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• that appendix, which helps to explain trends in state revenue considering effects of additional payments
• As explained in Appendix E, this decrease reflects a substantial one-time payment of $479.79 million
• You can see the effects of these one-time payments, which amounted to about $800 per pupil in the green
• <00:40:22.800> should standards, all on behalf payments should standards, all on behalf payments
• > which<00:40:30.240> amounted these one-time payments which amounted these one-time payments

Keywords: Meeting start 00:00:09 Roll call 00:00:24 Election of Co-Chairs 00:01:11 Office of Education Accountability Annual Report 00:04:41 Office of Education Accountability District Data Profiles, School Year 2024 00:23:50 Update from the Education Professional Standards Board 00:58:19 Adjournment 01:08:00, 958, all

Summary: The subcommittee opened its first meeting with roll call and procedural business, including elections of co-chairs. The House elected Representative Truett as House co-chair, and the Senate elected Senator Denine as Senate co-chair. After the organizational votes, the committee heard the Office of Educational Accountability’s annual report, beginning with Brian Jones and Deborah Nelson describing OEA’s investigations and research divisions and recent staffing turnover. On the investigations side, OEA said it handled complaints only when submitted in writing and generally opened cases only when it had enough facts to evaluate. Jones reported complaint volume declined from 805 in 2023 to 738 in 2024, with 325 in the first half of the current year. He outlined the kinds of matters OEA investigates, including school-based council issues, open meetings, board eligibility, nepotism, conflicts of interest, certification, activity funds, and surplus property, while noting that routine personnel matters, bullying, child interviews, and cases tied to litigation are generally handled locally or referred elsewhere. He also said OEA refers special education, assessment/testing, discrimination, and serious misconduct matters to the appropriate agencies, and that he did not see a need for statutory changes to improve OEA’s work, though he said cases should move more quickly. The research division presentation focused on OEA’s district data profiles and annual research agenda. Nelson explained that OEA reviews KDE-reported data and underlying datasets to verify accuracy, analyze trends, and produce reports for the General Assembly. She highlighted 2024 publications on district governance models and student achievement, and said this year’s agenda includes district data profiles, student discipline analysis, and a review of early childhood regional training centers. She also noted OEA received an NCSL notable document award for its 2023 staffing shortages report, its 10th such award. Sabrina Smith then walked through the district data profiles, which compile demographic, staffing, finance, and performance data for all 171 districts, plus statewide and comparative data. She noted changes in the report format, the continued availability of an online interactive version, and several trends: adjusted average daily attendance declined statewide from 2015 to 2024; the counselor-to-student ratio has improved but has not yet reached the statutory goal of one counselor per 250 students; the share of teachers moving from rank three to rank two has declined; special education identification has risen from 13% to 16%; and starting teacher salaries vary widely by district, with Kentucky’s average starting salary around $40,000 ranking near the bottom compared with surrounding states and the nation. Members asked about the history of the research division and whether the paper copies of the district profiles would continue, and staff said the printed versions would continue unless legislators asked otherwise.

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• <01:27:34.080> plans, notices, attempts at payment plans, notices, attempts at payment plans
• So they may issue the notice but then they'll work on a payment plan and develop a payment plan with
• without rent payment. without rent payment.
• <01:35:09.120> that payment.
• They have transmission that payment.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And so I figured that would be more of an impact because it was a monthly payment that you're making
• as opposed to an annual payment that one's making.
• be, in my opinion, a bigger impact on my constituents' bottom line, as having that bigger monthly payment
• The monthly tax on that payment, and my payment's going to go up for the electricity costs, not including
• million 200 million 287 500 worth of projects and in that year as you can see on there's a lot of payment

