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• . appropriations.
• </c> &gt;&gt; There is an appropriation on there. &gt;&gt; There is an appropriation on there.
• </c> appropriations. Thank you. appropriations. Thank you.
• </c> appropriations committee, I salute them. appropriations committee, I salute them.
• </c> appropriately address that on the floor. appropriately address that on the floor.

Keywords: 916, all

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• So, uh, we've had some had requested.
• There's $599,000, which is the department's request for their operating adjustment.
• </c> request for their operating adjustment. request for their operating adjustment.
• <00:05:14.320><c> are</c> appropriations are appropriations are $261.9<00:05:16.720><c> million.
• </c><00:05:25.440><c> of</c> a total general fund appropriation of a total general fund appropriation

Bills: HF2446, HF2563, HF2444

Keywords: agriculture finance, broadband development, Department of Agriculture, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, food safety, food handler license, cottage food, home processed food, livestock dealer, meat packing company, milk marketer, milk marketing license, grain buyer, grain storage, beginning farmer, emerging farmer, farm down payment assistance, livestock investment grant

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• We are requesting<01:51:37.360><c> $895,000</c> requesting $895,000 requesting $895,000 to<01:51:39.440
• Naha is requesting<01:55:14.239><c> $87,000</c> requesting $87,000 requesting $87,000 in<01:55:16.159
• We're requesting<02:21:33.200><c> 1,9696,000</c> requesting 1,9696,000 requesting 1,9696,000 to<02:21
• . request. request.
• We are requesting<02:41:26.240><c> 403,000</c> requesting 403,000 requesting 403,000 to<02:41:28.399>

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: This joint informational briefing on Act 310 grants and aid focused on organizations describing how federal funding cuts, Medicaid/SNAP changes, and related policy shifts are affecting their services and budgets. Committee members explained there would be no Q&A, testimony would be limited to one minute, and in-person participants would be heard before Zoom callers. Members repeatedly asked testifiers to identify the amount of federal funding lost or at risk. Testimony came from a wide range of nonprofits and community providers, including Aloha Care, Hawaii Bicycling League, Hawaii Literacy, Hawaii Youth Symphony, Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Hawaii, the Tsunami Museum, The Kohala Center, West Hawaii Community Health Center, West Hawaii Region Hospital Foundation, Sounding Joy Music Therapy, Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaii, Dynamic Community Solutions, Feeding Hawaii Together, Girl Scouts of Hawaii, Hawaii Disability Rights Center, Hawaii Youth Services Network, Hawaiian Lending and Investments, Homana, Honolulu Theatre for the Youth, Kids Hurt Too Hawaii, and Kokua Kalihi Valley. Most described reduced or threatened federal support and requested state funding to maintain services such as health care access, food security, disaster preparedness, literacy and digital inclusion, youth mentoring, arts education, housing, and climate or agricultural resilience. Several speakers emphasized direct impacts on vulnerable populations, including kūpuna, low-income families, immigrants, homeless youth, and people with disabilities. Requests ranged from relatively small planning or program grants to multi-million-dollar stabilization asks, with some organizations citing specific losses such as reduced Medicaid or USDA funding, canceled EPA or FEMA support, or expiring federal grants. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the briefing.

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• Now let's cover the ground rules for appropriate conduct. The Assembly has experienced...
• it also has... ...state requests the federal government.
• The motion is due pass and re-referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
• AB 1540, Mark Gonzalez, is due pass and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
• Do pass and refer to the Committee on Appropriations. Bonta: Aye. Castillo: Aye.

