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• engagement and invest in educational programs and initiatives, inspiring and supporting the next generation
• Thank you, General Leidy.
• including the amount of gross receipts for which the credit may be applied in a calculation for a distribution
• courts with original jurisdiction over actions to remove Board members, and provide that the Attorney General

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• So it is not, we purposefully didn't label it just general wholesale because it's not.
• It's not about getting it into Cisco and getting it distributed all over the state.
• In a very recent case, where the Office of Attorney General actually won, I case.
• , and I have with me our Principal Deputy Inspector General.
• Gavin Gadbury, I'm general counsel to the Texas Health Care Association.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• It has been distributed.
• It has been distributed, and I move for its adoption. Is there any discussion?

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The Economic Development Committee met in executive session with a quorum present and took up House Bill 1915. Representative Casteel offered a House Committee Substitute, explaining that it reflected a session-long agreement among stakeholders and had resolved concerns between the AGC and HBA, with remaining issues to be handled later if needed. Representative Amato spoke in support, noting the work done to bring stakeholders together. The committee adopted the House Committee Substitute by voice vote. It then voted on the substitute for House Bill 1915 to do pass, with the roll call showing 17 ayes and 0 noes. The bill was reported do pass and the committee adjourned.

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• It has been distributed, and I move for its adoption. Any discussion?
• It has been distributed, and I move for its adoption. Any discussion?

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Utilities met with a quorum present and immediately entered executive session to consider House Bill 2248. Representative Hurlbert explained a committee substitute for HB 2248 that made three clarifying changes requested by the Public Service Commission: replacing “equal to 120% of” with “exceed,” changing “sufficient to recover” to “exceed,” and restoring a section of existing law that had been removed in the original bill. The committee adopted the substitute and then voted the House Committee Substitute for HB 2248 do pass by a vote of 18-1. The committee then considered Senate Bill 1629 and, without discussion, voted it do pass by a vote of 20-0. No additional testimony or debate was recorded on that measure. Before adjournment, the chair made a light remark about a chiropractor being available for members sore from the softball tournament. The committee then adjourned.

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• It has been distributed, and I move for its adoption. Any discussion?
• It has been distributed, and I move for its adoption. Any discussion?

Summary: The Committee on Utilities met with a quorum present and went into executive session to consider two measures. The first was House Bill 2248, for which the committee adopted a House Committee substitute. Representative Hurlbert explained that the substitute made three clarifying changes requested by the Public Service Commission: two wording changes on page 2 to replace references to “equal to 120% of” and “sufficient to recover” with language using “exceed,” and a third change on page 5 to retain existing statutory language that had originally been removed. After no further discussion, the committee voted the substitute do pass by a roll call of 18 ayes and 1 no. The committee then considered Senate Bill 1629 and voted it do pass without discussion. The roll call on that bill was unanimous, with 20 ayes and 0 noes. After completing action on both bills, the committee adjourned.

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• Okay, so presumably part of the general fund. They put out mostly $10,000. Okay. Thank you.
• That is why we're going the route of the General Court as opposed to a trial court.
• General Law Chapter 103. District 1 pilots hold the highest U.S.
• General Law as far as—" No, I'm aware of that.
• We as a community, region, and... ...generations are cheated out of clean water.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee hearing covered several bills related to environmental, natural resources, and maritime issues. Representative Markey testified in support of H. 1000, which would create a commission to study financing wastewater infrastructure, especially in southeastern Massachusetts and the South Shore, citing combined sewer overflows and impacts on aquaculture. Members agreed the core challenge is finding long-term financing for wastewater solutions. The committee also heard testimony on H. 902 to establish an Office of Outdoor Recreation, with supporters describing its role in expanding access, supporting underrepresented communities, and helping grow the outdoor economy. Related testimony also supported H. 986, which would codify the Division of Ecological Restoration and the Office of Fishing and Boating Access within the Department of Fish and Game, with witnesses emphasizing habitat restoration, flood reduction, public access, and boating/fishing opportunities. A major portion of the hearing focused on H. 901/S. 597, “An Act Providing Nature for All,” which would dedicate existing sporting goods sales tax revenue to a new conservation fund. Supporters from Mass Audubon, Environmental League of Massachusetts, Appalachian Mountain Club, Trust for Public Land, Massachusetts Rivers Alliance, and conservation groups argued the bill would provide a sustainable revenue stream for land conservation, parks, trails, wetlands, water protection, and climate resilience, while also advancing environmental justice and outdoor recreation. They said the state needs roughly $300 million more per year to meet land conservation goals and that the bill could generate about $100 million annually without raising taxes. Committee members asked about balancing conservation with housing and development, and witnesses said the goals are compatible and that the bill includes safeguards. Witnesses also noted similar funding models in other states. The hearing also included H. 1053, a bill to create a Merrimack River Collaborative. Regional planning and watershed advocates said the river faces bacterial contamination, heavy metals, combined sewer overflows, and other pollution, and that a formal collaborative would help coordinate municipalities, state agencies, and nonprofits across the watershed and possibly across state lines. Another bill, H. 4109, would relocate harbor lines in New Bedford Harbor to allow reconstruction of deteriorating bulkheads at a waterfront industrial site; the New Bedford Port Authority, engineers, and the property owner said the change is needed for permitting and would support port modernization and jobs. Finally, the committee heard extensive testimony on S. 641 regarding marine pilotage in New Bedford. Supporters argued the bill would remove a District 3 pilotage restriction and improve port flexibility and offshore wind operations, while opponents warned it would undermine the state’s compulsory pilotage system, weaken safety, and allow ship owners to shop for pilots. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing.

