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• They negotiate and manage 650 property leases annually, including state-operated group homes throughout
• property leases annually including State operated<00:03:22.280> group<00:03:22.560> homes<
• A full listing of the $8 million of emergency repairs from 2024 can be found in the annual CA report.
• Three of them are at or near the maximum contaminant levels for the federal government.
• three of them are at or near the maximum three of them are at or near the maximum contaminant<01

Bills: HF919, HF1192, HF212, HF214

Keywords: wastewater, infrastructure, funding, Litchfield, economic development, environmental compliance, Hastings, water treatment, PFAS, nitrates, bonds, capital investment, public health, HF212, Round Lake-Brewster, Independent School District No. 2907, school construction, school building, sales tax exemption, use tax exemption

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• It cleans up uh some language around year 2026 and changes it to 27 and also uh adjusts the maximum charge
• annually and guarantees that happens based on an index price index. >> Okay.
• uh and also uh adjusts the maximum uh and also uh adjusts the maximum charge<00:05:04.400> annually
• <00:05:05.360> and<00:05:05.759> guarantees<00:05:06.479> that charge annually
• that are annual and this money<00:08:48.399> just<00:08:48.640> keeps<00:08:48.880>

Bills: HF3521, HF1807, HF1270, HF2070, HF3136

Keywords: hospital moratorium, hospital construction, bed capacity, hospital expansion, health care facilities, hospital licensing, safety-net hospital, level I trauma center, Ramsey County, Minnesota health law, hospital beds, new hospital exception, certificate of need, inpatient capacity, emergency care, trauma services, health system regulation, state moratorium, hospital modernization, health infrastructure

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• Some of the highlights of our work include delivering the twice-annual budget and economic forecasts,
• > and<00:03:54.519> economic<00:03:55.079> forecasts<00:03:56.079> uh annual
• At MMB, we directly manage over $3.4 billion annually.
• all funds $72 million operating annual all funds $72 million operating budget<00:07:00.800> many<
• <01:41:12.840> Charter requiring submission of annual Charter requiring submission of annual

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We feel like there's enough room from the line-item maximum to what people are being paid now.
• You're just not utilizing your maximums. Is there places elsewhere in the business?
• You're just not utilizing your maximums.
• May have understood that the line-item maximums that are in this appropriation are at an appropriate
• And the letter states this is to provide for the department's annual sponsored conference.

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• base is below the state's average annual base is below the state's average annual wage<00:06:54.400
• /c><00:08:44.399> pay employee the maximum that you would pay employee the maximum that you would
• ><00:52:03.240> the<00:52:03.480> average<00:52:04.200> but annual an annual wage
• is the average but annual an annual wage is the average but we<00:52:04.480> know<00:52:04.680
• this the annual a the average annual this the annual a the average annual wage<00:53:37.640>

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• The Federal Reserve remains squarely focused on achieving our dual-mandate goals of maximum employment
• Monetary policy actions are guided by our dual mandate to promote maximum employment and stable prices
• grow, As the economy evolves, we will adjust our policy stance in a manner that best promotes our maximum
• We remain committed to supporting maximum employment and bringing inflation sustainably to our 2 percent
• We now spend more to service the debt annually than we did before. Do in national defense.

Bills: SB257

Keywords: supply chain resilience, critical supply chains, critical goods, manufacturing, domestic manufacturing, reshoring, nearshoring, supply chain security, supply chain shock, supply chain disruption, critical infrastructure, emerging technologies, semiconductors, microelectronics, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, robotics, advanced manufacturing, blockchain, cybersecurity

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• just let the committee know as well that the governor's trailer bill does propose to make this an annual
• The governor's trailer bill does propose to make this an annual report versus a quarterly report, so
• report would not report go to a annual report would not be<00:16:49.839> in<00:16:50.000>
• <00:16:55.959> because the governor wants it annually because the governor wants it annually
• I had a question around the $25 million design-build limits for the DOT, and that's the maximum that

