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• While many of these funds are performing well, the board noted opportunities to simplify how interest
• I know that one of the big charges to this committee is looking at the fiscal piece.
• We take notes. Senator Beckettel has a question for you. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• Our fiscal services division, Alan is actively seeking one person there to fill out the fiscal services
• Alan is actively seeking one person there to fill out the fiscal services area.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Leadership Division of the Budget Section approved the prior meeting minutes and then received an update from Senator Jonathan Sickler on the Cash Management Board’s interim work under House Bill 1278. He said the board has reviewed state cash, investments, and liquidity across agencies and concluded the state’s overall mix of long-term and short-term assets is appropriate, with about $35 billion in total liquid assets and investments and roughly 89% in longer-term investments. He highlighted process improvements already underway, including replacing more than 500 six-month CDs with a special-rate savings account to reduce administrative work, and said the board sees opportunities to improve forecasting, automation, and statewide coordination. Members asked about whether the CD change would increase returns, how the Legacy Fund transfer for the homestead tax relief bill affected earnings, and whether more state cash could be consolidated or better managed through BND; Sickler and BND staff said those issues are being studied and may lead to legislation for the 2027 session. Representative Nathan Toman then updated the committee on the Task Force on Government Efficiency. He said the group has focused less on cutting dollars and more on defining metrics and asking how the legislature knows whether programs are working. The task force is pushing a standard set of questions for new or expanding programs—who is affected, expected outcomes, alternatives, how success will be measured, and full funding—and OMB has agreed to require those answers in future budget requests. Members discussed possible use of dashboards, program evaluators, AI tools, and possible rule or statutory changes to require performance measurement. Toman said the task force will continue meeting with agencies such as the courts, university system, auditor, HHS, Commerce, and ITD to identify workflow bottlenecks and potential efficiencies. Phil Davis of Job Service North Dakota gave a workforce update, reporting that North Dakota’s unemployment rate is 2.5% and labor force participation is about 68.7%, both well above national performance. He described Job Service’s 15 workforce programs, including H-2A housing inspections for foreign agricultural workers, the job placement partnership program with DOCR, WOTC, and other federal and state workforce efforts. Davis said the agency served more than 11,000 individuals in 2025, operates nine workforce centers, and tracks outcomes through quarterly and annual reporting. In response to questions, he said job openings data reflect only positions in the system and may understate actual hiring needs, that child care and other assistance programs could be better tied to employment outcomes, and that the DOCR partnership has shown strong results with lower recidivism and higher earnings. He also said the H-2A inspection workload is growing quickly and additional staffing or less frequent federal inspection requirements could help. Allen Knutson then presented S&P Global’s updated revenue forecast. He said oil prices have risen sharply since the prior month’s outlook, improving the state’s near-term revenue picture, though the economy remains volatile and agriculture is facing weaker commodity prices. Based on the updated forecast, total major tax revenues for the current biennium are projected to be about $89 million above the legislative forecast, and the next biennium could be about $500 million higher, though that estimate is preliminary and may change. He also walked through an alternate oil-price scenario showing significantly higher oil and gas collections and a larger Strategic Investment Fund balance if prices remain elevated. Members asked whether another forecast should be requested once oil markets stabilize and about tribal allocation changes in the alternative scenario; Knutson said additional updates are possible through OMB and future forecast cycles.

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• Berg, our House fiscal analyst, to take us through the fiscal spreadsheet.
• Um I will note<00:11:10.640> that<00:11:11.040> on<00:11:11.440> line<00:11:11.760
• > the<00:11:12.000> very<00:11:12.240> last<00:11:12.519> line I’ll note
• So I have, I think, some fiscal folks here that could explain in a little more detail than that, but
• <01:18:42.080> in self-reported violations to be noted in self-reported violations to be noted

Bills: HF2436

Keywords: child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras, 1183, house

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• But I think this is a moment to take note and recognize that what has been going on, that the things
• I just think it's important to make the note at this time that what the Trump administration has done
• Through his legislative service, George focused on fiscal policy, economic expansion, and investing in
• research and education to lawmakers and the public on policies that affect the economic, social, and fiscal

Keywords: 1182, all

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• And Representative Odom, I have a note here that you have an amendment.
• You'll note that our association is standing for numerous pieces of housing legislation because we are
• Are you referring to page five where it says by the end of the fiscal year, like appropriated from the
• general fund to the Department of Finance for expenditure in fiscal year 27.