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• interpretations of habeas corpus law that would suggest that there is sort of these buckets, and generally
• Go ahead, please. sort of these buckets and generally it sort of these buckets and generally it is<00
• I just wanted to lay out for the committee just what the general sort of pathways are.
• distribution, for example.
• senior assistant attorney general senior assistant attorney general Benjamin<03:06:38.880> Agatti

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Judiciary Committee opened a hearing on Senate Bill 141, which would create a narrow exception to New Hampshire’s three-year deadline for motions for a new trial when a petitioner has newly discovered evidence, new forensic testing, or new scientific understanding. The prime sponsor’s representative and advocates from the Innocence Project and New England Innocence Project argued the bill is needed to help wrongfully convicted people access the courts, noting that exonerations often take many years and that outdated forensic science has contributed to wrongful convictions. The chair also said he had drafted a proposed amendment for committee review, but it had not yet been formally submitted. Witnesses supporting the bill emphasized that the measure would not guarantee relief, only allow a petition to be filed and reviewed under existing standards. They discussed examples such as arson science, explaining that some convictions were based on forensic methods later shown to be unreliable. Committee members asked about the scope of habeas corpus, whether the bill would create a new cause of action, and whether additional screening or pleading requirements should be added. The supporters said they would be open to requiring a petitioner to plead innocence, but opposed adding more burdensome preliminary procedures or counsel requirements at the filing stage. Thomas Farardi, from the Attorney General’s Office, testified in opposition or with caution, saying the bill was a “solution looking for a problem” because existing habeas corpus and coram nobis procedures already provide avenues for relief, and prosecutors can act when credible new evidence arises. He argued the current draft could invite additional litigation and create a new cause of action, and said he favored more screening before cases proceed. The discussion also touched on whether the statute applies in criminal cases, the current three-year limitation in RSA 526:4, and questions about posthumous petitions and petitions by deported individuals. No vote or executive action was taken during the hearing.

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• This bill includes an increase in expenditure authority of $2.8 billion General Fund and $8.3 billion
• These sections require that any federal reimbursements received be deposited back into the General Fund
• It re-appropriates one-time Proposition 98 General Fund to the Fiscal Crisis Management and Assistance
• Generally, it is about 138% of the federal poverty level.
• These are people who are on the lower side of the income distribution. And they live where?

