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• Those are three tall asks for the us because that will have a significant us because that will have a
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Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The Legislative Budget Caucus Public Commission met with a quorum present, approved the September 3, 2025 minutes, and then heard a presentation from Legislative Budget Office Director Christian Larson on proposed updates to the fiscal note uniform standards and procedures. The main changes clarified that agencies must still complete a fiscal note when a bill or section cannot be implemented because of federal law, with the note explaining the implementation issue and costing only the portions that can be implemented. A second change said technical comments about possible future litigation may be included in the narrative but not in the cost tables. Members discussed how these rules would apply when only part of a bill is unimplementable versus when an entire bill is, and whether requiring a note in those cases is the best use of agency time. The commission also approved a new procedure on funding-source assumptions for expanded programs, including assuming the current funding source unless the bill says otherwise and defaulting to the general fund if no source is identified. The updated standards and procedures were adopted by a 7-0 roll call vote, with Senator Wickland excused. The commission then received a second presentation from Director Larson on a possible analysis of the accuracy of fiscal estimates and budget items after enactment. He described this as a variance analysis comparing fiscal note estimates to actual fiscal impacts, intended to improve future estimates, inform the legislature, and increase accountability. He summarized practices in other states, noting that most variance reviews are ad hoc, while Utah and Tennessee have more formalized legislative reports; he also referenced an LBO pilot review done in 2022 based largely on Tennessee’s model. The presentation outlined possible report formats, including a single annual report, standalone briefs, or topic-specific reviews, and raised implementation questions such as who would select items for review, whether the analysis should be limited to fiscal notes, what statutory authority or data access would be needed, and what resources would be required from both agencies and the LBO. Members did not take action on the second presentation. Representative Anderson and Vice Chair Pratt commented that the proposal is complicated but potentially useful for improving future fiscal notes and transparency, and the chair indicated the discussion was for future consideration rather than an immediate decision.

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• <00:23:20.799> differ<00:23:21.440> significantly penalty structures differ significantly
• penalty structures differ significantly from<00:23:22.480> New<00:23:22.720> Hampshire.
• We always put the tall guys in that one. >> Um, so I think we're going to introduce ourselves, but I
• I was appointed in April of last year. tall guys in that one. tall guys in that one.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• The good news is that we've already been structured this way for many years, as the Secretary alluded
• So once again, we're already structured in a way that aligns with the federal government.
• But we're very much structured in a way that sets us up for success, given the changes that are being
• This would move us to a one-accountability structure.
• You know, there's a board composition structure today that exists. We can share that.

Summary: The meeting focused on Arkansas’s proposed workforce system overhaul, including a combined WIOA/Perkins state plan and a package of federal waiver requests intended to consolidate workforce governance, reduce administrative costs, and redirect more funding to training and supportive services. Commerce officials said the plan would replace the current structure of 10 local workforce boards and more than 200 board members with a single statewide board and one administrative entity, while keeping local offices open and using regional business councils to preserve employer and local input. They said the state has already reduced Commerce headcount and operating costs, and that the changes would improve coordination with higher education, adult education, vocational rehabilitation, DHS, and Arkansas Industry Connect. Much of the discussion centered on the waiver package, especially the proposal to make the state board function as the local board, allow more flexible movement of funds across regions, eliminate the WIOA “last dollar” requirement for training and supportive services, create affiliate sites instead of requiring every area to maintain a comprehensive center, and relax the 14 youth program element requirement. Officials said the State Board of Workforce Development approved the waiver package 11-3 before it was submitted to the U.S. Department of Labor, and that implementation would begin only after federal approval and a closeout process, likely taking up to a year. They also described plans to streamline referrals and data sharing, expand mobile and virtual services, and use a more centralized model to improve customer service and employer engagement. Members raised repeated concerns about rural representation, local control, board composition, and whether jobs and relationships would be lost if local boards were eliminated. Commerce officials responded that local offices would remain open, some current staff could be rehired by the state, and regional business councils would help ensure local employer voice. Several members also questioned how the funding was being used, citing audit findings that only about $1.8 million to $1.9 million of roughly $14 million to $15 million in federal workforce funds had gone to training and supportive services. Officials said the reorganization could increase annual training spending to roughly $6 million to $7 million by reducing overhead, one-stop operator contracts, and board administration. The committee also discussed how the changes might support workforce training facilities, apprenticeships, child care and transportation assistance, and employer-driven training in fields such as manufacturing, health care, technology, and welding. The Division of Higher Education also briefed members on Workforce Pell. Officials explained that the new federal program would extend Pell eligibility to short-term programs, but only within narrow limits, such as 150 to 599 clock hours and 8 to 15 weeks of instruction, with additional completion and employment benchmarks. They said Arkansas is working with colleges and universities to identify programs that fit the criteria and that the governor has designated the Division of Higher Education to lead implementation. No votes were taken by the committee during this portion of the meeting.