Summary: The Communications and Conveyance Committee heard several bills focused on telecommunications, emergency response, and digital access. AB 1540 by Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez would restore the 988 “press 3” option for LGBTQ+ youth crisis support, with strong support from suicide prevention advocates, mental health organizations, local governments, and family groups, and opposition from groups arguing it politicizes crisis services and raises safety concerns. Members emphasized the bill’s life-saving purpose and noted it would depend on federal approval. The committee voted AB 1540 out on a due pass recommendation to Appropriations. The committee also approved the consent calendar, including AB 2093 and AB 2193, both sent to Appropriations. AB 1832 by Assemblymember Ransom, as amended, would expand and stabilize statewide 211 services through a state fund, a community needs dashboard, and integration into emergency planning; supporters described 211’s role during disasters and service gaps in many counties, and the bill passed unanimously as amended to Appropriations. AB 2289, the chair’s bill, would create an Office of Broadband and Digital Equity, consolidate broadband programs, and narrow CPUC jurisdiction to voice communications; TURN and CWA District 9 opposed the regulatory changes but acknowledged shared goals, and the bill passed to Appropriations. AB 2424 by Assemblymember Carrillo would create a new low-income telecommunications advisory board to oversee California Lifeline and address fraud and oversight concerns. Supporters said the board would add needed telecommunications expertise and improve access for low-income and immigrant communities, while opponents argued an existing advisory structure already serves that role and warned of added costs and surcharges. After discussion, the committee voted AB 2424 out on a 7-2 vote to Appropriations. The meeting concluded after all listed bills were reported out.

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• and what's not appropriate.
• Arrow said we’ve already legislated in this space.
• But counseling is appropriate.
• I think it's absolutely appropriate.
• The motion is do pass to Senate Appropriations. Umberg, aye.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• So today, I'm asking this committee to consider a $1.125 million appropriation.
• Thank you for your diligent work and attention to our request.
• Yeah, thank you so much for considering this request.
• We respectfully request that you support this funding request, and thank you for the opportunity.
• Share, so the request is part of the local share.

Bills: HF474, HF218, HF210, HF441, HF691, HF720, HF1068, HF1314, HF1465, HF1860, HF2046, HF1389, HF2404, HF2854, HF2985, HF3128, HF3103, HF778, HF3125

Keywords: HF474, Hubert H. Humphrey, Henry Mower Rice, Statuary Hall, United States Capitol, statue replacement, capital investment, general fund appropriation, Minnesota State Capitol, Minnesota State Historical Society, public art, commemorative statue, National Statuary Hall Collection, commissioner of administration, cultural heritage, monument, Washington D.C., HF218, Minnesota, Department of Public Safety

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• Is that legislatively set, or? Madam Chair, Mr.
• What do you see going forward from us legislators?
• We get a lot of questions about this from legislators.
• To legislate to the executive branch most often.
• Representative Koppelman, I'd like to maybe request Mr.

Summary: The committee opened with a moment of silence for a deceased member, then approved the April minutes and heard a presentation from HHS on the Diversion Task Force and related youth services grants. Chelsea Florey described the $750,000 one-time appropriation from HB 1012, the five awarded grants, and how programs in Bismarck, Fargo, Grand Forks, and Minot are using the funds for youth diversion, including school-based groups, physical activity, and services for problematic sexual behavior. Members raised concerns about staffing shortages, family engagement, service silos, and whether diversion eligibility rules are too rigid; Florey said the task force is focused on better coordination, broader education about available services, and possible changes to diversion criteria, with the Children’s Cabinet likely to drive broader recommendations. The committee then received a North Dakota Lottery biennium report from Director Thomas Lawler, who reviewed the lottery’s history, games, retailer commissions, player programs, and revenue distribution. He reported about $67 million in ticket sales for the 2023-2025 biennium, about $16.2 million transferred overall, including roughly $13.6 million to the general fund, plus transfers to drug task force and compulsive gambling funds. Members asked about the compulsive gambling allocation and whether it is set by statute. Next, the Department of Corrections presented on criminal justice data sharing and reentry. Adam Anderson explained that jails, courts, DOCR, HHS, and other entities use separate systems with limited interoperability, making real-time communication largely manual. He outlined possible hub or point-to-point IT solutions, but noted cost, vendor, identifier, and data-definition challenges. Robin Schmolenberger followed with an update on a Medicaid data exchange project between DOCR and HHS to suspend and reactivate inmate Medicaid coverage automatically and improve care coordination, with full bi-directional exchange expected in fall 2026. The committee also heard from county representatives on 24-7 sobriety program fees and an AG opinion allowing local sheriffs to use cheaper testing options when courts waive fees. Finally, the North Dakota Racing Commission reviewed a troubling audit. Bruce Johnson acknowledged serious findings involving overspending from the promotion fund, missing grant documentation, a reversed decision on breeders fund eligibility, and repeated procurement violations. He said the commission has begun corrective actions, including monthly tracking of the promotion fund cap, stricter grant documentation, written procurement procedures, and clearer eligibility rules in condition books. Members pressed him on how the overspending occurred, whether the commission board would impose consequences, and whether statutory clarification is needed on the promotion fund limit and related spending rules.