Keywords: 996, all

Summary: The committee heard a District 5 New Mexico Department of Transportation presentation from Rhonda Lopez, who reviewed the district’s FY26 budget, staffing vacancies, and the status of special appropriations from 2020 through 2025. She described numerous completed and ongoing projects across the district, including roadway overlays, bridge work, intersection improvements, ADA upgrades, and maintenance projects, and also summarized STIP, TPF, LGRF, and equipment needs. Members asked about a guardrail issue near U.S. 64 in Hogback, the 5% local match for TPF projects, and the status of the New Mexico 371/U.S. 36 intersection funding agreement with the Navajo Nation; DOT said the match is secured or waived where applicable and that the Navajo agreement is nearly finalized. The committee then heard House Bill 270, which would amend the Public Works Apprentice Training Act to require contributions to apprenticeship and training programs for certain public works contracts, including highway-related work, while creating an exception where no approved apprenticeship program exists for a trade classification. The sponsor said the bill was intended to strengthen workforce development and support apprenticeship training. Contractors and asphalt industry representatives opposed the bill, arguing it would raise road project costs and duplicate existing training contributions. A motion to table failed on a tie, and a later motion to pass also failed on a tie, leaving the bill in committee. Next, the committee heard House Bill 322, which would create a transportation trust fund and transportation program fund, dedicate additional revenue sources including a portion of electricity GRT and motor vehicle excise tax, and begin annual distributions for federal matching funds in 2029. The sponsor and supporters said the bill would help address a multi-billion-dollar road funding gap, improve maintenance, and provide a stable source for matching federal dollars. Some members raised concerns about the electricity tax component, its effect on utility bills, and overlap with recently enacted transportation financing measures; others supported the concept but questioned timing and funding priorities. A motion on the bill resulted in a tie and failed, leaving the bill in committee. The meeting concluded with a District 4 NMDOT legislative presentation. The district outlined its geography, budget, staffing vacancy rate, completed special appropriations, active construction and maintenance projects, wildfire-related recovery work, local government funding allocations, and equipment replacement needs. Members asked about school district uses of local funding and the impact of aging equipment and weather on maintenance costs. The presentation ended without any formal action on District 4 items, and the committee adjourned.

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• Um, we're able to withhold payments from programs when it's determined there's a credible allegation
• It specifies the circumstances under which payments may be reinstated and gives recipients the right
• agencies goes through. and also allowing agencies to<00:15:29.120> withhold<00:15:29.519> payments
• to<00:15:30.240> uh<00:15:30.320> to<00:15:30.480> program to withhold payments
• to uh to program to withhold payments to uh to program participants<00:15:31.519> if<00:15:31.760

Keywords: 1183, house

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• You can't enter into these value-based payment arrangements with employer plans, essentially which are
• incentives for enrollees to use certain physicians or providers through modified deductibles, co-payments
• Well, yeah, I can only speak in, in a very general term to, to our physician, you know, payment rates
• The facility is, is a different billing system, different contracting, different payment rates, but to
• part of that within your community, so you know where to go from a physician perspective, you know, payment

Bills: HB139

Keywords: ad valorem tax, tax rates, voter-approval, taxing unit, property tax, local government

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• Payments were showing up, so it was under vendor payments, now they're calling it something else.
• I'll also tell you that there were 2.1 million dollars transferred 361 payments in odd amounts like $19,950
• that, and you've made it clear, you're This is the Harris County that was going to give out just payments
• Does your bill change the status quo regarding a county's ability to reimburse. bill payments after a

Bills: SJR1, SB9, SB40, SJR36, SJR1, SJR5, SB9, SB40, SJR1, SB9, SB40, SR62, SR92, SR95, SR108, SR110, SR111, SR113, SR114, SR117, SR120, SB314, SB314

Keywords: bail denial, illegal aliens, felony offenses, constitutional amendment, law enforcement, bail reform, defendants, pretrial detention, public safety, criminal justice, charitable bail organizations, bail bonds, public funds, political subdivision, injunctive relief, taxpayer rights, bail, criminal justice reform, El Paso, economic development

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• And it amends to allow a member who is a parent to apply for and manage payments to a disabled child
• ><00:12:13.920> for<00:12:14.200> and<00:12:14.320> manage<00:12:14.680> payments
• parent to apply for and manage payments parent to apply for and manage payments to<00:12:15.200>
• Payments<01:22:19.720> would<01:22:19.880> comply<01:22:20.400> with<01:22:20.600
• > federal<01:22:20.960> law Payments would comply with federal law Payments would comply