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• Now, frankly, if this bill passes without the amendment, a truck driver of a vehicle tall enough to make
• And, you know, even though I wear stilettos, I'm not usually this tall.
• What this does, it gives us a limited, structured, And so we haven't been leading in this space.
• What this does, it gives us a limited, structured, time-bound pilot to learn responsibly with educators
• is a straightforward bill that addresses an oversight in Delaware's education salary supplement structure

Summary: The House convened with quorum, offered prayers and moments of silence for community members who had recently died, and recognized several guests and family members in the chamber. After routine communications and passage of consent calendar 29, the chamber took up a series of measures on the main and colored agendas, with several bills and resolutions passing by voice vote or roll call. Among the measures approved were House Concurrent Resolution 157, which as amended requested a State Lottery report on options to support traditional lottery retailers; Senate Bill 53 on the Delaware Farm to Community Program; Senate Bill 307 on PSC authority for Lifeline telecommunications carriers; Senate Bill 339 clarifying health directive forms in mental health facilities; Senate Bill 235 on manufactured home community rent increases; Senate Bill 325, as amended, updating fire prevention and volunteer fire/EMS background check rules; Senate Bill 309 on inmate work and discharge of incarceration-related balances; Senate Bill 324 on deadly weapons and constable agency representatives; Senate Bill 293 on youth camp child care licensing; Senate Bill 94 on respiratory care practitioners and ECMO medication delivery; and Senate Substitute 2 for Senate Bill 100, proposing a constitutional amendment protecting the right to marry regardless of race or gender while preserving religious freedom. House Bill 188, changing Delaware primary elections to allow unaffiliated voters to choose a party primary, also passed after debate. Two measures drew extended discussion and amendments. Senate Bill 233, requiring snow and ice to be removed from vehicles, was tabled once, then later amended and passed after debate over whether the law was workable for truck drivers and other vehicle operators; a proposed truck-related exemption amendment failed. House Substitute 1 for House Bill 404, creating a pilot program for artificial intelligence and extended reality in schools, passed after testimony from the Department of Education emphasizing guardrails, privacy, and educator oversight, alongside concerns from members about data, bias, and long-term effects. Several items were tabled or reconsidered during the session, and the House adjourned after completing the day’s business.

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• All of us here today are like trees, like tall trees in our community.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• us to recognize veteran exceptionalism and let Texas once again lead the nation by example to stand tall

Bills: SB 390, SB 1197, SB 1271

Keywords: veteran-owned businesses, state contracting, historically underutilized business, economic opportunity, small business, economic development, veterans, certification, Texas legislation, unmanned aircraft, spaceport, criminal offense, aviation regulations, airspace safety, military installations, concurrent jurisdiction, governor's approval, state agency, land acquisition, Veteran Affairs

Summary: The meeting of the Committee on Veteran Affairs addressed several significant bills aimed at supporting veterans and their businesses. Among the bills discussed was SB390, which seeks to expand the definition of historically underutilized businesses to include all veteran-owned businesses, regardless of disability status. This change aims to create a more equitable economic landscape for veterans and to foster their participation in state procurement opportunities. The committee heard strong testimony supporting this initiative, emphasizing the importance of providing veterans with fair chances in business development.