Summary: The Assembly Budget Committee held an informational hearing on SB 100/AB 100, the early action budget bills, with a focus on Medi-Cal funding, wildfire recovery, and several smaller budget adjustments. The Department of Finance explained that the bill would add $2.8 billion General Fund and $8.3 billion federal funds for Medi-Cal, along with other items including wildfire-related local assistance for Los Angeles County, property tax backfills for fire-damaged local agencies, Cal OES wildfire monitoring authority, nonprofit security grants, the Property Tax Postponement Fund, FARMER and Clean Cars for All funding, foster family home insurance claims, Proposition 98 technical assistance for LA wildfire-impacted schools, teacher credentialing authority, and Proposition 4 climate bond appropriations for wildfire and forest resilience projects. Much of the member discussion centered on rising Medi-Cal costs, the recent $3.4 billion cash-flow loan, and whether the new appropriation would cover payments through June. Finance said the new funds were for program costs and cash flow, not repayment of the loan, and that no additional loan authority remained. Members also debated the causes of higher Medi-Cal spending, including expanded eligibility, higher enrollment, pharmacy costs, and federal policy changes. The LAO noted that forecasting errors are not unusual but that current revisions are somewhat higher than typical, though not unprecedented. Several members emphasized that Medi-Cal supports access to care and hospital stability, while others raised concerns about sustainability and future federal cuts. Public commenters largely supported the bill, especially the Medi-Cal funding and wildfire-related provisions. Health and labor advocates argued that the program is functioning as intended by covering more low-income Californians and preventing uncompensated care. Representatives of special districts and the Altadena Library District supported the property tax backfill provisions tied to the Eaton fire. The hearing ended without a vote, with the chair noting that the committee would adjourn for floor session and that the Assembly would vote on one of the early action bills later that morning.

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• The term rule is defined in section 120.52(16) as each agency statement of general applicability that
• The Legislature in general is not doing anything wrong.
• The legislature in general is doing anything wrong.
• One other item that we can do also is we can call on the Solicitor General.
• I generally tend to be of the mindset of, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

Summary: The committee received an informational presentation from the Joint Administrative Procedures Committee (JAPC/JAPSI) staff and Chair Representative Overdorf on how Florida administrative rulemaking is reviewed. Mr. Plant explained that JAPC is a joint legislative oversight committee that monitors agency rules under Chapter 120, focusing on whether rules stay within statutory authority, whether agencies are acting consistently with legislative intent, and how the rulemaking process works. He emphasized that agencies are creatures of statute, that rulemaking authority must be specific enough to support the rule, and that without a date certain in statute, agencies may delay rulemaking indefinitely. Members asked about how to ensure agencies actually adopt rules, how to identify rules that exceed legislative intent, and how JAPC handles internal policies and delayed rulemaking. Representative Overdorf then described JAPC’s objection process and its limits. He said the committee does not approve or disapprove rules or direct agencies to adopt them, but it can object to proposed or existing rules that enlarge, modify, or contravene enabling statutes or fail to comply with Chapter 120. He noted that if an agency does not resolve an objection, a footnote is published in the Florida Administrative Code and the committee may recommend legislation to amend, suspend, or repeal the rule. He also discussed recent committee activity, including 1,355 proposed rules, 119 emergency rules, and 1,243 incorporated materials reviewed in 2024, and said the committee filed 31 objections against one agency after repeated noncompliance. The discussion also touched on possible changes to Chapter 120, including the governor’s 2019 request that agencies include five-year sunset provisions in rules, and a proposal to instead require periodic legislative review rather than automatic expiration. Overdorf also said the committee is considering raising the current statement of estimated regulatory costs thresholds of $200,000 annually or $1 million over five years because inflation has made those limits too low. No votes were taken on legislation, and the meeting ended with adjournment.

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• Does it go back to the general<00:26:37.840> funds? general funds? general funds?
• the attorney general office had several. the attorney general office had several.
• office of the attorney general. office of the attorney general.
• the ongoing partnership from the General Assembly to take on what Attorney General Coleman refers to
• And I believe the general there.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Budget Review Subcommittee on Health and Family Services met in person, approved the October 15 minutes, and began with a moment of silence following a Louisville UPS plane explosion that was described as a local tragedy affecting many families and first responders. The main presentation was an overview of Kentucky’s Medicaid non-emergency medical transportation (NMT) program from the Department for Medicaid Services and the Transportation Cabinet. Witnesses explained that NMT is a federally required Medicaid benefit, administered by the Transportation Cabinet under a risk-based capitated model, with eligibility limited to Medicaid members traveling to medically necessary, Medicaid-covered services and who lack access to other transportation. They also described exclusions, including certain KCHIP, QMB, and PACE members, and outlined the brokered regional structure, call center operations, scheduling rules, vehicle and driver oversight, complaint handling, and rider surveys. The presenters reported that NMT handled more than 3.1 million trips in state fiscal year 2024, with over 1.38 million trips already recorded in October, and said customer satisfaction surveys were high. They said the FY 2025-26 contract total is about $360.6 million, with monthly per-member capitation rates set by region through an actuarial process and approved by CMS. They emphasized that payments are tied to monthly Medicaid enrollment and that the state draws down federal funds for the exact amount paid, with no leftover balance. They also said most NMT use comes from adult day centers and rehabilitative care such as dialysis. Members questioned the witnesses about how quality metrics and contract standards are set, whether the state had explored alternatives such as Uber Health or other integrated models, and how utilization was calculated. The witnesses said contract requirements are developed collaboratively by Medicaid Services, the Transportation Cabinet, and other agencies, and that studies of other models generally found higher costs and lower approval ratings, with additional research on a hybrid model expected by the end of the year. They clarified that one figure reflected the share of Medicaid members with registered vehicles, while another reflected actual NMT users, and they defended the capitated structure as shifting financial risk to brokers rather than the state. Representative Fleming also raised concerns about oversight, reporting, and the apparent gap between budgeted and contracted amounts, asking whether any unused funds would return to general funds; the discussion ended before a final answer was given.