Keywords: 996, all

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• the 2026 through 2029 schedule for incentives to be evaluated, exempt or determined to have minimal fiscal
• And I will also let it be noted that the members of this are Earl Sears and Rita Armor, and Earl did
• So the first thing to note is it's not just tax incentives, although those are the largest categories
• Those don't include the economic or fiscal impact or findings and recommendations, but it gives you kind

Keywords: 914, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I see my minutes taking fierce notes. Maybe you want to put comment on. Is it okay?
• This bill is not addressing necessarily the fiscal dimensions of what DPMO is faced with.
• If you want her to remind you of the concern, she can, but you're probably taking notes.
• And then just more broadly, you know, I think this is, as the Vice Chair noted, or somebody noted, we've
• I should note that I think we've agreed on additional language to be in note that I think we've agreed

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Has there been, to your knowledge, any fiscal note produced on these facts as to what impact it would
• Has there been, to your knowledge, any fiscal note that's been produced on these facts as to what impact
• I would assume somebody there would have had some concerns about a fiscal note, 35 to 0 in support of
• It's motions to quash, notes to trial, default judgments, and other civil matters. Rep.
• Yes, and they worried about a fiscal note. There is zero fiscal note on the bill. Thank you.

Bills: HR257, HR258, HR259, HR260, HR261, HR262, HR263, HCR105, HCR106, HR252, HR253, HR254, HR255, HR256, HCR103, HCR104, SB83, SB143, SB155, SB228, SB283, SB295, SB338, SB388, SB408, SB431, HR84, HR188, HR205, HB302, HB597, HB819, HB1257, HB1258, SCR24, SB45, SB58, SB71, SB81, SB92, SB100, SB109, SB141, SB156, SB181, SB203, SB204, SB205, SB207, SB213, SB214, SB216, SB229, SB257, SB274, SB290, SB304, SB374, SB379, SB396, SB410, SB425, SB427, SB429, SB479, SB522, SB357, SB406, HR171, HCR49, HCR65, HCR72, HR37, HCR64, HR170, HR191, HR206, HR207, HR208, HR217, HCR11, HCR53, HCR60, HCR66, HCR68, HR9, HCR27, HCR28, HCR50, HCR62, HCR67, HCR71, HCR78, HCR81, SCR19, SCR3, SCR6, SCR18, SCR11, SCR22, SCR2, SCR20, HCR6, HB64, HB68, HB92, HB130, HB258, HB633, HB801, HB61, HB98, HB102, HB139, HB142, HB170, HB185, HB194, HB199, HB231, HB247, HB294, HB336, HB474, HB661, HB842, HB852, HB301, HB359, HB657, HB675, HB680, HB727, HB79, HB251, HB625, HB769, HB775, HB783, HB895, HB1011, HB1057, HB1155, HB1186, HB1224, HB1245, HB1247, HB1253, HB1254, HB1255, HB1256, SB41, SB44, SB64, SB84, SB87, SB93, SB98, SB107, SB118, SB142, SB192, SB195, SB199, SB219, SB222, SB234, SB241, SB255, SB275, SB277, SB292, SB294, SB306, SB314, SB482, SB8, SB10, SB11, SB12, SB13, SB14, SB16, SB17, SB18, SB20, SB21, SB22, SB40, SB48, SB55, SB69, SB75, SB77, SB78, SB85, SB102, SB115, SB133, SB140, SB148, SB151, SB165, SB169, SB170, SB185, SB197, SB200, SB217, SB235, SB278, SB280, SB291, SB300, SB303, SB315, SB324, SB330, SB411, SB416, SB420, SB436, SB438, SB449, SB455, SB456, SB477, SB489, SB521, HB646, HB824, HB341, HB682, HB766, HB926, HB998, HB1051, HB1080, HB1201, HB1223, HB603, HB940, HB1191, SB47, HB901, HR20, HR74, HB284, HB306, HB366, HB393, HB458, HB577, HB582, HB605, HB614, HB733, HB752, HB773, HB798, HB911, HB955, HB996, HB1035, HB1069, HB1113, HB1140, HB1180, HB1240, SB82, SB89, SB149, SB382