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• to recognize veteran exceptionalism and let Texas once again lead the nation by example, to stand tall

Bills: SB390, SB1197, SB1271

Keywords: veteran-owned businesses, state contracting, historically underutilized business, economic opportunity, small business, economic development, veterans, certification, Texas legislation, unmanned aircraft, spaceport, criminal offense, aviation regulations, airspace safety, military installations, concurrent jurisdiction, governor's approval, state agency, land acquisition, 1185

Summary: The Committee on Veteran Affairs heard several bills related to military installations, veterans, and contracting opportunities. Senator Birdwell presented SB 1197, which would extend existing drone restrictions over military bases and airports to spaceports, with exceptions for authorized users; no public testimony was offered at the first hearing, and the bill was left pending before later being reported favorably. Chairman Hancock presented SB 1271, which would allow Texas to accept concurrent jurisdiction over military installations so state and local authorities could handle certain juvenile offenses and provide more rehabilitative options; a committee substitute was explained, but the bill was left pending after no initial witnesses appeared. The committee also considered SB 390, which would expand the state historically underutilized business definition to include SBA-certified veteran-owned businesses regardless of disability rating. Supporters from the Houston Regional Veterans Chamber of Commerce and other veterans argued the change would improve access to state contracting, strengthen the economy, and better recognize veterans’ contributions. Senator Eckhardt raised concerns that broadening the category to all veterans might not satisfy the disparity-study basis typically used for HUB classifications, and Jim Brennan echoed that concern while suggesting a separate category might be more workable. During the pending-legislation portion, the committee voted on several bills. SB 651 and SB 897 were each substituted and reported favorably to the full Senate, with both also recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. SB 1814 was likewise reported favorably and sent to the local and uncontested calendar. SB 1197 was reported favorably and recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. SB 1271 was left pending after a motion to report the committee substitute favorably, and SB 390 was left pending after testimony concluded. The committee then recessed subject to the call of the chair.

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• it was a means for us to hang out with a bunch of veterans, drink some beers, go fishing, and tell tall

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• There's probably a stack this tall... you might have slipped a disc bringing them. ...have slipped a

Keywords: 923, senate, all

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• I have my big, tall coffee here. We got lots of smiles. Are we ready? Okay.
• Primarily, but- Primarily, so this would be an allowable use, but given the structure of that fund source
• We have a budget bill, we've structured it within the budget, so the repayment is scheduled within our
• As we noted, the revenue structure is somewhat volatile.
• I will note that the funding structure for the disability fund, unlike our unemployment trust fund issues

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The personal bond is a structured system of monitoring and connecting people with services if they need
• The way this is structured is it...
• So there's already a structure in the Code of Criminal Procedure that gives a magistrate the authority
• I think the way that I would structure this or the way I would structure it in my mind is to make the
• She was five foot tall. She walked with a slight hunch. with a cane or a walker.

Bills: HB36, HB75, HB76, HB166, HB799, HB 1135, HJR15, HJR16, HB36, HB75, HB76, HB166, HJR15, HJR16

Keywords: family violence, global positioning monitoring system, victim resources, electronic monitoring, protective orders, magistrate, criminal procedure, probable cause, written findings, law enforcement, bail bonds, bail fund, charitable bail fund, nonprofit bail organization, public funds, local government spending, political subdivision, county, city, taxpayer lawsuit

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• at all right now, because you'll see from the pictures on slide 7 that it has about 60 to 70-foot tall
• And so if that's... ...a structural change that's not technical, right?
• I think that definition has to be tightened up pretty tight on what is technical, what's structural,
• Chair, in doing this, the executive can change the structure and language in a bill by line item vetoing

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• It's really neat because they have these permanent cover structures, and they have plug-ins where you
• We're looking at increasing response times for our structural fires. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• can see from June 17th with the South Fork Fire, how many acres, salt, all of that, down to total structures
• They can stack them 8 feet tall.