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• We have our general business manager, but... ...but she is very active in making sure that this issue
• So in previous years, we've had an end-of-year general meeting where we talk about...
• superintendent, Because educators, I'm a second-generation superintendent, second-generation teacher
• And the finding was the money goes back into the general fund. Is that correct? That is correct.
• Thank you. ...money goes back into the general fund. Is that correct?

Summary: The committee met to review education audit reports and adopted the minutes. Legislative Audit reported 103 education audits total, with 89 having no findings and 14 containing findings. The committee first heard from Camden Fairview School District, which had findings for spending operating funds on an end-of-year employee banquet and for unauthorized credit card charges. District officials said they had implemented stronger internal controls, stopped using the affected card, and would limit future events to comply with state law and constitutional requirements. Members questioned the district about prior practices, donated funds, and how teacher appreciation could continue without using operating funds; the report was filed as reviewed. The committee then reviewed Forest City School District, which had a finding for spending $33,000 in operating funds on an off-campus end-of-year celebration and entertainment event. District representatives said the money came from a long-standing Pepsi-related donation fund, but acknowledged confusion over whether it should be treated as operational funds and said they would stop using it that way and provide training to staff and the board. Members discussed whether the funds were private donations or operating funds, the lack of a formal board vote, and whether the event was intended to recognize staff and growth; the report was filed as reviewed. The committee also received notice of more serious findings that were referred to the prosecuting attorney and attorney general, including Conway School District for misuse of district funds and resources by former maintenance employees, Magnolia School District for undeposited activity funds, Westside School District for undocumented and personal credit card charges, and Boonville School District for paying a board member’s son in excess of the statutory limit without an approved exemption. The remaining eight reports with findings were filed en masse as reviewed, and the 89 reports with no findings were also filed en masse. The committee adjourned after noting that most districts reviewed had no findings.

