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• for the owners to be able to manage our employees just because they like more money for the same amount
• That some of these federally qualified facilities that are qualified to receive 340B drugs, then distribute
• However, there were, there was illegal distribution of the 340B drug category.
• 2024 states a main finding of the report is that more research is needed to better understand the amount
• decision on behalf of my constituents and all of us across New Mexico if we truly understood first the amount

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• They distribute the BFDs to us. Correct. Thank you, Mr. Dahl. A follow-up, Representative?
• However, it allows a lot of flexibility for smaller amounts of items for that market.
• Farmers can grow a smaller amount of a greater variety of crops.
• Part of our justification for that is we spend a significant amount of time on inspection with those
• If you look at the overall amounts of acres certified in the program, we have 6,023 acres, almost 13,024

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• I can speak to the amount.
• That's one of the reasons why the amount that's pointed out in your bill analysis—how much more money
• When there is a large amount of real estate transactions, as there were in 2002, 2007, and 2008, legal
• But there are checks in and checks out in the same amount of work and everything that is done.
• If we are offering a higher interest rate to A comparability account, the same checks in an amount of

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• We know that the amount of lawsuits that are being filed is increasing.
• The scale of the amount of building that we're going to have to do over the coming decades here is immense
• Three times the amount needed. How do we get that transmission working?
• Which creates an incredible amount of transparency so that the public and everyone can see what are the
• There's only a few amount of projects, about 30 right now, that are on the dashboard.

Keywords: environmental review, permitting process, infrastructure, bipartisan legislation, economic growth, Nucor, West Virginia

Summary: The meeting focused on critical discussions surrounding the need for modernizing the federal environmental review and permitting processes. Witnesses from various sectors, including Nucor, provided testimony on the delays and costs associated with current regulations, emphasizing the impact on infrastructure and economic growth. Major projects in West Virginia, such as the Corridor H and Coalfield Expressways, were highlighted as examples of initiatives stalled by excessive permitting hurdles, prompting calls for bipartisan legislation to streamline these processes while maintaining environmental protections. The committee expressed a commitment to address these issues immediately, highlighting the urgency to enhance efficiency in permitting to facilitate economic development.

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• And we also provide for a limited amount of public facilities.
• Just because of the amount of wear and tear that is incorporated into running those facilities.
• And then you can see the amounts that are allocated for...
• The amount that would be needed for the size of this portfolio, the amount that would be needed annually
• There is a minimum amount, so otherwise I think Dukes County would get about $10.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Special Commission on Correctional Consolidation and Collaboration met on October 17 with members attending in person and virtually. The commission approved the September 15 minutes and then heard a detailed presentation from DCAM Commissioner Adam Bakey on the correctional facilities portfolio, including the age and condition of DOC and sheriff facilities, deferred maintenance, ADA compliance, decarbonization mandates, and how capital funding is allocated. Bakey said the correctional portfolio includes 36 facilities, with average ages over 50 years, and described how older, rapidly built facilities from the tough-on-crime era now face significant maintenance and replacement needs. He also explained the distinction between catch-up deferred maintenance and ongoing keep-up needs, and noted that construction costs and code thresholds have made projects more expensive. Commissioners and sheriffs asked about ADA requirements, aging and overcrowded facilities, hazardous materials, parts availability for obsolete systems, plumbing and health risks, and whether a newer, more modern correctional facility should be considered. Bakey said many projects trigger broader code upgrades, that some dormant facilities remain in the portfolio, and that health-care and correctional construction are among the most expensive building types. He outlined current funding, including annual deferred maintenance allocations for DOC and formula-based five-year commitments for sheriffs, plus a new competitive capital program for larger sheriff projects. He also explained the Designer Selection Board and “house doctor” process used to procure architects and engineers. The commission then shifted to planning its next steps, focusing on public input. Members agreed the next meeting should likely be a public hearing or include public testimony, with possible input from people with lived experience and consideration of facility tours, especially of women’s facilities such as Framingham. Members emphasized the need to define the commission’s scope clearly so testimony stays focused on structural and consolidation issues rather than all correctional policy topics. The meeting ended with plans for the co-chairs to coordinate the public process and a motion to adjourn, which passed without opposition.