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The House convened with 98 members present, declared a quorum, approved the prior journal, and received Senate concurrence requests on Senate Bills 263, 281, and 324. The chamber then moved through second readings and committee reports on a range of measures, including education, agriculture, banking and insurance, judiciary, licensing, and task force resolutions. Among the reported bills were measures on KEES scholarships for non-certified schools, a residential safe room rebate program, dual credit scholarships, impeding a first responder, motor vehicles, tallow-based cosmetic products, animal health emergencies, mortgage loan income limits, deferred deposit fees, child protection, Attorney General operations, corrections operations, school leadership, school transportation, advanced mathematics coursework, and task forces on charitable gaming and early childhood education governance. The House passed House Bill 642, a Teachers' Retirement System housekeeping bill, after adopting House Committee Substitute 1. The sponsor said the bill updates survivor benefit documentation, raises the daily earnings limit for retired members returning to work from $170 to $200, removes an unused early-return provision, reinstates a pension waiver program, clarifies benefit tier calculations using an earlier participation date in another state system, and allows a parent member to manage payments for a disabled child without a court order. Members asked about substitute teaching limits, retirement penalties, budget impact, and a removed provision involving index funds; the sponsor said he would follow up on the day limits and stated he did not believe the bill would add to unfunded liability. The bill passed 96-0. The House also passed House Bill 780 on recording commissioner’s deeds, after adopting a floor amendment that removed fines and penalties. The bill allows a city to petition circuit court if a deed is not recorded within 30 business days, and the court may compel filing and award costs and attorney’s fees. Members discussed whether the bill effectively created a lawsuit-based enforcement mechanism rather than a fine, and supporters said it would help local governments identify responsible property owners and address code enforcement and public safety issues. The bill passed 96-0. House Bill 541, concerning peace officers, also passed after a committee substitute; the sponsor said it cleans up Kentucky Law Enforcement Council procedures, strengthens certification standards, clarifies revocation language, and reflects input from law enforcement groups. It passed 95-0. House Bill 195, the Kentucky Urban Youth Agriculture Initiative, passed after a committee substitute and floor amendment. The substitute added Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension alongside UK Cooperative Extension, and the floor amendment changed the pilot’s implementation date to January 1, 2027 and adjusted the program’s term timing. Supporters said the bill would expand urban agriculture education, connect youth to food systems and career pathways, and help students in urban counties learn practical agricultural skills; it passed 97-0. The House then took up House Bill 794 on financial exploitation, which expands protections to all adults age 65 and older, adds felony penalties for knowingly, wantonly, or recklessly exploiting those adults, allows the attorney general to seek extradition from another state, and requires investment advisers to complete three hours of continuing education on financial exploitation. Members cited real-world scam experiences and urged stronger penalties, but the bill passed 96-0.

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• And then what's remaining of that, so only 35% would be the net proceeds after payment of winnings.
• And not more than 75% of the net proceeds remaining after payment for all costs and supplies shall be
• would be the net proceeds after payment would be the net proceeds after payment of<00:03:54.920>
• for all costs and supplies shall payment for all costs and supplies shall be<00:04:11.080> donated
• But, for purposes here, it would be net proceeds after payment of all costs, supplies, and winnings.

Keywords: 916, all

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• So yes, there are shared-services payments being made for that from us to our parent company.
• So yes there are shared<01:29:54.600> services<01:29:55.160> payments<01:29:56.160>
• being<01:29:56.400> made<01:29:56.800> for shared services payments being made for
• My understanding is that the UI office often enters into payment plans with individuals.
• Chair's recommendation is ... of each UI payment uh above that floor of each UI payment uh above that

Bills: HB1984, HB1593, HB2423, HB1691, HB2283, HB2386, HB1824, HB1697, HB2164, HB2165

Keywords: renewable energy, solar energy, self-certification, building permits, environmental regulations, HB1593, affordable housing, pet-inclusive housing, pet friendly housing, rental housing, affordable rental housing, HHFDC, Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, tenant pets, companion animals, dogs, cats, landlord-tenant law, security deposit, pet deposit

