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• As the Chair of Budget Sub 5, which includes housing and homelessness, and understanding the budget that
• all housing has been zeroed out in this state budget.
• What I have done at the request of my co-author, Mr.
• Respectfully request an aye vote.
• With that, I respectfully request your I vote. I will request your aye vote.

Summary: The Assembly met after a quorum call and first dealt with a procedural dispute over four amendments to AB 1240. The Speaker ruled the amendments out of order as not germane, and the Assembly sustained that ruling on a 49-16 vote. Members then added co-authors to several consent-calendar resolutions, including measures on the National Conference of State Legislators, Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, ALS Awareness Month, and Men’s Mental Health Month, before adopting the consent calendar. The chamber also heard guest introductions, including a welcome for Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee, and took up a motion to bring AB 41 up out of file, which failed 19-48. The bulk of the meeting was floor action on a long series of bills and resolutions, many of which passed with broad bipartisan support. Measures approved included ACR 40 supporting immigrant students and FAFSA privacy; AB 917 on permanent status for certain school employees; AB 985 on anesthesia access; AB 7 and AB 42 on higher education and student services; AB 245 providing property tax relief for wildfire victims; AB 255 allowing funding for drug-free recovery housing; AB 279 updating K-12 library standards; AB 289 creating a pilot for automated speed enforcement in highway construction zones; AB 291 on an educator apprentice program; AB 327 addressing swatting; AB 340 on confidential union communications; AB 341 creating an oral health technical assistance center for people with disabilities; AB 356 on San Diego health care infrastructure; AB 410 on bot disclosure; AB 476 on copper theft enforcement; AB 477 on educator pay targets; AB 485 on stolen wages and business licensing; AB 487, the insurance committee’s technical omnibus bill; AB 573 on tobacco retail license fees; AB 598 on school mapping technology; AB 635 on mobile home law enforcement referrals; AB 651 on remote participation for incarcerated parents in dependency hearings; AB 654 on homelessness hotline assistance in Los Angeles County; AB 662 creating a South County higher education task force; AB 667 on language access in professional licensing; AB 669 limiting early denial of addiction treatment; AB 670 on naturally occurring affordable housing; AB 695 on online continuation of community college for deported students; AB 723 on disclosure for digitally altered real estate images; AB 727 placing Trevor Project information on student IDs; and AB 736, a $10 billion affordable housing bond for the June 2026 ballot, which passed on a 61-11 urgency vote after extensive debate. Debate on AB 736 was the most extensive of the day, with supporters arguing the bond would help address California’s housing crisis and give voters a chance to weigh in, while opponents criticized the state’s bond debt and past spending results. The Assembly then recessed for caucus meetings and later returned to continue the daily file, where additional measures were taken up, including AB 798 adding diapers and wipes to the emergency food bank reserve program, which passed 56-0, and AB 821 on career technical education, which was presented as bipartisan-supported as the transcript continued.

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• Um, so, this has no impact on the state budget, but it benefits students in New Hampshire and gives them
• , but it benefits uh benefits budget, but it benefits uh benefits students<00:05:56.560><c> in</c><00
• And, as Representative McDonald pointed out, this is not a budget cycle year, yet it has definite budget
• </c> operating budget operating budget then<01:55:24.360><c> you</c><01:55:24.520><c> can</c> then you
• </c> require school boards to request require school boards to request additional<02:16:36.519><c> sums

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• , and her statement at the time was with this May budget revision, Governor Newsom.
• Yet he can find $230. $30 million out of the deficit-based budget to fund this election.
• The Attorney General has already needed to request emergency funding to pay for the litigation.
• year or budget cycle or is it going to be an emergency ask?
• shortfall next year ranging in I represent are feeling heavy budget pressure.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Because I know we had talked about giving them an opportunity to request a hearing.
• us and exacerbate our current budget.
• I know you and I had talked about providing a mechanism for victims to make that request.
• I know you and I had talked about providing a mechanism for victims to make that request.
• And I just looked at that amendment. victims to make that request.