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• It was 417,000 or it was 425,000 at one time, but the amount of money that it takes to buy equipment
• So that is a large amount of dollars then going to entities that qualify for the disadvantaged community
• Did that hurt, I guess, with limited amounts of money that would be part of this delay? Yes, sir.
• This is an environmental concern because of the amount of water that's leaking out and going to waste
• We had two stations and a distribution point. We were getting $450 a month.

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• Most importantly, we've done a tremendous amount of stakeholder engagement as a result of this executive
• It doesn't seem like a huge amount of money, but it's kind of uplifting yet another—if you want, you
• Well, I think some of the amount of frequency...
• Of this amount, $8.5 billion is authorized... Facilities in California.
• We are asking for a service revolving fund in the amount of $5.9 million.

Summary: The subcommittee held an informational budget hearing covering several GovOps, CDT, CPPA, and DGS items. GovOps reported that most deliverables under the Governor’s generative AI executive order have been completed, including guidelines, procurement tools, community-impact guidance, and a new project delivery lifecycle for Gen AI projects; one workforce-related deliverable remains. Members and public commenters raised concerns about privacy, labor impacts, and how the state will explain and oversee Gen AI use. The committee also heard a proposal to create a California Education Interagency Council with $5 million ongoing and 16 positions to coordinate workforce and education systems; LAO questioned duplication and recommended limited-term funding, while supporters said a neutral convening body is needed to improve coordination and student outcomes. GoServe presented the College Corps budget proposals, describing the program as a paid service and career-development opportunity for undergraduate students that helps reduce college costs while supporting communities through tutoring, food insecurity work, climate and disaster response, and other service. The administration sought one-time and ongoing funding to expand the program to more campuses and students, while LAO objected to the high administrative costs and recommended rejection. Several students and alumni testified that College Corps provided financial support, professional experience, and career pathways. The committee also heard a $5 million proposal for a Belonging Campaign to address loneliness and social isolation through research, outreach, and local grants; LAO said the proposal lacked clear goals and measures, while supporters said the effort is needed for youth, seniors, and community resilience. The Department of Technology updated the Middle Mile Broadband Initiative, saying construction is underway on the statewide open-access network and the project remains on track for the 2026 deadline, though LAO noted a required business plan had not yet been submitted. The California Privacy Protection Agency presented its Delete Act implementation request for the DROP platform, which will let consumers request deletion of personal information held by data brokers; LAO flagged oversight concerns because CDT is both developing the system and involved in project support. Public commenters from business groups urged caution on CPPA’s rulemakings, warning of compliance costs and job impacts. The Department of General Services then discussed implementation of Proposition 2 school facilities bonds, requesting staffing and administrative funding to manage the new bond program and continue school facility work. Officials said the program can also help districts affected by the January wildfires, including interim site funding and expedited assistance. Finally, DGS requested authority and positions to operate Building 18 for labor-agency tenants relocating from older Capitol Mall space; SEIU Local 1000 criticized the state’s four-day return-to-office policy and said telework has improved productivity and retention. No formal votes were taken; the hearing concluded after public testimony and member questions on each item.

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• Senator Gustafson, if the pages could distribute the A39 amendment to the table, that would be great.
• Senator Gustafson, if the pages could distribute the A39 amendment to the table, that would be great.
• This is the amount the ride would pay. That would come to you just like Uber, as you suggested.
• This is the amount the ride would pay. That would come to you just like Uber, as you suggested.
• This is the amount the ride would pay. That would come to you just like Uber, as you suggested.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Um, and I'm kind of jealous of that amount.
• As Senator Dibble and of that amount.
• small amounts are even particularly harmful to children and infants.
• , and small amounts are even consume, and small amounts are even particularly<01:03:34.640> harmful
• <01:17:07.840> outstanding, sold, what's the amount outstanding, sold, what's the amount outstanding