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• Request General Revenue Appropriations to maintain. For the additional 6 FTEs received in 2425.
• The agency had a revised request.
• The agency had a revised request.
• The agency had a revised request.
• Align appropriations among strategies and methods of finance between years into the appropriate bill

Bills: SB 1

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards

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• Is it appropriate in terms of the amount of training?
• Is it appropriate in terms of the amount of training?
• One is to try to request full scope of practice.
• If Sunset Review is not the appropriate vehicle, I ask for your support in separate legislation.
• However, we do need legislation.

Summary: The joint Assembly and Senate Business and Professions sunset oversight hearing focused first on the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), with opening remarks emphasizing legislative oversight, consumer protection, workforce access, and the need to evaluate whether licensing boards are efficient and effective. BRN leaders reported progress since the last review, including faster licensing timelines, streamlined enforcement, improved consumer satisfaction, expanded nursing program enrollment, and new statewide data collection on faculty. Committee members then questioned the board about nurse practitioner scope and supervision, international licensure, English proficiency, online nursing education and clinical placements, military and veteran pathways, workforce shortages, diversity in nursing, the LVN-to-RN 30-unit option, and the role of the board’s RN executive officer. The board explained California’s tiered APRN system, the NCLEX and national certification requirements, the 500-hour direct patient care clinical requirement, and its use of nursing education consultants and board-approved programs to oversee schools and placements. Members also discussed retention problems, especially for new graduates, and the board said shortages are often driven by burnout, lack of support, and employers’ reduced use of new-grad training programs. Public comment largely centered on proposed BRN sunset issues affecting advanced practice nursing, education oversight, and workforce development. Nurse practitioner, nurse midwife, and nurse anesthesiology groups generally supported the BRN sunset report but asked for clearer implementation of AB 890, support for APRN-to-RN delegation authority, streamlined renewals for nurse midwives, and protection of the current population-focus model. The California Medical Association raised concerns about out-of-state nurse practitioners practicing independently without California transition-to-practice requirements, specialty delegation, ratios, and data collection. Higher education representatives from UC, CSU, private nonprofit colleges, and nursing associations urged the board to reduce duplicative documentation, modernize clinical placement rules, improve parity between in-state and out-of-state programs, and address bottlenecks in securing clinical sites. An online nursing school argued that California should create a pathway for distance-learning programs so students can complete clinicals in-state rather than traveling out of state. Several speakers also highlighted the need to expand access for rural and underserved communities, support diverse and nontraditional students, and preserve affordable pathways into nursing.

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• This amendment is counter to the intent of the legislation before us.
• I move this no legislative privilege amendment.
• This is not a perfect legislation to fix our health care, but this is legislation that help safety net
• I'd like to move Amendment 2403 to limit legislated.
• It's not appropriate. This should not be retroactive.