Bills: SB5906, SJM8014, SB6087, SB5520, SB6017, SB5890, SB6239, SB5886, SB6190, SGA9255, SGA9256, SGA9271, SGA9272

Keywords: data protection, personal safety, public accommodation, Washington residents, privacy, crime investigation, violent death, Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, state inquiry, public safety, children's items, donations, charitable donations, nonprofit, religious organization, public health agency, liability shield, gross negligence, intentional misconduct, car seats

Transcript Highlights:

• The request, it has always been. assistant and through human resources the request it has always been
• I request a roll call vote. Yes, ma'am. I also request a roll call vote. Okay.
• request for the next budget.
• request for the next budget.
• And hopefully the governor, whoever the governor is next year, would put in their budget request whatever

Keywords: 1182, all

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• But in our initial letter we requested a lot of documents, and we requested, of course, testimony.
• And I'd say, 'Yeah, and you didn't know the budget very well. I'll know it better.'
• Not even half were requested. They had sat there and marinated in waste.
• I said, 'Why aren't we doing zero-based budgeting?'
• Because we should have a zero-based budget, but it would take a lot more work.

Summary: The committee met to discuss MassDOT’s unsuccessful service plaza procurement, with Chair Montigny opening by stressing the committee’s investigative role, its refusal to take lobbyist calls or meetings, and its willingness to use subpoena power if needed. He said the committee was focused on understanding how the bid process unfolded, why the selected bid was far above the low bid, why the Capital Programs Committee did not vote on the matter, and what ex parte communications occurred. He also framed the issue as broader than one contract, criticizing procurement practices generally and noting future hearings on quasi-public entities and the Convention Center. Commonwealth Inspector General Jeffrey Shapiro testified that his office would issue an investigatory letter on the service plaza procurement in the coming weeks. He said the procurement was a major one—18 locations, nearly $1 billion in value, and a 35-year term—and that his office had reviewed the process, its design, and execution. Shapiro emphasized that the OIG looks beyond fraud to the totality of a procurement and contract management, and he outlined best practices for large public procurements: clear planning, transparent solicitation terms, defined evaluation criteria and weights, limited and explicit non-negotiable terms, conflict-of-interest controls, and strong contract management after award. He said the Commonwealth was fortunate the procurement was canceled because a contract of that size and duration should mitigate risk factors. Committee members then pressed Shapiro on broader procurement reform, including how to handle subjective criteria versus objective price comparisons, how to prevent ex parte communications, whether selection committees should be treated as public bodies subject to open meeting and records laws, and whether agencies should use outside experts or dedicated staff for major negotiations. Shapiro responded generally that agencies must define objectives and scoring before bids are opened, use forms that allow apples-to-apples comparisons, ensure boards understand their oversight duties, and think about enforcement and contract management from the start. The hearing ended with the chair saying the committee would continue its work and would hear from the Secretary of Transportation at a later date; the meeting adjourned at 4:12.

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• This is a requiring a summary of what the budget requiring a summary of what the budget entails<00:16
• </c> complete um omission of the budget complete um omission of the budget summary<00:16:52.000><c> we
• There are two amendments that I've requested, and those are self-explanatory.
• When was that study requested? When was that study requested? Last session, yes.
• </c><01:36:45.159><c> to</c> per the bill introducers requests to per the bill introducers requests to

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce met on January 30, 2025, and heard testimony on several condominium-related bills, beginning with HB 70. HB 70 would require a budget summary disclosure for condominiums. Supporters, including Community Associations Institute, a real estate broker, and several condominium owners, said the bill would improve consumer protection by giving owners and buyers a clearer, more understandable snapshot of an association’s financial health and reserve compliance. One supporter noted the bill should help reduce confusion caused by lengthy reserve studies and emphasized the importance of accurate disclosure. A testifier also urged the committee to hear other condominium bills quickly, including measures related to an ombudsman, managing agents, parliamentarians, and attorney’s fees. The committee then heard HB 106, which would change the process for condominium fines and disputes. Phil Nery of CAI and other supporters said the bill would strengthen due process by requiring clearer notice, allowing an internal board appeal, and then permitting small claims court review without attorney’s fees unless the fine is upheld. They argued this would prevent fines from escalating into costly legal disputes and provide a more linear, fair process. Some supporters suggested amendments, including clarifying that the statute controls over association documents and refining refund language. During questioning, members raised concerns about small claims limits and whether associations would be represented by volunteers or attorneys. One testifier initially in support later said he would not support the bill as written after hearing HPD’s concerns. HB 224, relating to property rights, drew opposition from the Department of the Attorney General and the Honolulu Police Department. Both agencies said the bill would improperly push law enforcement into a quasi-judicial role and could short-circuit existing due process procedures for occupants of residences. A realtor who had initially been listed in support changed his position after hearing the opposition testimony. The committee also heard emotional testimony from a resident describing a long-running squatter and utility theft problem at a neighboring property, which he said took years of court action and police involvement to resolve. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the portion of the meeting reflected in the transcript.