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• specifically or about a more general specifically or about a more general Okay.<00:41:59.680>
• with more of a general with more of a general provision<01:08:33.719> that provision that
• > Commis- Inspect- Inspector General Commis- Inspect- Inspector General Clark.<01:15:50.480> Chair
• chapter 124E, MDE provides general chapter 124E, MDE provides general oversight<01:26:15.760>
• This gap is general education funds.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Deputy Attorney General Mark Tom, for the department.
• cost of basic necessities in general. cost of basic necessities in general.
• Michael Moriyama, Attorney General.
• Michael Moriyama, Attorney General. Michael Moriyama, Attorney General.
• General. General.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills, with most measures drawing either support or comments rather than opposition. HB 2395, relating to taking marine deposits for research, education, management, or propagation, received support from the University of Hawaii and DLNR. HB 2585, relating to agricultural tourism, drew broad support for its intent to keep agritourism secondary to farming, but agencies and farm groups raised concerns about enforcement, county authority, and the rebuttable presumption language. Testifiers included OPSD, the Agribusiness Development Corporation, Hawaii Farm Bureau, a small farm operator, and others, with some urging clearer definitions, simpler registration, and protections for bona fide farms and hosted farm stays. HB 1728, on rainwater catchment systems, was supported in principle by DLNR, which cited drought conditions and said it deferred to counties and the Department of Health on safety and regulation. HB 1881, which would prohibit passenger ropeways on mountain lands, drew strong support from community testifiers who said it would help prevent development disguised as agritourism and protect forests and country lands. HB 1990, establishing penalties and possible foreclosure for unresolved zoning violations, received comments from the Attorney General recommending removal of AG references and more county-centered enforcement, while the Hawaii Association of Realtors warned the 30-day timeline could create problems for absent or unaware homeowners. The committee also heard HB 1712, which would expand and make permanent certain seats on the State Building Code Council. The Plumbers and Fitters union supported the bill, but BIA Hawaii requested amendments to add “licensed contractor” language, and architects and other professionals opposed the measure, arguing that increasing the council from 12 to 15 voting members would make it less efficient and harder to reach quorum. Finally, HB 2151, relating to hempcrete, was supported by a Kauai workforce development advocate and the Hawaii Farm Bureau, who said hempcrete could support agriculture, manufacturing, and affordable housing while reducing carbon and reliance on imported materials. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• <00:09:36.200> in proceeding to hearing which generally in proceeding to hearing which generally
• make sure sure that the Attorney General make sure sure that the Attorney General follows<00:47:
• <01:02:54.960> that's primary and 50 before the general that's primary and 50 before the general
• trauma and domestic violence that gets passed down from one generation to the next.
• I'm Deputy Attorney General Steve Long, of the Department of the Attorney General.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard several bills on January 30. SB 286 and SB 287 both concerned supplemental funding for the Honolulu Department of the Prosecuting Attorney: SB 286 for the career criminal prosecution unit and SB 287 for the victim witness assistance program. Testimony from the department explained that these bills are filed each year because the Attorney General’s core budget allocation may not be sufficient, though the department said the core had recently been increased and the supplemental request might no longer be necessary. For SB 287, the department also warned of a possible federal Victims of Crime Act funding freeze that could cut about $1.88 million and severely harm victim services. Both bills drew support from county and community witnesses, and members asked about prior-year funding and why the requests were limited to fiscal 2025-26; no votes were taken in the excerpt. SB 289, from the State Ethics Commission, would create a more uniform administrative fine process under the ethics code and lobbyist law. The commission said the measure would not change substantive enforcement but would let it issue a notice and order of fine first, with the respondent able to request a hearing within 20 days, which would speed up cases that are not factually disputed. Members questioned whether the bill would deny due process or function like an automatic parking ticket, and the commission responded that respondents could still challenge the fine and that the process would apply to violations with fines under $1,000. The committee also heard SB 304, which would add 11 positions for the First Circuit Adult Client Services Branch; Judiciary testimony said probation caseloads are high, with an average of 116 cases per officer, and the added staff would help meet national supervision standards and better serve higher-risk clients. Members asked whether the positions were already in the budget and about current staffing ratios; the witness said the positions were not already funded and that the Judiciary supported the bill with amendments. The committee then heard SB 311, a proposed constitutional amendment to exclude spending money to influence elections from protected free speech. Testimony was strongly divided: supporters argued that Citizens United has distorted elections and empowered special interests, while opponents warned the language was too broad and could affect nonprofit advocacy and grassroots groups. Finally, SB 313 would impose a 1% wealth asset tax on individuals with $20 million or more in assets. The Department of Taxation said it had concerns about the bill’s ambiguity and administration and noted it would require annual valuation and likely additional resources; opponents, including family business representatives and the Tax Foundation of Hawaii, argued the tax would be difficult and costly to administer, would require sensitive business disclosures, and could force family businesses to pay from company cash. Supporters said wealthy residents should pay a fair share. The committee heard testimony and questions on these bills, but the excerpt does not show final committee votes or actions.

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• I’m the general manager for Consolidated Water Supply Corporation. Excuse me.
• I serve as a general manager for the Trinity River Authority and I'm here in that capacity today.
• , you know, my kids, eighth generation on my side, ninth generation on their mama's side, so been around
• , you know, my, my 640 kids, 8th generation on my side, 9th generation on their mama's side, so been
• For future generations forever. 661 That is why this is a hard issue.

Bills: HB24, HB27

Keywords: groundwater, conservation, water permits, sustainability, resource management