Keywords: condolences, memorial resolution, House Resolution, Shreveport, children, tragedy, sympathy, bereavement, tribute, mourning, schoolchildren, public charter school, elementary school, Head Start, family loss, Louisiana House of Representatives, condolence resolution, House resolution, victims, family support

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• But we've also had major reforms like fiscal and CAR reporting and AB 1574.
• First, I want to note that Senator Reyes has taken the committee amendments, which help align the measure
• We have... ...foundation for policy and fiscal decision-making. Thank you. Thank you.
• SB 769 is fiscally responsible, aligns with the... ...bold, flexible approach.
• SB 769 is fiscally responsible, aligns with our climate and workforce development goals, and ensures

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact met on July 11, 2025, and heard six measures focused on small business contracting, ports and trade, local economic development, clean energy transition, tariff impacts, and infrastructure finance. SB 70 would raise the Small Business Procurement and Contract Act contract cap from $250,000 to $350,000 and index it to inflation; supporters said it would reflect current economic conditions, while opponents argued it could reduce transparency, favor larger firms, and strain small businesses’ ability to carry inventory and wait for payment. The bill was approved 7-0 to Appropriations. AJR 14 urged federal agencies to consider the effects of tariff policy on California ports, with testimony emphasizing impacts on cargo volumes, jobs, supply chains, and infrastructure needs; it passed 7-0. SB 781 would require cities and counties to adopt small business utilization plans and strengthen the California Small Business Technical Assistance Program; chambers of commerce and committee members supported it as a way to expand procurement opportunities and technical assistance, and it passed 7-0 to Local Government. SB 227 would extend and expand the Green Empowerment Zone in Contra Costa County, add environmental justice representatives, and extend authorization to 2040; it passed 7-0 to the floor. SB 263 would direct the California Transportation Agency to study the statewide impacts of tariffs, with supporters from the ports, retail, and trucking sectors arguing that better data is needed to guide budgeting and policy responses; it passed 7-0 to Appropriations. SB 769 would create the Golden State Infrastructure Fund to finance major infrastructure projects through a revolving public-private investment model; supporters said it would help address long-term infrastructure needs and prepare for major events, and the bill passed 6-0 to Appropriations after opposition was withdrawn. All measures were reported out of committee, and the meeting adjourned at 10:39 a.m.

Transcript Highlights:

• House Bill 8, the Office of State Budget Director certifying in September for the close of the 2024 fiscal
• in September for the close of the<00:02:45.440> 24<00:02:46.440> um<00:02:46.760> fiscal
• <00:02:47.599> year<00:02:48.599> that<00:02:49.040> two the 24 um fiscal year
• that two the 24 um fiscal year that two conditions<00:02:49.959> set<00:02:50.239> forth
• He noted that House Bill 8 was in 2022, with the first cuts coming thereafter, and that it appears to

Keywords: Meeting start 00:00 Roll Call 00:20 HB 1 Discussion 02:00 HB 1 Vote 13:10, 958, all