Transcript Highlights:

• Welcome to Budget Subcommittee No. 5 on State Administration.
• We want to welcome our new member to this budget subcommittee, which would be Assembly Member Jessica
• Just wanted to thank you for your leadership and thank you again to the staff on your budgets for all
• That includes the proposed budget year allocation.
• request for this year?

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• It also requires the governor, providing each budget, for the reappropriation of the unused balance of
• It also requires the governor, providing each budget, for the reappropriation of the unused balance of
• the teacher and leader induction programs for the purposes of fulfilling the school safety fund requests
• the teacher and leader induction programs for the purposes of fulfilling the school safety fund requests
• So any county could be eligible for that if they request it and the Office of EMS deems it.

Keywords: 994, senate, all

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• We think it's more efficient than trying to go and hit-and-miss request for capital outlay.
• And I know the acequia people work through capital requests and other fundings that are available.
• of things we're doing are financed and sort of how the structure works, because we get a lot of requests
• The other factor to consider is that the state engineer's budget also includes some money from this fund
• The other factor to consider is that the state engineer's budget also includes some money from this fund

Bills: SB193

Keywords: SB193, acequia, community ditch, irrigation works construction fund, water infrastructure, ditch infrastructure, irrigation, New Mexico water law, agricultural water, farmers, Rio Grande, acequia association, forest land protection revolving fund, state fund transfer, irrigation projects, 996, all

Transcript Highlights:

• On that, I request the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays are requested.
• </c> request the yays and nas. request the yays and nas.
• I request the yeas and nays. Okay. The yeas and nays are requested.
• request.
• </c> defend the details of their budget defend the details of their budget request.<07:19:59.280><c>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, May 5, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Members, I presume pretty soon we will start talking about the budget.
• There is no indication that these funds were requested by DPS or ...federal government.
• There is no indication that these funds were requested by DPS or any locality.
• And this is also, I think, an immoral request for funds, and I vote no.
• I think it's an immoral request for funds, and I vote no. Senator Kubi votes no.

Summary: The Arizona Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the 4-H pledge led by the Yuma County 4-H Ambassadors, followed by recognition of guests for National Ag Day, World Hearing Day, a visiting doctor of the day, food truck business owners, and members of Sandy Corps VFW Post 1433 for its 100th anniversary. Senators also presented proclamations honoring World Hearing Day and the VFW post’s century of service. The chamber then handled routine business, including a temporary committee appointment and the reading of messages and committee reports into the journal. The floor then took up a series of third-reading bills, mostly transportation and public safety appropriations. SB 1062, 1063, 1064, 1065, 1088, 1154, 1156, 1157, 1204, 1207, 1245, 1250, 1455, 1457, and 1461 all passed, with several members explaining votes in support of road projects, tribal road needs, veteran services, border security, or workforce health care training, while opponents argued many appropriations should come from other funding sources or were unnecessary, especially the public safety and border-related measures. SB 1798 also passed with bipartisan support after senators praised it as a FAFSA awareness and student opportunity measure. One bill failed: SB 1019, relating to bottled water systems and water fluoridation, was defeated 14-11 after extended debate over public health benefits versus concerns about fluoridation safety and informed consent. After the votes, HB 2110 was withdrawn from the Education Committee and referred to Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency. The Senate then announced committee meetings for March 23 and adjourned until Monday, March 23, 2026, at noon.

Transcript Highlights:

• I can understand this request, and today I vote aye.
• And so I think last year they requested three and they were authorized seven.
• I think last year they requested three and they were authorized seven.
• requesting additional FTEs.
• that request is related to the people that write the budget.