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Capital Project Overview Committee held an organizational meeting. Members elected Rep. Miltz as chair and later nominated Sen. Mark McConkey as vice chair, but that appointment was carried over because he was not present to accept it. Mike Edgar was nominated and accepted as clerk. The committee also adopted its procedures and guidelines, which set deadlines for agencies to submit capital project materials and establish reporting thresholds intended to keep small projects out of the quarterly report. The main discussion centered on the Department of Administrative Services’ quarterly capital budget project report for the quarter ending December 31, 2024. Staff explained that the report compiles statewide capital projects under the committee’s guidelines and includes new projects plus large DOT projects. Several members raised concerns about projects listed as on hold or lacking updates, including the Big E agricultural building rebid, a prison woodworking facility, Pease pier projects, the General Sullivan Bridge removal, Sunapee State Beach parking lot work, and a closed-loop referral contract. Members asked for better status updates, especially on projects with no agency response, and the chair said agencies could be asked to appear before the committee if needed. Members also discussed the governor’s proposal in HB 2 to change the report from quarterly to annual. Several members opposed the change, saying quarterly reporting is more useful for oversight, and suggested the committee ask Finance to remove that section or consider raising the reporting threshold instead. There was also discussion of toll credits, with staff explaining that any other use of toll credits requires committee approval, and of the Department of Corrections’ prison planning funds, including $50 million currently available for site feasibility and design work. The committee agreed to schedule its next meeting for April 14, with June 23 to be revisited later, and then adjourned by voice vote.

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• of Representatives to designate individuals to serve in their place on the ACA, and it removes the annual
• Individuals to serve in their place on the ACA, and it removes the annual reporting requirement of the
• It modifies the definition of maximum authorized tax rate.
• It stipulates that the maximum tax rate, together with monies from other authorized sources, if it's
• And whereas today, Embry-Riddle enrolls over 32,000 students annually and offers more than 100 programs

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, established a quorum, approved the prior journal, and moved through several Committee of the Whole calendars. On Calendar 1, HB 2192 (employment/video content matters of public concern) was amended and given a do pass recommendation. HB 2592 (government information technology) was amended to remove legislative approval of certain emergency or temporary AI-related rules and received a do pass recommendation. HB 2752 (Commerce Authority trade office) received a do pass recommendation after a Mesnard amendment and an Epstein amendment was debated; the Epstein amendment failed on division, and the bill was retained on the calendar. HB 2916 (traffic schools and instructors fingerprint clearance) was amended to allow work to begin while fingerprint clearance is pending and received a do pass recommendation. HB 2946 (development fees) was amended to address municipal distinctions based on dwelling size/bedrooms and received a do pass recommendation. The Committee of the Whole report was adopted. On Calendar 2, HB 2918, HB 2999, HB 1418, and HCR 2059 were considered. HB 2999 (special taxing districts/infrastructure finance districts) drew the most discussion; a Mesnard floor amendment made several changes to tax-rate, bond, and infrastructure provisions, and the bill was ultimately amended and given a do pass recommendation. HB 1418 (sheriff auxiliary authority) and HCR 2059 (county services) also received do pass recommendations. The Committee of the Whole report was adopted. On Calendar 3, HB 2035 (DCS kinship care placement requirements) was amended to change a reporting deadline and received a do pass recommendation. HB 241 (child neglect financial resources exception), HB 2594 (child confidentiality), and HB 2932 (groundwater transportation fee/withdrawal-related provisions) were also considered; HB 2594 and HB 2932 were amended and received do pass recommendations. The Committee of the Whole report was adopted. On Calendar 4, HB 2109 (portable wireless communication devices/distracted driving penalties for motorcycles), HB 2118 (mobile food vendors’ licenses), HB 2244 (eviction satisfaction of judgment), and HB 4011 (HOA duties) were all advanced, with committee or floor amendments adopted where offered, and the report was adopted. The Senate also took up an additional Committee of the Whole for HB 2440 (transition program), adopted a technical floor amendment, and advanced the bill. Later, the chamber adopted a proclamation recognizing Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University on its centennial and welcomed guests from the university. The Senate received a House request to return SB 1113 for further amendment and appointed free conference committees for HB 2133 and HB 2010. On third reading, HB 2592 passed 16-9-1, HB 2916 passed 26-1-3, HB 2946 passed 27-0-3, and HB 2999 passed 21-6-3, with Senator Epstein explaining her no vote on HB 2999 due to concerns about homeowner cost uncertainty. The Senate then adjourned until April 15, 2026.

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• I guess the question will be: is there a guaranteed maximum on these contracts, or is it open-ended up
• We will reach a guaranteed maximum price with the contractor before we move forward with the project.
• the design within that established budget, we'll put it out to bid and come back with a guaranteed maximum
• campus-wide career academy licensing career academy campus alumni match and integration services and annual
• So historically, there's about 400,000 calls made annually to participants that voluntarily agree to

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• Um collected annually must be awarded.
• star grants annually going forward? star grants annually going forward?
• It provides us distributed annually.
• credit would be maximum of $3,000. credit would be maximum of $3,000. uh<00:46:33.119> for
• Now, it moves to a maximum of $150,000.

