Bills: HB0122, SF0004, SF0012, SF0013, SF0067, SF0070, SF0124

Keywords: healthcare, rural health, transformation program, funding, incentives, training, access, perpetuity fund, Medicaid, emergency medical services, ground ambulance, healthcare funding, reimbursement rates, military, national guard, reenlistment, extension bonus, Wyoming, Wyoming National Guard, recruitment

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• 1.3 from federal funds would help fund, 1.3 from federal funds would help with<00:03:21.599><c> that.
• > be</c> this fund these funds would be this fund these funds would be distributed<00:03:34.640><c> but
• funds.
• </c> would be federal funds. would be federal funds.
• </c> funding in place. funding in place.

Bills: HB0122, SF0004, SF0012, SF0013, SF0067, SF0070, SF0124

Keywords: healthcare, rural health, transformation program, funding, incentives, training, access, perpetuity fund, Medicaid, emergency medical services, ground ambulance, healthcare funding, reimbursement rates, military, national guard, reenlistment, extension bonus, Wyoming, Wyoming National Guard, recruitment

Bills: HB0122, SF0004, SF0012, SF0013, SF0067, SF0070, SF0124

Keywords: healthcare, rural health, transformation program, funding, incentives, training, access, perpetuity fund, Medicaid, emergency medical services, ground ambulance, healthcare funding, reimbursement rates, military, national guard, reenlistment, extension bonus, Wyoming, Wyoming National Guard, recruitment

Bills: SF0002

Keywords: Wyoming Legislature, legislative appropriations, Legislative Service Office, LSO budget, general fund, biennial budget, legislative branch, legislator travel, per diem, mileage reimbursement, legislator training, legislators-elect, newly appointed legislator, carryforward funds, unspent appropriations, Management Council, economic development, energy diversification, economic modeling software, fiscal notes

Bills: SF0002

Keywords: Wyoming Legislature, legislative appropriations, Legislative Service Office, LSO budget, general fund, biennial budget, legislative branch, legislator travel, per diem, mileage reimbursement, legislator training, legislators-elect, newly appointed legislator, carryforward funds, unspent appropriations, Management Council, economic development, energy diversification, economic modeling software, fiscal notes

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• , 5 million a year with 1% of the cash reserves put into a fund for this?
• instead of as their general Funding.
• We do have growth funds for This. I know that it's 350,000.
• , they'd be able to get that funding for UNM.
• been operated out of the funds to the senatorial level.

Bills: SB106, SB171, SB179

Keywords: graduate scholarship, higher education funding, New Mexico, appropriation, financial aid, education, documentary, historical figure, Padre Antonio Jose Martinez, Northern New Mexico State School, SB179, Senate Bill 179, UNM, University of New Mexico, medical Spanish, Spanish-language curriculum, health sciences, health professions education, language access, bilingual healthcare

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• , despite a repeated attempt to tackle this issue at the bargaining table, NMSU has been unable to fund
• NMSBA does support the intent of the bill, but we do not support the fact that there is no funding to
• that without funding.
• Would you please tell me what the purpose of those funds are for? Sure, Mr. Chair.
• So, we're using this, we're funding the university.

Bills: SB106, SB171, SB179

Keywords: graduate scholarship, higher education funding, New Mexico, appropriation, financial aid, education, documentary, historical figure, Padre Antonio Jose Martinez, Northern New Mexico State School, SB179, Senate Bill 179, UNM, University of New Mexico, medical Spanish, Spanish-language curriculum, health sciences, health professions education, language access, bilingual healthcare

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• I understand that, I mean, there are concerns if somebody endows a significant fund of money to a charity
• , they want to know that those funds will be... ...expended in the way that they've agreed for them to
• Over the years, we've observed a growing trend where donors contribute funds to nonprofit endowments
• Ideally, the donor and recipient will come to an agreement on their own, with... ...mutually beneficial
• Under no circumstances in Senate Bill 1338 do the funds return to the donor.

Bills: S1080, S1112, S1324, S1338, S1582, S1672

Keywords: traffic safety, school zones, speed detection systems, license plate recognition, yellow signal timing, data privacy, municipal powers, labor pool, employment, temporary work, placement fee, Department of Commerce, limited liability companies, corporations, principal office, registered agent, Florida Statutes, charitable giving, endowment agreements, donor restrictions