Bills: HB2174, HB2496, HB2744, HB2863, HB2910, HB2938

Keywords: insurance regulation, modeling organizations, financial disclosure, rate-making, predictive models, revitalization districts, construction contracts, infrastructure, municipal services, intergovernmental agreements, user fees, landowner agreements, overtime, wages, employee rights, industrial commission, complaints, adjudication, landlord, tenant

Transcript Highlights:

• But we are here today to hear the budget and trailer bills that constitute our September budget package
• our 2025 budget.
• Today, I will be presenting on a budget bill, Junior, which amends the 2025 Budget Act and associated
• And our Budget Sub-1 staff.
• Request an aye vote.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Next up, Director Salivia with the Department of Budget and Finance.
• Next up, Director Salivia with the Department of Budget and Finance.
• </c> Travelers however one of the requests Travelers however one of the requests that<00:35:09.680><c
• Yes, we understand there are short-term budget constraints, but a budget should also reflect the state
• constraints but a are short-term budget constraints but a budget<01:18:00.760><c> should</c><01:18:01.000

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism and on Water and Land heard testimony on HB 504, a measure relating to environmental stewardship and funding for natural resource protection and restoration. Supporters included multiple state agencies and advocacy groups, such as DLNR, HTA, Hawaiʻi Ocean Legislative Task Force, Resources Legacy Fund, the Hawaiʻi Climate Action Coalition, and others, who said the bill would create dedicated funding for environmental, climate, and cultural resource needs and help address wildfire, flood, coastal storm, and tourism-related impacts. Several witnesses emphasized that Hawaiʻi’s environmental funding gap is large and that visitor contributions should be directed to stewardship and restoration. Some supporters also urged that the measure be applied equitably across all visitor accommodations and related uses, including cruise ship cabins and state rooms, while a few suggested amendments to broaden coverage or create a working group for implementation. Opposition and concerns focused largely on the bill’s tax structure and legal/administrative issues. The Department of Budget and Finance and the Tax Foundation questioned the reimbursable general obligation bond special fund in part two, suggesting it be converted to a regular special fund or deleted. The Attorney General’s office said part two may violate the single-subject rule in the state constitution and recommended deleting it. The Department of Taxation said the proposed points-and-miles language would be difficult to audit and enforce, and Expedia and others said the proposed tax treatment of loyalty points and certain payment forms would be operationally difficult. Industry witnesses also warned the bill could raise costs in a high-tax destination and asked for more marketing support if the tax is increased. The committee also heard concerns that a new tax on cruise ship cabins could raise federal preemption issues. The chair noted the testimony count as 23 in support, 179 in opposition, and one with comments. No vote was taken in the portion provided, and the hearing ended with questions from senators and agency responses about possible amendments, enforcement, and constitutional concerns.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> the legislative body for four budget the legislative body for four budget cycles<00:04:06.720><c
• request when we requested all that additional funding.
• </c> third bienium of our of our budget third bienium of our of our budget request<00:16:10.639><c> when
• > all</c><00:16:12.320><c> that</c> request when when we requested all that request when when we requested
• It's so our request has changed each year according to each budget cycle, and we've been funded four

Keywords: Call to Order and Roll Call- 00:00:02 Statewide Emergency Response System Monthly Update- 00:02:23 Shock Probation: Administrative Office of the Courts-00:34:28 Shock Probation: Department of Corrections Oversight-01:04:04 Adjournment-01:12:22, 958, all

Summary: The committee received an update on Kentucky’s statewide emergency responder voice system (SERVS) and the supporting microwave network, known as KYeS. Michael Brandon Marshall, the state’s statewide interoperability coordinator, explained that the project began as a replacement for Kentucky State Police’s radio system and has expanded into a statewide public-safety trunked radio system. He reviewed work completed in phases 1 and 2, including upgrades to existing tower sites, construction of new sites, installation of generators and DC power plants, and replacement of microwave routers and stations. He said the microwave upgrade is a separate but necessary part of the project and that the remaining microwave work on existing sites is expected to be finished in 2026, with roughly 20 more sites likely to move from blue to green by the next monthly report if conditions allow. Members pressed Marshall on the pace of deployment and the lack of coverage in parts of Eastern Kentucky. Senator Thomas said the coverage map was especially unfavorable to counties from Whitley and McCreary up to Lewis County and asked when that gap would be fixed. Marshall said the eastern buildout is planned, but those areas have not yet been funded; he estimated that by the end of 2026 the areas around Posts 14, 8, and 11 should be live, while other eastern post areas would remain unbuilt until additional funding is provided. He said the decision to start in Western Kentucky was technical rather than political, based on terrain and the relative ease of building coverage over flatter ground. Senator Wheeler asked whether newer low-orbit satellite systems such as Starlink could reduce the need for tower construction. Marshall said satellite technology could be a useful tool, especially for outdoor or disaster-response communications, but it cannot replace terrestrial radio for public safety because responders often work indoors and need reliable penetration through buildings. He also noted that lower-frequency spectrum such as 700 MHz is better suited for that purpose. Representative Smith asked about contracting and delays; Marshall said the Finance Cabinet’s DECA manages the construction contracts, while his office helps define the scope of work and reviews whether it is adequately met. The committee indicated it will continue to receive monthly updates on the project.