Bills: HB2720, HB2073, HB2487, SB5816, SB5919, SB5831, SB6137, SB6244, SB6044, SB6132, SB5109, SB5877, SB6258

Keywords: behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, insurance tax, state regulation, insurers, taxation, budget impact, juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, market access, fire safety, insurance incentives

Summary: The House took up and passed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5292, which modifies the paid family and medical leave program. Supporters said the bill uses an actuarial model to set rates and maintains a four-month reserve to improve program stability. It passed final passage 95-1. The House then considered Substitute Senate Bill 5841, dealing with completion of course and financial aid-related requirements. An amendment was adopted to add a financial aid calculator and require outreach to students who indicate they have completed a financial aid form, with supporters saying it would help students understand aid eligibility and access college opportunities. The bill then passed as amended, 92-4. The most extensive debate was on Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5981, concerning the 340B drug pricing program and contract pharmacy relationships. Members offered many amendments seeking to limit the bill’s scope, add transparency, or direct 340B savings toward patient care, low-income patients, rural areas, or charity care; most were rejected. Supporters argued the bill would help safety-net providers, hospitals, and FQHCs, while opponents warned it would mainly benefit large hospital systems, create administrative burdens, and likely face litigation. After the House adopted the committee amendment and rejected the floor amendments, the bill passed 67-30. The transcript then moved on to other business, including Senate messages and the start of debate on House Bill 2487 on taxes, with one technical amendment to clarify taxpayer definitions.

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• I do not believe that we have a request in-house today.” “Okay.
• We don’t have a request in-house for more pressure at this time.
• So you don’t necessarily need legislation to do it. No. Okay.
• It's still site-specific for each individual permit request. Okay, fair.
• For each individual permit request. Okay, fair.

Keywords: 965, house, all

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• We're continuing to review the specific budget requests to assess whether they're appropriately aligned
• But some are requesting limited positions, some are requesting permanent positions.
• But some are requesting limited positions, some are requesting permanent positions.
• So it's not that it's less requests. You're not going to be requesting less assistance.
• Two quick urgent requests.

Summary: The subcommittee heard an extended briefing on the impacts of H.R. 1 on Medi-Cal and CalFresh, followed by testimony from the Legislative Analyst’s Office and county officials. DHCS described major Medi-Cal changes in H.R. 1, including work/community engagement requirements, six-month redeterminations, reduced federal matching for some emergency services, narrower immigrant eligibility, reduced retroactive coverage, and limits on provider taxes and directed payments. CDSS outlined CalFresh changes, especially the expanded able-bodied adults without dependents time limit, reduced exemptions and waivers, and the new federal-state-county administrative cost split. Both departments emphasized implementation plans, automation, outreach, and county coordination, while acknowledging significant expected coverage losses and administrative burden. The LAO and an independent policy expert discussed how H.R. 1 could increase demand on county indigent care systems and public hospitals as people lose Medi-Cal. They reviewed the history of county indigent care, 1991 realignment, and AB 85, explaining that counties already rely on a patchwork of funding and that current realignment revenues are often used for public health rather than indigent care. They warned that counties may face large increases in uninsured residents, with wide variation in how counties respond, and raised concerns about equity, financing, and whether a more standardized state-county program should be created. Committee members pressed witnesses on county funding, exemptions, homelessness, older adults, undocumented residents, and the effect of administrative burden versus true ineligibility. County representatives from Los Angeles, Santa Clara, Tulare, and San Bernardino described the expected local impacts and asked for additional state support. They said H.R. 1 would drive major losses in Medi-Cal and CalFresh enrollment, increase uncompensated care, strain eligibility staff, and worsen homelessness and food insecurity. Several counties urged the Legislature to fund eligibility workers, preserve enrollment, and consider a CalFresh match waiver; Santa Clara and San Bernardino also cited local tax measures and staffing reductions already underway. No formal vote or committee action was taken in the portion provided.

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• </c> requested Republican or Democrat. requested Republican or Democrat.
• </c> Police LEGISLATIVE SECURITY DETAIL. Police LEGISLATIVE SECURITY DETAIL.
• </c> also both proud legislators. also both proud legislators.
• </c> request or is that an order in disguise? request or is that an order in disguise?
• That is the legislative<01:31:28.720><c> body.</c> legislative body. legislative body.

