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• Um, so that being said, the chair calls Kelsey Vela, analyst for legislative Budget Board.
• In addition, DPS is requesting $5 million in general revenue to increase automation and self-help call
• DPS is exceptional item requests for the construction of these facilities, 158 million and 231 million
• And most of these, uh, smaller agencies don't have training budgets.
• Uh, as far as our appropriation requests, I'll, I'll, I'll hit on some of these and, and then we can

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• The FY26 Annual Budget. FY26 is an annual budget for the pixels.
• So that's where this request came from.
• Do you have a flat budget request this year for state agencies? Actually not.
• But, are you budget constrained?
• Are you paying for that out of your budget, or is that coming out of an NSA's budget?

Keywords: 996, all

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• As the House Committee on Appropriations Budget Adjustment Act, this bill is placed on the calendar for
• 02:47.120><c> Act,</c><00:02:47.920><c> this</c><00:02:48.160><c> bill</c><00:02:48.480><c> is</c> Budget
• Adjustment Act, this bill is Budget Adjustment Act, this bill is placed<00:02:49.360><c> on</c><00:02
• Members, we have received a request to Members, we have received a request to read<00:03:47.360><c> a
• But alas, I did agree to at the request But alas, I did agree to at the request of<00:14:56.880><c> legislative

Keywords: 926, house, all

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• Thank you, and if I could just make that request again... ...request again.
• Perfectly fair request.
• Delartino, so you mentioned the buffer from school districts, over-budgeted versus under-budgeted.
• I want to be clear, it isn't an over-budgeted or under-budgeted, right?
• It isn't, I want to be clear, it isn't an over-budgeted or under-budgeted, right?

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 2290, which would clarify transaction privilege tax sourcing rules for tangible personal property by specifying that servers are not used to determine where an order is received and by defining business location. The sponsor and supporters argued the bill simply codifies existing origin-based treatment for Arizona businesses and provides certainty, while the League of Arizona Cities and Towns and ATRA warned it would shift revenue, create compliance problems, and potentially subject businesses to multiple tax rates depending on distribution or pickup locations. The Department of Revenue said it was neutral, noted a 2023 draft ruling had reflected a legal analysis of the issue but was never finalized, and said the bill would address a real need for clarity. After extensive debate over examples involving feed stores, Target, pizza delivery, and online orders, the committee voted 5-3 with one absent to return HB 2290 with a do pass recommendation. The committee then heard House Bill 2373, which would add a space on the individual income tax return for taxpayers to voluntarily contribute part of a refund to the Veterans Donations Fund or Veterans Service Organization Fund. The sponsor and a veterans policy advocate said the measure would give taxpayers a simple way to support veterans organizations, with examples from Colorado and local veterans projects. The bill passed unanimously, 8-0 with one absent, and was returned with a do pass recommendation. Finally, the committee considered House Bill 2143, a technical PSPRS measure that would limit the 5% ownership cap to publicly traded corporations. PSPRS representatives said the change would align the statute with its intended purpose, reduce unnecessary workarounds and legal costs, and preserve broader investment flexibility while maintaining other risk controls. Members discussed how the cap compares with ASRS and other retirement systems, and the bill was still under discussion at the end of the transcript.

