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• It would appear that.
• Next on our agenda is an update on the Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative.
• That is true. and the governor called for a tri-agency initiative.
• He did the same thing again in 2019. issued a new set of charges to the initiative.
• again aligned to tri-agency initiatives and in fact it gets tri-agency support.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• She said it is a short-term system that has worked very well and does not appear to be abused.
• Uh, which is why even though my initial urge was to go much higher than 3,500, um, I did not.
• Madam Chair, there doesn't appear to be enough copies of the amendment.
• Um, could an item appear on the consent calendar but still have a minority report?
• Um, could an item appear on the >> yes.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee convened for a day of public hearings on nine bills, with plans to later execute several early bills and possibly additional measures under House Rule 44. Chair Diane Pauer outlined time limits for sponsors and testimony, announced a lunch break around noon, and noted substitute members would be arriving later. The first hearing was on House Bill 1107, which would allow municipal budget committees to have one to three alternate members. Representative Valon, the prime sponsor, said the bill was intended to help towns like Epping deal with quorum problems during the compressed budget season and noted that alternates are common on other local boards. The New Hampshire Municipal Association testified in support, saying the bill would increase flexibility and help fill seats. Committee members raised concerns about whether alternates should be elected, how they would be selected, whether they would be sufficiently informed to vote, and whether the bill’s one-year term language and rescission provisions were clear. The sponsor and NHMA said the process would be consistent with other local boards, that alternates would typically be appointed after elections, and that they would follow up on possible statutory clarification. The hearing closed with six remote supporters, one paper supporter, and no opposition reported. The committee then heard House Bill 1118, sponsored by Representative Colby, which would raise the daily amount municipal employees may hold before remitting funds to the treasurer from the current $1,500 limit to $3,500. Colby said the existing thresholds are outdated, have not been updated in about 20 years, and create burdens for smaller towns that must make frequent bank deposits, sometimes far from town offices. She said the bill would improve efficiency and allow staff to focus more on serving residents, while still allowing municipalities to keep lower limits if they choose. Members asked about how the remittance process works in practice, what amounts municipalities typically collect, and whether the change reflected a broader trend of updating cash-handling thresholds. The sponsor explained that the bill only changes the dollar thresholds in the relevant statutes and does not require municipalities to adopt the higher limit. The transcript cuts off before any final action on HB 1118 is reported.

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• We've been rebating R funds from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, Reggie, for 13 years, and that
• We've been rebating R funds from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, Reggie, for 13 years, and that
• It's a pleasure to appear before you this morning. This is my first time here in this committee.
• <00:45:18.640> before<00:45:18.880> you um it's a pleasure to appear before you um
• it's a pleasure to appear before you this<00:45:19.240> morning<00:45:19.520> this<00:45

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 224, which would redirect most money from New Hampshire’s renewable energy fund back to electric ratepayers. The bill sponsor argued the measure would lower energy costs, noting recent utility rate increases and estimating annual savings of roughly $2.5 million to $7.3 million for ratepayers. Supporters said the fund has accumulated money that should be returned to customers rather than used for subsidies, and they emphasized that the state has already rebated similar funds from RGGI for years. Opponents, including Rep. Kat McGee, argued the renewable energy fund is a successful, nonlapsing dedicated fund that supports local clean-energy projects, energy resilience, emissions reductions, and private investment. McGee said the fiscal note overstated the benefit of rebates and understated the loss of investment, claiming the average annual rebate would amount to less than $10 per customer while the program has helped leverage significant private dollars and nearly 10,000 projects. She urged the committee to reject the bill as a poor deal for the state and ratepayers. Committee members questioned the fiscal note, the size of the rebate, whether the bill would set a precedent for other dedicated funds, and whether the program’s incentives amount to picking winners and losers. The Department of Energy testified neutrally, explaining how the renewable energy fund works, including renewable energy credits, alternative compliance payments, and the fund’s use for renewable energy initiatives. No vote was taken in the portion of the hearing provided.