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• was originally appropriated to tease, but was transferred to TEES in the agency's 26-27 budget structures
• Advanced air mobility and that's moving people from point A to point B using drones and other EV tall
• funding model, it is imperative the legislature adjusts funding accordingly to ensure the incentive structure
• stability to plan effectively and invest in initiatives that improve outcomes, keep the incentive structure

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• amendment preserves the House policy of strengthening flood resilience planning and provides clearer structure
• 35:19.760> and<00:35:20.079> provides<00:35:20.560> clearer<00:35:21.119> structure
• planning and provides clearer structure planning and provides clearer structure and<00:35:22.160
• I would agree this appears to be a tall order for a small committee, but I submit that it is a great
• I would agree this appears to be a tall order for a small committee, but I submit that it is a great

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Tall order.
• Tall order. Karen Davis, who Reirden. Tall order.
• He came in and had a tall task to keep up with all the bills that we have and all the different topics
• He came in had a a tall task to job.
• He came in had a a tall task to keep<04:21:56.239> up<04:21:56.399> with<04:21:56.560><

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• <00:37:11.760> What for safety or structural integrity.
• What for safety or structural integrity.
• So, we're getting into the technical reasons why you think it qualifies for the structural lumber for
• So, we're getting into the technical reasons why you think it qualifies for the structural lumber for
• And that means any type of structural change, changing the face, other than minor repairs.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• A predictable framework is far more effective. than arbitrary or secretive rate structures.
• Cooperatives in East Texas have to deal with what they call those tall green things.
• Following the FCC structure, the net bear cost of a pole times the annual carrying charges for the range
• Are sort of built into that utility's cost structure.
• But I'd love to understand the structure to the extent you can provide those to Jeff on the committee

Bills: HB3445, HB3448

Keywords: telecommunications, electric cooperative, rights-of-way, infrastructure, provider access, right-of-way, pole attachment, regulatory access, 1184, house, all

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• The town of Hudson credited the program with helping them build a clear financial... ...structure and
• Pretty tall task. All right, any other questions? All right, any other questions? Okay.
• It is looking at what we can improve in the structure and the process.
• process, what can make it better, and where those penalties or where those accountability fit into the structure
• So, just, uh, into the structure.

Keywords: 916, all

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• So when you come up, you don't have to bend way down or stand way tall.
• One thing I would point out, though, is that the way that election administration is structured in the
• One thing I would point out, though, is that the way that election administration is structured in the

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 5 heard updates from the Secretary of State, EDD, the State Controller’s Office, CalHR, and DGS on a range of budget proposals and federal policy impacts. Secretary of State Shirley Weber opened with remarks about California’s election system, emphasizing its safety, transparency, high voter registration and vote-by-mail participation, and the office’s response to bomb threats and other election threats. Her staff then presented funding requests for the Cal-Access Replacement System (CARS) and Help America Vote Act/VoteCal activities, describing them as needed to modernize campaign finance and lobbying disclosure systems and maintain election security and voter services. A major portion of the hearing focused on federal election policy, especially the potential effects of a presidential executive order and the SAVE Act. Secretary of State staff said California would face significant, potentially unquantifiable costs if forced to comply, including new burdens on county recorders, county election offices, and the Secretary of State’s office, and warned of voter disenfranchisement, especially for students, seniors, disabled voters, military and overseas voters, rural residents, and people with limited transportation. Members and public commenters strongly opposed the federal proposals and argued California’s current system is functioning well. The committee also heard that federal HAVA funds were not expected to be at risk because the state draws them down into an interest-bearing account. EDD reported on paid family leave, explaining that recent delays were tied to a system transition and increased claim volume, and said it was simplifying applications and adding staff and automation. Public testimony supported expanding paid family leave to chosen family. EDD also said it is prepared for possible unemployment spikes, citing a recession plan, a command center, and recent hiring. The State Controller’s Office requested funding to continue the Fiscal migration project, which would move the state’s accounting book of record to the new system by July 1, 2026; Finance and LAO had no objections, and the committee expressed support for the project’s progress. CalHR presented a proposal for a statewide recruitment, outreach, and education paid media campaign under AB 1511, saying its current advertising budget is too small to reach diverse communities effectively. The final item addressed Governor Newsom’s executive order requiring a return to office on a four-day schedule. CalHR and DGS said they were working department-by-department to assess space, parking, transit, and other logistics, but had not completed a statewide cost analysis. Members and many public commenters criticized the order, arguing it was rushed, costly, harmful to telework benefits, and potentially disruptive to workers, especially those with disabilities, caregiving responsibilities, or long commutes. No votes were taken during the hearing.