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• That amounts to $3.56 billion. the 2025 annual summary. and uh and the 2025 annual summary. and uh and
• So I just did something on the fly with an amount, but I’ll get a correct amount if you’re in agreement
• <01:33:20.400> a<01:33:20.639> correct<01:33:20.880> amount<01:33:21.840>
• <02:02:52.639> infrastructure<02:02:53.280> onto distribution infrastructure onto distribution
• The amount of money that they spend to send people notices when they are filed late is not such an amount

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• So the amount contributed to these scholarship-granting organizations would be the amount of the federal
• The amount contributed to these scholarship-granting organizations would be the amount of the federal
• To put those dollars in perspective, that amount exceeds the $43 million spent statewide on K-12 student
• exceeds the $43 million spent amount exceeds the $43 million spent statewide<00:35:13.040> on
• It cannot co-mingle qualified contributions with other amounts.

Bills: HF3490, HF4040

Keywords: education finance, scholarship-granting organizations, charitable purposes, student scholarships, nonpublic schools, K-12 education, tax credit, advance payment, Minnesota tax law, child education expenses, taxpayer assistance, 1183, house

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• foreclosed upon what their rights are and what if they're entitled to a surplus, and clarifies how to distribute
• Seeing none, member questions. distribute any surplus distribute any surplus uh<00:02:09.360> that
• So it's a good targeted way to keep an eye on a pretty sizable amount of money and in a cost-effective
• of money and in a sizable amount of money and in a cost-effective<00:35:37.440> way.
• <01:30:14.639> Some reasonable or rational amount. Some reasonable or rational amount.

Bills: HF1027, HF2226, HF1916, HF1915, HF1567, HF1986

Keywords: mortgage foreclosure, redemption, foreclosure surplus, sheriff's sale, junior lienholder, mortgagor, homeowner protections, loss mitigation, dual tracking, foreclosure redemption period, certificate of redemption, certificate of sale, sheriff, county recorder, registrar of titles, homeownership center, lien priority, real property, foreclosure by advertisement, surplus funds

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• So we know it costs a significant amount of money, and they have to be ETC compliant.
• Is that the full amount that we funded to non-citizens? Mr.
• New Mexico Tech came and asked that that be distributed out and parsed out.
• It's just not the full amount. So it was that New Mexico Tech. request. Thank you.
• We're giving a lot of latitude with a large amount of money for the governor. Mr.

Bills: HB2, SB152

Keywords: general appropriation, budget, Medicaid, education funding, public safety, telecommunications, low-income assistance, lifeline, broadband, rural broadband, universal service fund, public regulation commission, PRC, 911 surcharge, telecommunications relay service, VoIP, mobile service, internet affordability, digital equity, digital inclusion

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• Senate Bill 2506E revises the distributions of the fuel sales tax proceeds and caps the distribution
• Senate Bill 2506E revises the distributions of the fuel sales tax proceeds and caps the distribution
• House Bill 5501E, a bill to be entitled an act relating to documentary stamp tax distributions.
• House Bill 5501E, a bill to be entitled an act relating to documentary stamp tax distributions.
• House Bill 5501E, a bill to be entitled an act relating to documentary stamp tax distributions.