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• Chair recognizes Bob Scully from the New Hampshire Motor Transport Association, who doesn't appear to
• Initially, I was going to be opposing this bill.
• to be taking a position on the appear to be taking a position on the bill<00:47:54.200> welcome
• <00:48:07.200> I<00:48:07.319> was Transport Association um initially I was Transport
• Association um initially I was going<00:48:07.599> to<00:48:07.720> be<00:48:07.880>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 758, which would establish a study committee on airport operation hours and possible noise abatement measures, including whether New Hampshire should prohibit departures between midnight and 6 a.m. The sponsor said the committee would examine the pros and cons and consult stakeholders. The Bureau of Aeronautics testified neutrally, noting that New Hampshire has 25 public airports, 12 with federal funding and grant assurances that may require them to remain open during those hours, and that cargo operations, including at Manchester, commonly occur overnight. Members also discussed existing noise abatement programs and how mitigation is determined by noise contours and FAA funding decisions. No vote was taken; the chair closed the hearing after testimony. The committee then heard House Bill 489, allowing voluntary emergency workers to use rear-facing blue lights on private vehicles when responding to emergencies. The sponsor said the bill corrects an oversight in existing law, would not cost the state or towns money, and would improve visibility and safety, especially in rural areas. Supportive testimony from a volunteer responder emphasized that blue lights help cut through fog, snow, and nighttime conditions, and that the bill would only add a single rear-facing blue light to existing red, amber, and white emergency lighting. The New Hampshire State Police opposed the bill, arguing that expanding blue lights to private vehicles would confuse the public and desensitize drivers to blue lights, which are associated with law enforcement. The hearing closed without action. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 533, which the sponsor and State Police clarified is actually two separate changes: one authorizing civilian automotive equipment inspectors to assist with vehicle inspection work, and another expanding language in motor carrier enforcement to include new entrant safety audits and compliance reviews. The State Police explained that civilian inspectors are hired and trained through the department and that any findings of state-law violations would be referred to troopers; they also said the new motor carrier language was requested to satisfy federal audit concerns about right of entry. The New Hampshire Motor Transport Association said it had no position if the civilian inspectors were not doing commercial truck inspections, but would oppose the bill if they were. Members asked about the difference between audits and compliance reviews, and the State Police said audits are for newer carriers and are non-enforcement, while compliance reviews look for violations. The chair then closed the hearing on HB 533. After a brief reset, the committee opened House Bill 594, which would repeal an alternate definition of “way” for the driving-after-suspension statute. The sponsor said the change was requested by the Department of Justice. Representative Erica Leon opposed the repeal, explaining that the prior language was intended to avoid criminalizing people who mow lawns or perform similar work near property edges while suspended, but she worried the repeal could create a loophole allowing driving on places like highway medians. Members questioned whether the issue was limited to mowing or broader vehicle use on property edges, and Leon said she would work with agencies to clarify the language so it protects lawful mowing without allowing misuse. No vote was taken in the portion provided.

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• where attended the University of montavo where attended the University of montavo where she was initiated
• into the me Mew she was initiated into the me Mew she was initiated into the me Mew chapter of Alpha
• and additionally she initiatives and additionally she initiatives and additionally she received the
• I think that came out of cuts initially I think that came out of cuts initially I think that came out
• that since they're it it just appears that since they're it it just appears that since they're not since

Bills: HB 9, HB 22, HB 908, HB 1392

Keywords: property tax, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, income-producing property, business personal property, tax exemption, local government finance, appraisal district, chief appraiser, rendition statement, property tax relief, small business, commercial property, leased property, related business entity, unified business enterprise, tax situs, Texas Tax Code, local taxing unit, constitutional amendment

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• We are focusing, at least initially, on how the transaction is received.
• But anything that is over the counter is received, so again we're focusing on the word initially received
• voted to impose a tax on themselves to build roads, the voters approved the tax structure the way it appeared
• It appears the ayes haven't. Do you have it so ordered? Mr.

Bills: HB2143, HB2273, HB2290, HB2373, HB2784, HB2794, HB4037

Keywords: public safety, retirement system, investments, trust fund, board of trustees, financial report, income tax rebate, Pinal County, taxpayer eligibility, state revenue, financial assistance, transaction privilege tax, business location, tangible personal property, shared vehicle, sourcing, income tax, veterans, donations, tax refunds