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• ... ...on an annual basis, 176 jobs, and $8 million back to the state and local and property tax.
• Just that one facility, if it's there, would be $9.1 million on an annual basis... ...on an annual basis
• Today, boards can bond for a project at an amount up to six years of their maximum levy.
• So Century Code says you can bond up to six years of your maximum levy.
• Boards had always said, okay, our maximum levy is this, multiply it by six.

Summary: The committee met in Fargo and approved the minutes from the March 31 meeting before hearing a series of informational presentations focused on North Dakota agriculture, water, and research. NDSU President David Cook opened with remarks about NDSU’s land-grant mission, emphasizing statewide service through research, teaching, and extension, and highlighting examples such as the Lilac Agriculture startup and the university’s role in applying research to real-world problems. He said he intends to spend time listening across the state to better understand local needs. The committee then received a detailed presentation on a state irrigation and drainage study from Tom Bodine on behalf of Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring. The study projected significant potential for expanded irrigation acreage, especially in counties such as McLean, Williams, Sargent, Burleigh, Mountrail, McKenzie, McIntosh, Dunn, and Bottineau, and estimated major economic gains from irrigation, including higher farm returns and support for value-added agriculture. Members discussed water permits, surface water versus aquifers, infrastructure, drought resilience, and the role of legal drains in improving productivity and generating economic activity. The presenters also noted that the full report is available online. Dr. Greg Lardy followed with NDSU’s required interim report, outlining the university’s agricultural research and extension system, including the State Board of Agricultural Research and Education, seven research-extension centers, and the economic importance of agriculture to the state. He highlighted recent research impacts such as new crop varieties, potato breeding successes, virtual fencing, AI-assisted weed control, weather-network tools, and 4-H programming. He also described NDSU’s budget priorities: restoring the governor’s proposed 10% cuts, additional operating support, and deferred maintenance funding. Committee members asked about the new agricultural field lab, storage sheds, and NDSU’s partnership with Grand Farm. The committee also heard from the North Dakota Water Resources Research Institute and a professor presenting water-related research, including data center cooling, water reuse, smart irrigation, and a feasibility study on co-locating data centers with greenhouse and aquaculture production. Members asked about water use, ownership, and whether the concepts were operational or still speculative. Finally, North Dakota AgTech presented its NSF-funded innovation engine work, describing startup commercialization, on-farm trials, workforce development, and partnerships with NDSU, UND, tribal colleges, and other land-grant institutions. No formal votes were taken beyond approval of the prior meeting minutes.

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• Witness: The amount that was allocated to this project this year was the maximum amount.
• Representative Freeman, now that this has come from the conference, what is the maximum fine now?
• It is the maximum is... Hold on one second.
• The maximum is, hold on one second, $50,000 or 15% of the assessed value.
• Just want to remind everybody tomorrow at 6 p.m. at the Queen, we are doing, we are hosting the annual

Bills: HR310, HR314, HR316, HR317, HR321, HR275, HR276, HR279, HR282, HR286, HR289, HR292, HR295, HR302, HR319, HCR112, HR307, SCR59, SCR61, SCR62, SCR68, SCR69, SCR70, SCR54, SCR55, SCR64, SCR75, HCR79, HCR104, HB75, HB410, HB719, HB750, HB944, HB1098, HB1220, HB1252, HB359, HB210, HB468, HB1117, SB382, HB368, HB552, HB732, HB870, HB1236, SB29, SB42, SB43, SB149, SB208, SB274, SB300, SB312, SB387, SB389, SB401, HR74, HB998, HB901, HR20, HCR65, HCR71, HCR98, HB284, HB306, HB341, HB366, HB393, HB458, HB577, HB603, HB605, HB614, HB625, HB646, HB733, HB752, HB773, HB798, HB911, HB955, HB996, HB1035, HB1069, HB1113, HB1140, HB1180, HB1191, HB1240, HB1255, SB82, SB89, SB97, SB123, SB237, HB36, HB42, HB74, HB119, HB159, HB258, HB259, HB302, HB414, HB459, HB848, HB956, HB1017, HB1028, HB1095, SB217, SB283, SB469