Summary: The Senate convened in special session for budget conference work, opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and moments of silence honoring Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Mateer and former Senator Bill Posey. The Secretary read the joint proclamation calling the special session, which was limited to the budget, implementing bill, collective bargaining/state employee issues, retirement, DMS, law enforcement radio system, health, higher education, K-12 education, government administration, correctional facilities financing, judges, documentary stamp tax distributions, petroleum cleanup programs, fuel taxes, and taxation. Chair Hooper outlined the process for moving Senate and House budget conforming bills into conference posture, noting that conference meetings would be on one-hour notice. The Senate then took up and passed a series of Senate conforming bills and House companion bills, generally by unanimous 32-0 votes, with delete-all amendments used to place Senate language onto House bills or to clear bills for conference. Measures addressed fuel taxes, the state agency law enforcement radio system, judges, pre-K through 12 education, retirement, higher education, health care, government administration, correctional facilities financing and capital improvements, documentary stamp tax distributions, petroleum cleanup programs, state employees/collective bargaining, and the implementing bill for the 2026-27 budget. Senators repeatedly moved that, when the House version was not passed as received, the Senate request conference or accede to the House’s request for conference. The General Appropriations Bill was handled by substituting House Bill 5001E for Senate Bill 2500E, amending it with Senate substance, and passing it 32-0 before requesting conference. House Bill 7031E on taxation was also amended and debated; Senator Berman used the debate to urge consideration of suspending the motor fuel tax for summer relief, but the bill ultimately passed and the Senate requested conference after failing to pass the House version as received. The session ended with a motion to waive rules for publishing the Special Order Calendar for the remainder of the special session, followed by adjournment upon the call of the President for committee meetings and other Senate business.

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• Senate Bill 2506E revises the distributions of the fuel sales tax proceeds and caps the distribution
• Senate Bill 2506E revises the distributions of the fuel sales tax proceeds and caps the distribution
• House Bill 5501E, a bill to be entitled an act relating to documentary stamp tax distributions.
• House Bill 5501E, a bill to be entitled an act relating to documentary stamp tax distributions.
• House Bill 5501E, a bill to be entitled an act relating to documentary stamp tax distributions.

Summary: The Senate convened in special session, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and observed a moment of silence for Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Mateer. The Secretary then read the special session proclamation, which limited the session to budget-related matters including the General Appropriations Act, implementing bill, collective bargaining/state employee issues, retirement, law enforcement radio system funding, health, higher education, K-12 education, government administration, corrections, judges, documentary stamp tax distributions, petroleum cleanup, fuel taxes, and taxation. Chair Hooper outlined the process for handling Senate and House budget bills and conference posture. The Senate took up and passed several Senate bills, including SB 2506E on fuel taxes, SB 2508E on the state agency law enforcement radio system, SB 2512E on judges, and SB 2514E on K-12 education, each by 32-0. The chamber then received House bills and, for each, adopted delete-all amendments to place the Senate language onto the House vehicle or delete everything to prepare for conference. Bills addressed included HB 7031E (taxation), HB 5701E (petroleum cleanup programs), HB 5203E (government administration), HB 5207E (Department of Management Services), HB 5403E (correctional facilities financing and capital improvements), HB 5501E (documentary stamp tax distributions), HB 5001E (the General Appropriations Act), HB 5003E (implementing bill), HB 5201E (collective bargaining), HB 5205E (retirement), HB 5601E (higher education), and HB 5301E (health care). Most passed 32-0, with HB 5403E passing 31-0. During debate on HB 7031E, Leader Berman urged consideration of suspending the motor fuel tax to provide immediate relief at the pump, citing high gas prices. The Senate ultimately passed the House bill as amended and then acceded to the House request for conference on the taxation package and the other House bills. The Senate also substituted HB 5001E for SB 2500E and HB 5003E for SB 2502E, and similarly substituted House bills for the related Senate conforming bills before voting to send them to conference. At the close of business, the Senate observed a moment of silence for former Senator Bill Posey. The Rules Chair announced the Special Order Calendar Group would not meet that day or the next, and the Senate adopted a motion to establish the special order calendar for the remainder of the special session by website publication and Secretary announcement. The Senate then adjourned upon the call of the President for committee meetings and other business.