Summary: The House Ways and Means Committee first set aside House Bill 2794 at the sponsor’s request and then took up House Bill 2290, which would clarify Arizona transaction privilege tax sourcing rules for tangible personal property by specifying that an order is received at a seller’s business location and that server location does not control sourcing. The sponsor said the bill codifies existing, historic treatment and would provide certainty for taxpayers, while the League of Arizona Cities and Towns opposed it, arguing it would be a major departure from current practice, could shift revenue away from rural communities, and could create multiple tax rates for a single transaction. The Department of Revenue said it was neutral, acknowledged ongoing ambiguity and administrative complexity, and explained that a 2023 draft ruling had been based on a legal analysis but was never finalized. Several business and association witnesses supported the bill as necessary to prevent inconsistent audits and to preserve origin-based sourcing for in-state sellers. After extended debate, the committee passed HB 2290 on a 5-3 vote, with one member absent. The committee then heard House Bill 2373, which would add a space on the individual income tax return for taxpayers to voluntarily direct part of a refund to the Veterans Donations Fund or a veterans service organization fund. The sponsor and a representative of veterans advocacy groups described it as a simple, voluntary way to support veterans organizations and local projects. No opposition was raised, and the bill was approved unanimously by the members present, 8-0, with one absent. Finally, the committee considered House Bill 2143, a technical change to Public Safety Personnel Retirement System law that would limit the 5% ownership cap to publicly traded corporations. PSPRS representatives said the change would reduce compliance costs and avoid unnecessary workarounds while maintaining existing investment safeguards and diversification rules. Members discussed that ASRS does not have the same cap and that PSPRS already has broader limits on concentration risk. The bill was presented as an administrative cleanup measure, and discussion focused on clarifying that it would not increase investment risk.

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• a strong force, and so their voices are being heard, and drugs are a problem, and we took some initiative
• Federal funding appears to be getting cut.
• We have had great success with license renewals and our initial application processes through that, as
• county or someone close enough can drive in, they will drive into Tulsa County to help, or they will appear

Keywords: 914, all

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• We have four key goals that drive our day-to-day work and strategic initiatives as well.
• And so we are sort of part of that process, but the CCBHC initiative is really being led by our agency
• I read the letter from the auditor, and it appears there were even issues in getting straight answers
• one quick comment about the fines that have been levied on the department for workers not either appearing

Keywords: 996, all

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• But it doesn't appear that this bill would necessarily stop that; it would give us some science and some
• But, uh, it doesn't appear that this project would, would directly, uh, I'm sorry, that this bill would
• And while I did vote for the bill today, honestly, I initially had planned on voting no because of some
• And while I did vote for the bill today, 435 honestly, I initially had planned on voting no because of

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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• MSTs, I know the word Medicaid appears in the caption, and therapy appears in the caption, and all of
• They don't have to initiate the fees that the study suggests are a fair rate, but if they deviate, if
• It provides financial assistance for public safety initiatives in border communities, administered by

Bills: HB2293, HB2694, HB2999, HB3694, HB3254, HB4662, HB5629, HB5632, HB5675, HB5664, HB5671, HB5680, HB5682, HB5693, HB4158, HB5695, HB4669, HB5696, HB5698, HB5677, HB5699, HB5694, HCR81, HCR83, HCR84, HCR89, HCR111, HCR142, HR868, SB682, SB1351, SB1895, SB1931, SB2141, SB3044, SCR1, SCR6, SCR37, SB458, SB482, SB927, SB984, SB651, SB1620, SB2124, SB2448, SB841, SB843, SB402, SB2662, SB2053, SB2332, SB2112, SB745, SB1247, SB1789, HB75, HB5354, HB4683, HB4847, HB1449, HB3833, HB265, HB1845, HB 108, HB1960, HB1955, HB2512, HB2581, HB2803, HB1738, HB636, HB2638, HB2655, HB871, HB 1107, HB1765, HB1822, HB3679, HB4099, HB3732, HB3171, HB3749, HB2814, HB3977, HB4204, HB4207, HB4449, HB1820, HB1876, HB1939, HB1347, HB2593, HB2136, HB2658, HB2757, HB2080, HB3063, HB3006, HB2844, HB3241, HB3680, HB3169, HB2078, HB2507, HB4559, HB3405, HB475, HB3463, HB3441, HB3520, HB3178, HB158, HB2060, HB4991, HB1991, HB5596, HB2014, HB2731, HB2417, HB2399, HB2301, HB3335, HB3234, HB3320, HB4848, HB4748, HB4769, HB4795, HB2086, HB2234, HB4916, HB5624, HB4505, HB5093, HB5302, HB5402, HB5606, HB4630, HB4924, HB3339, HB3793, HB3631, HB4882, HB5509, HB5499, HB5520, SB1177, SB1559, SB746, SB434, SB1383, SB1214, SB1079, SB3031, SB2141, SB2185, SB1895, SB1241, SB901, SB1883, SB552, HB 1249, HJR218, HB5623, SB687, SB1332, SB458, SB482, SB927, SB984, SB651, SB1620, SB2124, SB2448, SB841, SB843, SB402, SB2662, SB2053, SB2332, SB2112, SB745, SB1247, SB1789, HCR76, HCR127, HCR9, HCR40, HCR118, HR559, HCR59, HCR135, HCR141, HCR46, HCR109, HCR10, SB3037