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• And this term goes through June 30th of 2027 and resulted in a rate increase requested by Louisville
• </c><00:14:12.639><c> Lassour,</c><00:14:13.199><c> the</c> requested by the existing Lassour, the requested
• </c> expenses in alignment with our budget. expenses in alignment with our budget.
• water projects requesting reallocation.
• And then under requesting reallocation.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Capital Projects and Bond Oversight Committee met on July 16 and approved the June meeting minutes. Members received six information items, including quarterly capital project status reports, notice that the committee did not approve a Kentucky Community and Technical College System fire academy maintenance building project, reports of upcoming school district debt issues, leasehold improvements, a Northern Kentucky University asset preservation revision, and prior debt issues from the School Facilities Construction Commission. The committee then heard five project reports from the Finance and Administration Cabinet. Three new projects were presented for action and approved: a $1.3 million White Haven rest area renovation in Paducah, a $6.5 million Boone County north- and southbound rest area remodel and expansion to add truck parking, and a $4.5 million Bluegrass Station Building 14 modernization project funded by a Department of the Army grant. Members asked several questions about the Boone County rest area project, including truck congestion, restroom capacity, staffing, and the need to keep the facility open during construction; Transportation staff explained the project is meant to expand parking and improve facilities. Two emergency projects were reported with no action required: an amended Fort Boonboro flood remediation project in Madison County and a Kentucky Horse Park emergency flood repair project. The committee also approved three new leases after hearing from the Division of Real Properties. The leases included Department of Corrections parking spaces in Louisville, a Kentucky State Police office and lab lease in Hopkins County, and an Education and Labor Cabinet lease in Kenton County that was negotiated at a lower rate. Members asked about lease terms and how local match or negotiated rates were set, and staff explained that lease lengths are generally set by lessors and that the Kenton County lease was reduced through direct negotiation to stay within budget. A separate lease modification for the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, involving reception-area renovations, was reported with no action required. Finally, the committee considered seven grant reallocations from the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority, including six Clean Water Program grants and one EKSF-related reallocation. Members questioned whether some flood-related water infrastructure work, especially an Olive Branch subdivision storage tank project, fit the intended purpose of the funding; staff explained the reallocations were needed to keep federal dollars from being returned and to move funds to eligible projects. The committee initially failed to approve the package on a 4-4 vote, but after a member noted a missed vote and changed to yes, the grants passed with favorable expression. The committee then began hearing three Kentucky Product Development Initiative grants for industrial site development in Russell County, Cumberland County, and Berea/Madison County, with members asking about match requirements, funding sources, and the scope of the projects; the transcript ends during the roll call on those grants.

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• I have a budget matter. I'd like to address the budget committee. You're recognized. Thank you, Mr.
• When the Joint Performance Review Committee, that's chaired by Representative Kozart and myself, requested
• I want the whole budget committee in the state of Arkansas to understand what we're spending this amount
• So I think you may be looking at the personnel agenda as opposed to the Joint Budget Committee agenda
• This is C-1 on the Joint Budget Committee agenda. So we passed over item B-1, so this is item C-1.

Summary: The committee convened with a quorum, recognized visiting student groups from Jonesboro High School and Hendrix College, and then moved through its agenda. Item B1 was passed over. Under item C1, Senator Rice offered an amendment to Senate Bill 30 concerning the governor’s office that would eliminate funding for a senior advisor position tied to former Corrections Secretary Joe Profiri, arguing the state had spent too much on the position and citing concerns about his performance and lack of responsiveness. Representative Wooten supported the amendment, criticizing Profiri’s failure to appear before the committee. The chair referred the amendment to the personnel committee for further review and cut off further discussion in this meeting. The committee then referred item C2, an amendment by Senator Johnson to the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, to special language. Item C3, House Bill 1080 by Representative Laddeman relating to the Department of Human Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities, was also referred to special language. Under other business, Senator Dismang presented a revised special language amendment for the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment (ADEQ) waste tire program to correct a timing issue in the governor’s letter. The committee voted to suspend the rules so the revised language could be considered, then referred it to special language for the next day’s agenda. The meeting adjourned with notice to reconvene the following morning at 9:00.

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• request of recommendation of the board request of the<00:23:09.080><c> applicant</c><00:23:09.480><c
• </c><00:38:38.440><c> statutory</c> part of the boards to request statutory part of the boards to request
• /c><00:50:37.359><c> be</c><00:50:37.520><c> in</c><00:50:37.680><c> the</c> budget the our budget will
• be in the budget the our budget will be in the governor's<00:50:38.319><c> budget</c><00:50:38.880><
• </c><00:58:05.720><c> the</c> if you're interested in the budget the if you're interested in the budget