Summary: The Committee on Commerce and Tourism considered several bills. SB 1338 by Senator Burton would strengthen enforcement of written endowment agreements for charitable gifts and require legislative approval for new filing or reporting requirements on charities. The sponsor and Philanthropy Roundtable testified in support, emphasizing donor intent and protections for nonprofits; the bill was reported favorably. SB 1324, which was expected to address principal offices of LLCs, was temporarily postponed. The committee also passed CS/SB 1080 by Senator DeSigley, which directs FDOT to adopt rules allowing direct payments to first-tier subcontractors in specified circumstances. A transportation industry representative supported the measure, saying the situations are rare but need a statutory remedy. CS/SB 1582 by Senator Yarbrough, as amended, requires secondhand dealers, secondary metal recyclers, and pawnbrokers to submit transaction data to FDLE for statewide sharing through systems such as LInX; the amendment and bill were both reported favorably, with one witness from the Florida Recycler’s Association opposing the amendment. Senator McLean’s SB 1672, creating a home buyer workforce tax credit for employer contributions to help employees with first-time Florida home purchases, was reported favorably with support from the Florida Chamber of Commerce. SB 1112 by Senator Garcia, relating to the Florida Labor Pool Act, drew extensive testimony from workers, reentry advocates, and supporters who argued it would prohibit placement fees when workers are hired permanently, require annual registration of labor pools, improve accountability, and support stable employment and reentry; the bill was reported favorably. The committee then adjourned after recording votes and other closing business.

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• Established the Behavioral Health Trust Fund.
• House Bill 2 funding is complementary to Medicaid and braided funding, not a replacement.
• So early access regional funding.
• We put forth a notice of funding opportunity to the regions, to a We put forth a notice of funding opportunity
• This funding also supports emergency vouchers.

Bills: HB1

Keywords: feed bill, legislative appropriations, legislative branch, New Mexico Legislature, general fund, legislative council service, legislative finance committee, legislative education study committee, house chief clerk, senate chief clerk, per diem, mileage, session expenses, interim committees, district staff, capitol complex, capital outlay data system, legislative processing system, redistricting, census redistricting

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• federal funds.
• , federal-funded, and private-funded?”
• funding.
• opioid funds have been reverting the funds.
• Fund.

Bills: HB1

Keywords: feed bill, legislative appropriations, legislative branch, New Mexico Legislature, general fund, legislative council service, legislative finance committee, legislative education study committee, house chief clerk, senate chief clerk, per diem, mileage, session expenses, interim committees, district staff, capitol complex, capital outlay data system, legislative processing system, redistricting, census redistricting

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• to the Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund, Local Government Planning Fund, and Cultural Affairs
• Facilities Infrastructure Fund.
• , amending how money in the fund can be used, and making an appropriation. to the fund, amending how
• fund to the Medical Provider Recruitment Trust Fund, making an appropriation.
• in certain funds, moving the Capital Development Program Fund to the state treasury, expanding what

Bills: HB1

Keywords: feed bill, legislative appropriations, legislative branch, New Mexico Legislature, general fund, legislative council service, legislative finance committee, legislative education study committee, house chief clerk, senate chief clerk, per diem, mileage, session expenses, interim committees, district staff, capitol complex, capital outlay data system, legislative processing system, redistricting, census redistricting

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• The colonial infrastructure fund, Tribal Infrastructure Fund, and now the Housing Trust Fund.
• And lastly, fund type, so if you just want to see general fund versus service tax funds.
• Summary' under the total funding.
• It's titled 2026 LFC Statewide Capital Framework Severance Tax Funds Other State Funds.
• So on line 17, this would complete funding for a previously funded project for CNM.

Bills: HB1

Keywords: feed bill, legislative appropriations, legislative branch, New Mexico Legislature, general fund, legislative council service, legislative finance committee, legislative education study committee, house chief clerk, senate chief clerk, per diem, mileage, session expenses, interim committees, district staff, capitol complex, capital outlay data system, legislative processing system, redistricting, census redistricting

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• My father ensured Arizona received the appropriate funding for streets, transit, freeway infrastructure
• Chair and members, Senate Bill 1035 appropriates an unspecified amount from the State General Fund in
• Smith, what guarantee would we have that the funds, if they were granted to private prisons as well as
• So the amendments to those contracts are very specific to what funds go to.

Bills: SB1010, SB1035, SB1058, SB1077, SB1093

Keywords: Charlie Kirk, Loop 202, Arizona highways, transportation, renaming, Arizona Department of Corrections, ADC, corrections, prison, jail, correctional officers, prison guards, staffing, retention, salary increase, pay raise, wage increase, general fund, appropriation, state budget

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• I see there's funding from like Okay, thank you.
• Chair, so we reallocate some funds.
• Here, what happens when we need more funds in this one, and there are no funds to reallocate anywhere
• If there's no funds there, then what happens?
• Just section 13 on the emergency, I didn't see a funding. Any kind of funding there?

Bills: HB1

Keywords: feed bill, legislative appropriations, legislative branch, New Mexico Legislature, general fund, legislative council service, legislative finance committee, legislative education study committee, house chief clerk, senate chief clerk, per diem, mileage, session expenses, interim committees, district staff, capitol complex, capital outlay data system, legislative processing system, redistricting, census redistricting

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• For reference, the money committee approved funding for 11 positions in total to be funded with cost
• Two positions were approved to be funded with general fund appropriations in fiscal year 2026 to provide
• and general fund.
• But there is no intention, and we will not redistribute funds.
• Smaller boards need the most support, yet the funding model charges them the least.