Keywords: oil and gas, orphan wells, inactive wells, shut-in wells, marginal wells, plugging and abandonment, well decommissioning, site remediation, site restoration, Oilfield Site Restoration, OSR program, financial security, bonding, taxpayer liability, public liability, offshore wells, onshore wells, coastal erosion, Department of Conservation and Energy, natural resources

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• Lost wages had been $200 per week with annual adjustment within your $10,000.
• Uh lost wages had been $200 per week<00:13:27.040> with<00:13:27.320> annual<00:13:27.839
• > element<00:13:28.640> within<00:13:28.960> your week with annual element within
• your week with annual element within your $10,000<00:13:30.040> since<00:13:30.760> 10
• 3,000 maximum daily transaction limit. 3,000 maximum daily transaction limit.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Call to Order and Roll Call 00:00:38 Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulations 00:01:34 Proposed Legislation for the 2026 Session 00:10:14 Basic and Added Reparation (PIP) Benefits 00:10:41 Prior Authorization 00:46:15 Measures to Strengthen Kentucky’s Economic Infrastructure 00:59:46, 958, all

Summary: The committee met in a special-called session of the Interim Joint Committee on Banking and Insurance and first took up three Department of Insurance regulations tied to House Bill 256, the Strengthen Kentucky Homes program: 806 KAR 22:00, 22:10, and 22:20. Commissioner Sharon Clark said the program would provide $5 million in grants to help homeowners strengthen roofs, with regulations covering eligibility and operations, contractors and evaluators, and reinspections in cases of suspected fraud. A committee substitute to 806 KAR 22:10 was explained as a technical correction to conform to the statutory preference for in-state contractors and evaluators. Representative Hampton moved and Representative Rudy seconded approval of the substitute, and it was adopted by voice vote; the amended regulations were then reviewed. Clark also said the grant money would be distributed statewide rather than targeted to storm-prone areas. The committee then heard an update from Commissioner Clark on mental health parity in response to questions from Representative Pollock. Clark said the department reviews insurer filings and conducts market conduct examinations, but does not have authority over provider reimbursement rates or to require providers to join insurer networks. She said complaints are investigated and, when needed, teams review claims and data on site to check compliance with parity requirements. No action was taken on that discussion. After approving the November 4 meeting minutes, the committee heard testimony on a proposed PIP reform package from Representative Josh Bray, the Kentucky Hospital Association, the Kentucky Justice Association, and State Farm. Supporters said the bill would apply the workers’ compensation fee schedule to most PIP medical claims, keep the $10,000 PIP limit in place while stretching benefits further, reduce balance billing, modernize benefit amounts, and address fraud and delayed billing. They noted hospitals would be exempt from the fee schedule, while hospital-based physical therapy would be included, and said the compromise reflected negotiations among stakeholders. Some members questioned whether exempting hospitals undercut the bill’s purpose and asked about possible rate effects; proponents said they had not done a rate analysis and that the bill could lead to more treatments within the existing PIP limit. No vote was taken on the PIP proposal during this meeting.

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• The mandate, um, in Flugerville steel alone we have calculated an additional annual cost of approximately
• However, actual cost per student is $128 annually to fully implement those mandates.
• It also increases, because it's a statutory percentage thing, the maximum county supplement to just over
• And members, I will tell you that 87, I think 0.9% of the district court judges get the maximum, and
• The maximum would be 183, but for that 8 year be 215,000 and with longevity it'd be 225,000.

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• process, every year, the Medicare Advantage plans have to go and negotiate with CMS on what their annual
• It had a direct subsidy, but after a member reached a certain out-of-pocket maximum, Medicare paid 80%
• a deductible, then 25% until reaching the donut hole, then 100% until reaching the out-of-pocket maximum
• So that's the out-of-pocket maximum.
• standard plan design has a deductible, and then they're paying 25% until they hit the out-of-pocket maximum