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The meeting was an orientation-style overview from the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC), led by Executive Director Deana Jurus and staff. They described the office’s mission to protect public health, safety, welfare, the environment, and the public trust, and outlined the agency structure: enforcement, licensing and board administration, operations, legal counsel, board counsel, and the hearings bureau. OPLC said it currently supports 57 boards, including seven advisory boards, and has about 104 filled positions out of 120 authorized. They also noted new voluntary certifications for doulas, lactation consultants, and community health workers that are in rulemaking. A substantial portion of the discussion focused on how boards and staff divide responsibilities under RSA 310:4. Staff explained that the office handles application processing, complaint intake and initial review, records retention, 91-A requests, and rule drafting, while boards make final decisions on licensure criteria, complaint dismissals or investigations, disciplinary actions, and some hearing matters. They also described the rule structure by chapter number ranges and the distinction between full licensing boards and advisory boards. The committee asked about complaint notifications, and OPLC said it is tightening policies so complainants are told whether a matter is closed or moving forward. The licensing process was discussed in detail, especially for nursing. Bethany Katrell explained that applicants apply through an online portal, may receive approval to sit for exams, can work under provisional authority in some cases, and then receive full licensure after exam results and criminal background checks are complete. OPLC said the portal now reduces back-and-forth paperwork and that, as of the latest biweekly report, 87% of applications were decided within the statutory 90-day period and 57% within 14 days. Members also raised questions about why some professions require board approval before taking an exam, and OPLC said that requirement varies by statute or board rule. No votes or formal actions were taken during the discussion.

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• budget neutral. Uh but it will show just budget neutral.
• </c> budget bill um authored by the chairs. budget bill um authored by the chairs.
• Um this the agency's budget bill.
• I'm also happy to see that you've included the DCYF budget operating adjustment request for the first
• I'm also happy to see that you've included the DCYF budget operating adjustment request for the first

Bills: HF2436

Keywords: child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras, 1183, house

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• What the request is is $6 million from the Millennium Fund and $5.8 million from the opioid settlement
• there wouldn't be funding for all the programs, are we talking about the ones that are on the base budget
• These are all new requests. This is new information. For only new requests is what you're saying.
• I'd like to go ahead and make a motion that the Millennium Fund Committee support the 2027 request of
• the $6 million one-time... 7 request of the $6 million one-time.

Summary: The committee met to discuss funding for behavioral health programs, focusing on the ACT program and peer support, while noting that healthy connections was not included in the day’s action. The chair explained that the proposal would use one-time funding from the Millennium Fund, with a 2027 request of $6 million from the Millennium Fund and $5.8 million from the opioid settlement fund, and that the programs had previously been cut because there was no statutory authority to continue them. Members discussed whether the ACT program could still be funded if the opioid settlement money did not materialize, and the chair indicated that ACT could be prioritized, but not the full package of programs. Several members supported ensuring ACT was funded even if the opioid settlement dollars were unavailable, citing the importance of the program and the need to address deaths and vulnerable populations. The chair also disclosed a personal connection to the ACT program and stated he would still vote. Representative Green moved to support the 2027 $6 million one-time Millennium Fund request with intent language prioritizing ACT if the opioid settlement funds were not received; Senator Ward Engelking seconded. Senator Semmelroth raised the possibility of amending the motion to address peer support, but Medicaid Director Sasha O’Connell cautioned that peer support is a larger Medicaid item and that Medicaid’s entitlement structure limits the ability to set aside a fixed amount for it if funding is incomplete. Representative Green then chose to stick with the original motion. The committee approved the motion by voice vote. The chair closed the meeting, directing members to review the green mission-statement language for possible future policy bill language and to provide input later.

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• Uh, but just to be clear, it has not went through the budget process for design.
• I'm the budget director for the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet.
• I'm the budget Okay. I'm Rebecca Norton.
• Uh, but how we arrived at that budget is we took a look at two things.
• </c><00:43:22.880><c> a</c> are in the process of requesting a are in the process of requesting a modification