Summary: The House Standing Committee on Appropriations and Revenue met on January 8, 2025, with a full roll call and a welcome to new members. The committee took up its only agenda item, House Bill 1, sponsored by Chair Jason Petrie, which would implement a further 0.5% reduction in the individual income tax rate, effective January 1, 2026, with conforming date changes tied to the state’s existing tax-cut framework under House Bill 8 and the budget director’s certification of reserve and revenue conditions. Jason Bailey of the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy testified against the bill, arguing that Kentucky’s recent permanent income tax cuts were enacted during an unusual period of temporary pandemic-era revenue surpluses and federal aid, and warning that another cut could worsen future budget pressures. He said the proposed reduction would cost about $718 million annually when fully phased in and would increase risk to state services, especially in poorer rural areas that rely heavily on state funding. In response to questions, the sponsor and other members described the bill as limited to the income tax rate and said any future reversal would require statutory change. Representative Gentry asked about the broader policy goal of moving toward a more consumption-based tax structure and whether the income tax cuts were intended to support growth and population retention. He said he had seen anecdotal signs of housing and population activity in Jefferson County and surrounding areas, though he acknowledged the difficulty of proving causation. He ultimately passed on the bill, saying he wanted more data and was concerned about benefits flowing more to higher-income taxpayers. The committee then voted 17-0 with 3 pass votes to report House Bill 1 favorably to the House floor.

Transcript Highlights:

• Illegal dumping poses a serious environmental, public health, and fiscal challenge.
• Illegal dumping poses a serious environmental, public health, and fiscal challenge across California.
• Illegal dumping poses a serious environmental, public health, and fiscal challenges across California
• As was noted, the amount of money we have is not a problem here. It's just right-sizing that fee.
• The, as was noted, That was an author's amendment coming in.

Summary: The committee heard a series of Senate bills on environmental, climate, recycling, wildfire, outdoor access, and clean transportation policy. SB 958 would clarify CEQA treatment of impacts tied solely to increased building height, and SB 1230 would increase penalties and create CalRecycle support tools for repeat commercial illegal dumping. SB 1341 would revise how processing fees are calculated for bag-in-a-box wine under California’s recycling program. All three measures received due-pass recommendations to Appropriations, with roll calls showing majority support and the bills left open for absent members. Members then took up SB 1300, which would create a more permanent legislative role in California’s international climate cooperation and establish a climate secretariat at UC; SB 1370, which would codify and streamline wildfire fuel-reduction permitting with added safeguards, geographic and size limits, and pesticide-related amendments; and SB 1260/1268, which would codify the Outdoors for All initiative and the Deputy Secretary for Access position at the Natural Resources Agency. Each drew support from environmental, utility, business, and local-government witnesses, while SB 1370 also drew opposition from environmental and advocacy groups concerned about reduced CEQA review and herbicide use. The committee discussed amendments at length, especially on SB 1370, and all three measures advanced with due-pass recommendations. The committee also heard SB 1213, the Clean Truck Transparency Act, requiring baseline pricing disclosure for medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission trucks tied to state incentives and directing agencies to explore alternative financing. Support came from clean-air, business, and environmental groups, and the trucking/manufacturing opposition moved to neutral after amendments; the bill advanced on a due-pass vote. Finally, SB 1075, the Clean Air Promise, sought to strengthen AB 617 implementation and clarify community emission reduction planning, but it generated substantial opposition from air districts, business groups, and others over enforceability, funding, and the distinction between formal SERPs and community L-SERPs. The author described additional pending amendments to narrow L-SERP provisions, and the bill also received a due-pass recommendation to Appropriations.

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• a potential shortfall of $12 billion for fiscal year 2025.
• VA also determined at the close of fiscal year 2024 that its projected budget shortfall in fiscal year
• shortfall of $2.9 billion for fiscal shortfall of $2.9 billion for fiscal year<03:04:08.800>
• dollars for fiscal year 2025. dollars for fiscal year 2025.
• <03:05:22.960> for budget shortfall in fiscal year 2025 for budget shortfall in fiscal year

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, July 21, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Important to note that while all insects are arthropods, not all arthropods are insects.
• Further, the FIR notes, and I think the superintendent noted, that there will be increases in premium
• And Madam Chair, Senator, I'll note in the FIR, it says that one-third of the NFIP...
• The funds are available for expenditure in fiscal year 2026.
• Any unexpended balance at the end of fiscal year 2027 reverts to the general fund.