Summary: The committee received an update from Grant Wallace on the rebid and possible decoupling of the state’s Medicare Advantage retiree coverage. He said the state is exploring splitting medical and pharmacy benefits for post-65 retirees, with UnitedHealthcare as the incumbent vendor, and that preliminary estimates suggested savings of about $100 to $200 per participant per month. He outlined the expected timeline for final CMS rate announcements in April 2026, with contract amendments likely to come before the committee in May or June after review by the EBD Advisory Commission and State Board of Finance. Representatives from Segal Consulting then reviewed the history and current structure of the Medicare Advantage prescription drug plan, explaining that the plan was adopted after a 2021 recommendation and launched in 2023 alongside the existing Med-Sup option. They said the Medicare Advantage option has produced substantial savings, including a lower monthly rate than the Med-Sup plan and about $40 million in savings from initial enrollment, while also restoring pharmacy benefits for some retirees. The presenters then explained recent federal changes under the Inflation Reduction Act, including major changes to Part D funding, the direct subsidy, and risk-score methodology, which they said have made risk adjustment much more important and are driving interest in separating medical and pharmacy contracts. In response to questions from senators, the presenters said the Medicare Advantage plan covers post-65 teacher and state employee retirees, including retirees from state agencies and K-12 public schools. They also explained that the new Part D structure has reduced out-of-pocket costs for members, with a $2,000 annual cap and lower average member spending to reach it, while shifting more cost to the plan. No votes were taken and no formal action was reported; the committee simply received the update and was told to expect further information after the April rate notice. The meeting adjourned with the committee scheduled to return on May 13.

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• On behalf of the Catholic Bishops of Florida, I would like to invite all of you to the 50th Annual Red
• Senator Burgess: We are revamping the Florida Veterans Hall of Fame from 20 to five nominees annually
• This would be our first opportunity, so we want to make it so Senator Brodeur: the President has maximum
• Withholding at 25 percent of the delinquent fine per month or the federal maximum, whichever is less.
• Requests are limited to $15 million annually, and this provision expires July 1, 2031.

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• And an annual audit is a part of accreditation.
• We need to provide this opportunity to the maximum number of people we can.
• We represent an annual membership of 1,400 special education leaders.
• The annual audits required by Senate Bill 2 are another facet of oversight.
• The annual audits required by Senate Bill 2 are another facet of oversight.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Education K-16 convened with a quorum, adopted its committee rules, and heard opening remarks from members introducing staff and outlining priorities for the session. Several senators emphasized support for public education, teacher pay and safety, parental choice, and the combined K-16 jurisdiction of the committee. The chair also reviewed hearing procedures, including public testimony registration and time limits. The main item was Senate Bill 2, the Texas Education Freedom Act, laid out by Chairman Creighton. He described the bill as an education savings account program intended to expand school choice, with a $200 million universal eligibility pool and an additional $800 million targeted to students with disabilities and lower-income families. He said the bill includes anti-fraud safeguards, criminal background checks for vendors, reporting requirements, data protections, and annual testing for participating students, while not imposing STAAR on private schools or homeschoolers. He also said the bill removes a prior hold-harmless provision for public schools and is separate from public school funding and teacher pay legislation. Members questioned the bill’s income threshold, lottery and priority structure, treatment of homeschoolers, microschools, charter schools, religious freedom protections, citizenship/lawful presence language, cybersecurity, open records, and disability-related issues, including whether 504 students and foster children should be included. Creighton said the bill is designed to prioritize former public school students with disabilities or lower incomes, while also allowing universal eligibility within the program’s first funding tier, and that the Comptroller would oversee vendor screening and cybersecurity rules. He said the bill does not direct curriculum or interfere with religious beliefs and that amendments may be offered later on citizenship and other issues. After member questions, the committee began invited testimony, starting with EdChoice representative Robert Inlow, who testified in support of SB 2 and cited national growth in school choice programs and studies he said show positive effects for students and public schools.

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• when I was at OSPB, Friday is the best time to go in speed because a lot of troopers hit their hours maximum
• Hit their hours maximum that they can work.
• What's the annual income? That would be $12,000. I'm sorry, $60,000. What's the annual income?
• And item number 22, the scholarship grant organization, I believe it’s the dollar amount, the maximum
• have provided a budget that is sound, ...that we have provided a budget that is sound, it provides maximum

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• In order to ensure maximum effectiveness, a both-and approach is required.
• maximum effectiveness, a bothand<00:30:19.279> approach<00:30:19.679> is<00:30:20.000>
• for maximum effectiveness. for maximum effectiveness.
• annual budget including federal money. annual budget including federal money.
• <00:40:45.800> is million out of 25 billion annually is million out of 25 billion annually

Keywords: 1183, house

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• It says their student loan at the amount of $10,000 for the first five years, but then it's a maximum
• first five years but then it's a maximum first five years but then it's a maximum dispersement<00
• Well, it does say a maximum disbursement of $40,000. It did say that. I read that this morning.
• So the maximum would be 62 troopers, $620,000, but it could be $100,000 if they only pick up 10 hires
• would be um 62 next year so the maximum would be um 62 Troopers<00:58:44.880> $620,000<00:58:

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