Keywords: Sweeny Hospital District, board of directors, local governance, elections, healthcare administration, Brazoria Drainage District, commissioners, vacancies, resignation, hydrogen vehicles, weight limitations, transportation, environmental impact, clean energy, deep fake, intimate depictions, consent, digital media, criminal penalties, State Board of Education

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• organizes and refines those recent changes while making targeted improvements, such as clarifying initial
• Chair, it actually appears at 65.7, um, on— >> No, I see.
• 01:40:30.960> Chair,<01:40:31.240> it<01:40:31.360> actually<01:40:31.680> appears
• Chair, it actually appears at >> Um Mr.
• Chair, it actually appears at 65.7, 65.7, 65.7, um<01:40:34.600> on um on um on >> No,<01

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Not all of those appear on the screen in front of you.
• Not all of<00:25:28.559> those<00:25:28.880> appear<00:25:29.279> on<00:25:29.520
• > the<00:25:29.679> screen<00:25:29.919> in<00:25:30.080> front of those appear
• on the screen in front of those appear on the screen in front of<00:25:30.320> you.
• that in order to solve the initial that in order to solve the initial problem<00:34:07.279> of

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I do now appear as director of the CCC.
• Uh, let me see, uh, Division of Consumer Advocacy with comments. the committee. do now appear as director
• the committee. do now appear as director of<00:35:49.119> the<00:35:49.320> CCC.
• your strategy. your strategy. some<01:04:21.520> initial some initial some initial numbers
• He added that the initial phase is itemized and that they have a finance plan and known quantities.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint Senate committees heard HB 108 HD2, which would allow direct shipment of beer and distilled spirits by certain licensees and require liquor commissions to adopt rules. Most testimony came from craft brewers and distillers in support, who said the bill would help small and fragile producers reach customers, move limited or specialty products that wholesalers do not carry, and maintain relationships with visitors after they leave Hawaii. Supporters also argued that direct-to-consumer shipping would not meaningfully increase underage access because common carriers age-gate deliveries and require adult signatures, and that the measure would supplement rather than replace the three-tier system. Opposition came from the Hawaii Food Industry Association and the Hawaii Liquor Wholesalers Association, which said the bill could create problems with minor access and tax revenue and would allow out-of-state manufacturers to ship directly to Hawaii households. Supporters responded that similar concerns were raised when wine direct shipping was adopted and said the existing shipping and reporting systems can track and tax these sales. Several witnesses, including Maui Brewing, Ola Brew, Koloa Rum, Hana Rum, Koulana Rumworks, Koval Distillery, and the Brewers Association, described their small-batch operations, limited distribution options, and the potential for direct shipping to expand sales and jobs. Committee members questioned witnesses about underage access, tax collection, and the impact on the three-tier system. One witness discussed efforts to protect and potentially scale the Hawaiian spirit Okolehao through geographic and sourcing rules. The transcript does not show a final vote or disposition on HB 108 HD2 in the excerpt provided.

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• MDE has supported and implemented several paperwork reduction initiatives in recent years, including
• a new school, the presence of any fuel oil sites or Superfund sites will be discovered during the initial
• This is the third time I've appeared before you folks in support of this bill, and while I enjoy coming
• discovered superf fund sites will be discovered during<01:25:49.080> the<01:25:49.199> initial
• uh before you folks in support appeared uh before you folks in support of<01:26:11.280> this<

Bills: HF1124, HF1457, HF1803

Keywords: school calendar, education, school year, Labor Day, state law, school construction, landfill, dump site, closed landfill, contaminated site, pollution control agency, school siting, public school, charter school, environmental health, student safety, brownfield, solid waste, waste disposal site, site contamination