Keywords: In an effort to stave off issues that may occur with long format live streams, we have split this stream into two parts., 958, all

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• </c><01:19:34.480><c> by</c> A roll call has been requested by A roll call has been requested by Senator
• c><03:39:39.120><c> seconded</c><03:39:39.600><c> by</c> requested a roll call seconded by requested
• Roll call has been requested and has Roll call has been requested and has been seconded.<04:19:57.120
• legislation provides clarity and legislation provides clarity and consistency<06:51:53.840><c> in</c>
• </c> requested by Senator Perkins Quoka. requested by Senator Perkins Quoka.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• </c> this bill was to clarify the legislative this bill was to clarify the legislative intent.<00:43:
• This is a request from Resources.
• </c> legislation is adopted uh in Washington. legislation is adopted uh in Washington.
• I think it's appropriate.
• I think it's appropriate.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• A request was made to take the poster home to the districts.
• The request would create a customized 14-foot trailer, plus freight to get it here.
• So that does help to do the offset that you had all requested. Awesome.
• So that does help to do the offset that you had all requested. Awesome.
• So the ones that have been requested and approved for distribution is Blaine County.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from its February 13, 2020 meeting, with a correction changing a reference from the America 250 subcommittee to the America 250 Council. Members then received a financial update showing remaining balances in the commemorative and celebration funds, with discussion that some unspent celebration money could revert to the commemorative fund. Haley Domgaard also reported that seven grant applications had made it through scoring and could be approved for disbursement, with additional applications still being reviewed. The committee considered several America 250 spending requests. A proposal to fund special “I Voted” commemorative stickers for counties at a cost of $12,992 was debated, with concerns raised about whether the state should pay for something counties normally print themselves and whether funds should be reserved for later needs. After a roll call vote, the motion failed on a 3-3 tie. Members also discussed the Capitol Celebration and ambassador program, including plans for events, booths, a scavenger hunt, music, food trucks, and school outreach tied to the Liberty Bell and other America 250 activities. A major portion of the meeting focused on the Liberty Bell project, including a custom trailer and steel transport stand to move the replica bell safely around the state. Officials explained the trailer would be decorated to resemble a coach, that the bell is very heavy, and that the stand and trailer were needed to prevent damage during travel. The committee also heard updates on the Governor’s Task Force, White House-related America 250 initiatives, and a proposed Liberty Grove tree-planting project with the Department of Lands. The committee approved grant disbursements for Blaine County and the cities of Dietrich, Grace, Nespers, Orofino, Pierce, and Twin Falls, and tentatively scheduled its next meeting for March 23 before adjourning.

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• Senate request. State your request.
• Unanimous consent request. State your request.
• Unanimous consent request. State your request.
• Unanimous consent request. State your request.
• Unanimous consent request. State your request.

Keywords: 977, all

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• The state fair requested a supplemental appropriation.
• Their request fully supports the agency's request for their base recommendation for personnel services
• This supplemental request is in addition to a $1.5 million initial appropriation, which is anticipated
• request.
• We have requested.

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• Members, I request the right to call.
• What we're looking at is appropriate geography, not an appropriate billboard.
• allowed to deny those requests. as we still have a hearing.
• Maverick County officials have requested legislative action to provide them the authority to direct the
• dedicated to managing those requests.

Bills: HB2007, HB2863, HB2921, HB3331, HB3332, HJR144, HB3514, HB3528, HB3720, HB3751, HB3859, HB3947, HB4148, HB4346, HB4880, HB5603, HB4337

Keywords: commercial signs, county approval, transportation code, regulations, road signage, vehicle title, revocation, hearing process, Transportation Code, county assessor-collector, confidentiality, personal information, local government, airport data, public records, vehicle regulation, transportation, steel industry, state fees, safety standards

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• Um we're the prior legislative day.
• Is it political or legislative?
• </c> say, over the legislative process. say, over the legislative process.
• </c><02:38:24.280><c> So,</c> multiple legislators. So, multiple legislators.
• legislation? legislation? &gt;&gt; Thank<02:39:26.600><c> you.

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Monday, March 23, 2026, 960, senate, all