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee heard from the Department of Corrections first about Wellpath’s medical services contract and the contractor’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy. DOC officials said Wellpath’s reorganization plan was confirmed in May 2025, the contract was automatically assumed, and services have continued without lapses. They said DOC has not seen any reduction in care, staffing problems, or known impact on Kentucky operations, and that DOC and health services staff meet with Wellpath almost weekly. Members asked whether “emergence” meant discharge from bankruptcy; staff clarified that Wellpath has not yet been discharged and is still in the process of paying debts. The discussion then shifted to the Department of Juvenile Justice’s proposed high-acuity juvenile mental health treatment facility. DJJ said the facility is still in the conceptual and preliminary programming stage, with no full design funding yet and no entry into the formal A/B process with DECA. The proposed facility would have 24 beds total, split into 16 clinical beds and 8 assessment/stabilization beds, and would need to separate males and females as well as high- and low-risk youth under Senate Bill 162. Officials said the concept was developed with DJJ and CHFS mental health staff and outside design experts, and that the project was submitted in the capital plan for consideration. Members questioned the need for the facility, the estimated construction and staffing costs, and whether the state has enough youth to justify it. DJJ said the number of youth needing this level of care changes frequently, that they currently have one youth in Pennsylvania and typically send one to five youth out of state each year, and that out-of-state placement is increasingly difficult. Officials argued that a dedicated facility would reduce delays, keep youth closer to home, and avoid the need to retrofit multiple detention centers. Some members expressed concern that the projected operating costs seemed high compared with the small number of current out-of-state placements, and asked for more information on annual out-of-state spending and the number of youth who would qualify for the facility.

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• In fact, I was looking at the budget before I came in, and I noticed that I needed to do a budget amendment
• I was looking at the budget before I came in, and I noticed that I needed to do a budget amendment because
• My district has a $181 million budget deficit.
• So the TEA's budget is being hit for that much money for every new hire. Not TEA's budget. Sorry.
• Not TEA's budget. I mean, Houston ISD's budget.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Senator Fate, go ahead. the budget bill, but I just wanted to the budget bill, but I just wanted to see
• We we'll to budget, don't you think?
• </c> transfer this conversation to the budget transfer this conversation to the budget if<00:45:40.560
• They were taking<01:31:32.080><c> the</c><01:31:32.239><c> budget</c><01:31:32.960><c> budget</c><01:
• budget budget language that we<01:31:34.239><c> all</c><01:31:34.480><c> passed</c> we all passed we

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Now, granted, that would still be up to the Budget Committee.
• And I don't know how much JCAR is talking with Budget. I'm not on Budget.
• Can you point to where in the budget additional money would come from?
• Just a quick question, or a request, really.
• Louis general revenue budget. So it can be utilized for anything.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• I'm here Legislative Budget Assistant.
• have requested for 16 employees.
• </c> requested and that's where it happened. requested and that's where it happened.
• </c><01:27:54.480><c> The</c> time for appropriate requests. The time for appropriate requests.
• </c> investigator's request for information. investigator's request for information.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee met to hear the Legislative Budget Assistant Office’s performance audit of the New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights. Auditors said the commission was inefficient and ineffective in investigating discrimination complaints and closing cases in a timely manner during fiscal years 2020 through 2023. The report contained 25 observations; the commission fully concurred with 24 and concurred in part with one. Auditors highlighted major problems with case processing delays, inaccurate case data, lack of a case management system, weak strategic planning and risk assessment, outdated and disorganized policies, confidentiality issues, expired administrative rules, fee-setting practices, incomplete financial-interest filings, and failure to complete required reports and reconciliations. Two recommendations, involving complaint screening and conciliation, may require legislative action. Several observations focused on the commission’s intake and investigation practices. Auditors said complaints may have been screened out before docketing, potentially preventing commissioner review required by statute, and that the investigation process lacked clear rules and guidance. They also found investigators were assigned non-investigative tasks, training was inadequate, interview requirements were unclear, supervisory duties were burdensome, and confidential information was not always protected by encrypted email. The audit recommended clearer administrative rules, better internal controls, more focused staffing, a supervisory investigator position, and improved training and documentation. Commission representatives said they had already made progress on several items since the audit began, including posting overdue biennial reports and moving toward a case management system expected to go live in June. They said they were working with EEOC counterparts and legal counsel, but emphasized staffing shortages and high turnover, noting the commission currently had nine people working out of 15 authorized positions, with three investigator vacancies and a vacant paralegal position. Committee members thanked the auditors and commission staff, discussed the history of the audit request, and raised concerns about how long the recommended corrective actions might take. The committee took no vote or formal action during the hearing.