Summary: The committee met to hear House Bills 27 and 24 on groundwater issues in East Texas, with members and witnesses focusing on a proposed large-volume groundwater export project and the need for more science before major permitting decisions are made. HB 27, which was within the special session call, would direct the Texas Water Development Board to conduct a hydrogeologic study of the aquifers in the affected area and temporarily pause new export permits while the study is underway. HB 24, a separate bill that would limit certain production and export permits to 5% of modeled available groundwater, was laid out but the chair said it would not be moved out of committee. Testimony on HB 27 was largely supportive, though some witnesses were neutral. Supporters, including representatives from a water supply corporation, the Trinity River Authority, Environmental Defense Fund, and the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, said the region lacks enough hydrologic data, that the proposed pumping could affect private wells, surface water, and local economies, and that the state needs better information on sustainable yield and groundwater-surface water interaction. Several witnesses emphasized that groundwater conservation districts need clearer tools and better data, while also noting concerns about property rights and the rule of capture. Committee members discussed the scale of the proposed project, the absence of a groundwater conservation district in Houston County, and the possibility that the study should examine desired future conditions and maximum sustainable pumping rather than only modeled available groundwater. The committee adopted the committee substitute for HB 27 and voted it out favorably to the full House with a recommendation that it do pass, be printed, and be sent to the Committee on Calendars. The roll call was unanimous, 11 ayes and 0 nays. After the vote, members briefly reflected on the complexity of the issue and the need to continue working on broader groundwater policy in the interim and next session. HB 24 was discussed later in the meeting, but no final action on that bill was taken in the portion provided.

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• Um, meanwhile, the attorney generals.
• don't flow through the state general don't flow through the state general fund,<01:18:33.120>
• The the total of the general fund.
• <01:19:18.880> Not 2/3 of what the general fund is. Not 2/3 of what the general fund is.
• actually part of the general fund? actually part of the general fund?

Keywords: 1183, house

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• regard to unrestricted local aid, this budget includes the promise of a commission to study the distribution
• This debt crippled Haiti's economy for generations.
• today, it shall meet again tomorrow at 10 a.m., and the only item to be on the calendar shall be a general
• The only matter before us will be the general appropriations bill.
• The only matter before us will be the general appropriations bill.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate took up debate on the FY2026 general appropriations bill, with several members speaking in support of the Ways and Means budget. Senators Comerford, O’Connor, Feeney, and DiDomenico emphasized the budget as a values-driven response to federal uncertainty, highlighting investments in MassHealth, education, housing, food security, local aid, libraries, transit, mental and behavioral health, and support for vulnerable residents. They also praised the budget’s lack of new taxes and its focus on spending within available revenues, while noting major cost pressures from health care and federal policy instability. Specific programs and items repeatedly cited included universal free community college, expanded financial aid, rural and minimum school aid, TAFDC/EAEDC increases, the Healthy Incentives Program, universal school meals, housing supports, Home and Healthy for Good, and funding for Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital. Speakers framed these investments as both fiscally responsible and morally necessary, and several noted that amendments would be considered during the debate. No votes on the budget itself were taken in the excerpt. After the budget remarks, Senator Miranda spoke in recognition of Haitian Flag Day and the history of Haiti, including foreign interference and the importance of protecting Haitian immigrants in Massachusetts. Another senator then honored Malcolm X on the 100th anniversary of his birth, connecting his legacy to the budget process and calling for investments in equity, education, housing, and health care. The Senate then adopted an order to meet the next day at 10 a.m. with the general appropriations bill as the only item on the calendar, and adjourned.

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• It creates a simple low-cost standard requiring high schools to distribute voter registration materials
• Where civic infrastructure is weak, and often these students don't have the generational knowledge to
• So great to see the future generation who's going to solve all these problems that we can't seem to solve
• California's general election ballots are lengthy, particularly in— in gubernatorial elections when judicial
• identified concerns about the broad nature of those rules discourage public officials from making general

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• <00:06:40.000> given<00:06:40.240> to Um, I am given to understand that some of the general
• So that's where we're at in terms of, you know, I thought I would just share generally my principles,
• This committee deals with other revenue, other funds that are outside of the general fund conversation
• But for the most part, we have the highway user tax distribution fund, the state airports fund, and the
• quite see the kinds of impacts that we see from those kinds of things that are supported through the general

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We created a better government that distributed the goods to Minnesota, be it health care, education,
• Line 220 is the change to the general fund total for the whole bill in 2026.
• Line 222 is the change to the general fund number in 2026 to the central office.
• Losing that actually changes the total amount of general fund money in the bill. Thank you, Mr.
• Many of my committees I have often frankly complained about, but really, generally, I have not in this

Bills: HF2436, HF2929

Keywords: child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras, HF2929, SNAP, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, food assistance, nutrition assistance, public benefits, eligibility determination, income eligibility, federal poverty guidelines, poverty level, county agency, Tribal agency, human services, children and families, benefits administration