Bills: SB507

Keywords: SB507, Nevada, governmental administration, Office of Nevada Boards Commissions and Councils Standards, Department of Business and Industry, professional licensing boards, occupational licensing, regulatory fees, state account, nonreverting fund, Commission on Postsecondary Education, taxicab, taxi technology fee, Nevada Transportation Authority, Taxicab Authority, transportation network company, TNC, rideshare, Uber, Lyft

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• fund.
• The state broadband fund was funded in part from severance taxes a couple of years ago.
• fund.
• , and $16.15 billion for the Economic stabilization Fund or Rainy Day Fund.
• Its funds within 2 years.

Bills: HB188, HB 265, HJR35

Keywords: emergency preparedness, flood-prone communities, Texas Rural Emergency Preparedness Fund, disaster relief, funding, youth camp, safety regulations, advisory committee, child welfare, health standards, summer camp, camp safety, child abuse reporting, child neglect, mandatory reporting, background check, criminal history check, sex offender registry, CPR training, first aid

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• straight to the general general fund straight to the general fund<00:42:40.520><c> and</c><00:42:40.680
• I don't know what it is in that fund.
• I don't know what it is in that fund. Mr.
• </c><00:47:36.160><c> worthy</c> represent a solid value to fund worthy represent a solid value to fund
• </c><00:55:37.480><c> under</c> also be eligible uh for funding under also be eligible uh for funding

Bills: HF2371, HF2147, HF2557, HF1165, HF2466, HF2465, HF2482

Keywords: informed consent, sensitive examinations, healthcare, patient rights, anesthesia, hot water pools, rental properties, public health, safety regulations, Minnesota Statutes, health care access, hospital surcharge, fund allocation, medical assistance, health funding, health care, education, bonding capacity, financing, Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority

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• This equipment fund was set up to... This equipment fund was set up.
• It goes into this fund, and we use this fund to buy equipment for the police.
• general fund.
• It'll come from the general fund, unless we find another fund.
• funded.

Bills: SB1046, SB1317, SB1376, SB1416, SB1448, SB1471, SB1493, SB1498, SB1502, SB1504, SB1538, SB1544, SB1550, SB1579, SB1581, SB1584, SB1624, SB1673

Keywords: telecommunications, broadband, internet infrastructure, critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, national security, foreign adversary, China, Chinese equipment, supply chain security, network equipment, microchips, Arizona Corporation Commission, telecommunications provider, communications infrastructure, Huawei, ZTE, state-owned enterprise, sanctions, infrastructure security

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• It reduces the limit of index is zero.
• </c><00:04:52.479><c> It</c> well as cuts funding to others. It well as cuts funding to others.
• ><c> office</c><00:04:55.680><c> higher</c> continues funding to 38 office higher continues funding to
• So I really appreciate base funding.
• Uh it it addresses a trunk highway<00:23:32.000><c> fund</c><00:23:32.400><c> balance</c> highway fund

Bills: HF2431, HF2438, HF2783, HF1943

Keywords: higher education, college affordability, student aid, state grants, North Star Promise, scholarships, financial aid, Minnesota State, University of Minnesota, Office of Higher Education, tuition relief, work-study, child care grants, hunger-free campus, food insecurity, student parents, pregnant students, parenting students, sexual misconduct, Title IX

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• But as we consider solutions to ensure the solvency of our UI trust fund, we should also prioritize funding
• Finally, this also should not have a significant effect on the UI Trust Fund.
• We must continue to invest in Chapter 257 and the agencies it funds.
• And what about unions that can't afford a strike fund? What happens to them?
• my funds, were deposited into my account today.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development held a hybrid hearing on legislation concerning unemployment insurance, non-compete agreements, prevailing wage, and minimum wage issues. Committee leaders outlined the hearing process, asked witnesses to keep oral testimony to three minutes, and invited written testimony through November 20. No votes were taken during the hearing; it ended with a motion to adjourn and notice of the next hearing on November 20. Much of the testimony focused on bills to expand unemployment insurance for striking workers, including H. 2168 and S. 1319. Labor leaders, union members, and legal advocates argued that workers who are out on strike for more than 30 days should be able to receive UI benefits, saying the policy would help workers and families meet basic expenses, reduce employers’ ability to “wait out” strikes, and encourage good-faith bargaining. Speakers cited recent strikes, including the Republic Services strike, and said the proposal would not meaningfully increase strike activity or strain the UI trust fund. Another major topic was minimum wage legislation, especially H. 2107/S. 1349 to raise the minimum wage to $20 by 2029 and index it to inflation, and H. 2191 to create a $25 enhanced care worker minimum wage. Supporters said current wages are not keeping pace with housing, food, and childcare costs, and that care workers, direct support staff, and human service employees face chronic vacancies, burnout, and turnover. Testimony also supported H. 2126 on prevailing wage by adding apprenticeship and training contributions to the wage calculation, and H. 2159 and S. 1363 on prevailing wage-related issues. One witness, Russell Beck, testified against S. 1336, which would ban non-competes, and against H. 2118, arguing Massachusetts’ current non-compete law is a balanced compromise that should not be disrupted.