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• Please note that all changes aside from the budget committee, budget subcommittees, and natural resources
• that request to go to a point where it can get filled.
• And so if there's a request for staff or for any, And so if there's a request for staff or for ambulances
• They make the request up, and we get regional input and then state level input.
• Well, I just know that we're heading into these extremely weird budget times. Yes.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Rules established quorum and approved several routine items on the agenda, including governor’s appointments not required to appear: Courtney Welsh to the California Housing Partnership Corporation Board, Janessa Goldbeck to the California Veterans Board, and Tom Huntington to the State Parks and Recreation Commission, each by 3-0 vote. The committee also approved reference of bills to committees, the 2026 committee chair/member assignments, the 2026 session schedule, the 2026 holiday schedule, and floor acknowledgments, all by unanimous votes. The committee noted that some 2026 committee changes would take effect February 1, 2026, and that new committees would depend on adoption of a Senate resolution. The committee then heard from Dr. Hernando Garson, nominated as chief medical officer of the Emergency Medical Services Authority. He described his background in emergency medicine, disaster response, and EMS leadership, and members questioned him about EMSA’s strategic plan, data integration, statewide standards versus local flexibility, ambulance patient offload time regulations, stakeholder engagement, and emergency response coordination. Dr. Garson emphasized data-driven decision-making, technical assistance to local agencies, collaboration with hospitals and EMS stakeholders, and the need for safer alternatives to routine ambulance transport such as community paramedicine, telehealth, and nurse triage. He also discussed disaster preparedness for vulnerable and rural communities and the use of regional and state assets, including ambulance strike teams, during fires and floods. The committee approved his appointment 4-0. The final item was Stephanie Weldon’s nomination as Deputy Director of the Office of Health Equity at the Department of Public Health. Weldon, who identified as Yurok-Tolowa and Karuk, spoke about her tribal, county, nonprofit, and state experience, her role as the first Native American woman in the position, and her commitment to health equity, rural communities, and culturally responsive public health work. Senators asked about how the office sets priorities, measures outcomes, addresses behavioral health, tribal consultation, youth mental health, and how it responds to political pressure around DEI language; Weldon said the office focuses on community-driven, data-informed work and transparency. Public commenters strongly supported her confirmation, citing her leadership on the California Reducing Disparities Project and related equity efforts. The committee approved her appointment 4-0, sending it to the full Senate for confirmation.

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• </c> the Health and Human Services budget the Health and Human Services budget bill. bill. bill.
• </c> they're in the budget bill. they're in the budget bill.
• </c><00:23:52.560><c> changes</c> technical budget changes technical budget changes um<00:23:54.640><
• </c> um the federal request. um the federal request.
• . budget. budget.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• . >> Roll call requested.
• </c> the Lucero um request. the Lucero um request.
• I want to make sure it was, but I will request roll call, Mr. President. >> Roll call requested.
• </c> need to request that we uh reconsider. need to request that we uh reconsider.
• </c> of our budget bills are here this year. of our budget bills are here this year.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Speaker, I request a roll call vote. Mr. Speaker, I request a roll call vote.
• A division has been requested. Members, take your seats. A division has been requested.
• </c> fiscal impact on New Hampshire's budget. fiscal impact on New Hampshire's budget.
• </c> Senator Weber has requested a division. Senator Weber has requested a division.
• </c> money beyond the current budget cycle. money beyond the current budget cycle.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• We've put in a budget request. On the House side, it will...
• We've put in a budget request. On the House side, it will...
• We've also put in a budget request on the Senate side. A lot of it you can be found in the base.
• I think in the first biennium, by any means, we've requested—I think it's $53 million in the budget,
• We've also put in a budget request on the Senate side. A lot of it you can be found in the base.

Keywords: 958, all

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• </c> requirements to submit an an RFP request requirements to submit an an RFP request for<00:26:10.120
• </c> limit have they included a budget limit have they included a budget document<00:40:23.280><c> uh
• </c> which involves looking at the request which involves looking at the request for<01:08:54.880><c>
• </c><01:09:22.799><c> have</c> to the final payment request they have to the final payment request they
• </c> of a scrutiny of what's being requested of a scrutiny of what's being requested then<01:14:23.719

Keywords: 1183, house