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• She said that at first glance the bill may appear intended to address a workforce issue, but really it
• /c><00:21:10.480> this<00:21:10.679> bill<00:21:10.960> may<00:21:11.240> appear
• it at first glance this bill may appear it at first glance this bill may appear to<00:21:11.640>
• He added that the Department of Health's Healthy Brain Initiative plan identifies other opportunities
• She says the program was initially created as a temporary stopgap measure to stabilize the individual

Bills: HF837, HF1903, HF499, HF794

Keywords: health insurance, premium security plan, federal funding, state innovation waiver, Minnesota, newborn safety, anonymity, healthcare provider, safe place, child welfare, HF499, nursing, nurse licensure, temporary permit, temporary nursing permit, Board of Nursing, endorsement licensure, reregistration, refresher course, health occupations

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• Welcome for his third hat-trick trifecta appearance in our committee, Mr. Hosmer. >> Thank you.
• It works in tandem perhaps with some of the initiatives that you brought forward.
• It works in tandem perhaps with some of the initiatives that you brought forward.
• It works in tandem perhaps with some of the initiatives that you brought forward.
• It works in tandem perhaps with some of the initiatives that you brought forward.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I think just the point that we're trying to underscore initially is that there is an additional upload
• There are different... ...and we'll be able to find you in that initial upload.
• Chair, especially when it talks about the voters and the voters approving the initiative back in 2008
• Senate Bill 1 when it initially was enacted.
• Senate Bill 1 when it initially was enacted.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The committee heard several budget and policy items, beginning with the DMV’s proposal for the federal state-to-state verification system and the Digital Experience Platform (DXP). DMV officials said the state-to-state system is required for Real ID compliance and functions as a pointer system that shares only limited identifying information to help states verify whether an applicant has records in another jurisdiction. Members pressed hard on privacy, access, hacking, notification, and misuse concerns, including whether other states or federal actors could use the system to target Californians. DMV said access is limited to member jurisdictions, requests are transaction-based, records are encrypted, California can see when its data is requested, and legal remedies would include working through AAMVA and the Attorney General if misuse occurred. On DXP, DMV said the project has been reset, is on its revised schedule and budget, occupational licensing is complete, vehicle registration is targeted for completion by the end of the calendar year, and the full modernization is expected by fiscal year 2028-29. The committee then took up the High-Speed Rail Office of Inspector General trailer bill and AB 1608. The Inspector General said current law does not clearly authorize public reports or establish a work-paper retention and disclosure framework, and that the trailer bill and AB 1608 would codify those powers, add access to needed job classifications and purchasing authority, and require public reporting with temporary confidentiality only in limited circumstances such as pending litigation, security vulnerabilities, or fraud-detection weaknesses. Members debated how broad the confidentiality language should be, whether reports could remain confidential too long, and whether the bill should define “proposed agreements” and require notice to the Inspector General when agreements are being reviewed. The Inspector General said he had already found at least one procurement-related state law violation involving an amendment that added services not in the original contract, and members discussed the project’s large cost growth and the need for stronger oversight. No vote was taken on the item in the portion provided. Finally, Caltrans began presenting a trailer bill proposal related to workforce development under SB 150, explaining that it would amend Government Code 14017, which governs use of federal highway formula funds and related workforce development efforts. The transcript cuts off as Caltrans starts its overview, so no further discussion, vote, or action on that item is shown in the provided text.

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• So the same appropriation of $4 million for special education initiatives as in FY26.
• Line 98, scheme initiatives, and then it's also over on the other side.
• If it's supposed to be focused on math, why do we not call it a math initiative instead of a STEAM initiative
• This reevaluation was initially and unjustly denied.
• Do we need to take our stuff with us, or will it magically appear in 307?

Transcript Highlights:

• There was an initial draft published on the 12th, and the final will come out this Friday, and in that
• of care reform from the child welfare system, the California behavioral health initiatives.
• I see very little evidence of people with IDD being considered very much in those initiatives.
• Individuals who are White appear to be using respite services slightly less on average.
• Initially, they met monthly; they are now on a quarterly cadence.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• This may lead to LEAs using disparate types of initiatives, as well as some initiatives that may need
• The other model or initiative is Next Education Workforce.
• That is a separate initiative that received its own budget line item.
• So this is on the math achievement initiative where one of the three initiatives is that high-quality
• Our initiatives have not changed.