and Rules Committee reports that Senate Bills 1282, 1283, 1284, 1285
- February 13, 2006, the Judiciary and Rules Committee, February 13, 2006, the Judiciary and Rules Committee
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Brady for the committee.
- Brady for the committee.
- The Committee on Rules and the Trooper Answers Act in Concurrently, to whom was referred several Senate
- Rule 36 is suspended. Question now comes on suspension of Joint Rule 12.
- Joint Rule 12 is suspended, and the matters will be referred to their several committees.
Summary:
The Senate took up several local and personnel measures, including multiple sick leave bank bills and local charter or municipal legislation. It first advanced Senate 2651, establishing a sick leave bank for Jeffrey Jacinth of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, by suspending the rules and ordering it to a third reading. The chamber also passed House 1590, creating a sick leave bank for Eric J. Awaniak of the Trial Court, and House 4149, revising the charter of the City of Lynn, after adopting a substitute amendment offered by Senator Crichton.
The Senate then suspended Joint Rule 12 for several House petitions so they could be referred to their respective committees. It also adopted the emergency preamble for House 4514, establishing a sick leave bank for Candy J. Pike of the Department of Developmental Services, by standing vote.
Later, the Senate enacted four bills: House 2251, creating a special fund for Festival of the Hills receipts for the town of Conway; a bill authorizing the city of Watertown to lease property at 124 Watertown Street; House 4205, changing the term of the elected office of moderator in Holden; and House 4252, updating the linkage exaction program in Medford. House 4514 was then passed to be enacted as well. The Senate adopted an order to reconvene on Thursday at noon in a formal session and then adjourned.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 56 Jun 15th, 2026
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Report of Committee.
- The Committee on Rules reports recommending that the following resolutions ought to be adopted.
- Report of Committee. Report of Committee.
- The Committee on Rules and the Committees on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently, report recommending
- The ayes have it, Joint Rule 12 is suspended. Report of Committee.
Summary:
The House took up several committee reports and routine matters. The Rules Committee recommended adoption of congratulatory resolutions for Wesley Harville Fry’s Eagle Scout rank, Tri Valley, Inc.’s 50th anniversary, and Edward D. Desmond’s 100th birthday; the House suspended the rules and adopted them. The House also suspended Joint Rule 12 on a petition concerning retirement benefits for Julia Flannery, surviving spouse of the Honorable Francis Frannoy, sending it to the Committee on Public Service.
The Steering, Policy and Scheduling Committee reported several bills for House consideration, including a killed-in-the-line-of-duty benefit for Joanne Sonji, surviving spouse of Detective John D. Sanji of Rutland; local tax exemption measures for Grafton and Wellfleet; and local alcohol license bills for Marion and Oxford. The House suspended Rule 7A, took the bills through second reading, and ordered them to a third reading.
The House then enacted several engrossed bills, including a Stowe town meeting validation bill, autism-related police interaction legislation, accidental death benefits for a Boston firefighter’s surviving spouse, charter changes for Lawn Meadow and Falmouth, a senior property tax exemption for Reading, and affordable housing/cultural space legislation for Brighton. On House No. 4795, the Groton charter bill, Representative Walsh offered and the House adopted an amendment striking the word “assistant” from a charter provision, after which the bill was passed to be engrossed as amended. The House also adopted an order to adjourn to Wednesday at 11 a.m., and then adjourned.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Transportation May 28th, 2026
Joint Committee on Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- committee staff at any time.
- It establishes statewide rules.
- , it can mean that peer rules take over.
- the committee may have.
- Dave, can you furnish the committee and email the committee with the remainder of your testimony?
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Transportation
Keywords:
Boston, easement, highway improvement, Woburn, Burlington, public safety, transportation, land transfer, vessel transportation, Marston Mills, Osterville, Barnstable, state highway, traffic safety, maritime regulation, local legislation, Hyannis Transportation Center, Thomas S. Cahir, Cape Cod, commemorative designation
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
06/01/2026 - Joint Legislative Audit Committee
Joint Legislative Audit Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm going to make the ruling. I'm going to rule the motion out of order.
- Pending the rules attorney's advice. I know you're ruling her out of order.
- Yes, the rules attorney. Yeah, not the Attorney General. The rules attorney.
- Co-Chair, members of the committee.
- Signal further business before this committee.
Committee:
Joint Joint Legislative Audit Committee
Summary:
The committee first heard an update on Topok Elementary School District’s long-running noncompliance with Arizona’s Uniform System of Financial Records. The Auditor General’s office explained the USFR noncompliance process and reported that Topok had made substantial progress, correcting many deficiencies in areas such as open meeting law, procurement, payroll, attendance reporting, property control, and information technology. The district’s superintendent and staff described the corrective actions they had taken, the use of outside consultants, and their plan to maintain compliance through stronger leadership, training, and consistent procedures. Members praised the district’s progress and asked about the remaining deficiencies and the status of the 3% state-aid withholding, which the Auditor General said would be addressed by the State Board of Education.
The committee then considered a request for a fourth school safety special audit, tied to concerns raised by Representative Martinez about Phoenix Union High School District and school violence response practices. The Auditor General said the proposed audit would be a new topic focused on policies and procedures for responding to credible threats of violence and allegations of staff misconduct affecting student safety, and could include Phoenix Union in the sample. Representative Martinez described a fatal 2024 shooting, weapons incidents, and concerns about district oversight. The committee approved the motion 10-0.
Next, staff presented the fiscal years 2027-2028 school district performance audit schedule, describing 26 randomly selected school districts and career and technical education districts, plus 84 planned follow-ups. The Auditor General said the schedule is intended to shorten the average time between audits and that the school audits division is now fully staffed. Members asked about county coverage and the inclusion of ESA accountability, but the schedule was ultimately presented for review rather than approval.
The committee also heard a detailed federal compliance audit presentation on the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) administered by DES. The Auditor General reported repeated findings involving missing provider documentation, questioned costs, and FFATA reporting errors, including a 2024 sample that led to questioning $2.88 million in costs. The office recommended stronger documentation, record retention, reporting procedures, and staff training; DES concurred and said it would correct the findings in 2026. Members discussed the limits of the single-audit scope, the possibility of a broader special audit, and the federal government’s recent actions on CCDF oversight in other states. Finally, the committee considered and discussed a special audit request for CCDF that would broaden review to provider oversight, licensing, site visits, and billing accuracy across multiple state agencies, with estimated costs of $547,000 to $625,000 and a projected report date of July 31, 2027.