Bills: SB154, SB187, SB193, SM3

Keywords: insurance, wildfire, flood damage, natural disasters, property coverage, water projects, appropriation, New Mexico, finance authority, infrastructure, New Mexico Finance Authority, funding, SB193, acequia, community ditch, irrigation works construction fund, water infrastructure, ditch infrastructure, irrigation, New Mexico water law

Transcript Highlights:

• There is a fiscal note of 5.3 million.
• There is a a fiscal note of 5.3 million. There is a a fiscal note of 5.3 million.
• Uh 9.3 million dollars is the fiscal Uh 9.3 million dollars is the fiscal note,<00:57:27.840>
• We had a fiscal note done on this.
• We had a fiscal note done on repealer.

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 10 February, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, received an invocation from Dr. Denise Pope, and led the pledge of allegiance. The body then dispensed with the reading of the journal, committee reports, and bill titles. Several guests were introduced, including the doctor of the day, student pages, Carthage Christian Academy, Mississippi Valley State University visitors, the University of Southern Mississippi’s DuBard School and related programs, and members of the Mississippi Association of Nurse Anesthetists. The Senate took up Senate Bill 2896, which revises the Department of Public Safety salary schedule for MHP and MBN officers. Senator Hopson explained it as the vehicle for possible pay raises for troopers, NBI, and MBN officers, and the chamber adopted the committee substitute and passed the bill by morning roll call. The Senate also passed Senate Bill 2917, a recurring appropriations cleanup measure; its main change would allow Mississippi Valley State University to use previously designated dormitory funds for repair and renovation instead. A reverse repealer amendment was adopted before final passage by morning roll call. Senate Bill 2825, the Mississippi Health Care Industry Zone Act, was then considered. Senator Harkins said the bill extends the repealer for the health care industry zone incentive program to 2028 and noted the program has generated significant investment and jobs statewide. An amendment requested by the Mississippi Development Authority was adopted to revise eligibility language, including replacing a CON requirement with a requirement that a hospital have at least 25 acute care beds and deleting a section under current law. The bill then passed by morning roll call. Finally, the Senate considered Senate Bill 2894 on local improvement projects and the return of unexpended funds and earned interest. Senator Harkins explained that the bill would require older local improvement project funds to be returned if projects were not moving forward, require reporting to DFA and the Legislative Budget Office, allow audits, and permit limited extensions, while also withholding a portion of other state distributions for noncompliance. Senators raised concerns about projects that are already obligated or delayed by workforce and engineering constraints, and Harkins said the bill would be refined with a reverse repealer to work with LBO and avoid disrupting active projects. The bill was discussed but not finally disposed of in the portion of the transcript provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• I don't know if we're going to roll it because it has a fiscal impact if we're moving forward, but I
• And I would like to just note that this is a high return on investment.
• And I would note That's a floor, so that's a minimum. It could be much more than that.
• Fiscally, this bill is smart too. The credit expires after 2035. So it's not a permanent credit.
• so the The provider of that rose growth facility, that greenhouse was heating the greenhouse Make note

Keywords: 996, all

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• And so the appropriations from the OFF in fiscal year 27 total $191,16,000.
• <00:51:18.319> captured You'll note that we have captured You'll note that we have captured
• I will also note that the appropriation is available till 2029.
• ><01:03:18.720> is<01:03:18.880> available note that the appropriation is available note
• > are<01:19:37.920> already As Carly noted, there are already As Carly noted, there are