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• But it wouldn't impact our budget.
• But they don't, it wouldn't impact our budget.
• Now, the JLBC planning and budget structure shows that...
• When it goes to this budget, that money is not going to get to the parent.
• While I would, I will—I can add that to my list of requests.

Summary: The Committee on Government met for a presentation-only hearing focused on the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) and related child welfare system issues; no bills were heard or voted on. Chair Blackman opened by stressing that the hearing was for fact-finding and data, not personal attacks, and Director Catherine Patak then presented DCS data on hotline volume, investigations, reunifications, adoptions, guardianships, extended foster care, and placement patterns. She said DCS investigated more than 43,000 cases in 2025, kept the out-of-home population relatively steady, and emphasized that Arizona places a high share of children with kin. She also highlighted a mismatch between the age of children entering care and the availability of foster homes willing to take older youth, and said behavioral health capacity, not DCS alone, is a major constraint. Patak discussed kinship supports, foster care reimbursement increases, the Family First Prevention Services Act, missing youth, congregate care reduction, and the department’s procurement process for group home beds. Members asked about kinship caregiver support, behavioral health access, reunification services, parental-rights terminations, Auditor General findings on notices and documentation, licensing and reimbursement rates, and why some relatives are not approved as placements. Patak said DCS is working on policy guidance, supervisor training, and improved supports, but that provider capacity and other system partners limit what DCS can do. Representative Gillette then gave a lengthy presentation focused on system design, procurement, funding flows, and congregate care. He argued that DCS, DES, and Access are structurally intertwined, that DCS’s procurement carve-out and capitated funding model create incentives tied to bed space and volume, and that fragmented oversight diffuses accountability. He cited budget figures, contract amendments, and audit concerns to argue that the system is overreliant on congregate care and that decision-making, medical referrals, and placement processes are too vague or too centralized in ways that can harm children and families. Gillette said his findings were based on contracts, interviews, and public records, and he indicated some material would be referred to special counsel. He also raised concerns about placement decisions, due process, and demographic disparities in congregate care outcomes. The chair cut off further questioning of Gillette for time and announced the committee would move on to the next presenter, Vice Chair Fink, with attorneys and other speakers to follow.

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• </c> left to note the page in the Bal budget left to note the page in the Bal budget book<00:03:06.720
• </c> made to address the impending budget made to address the impending budget deficit<00:08:06.319><
• book for dcyf the Governor's the budget book for dcyf the Governor's budget<00:08:40.080><c> book</c
• ><00:08:41.080><c> in</c><00:08:41.159><c> the</c> budget book in the budget book in the bill budget<
• </c> so like I said the next four budget so like I said the next four budget proposals<00:09:01.600><

Bills: HF2436, HF470, HF2643, HF2456, HF102, HF1367

Keywords: child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras, early education, scholarships, funding, children, families, Minnesota education, child care licensing, family child care, child care center, Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families, correction order, conditional license, fix-it ticket, documented technical assistance, license suspension

Transcript Highlights:

• I have spoken to the budget chair and to the budget chair on the Senate side as well.
• Erin Gable, Assembly Budget Committee.
• We have a lot of work to do, and sitting here on the budget from two weeks ago to now, the budget has
• I'm Christian Griffith with Assembly Budget.
• grew in budget sub 4 was wildfire.

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• I would request a recorded vote. The yeas and nays are requested.
• I would request a recorded have it.
• </c> Is requested. Does the gentle lady request a recorded vote?
• </c><04:58:10.400><c> and</c><04:58:10.718><c> the</c> president's budget and the president's budget
• of Defense budget, Department of Defense budget.<05:23:14.480><c> How</c><05:23:14.718><c> many</c><

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 1012, house, all