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• Senate Bill 2506E revises the distributions of the fuel sales tax proceeds and caps the distribution
• Senate Bill 2506E revises the distributions of the fuel sales tax proceeds and caps the distribution
• House Bill 5501E, a bill to be entitled an act relating to documentary stamp tax distributions.
• House Bill 5501E, a bill to be entitled an act relating to documentary stamp tax distributions.
• House Bill 5501E, a bill to be entitled an act relating to documentary stamp tax distributions.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• But the information that oftentimes they will reveal is the total amount of sugar, not the added amount
• Oftentimes they will reveal the total amount of sugar, not the added amount of sugar.
• So a person is not required to pay over a certain amount according to statute.
• And I wish I had the statute in front of me, and I could tell you that amount.
• So, with respect to whether each person is not a certain amount... ...you that amount.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Those districts that are small in pupil counts hit that minimum amount and have larger amounts per pupil
• District May Levy an additional amount District May Levy an additional amount and<00:03:49.319><
• $40,000 it receives at least that amount $40,000 it receives at least that amount of<00:04:45.840
• <00:05:14.320> that uh as part of the co-op amount that uh as part of the co-op amount that
• <01:19:25.080> up<01:19:25.239> or amounts whether the amount are up or amounts whether

Bills: HF56, HF780

Keywords: HF56, Minnesota bonding bill, capital investment, state bonds, bond proceeds fund, Hutchinson Area Transportation Services, Hutchinson, McLeod County, transportation facility, vehicle storage, equipment storage, fueling facility, temperate storage, local infrastructure, public works, general obligation bonds, education finance, school funding, state aid, appropriations

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• cited solar distributed energy resources resource<01:02:34.559> systems<01:02:35.240> and<
• And then we will note in the committee report that Department of Education recommended an amount of $1
• Then we will note in the committee report that the Department of Education recommended an amount of $1
• Then we will note in the committee report that the Department of Education recommended an amount of $1
• Then we will note in the committee report that the Department of Education recommended an amount of $1

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee on Energy and Environmental Protection heard testimony on Senate Bill 897, which would create a Wildlife Liability Trust Fund within DCCA for administrative purposes. The chair opened by noting the hearing had to end by noon because of floor session, and that written testimony would be considered if not all witnesses could speak. Testimony included support from DCCA, the Attorney General’s office, the Public Utilities Commission, Charter Communications, Ulupono Initiative, AES Hawaii, Hawaiian Electric, Clearway Energy Group, Kauai Island Utility Cooperative, Hawaiian Telcom, and IBW Local 1260, with opposition or concerns from the Hawaii Association for Justice and some others. Hawaiian Electric strongly supported the bill and asked for amendments, saying the fund would help address wildfire liability, protect customers and the economy, and support restoration of investment-grade credit; it also proposed a larger shareholder contribution and said the bill was part of a broader effort to raise settlement funds and improve grid safety and resiliency. Committee members focused heavily on whether the bill would actually lower costs for ratepayers and improve credit ratings. DCCA said there was a nexus between limiting liability, creating a sufficiently large wildfire fund, and transparent mitigation requirements, but acknowledged there was no guarantee of a credit-rating improvement or precise estimate of rate impacts. Members questioned Hawaiian Electric about the assumptions in its cost comparisons, the 30-year securitization structure, and whether funding could be shifted later to shareholders after credit was restored. Hawaiian Electric responded that the bill assumes the fund is paid through securitization, that removing that presumption could undermine the credit-rating benefit, and that its models suggest credit-spread savings could offset the customer charge over time; it also said it would follow up with additional analysis. The company and Ulupono both described the measure as a difficult but potentially necessary way to socialize wildfire risk and avoid a larger crisis later. The Hawaii Association for Justice opposed the bill’s liability caps and raised concerns about consumer rights, oversight discretion, statute-of-limitations changes, and evidence rules. Hawaiian Telcom suggested amendments to clarify compliance with FCC pole-attachment agreements. No vote or final action was taken during the portion of the hearing provided, and members indicated they wanted more analysis before being comfortable with the bill’s long-term ratepayer impacts.

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• I believe we have distributed the proposed CD1, and I believe we are ready to vote.
• <00:03:46.120> the I believe we have distributed the I believe we have distributed the proposed
• I believe we do have agreement and have distributed a CD1 that we are waiting for Ways and Means and
• have distributed a CD1 that<00:05:10.760> we<00:05:10.960> are<00:05:11.160> waiting
• We have distributed the CD1 and I believe we are prepared to vote? We have been released.

Keywords: 912, senate, all