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council met on May 27, 2026, approved the January 7 minutes and the day’s agenda, and reported no conflicts of interest. The executive director gave staff updates, including introductions of new staff member Cara Castanza and DNR liaison Jason Co., both of whom were welcomed by the council. Members were also informed about three minor easement/conveyance matters in the packet, including a small Bowser easement impact with about $1,600 returned to the Outdoor Heritage Fund, a Minnesota Land Trust easement request involving a DNR trout stream easement, and an access easement revision in Itasca County. The council also noted several upcoming dedication events and a June field tour in southeast Minnesota beginning in Winona on June 16, with visits to Whitewater WMA, bluff prairie and stream sites, and a river segment if a boat is secured. A major agenda item was a legislative session recap on the Outdoor Heritage Fund portion of Senate File 2077, the omnibus Outdoor Heritage Fund, Legacy, and Lands bill. Staff reported that all council recommendations were incorporated into the bill, which passed both chambers on May 17 and was expected to be signed by the governor. The fiscal year 2027 Outdoor Heritage Fund recommendations covered 53 programs totaling about $188.9 million, with the February forecast increasing the appropriation slightly so the final total was about $191.16 million; eligible programs were proportionately increased. Staff also highlighted a few changes made during the legislative process, including adjustments to the Roso Lake rehabilitation phase three project, the conservation partners legacy grant language, and statutory provisions affecting the council. The recap also covered policy changes in the bill: a public member term limit of eight years, with a short vacancy exception and transition rules for current members; a revised executive director hiring process allowing the Legislative Coordinating Commission to provide support while preserving the council’s final hiring authority and permitting closed meetings for candidate discussions; and an extension of the Upper Mississippi River invasive carp deterrent design deadline to June 30, 2027. Members discussed the Roso Lake amendment at length, with Senator Lang and Representative Burkel explaining that the added delay and injunction-related language were intended to address local concerns and preserve the council’s process while litigation proceeds. The meeting ended without any additional formal action beyond receiving the updates and discussion.

Transcript Highlights:

• So that was a whole nother side note, but it needed to be said.
• Responsibilities are, as well as our fiscal year 26 budget, and then our employee breakdowns.
• on to page five, these are our district maintenance funds, and these projects were completed last fiscal
• The next page, page six, is our district STIP, and these are our fiscally constrained years from fiscal
• These are the planning years, which are fiscal years 28 to 29.

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• They are making a difference, and I encourage continued congressional support in these areas for fiscal
• As a result, we are on pace to exceed our fiscal year 25 recruiting goal of 40,600 future sailors.
• I am proud to share that the Space Force has exceeded its fiscal goal in 2024 for enlisted recruiting
• By the end of this fiscal year, we should have about 18,000.
• The other thing that we did was we note that internally to the Air Force, you had to have a driver's

Keywords: NDAA, military recruitment, personnel readiness, testimony, military leaders

Summary: The committee meeting focused on pressing issues related to the U.S. military's recruitment and personnel strategies, especially in light of the upcoming NDAA for fiscal year 2026. Chairperson expressed appreciation for the service of witnesses including senior military leaders from different branches, emphasizing the importance of personnel as the backbone of national defense. Discussions revealed concerns regarding the recent lowering of recruitment standards across military branches, which could potentially affect the quality of service members and long-term military readiness. Witnesses were asked to address the implications of these changes on military health and efficiency.

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• WE ARE FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE.
• ONE IMPORTANT THING TO NOTE IS THAT THIS MONEY IS NOT REFUNDABLE.
• AND THE FISCAL YEAR 2023, 2024 WE ENDED WITH A DEFICIT OF A DEFICIT IN JURY OPERATIONS.
• IN FISCAL YEAR 24 25 NOW THAT WERE HAPPENING TO THE FISCAL YEAR WE HAVE ALREADY BEEN LOOKING AT A $2,702,000
• AT THIS RATE WE ARE ON TRACK FOR 500,000 DOLLAR DEFICIT BY THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• We just wanted to let you know of a potential fiscal impact that might happen.
• We just wanted to let you know of a potential fiscal impact that might happen.
• we do not anticipate any fiscal impact we do not anticipate any fiscal impact to<00:16:59.240> the
• I don't see any downside to it, although I did look at the fiscal note, and it's kind of eye-popping
• <01:54:37.480> note although I did look at the fiscal note although I did look at the fiscal

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And then, uh, for fiscal year 25-26 biennium, there'll be, for fiscal year 25-26 biennium, there'll be
• Chairman Salazar, Don Richards, Legislative Service Office administrator for the budget and fiscal division
• The working group was included in the staff note. If you wish to adopt that.
• And then, as a side note, I wanted to let the committee know they asked me to survey my membership about
• I would just make one note: unless you adopt some sort of a consumer price price index escalator around

Keywords: 916, all