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1984 HD2, which would require government entities issuing building permits to create a self-certification process for certain behind-the-meter rooftop solar and energy storage systems, allowing approved applicants to proceed without waiting for standard permit review. The Public Utilities Commission and DLNR offered comments, and the Hawaii Solar Energy Association, Holoholo Energy, Photon Works Engineering, Malama Solar, RevoluSun, and others testified in strong support. Supporters said the bill would reduce permitting delays, lower costs, and help meet Hawaii’s renewable energy goals while still relying on licensed engineers, electricians, and county inspections for safety. Committee members asked about risk, existing county pilot programs, and whether self-certification had been used before; witnesses said the professional liability remains with licensed signers and that current automated review systems often flag minor issues that slow projects. The committee also noted 16 additional written testimonies in support. The committee then took up HB 1593 HD1, which would require HHFDC-financed affordable rental housing projects to allow residents to own or keep common household pets. The Hawaiian Humane Society testified that the bill is a top priority because housing restrictions are a major reason pets are surrendered and because many unhoused residents with pets avoid housing that does not allow animals. In response to questions, the Humane Society said concerns about pet-related damage are overstated, suggested pet behavior screening as a safeguard, and said it would be willing to work on broader private-market pet-friendly housing policies. Members raised concerns about whether allowing pets in public housing could create problems for residents who later transition to the private market, and the witness said California has a similar law and no major negative effects had been identified. Finally, the committee heard HB 2423 HD2, which would require that by January 1, 2028, diesel fuel sold in Hawaii for on-highway vehicles contain at least 5% biodiesel by volume. The Hawaii State Energy Office offered comments, and Hawaii Transportation Association and Pacific Biodiesel Technologies testified in support. Pacific Biodiesel argued the mandate would improve energy security, stabilize fuel prices amid global supply disruptions, and support local clean-fuel production. In response to questions, the company said its nameplate capacity is 5.5 million gallons per year and it has produced over 6 million gallons annually, but much of its output is tied up in standby generator contracts that can fluctuate. Witnesses said the mandate would provide a stable market signal and could support future investment in expanded local biodiesel production, including agricultural feedstock development and a possible second refinery. No votes or final actions were taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

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• Senate Bill 921 proposes a tax credit to support payment of overtime wages for agricultural farm workers
• This would be a form of a payroll tax credit, what they would receive and make their periodic tax payments
• It's part of their EDD payment or their DE6 payment of reporting.
• Part of their EDD payment or their DE6 payment of reporting.
• That's like a car payment.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• funds in the first year and $305 million in the second in order to support Medicaid state directed payments
• <00:38:47.720> a<00:38:47.760> report<00:38:48.240> on<00:38:48.440> payments
• language requiring a report on payments language requiring a report on payments timeliness<00:38
• We also increased general fund by $13 million each year to support a one-time supplemental payment to
• We also do a 2% increase in incentive payments for qualified firefighters as well as a 2% increase for

Keywords: 958, all

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• Tier 2 or 3 member who participates in the defined benefit program to receive retirement benefit payments
• And the question that's going to be before, like a new charge, I should say, not payment, a new charge
• ...minimum payment plus that whole nut to be able to then move forward and not have really any change
• I think that is why I was asked to run the second valuation, to allow for payment over time.
• So if we did a notwithstanding, we could do the payment over time.

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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• They're very soon going to be making around a $300 million disaster payment to us from COVID.
• So this will finish out the payments for Riverview Gardens, and then at this point, there are no other
• Page 47, lottery vendor payments. Again, this is just based on sales.
• That's the lottery payment there. Page 51, state road fund.
• Page 184 is county detention payments.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• So, I'm trying to make sure that I know where to go to monitor those payments.
• Homebuyer mortgages and down payment assistance, community services for those in or near poverty, and
• Utility bill payment assistance programs and home weatherization, colonial activities, and regulation
• So, when we're talking about down payment assistance and mortgages for single family...
• That's GR, but it's also program income, because those zero interest loan payments come.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• the House first NCAA settlement taking effect, universities will soon be able to make direct NIL payments
• the House first NCAA settlement taking effect, universities will soon be able to make direct NIL payments
• It gives us the opportunity for institutions to now control NIL payments to student athletes.
• This is a new model of adding these payments directly to student athletes.
• :42.880> to<01:03:43.119> student these payments directly to student these payments directly

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: A joint informational briefing of the House and Senate higher education committees focused on how the University of Hawaiʻi athletics department plans to remain competitive in the new NIL era, including the effects of the House v. NCAA settlement, direct institutional payments, and the need to balance competitiveness with the university’s educational mission. Senators and committee members introduced themselves, and the briefing featured remarks from women’s basketball coach Laura Beeman, football coach Timmy Chang, and Athletic Director Matt Elliott. Coach Beeman said NIL has already affected recruiting and retention in women’s basketball, estimating the program has lost six to 10 student-athletes because it lacks the funding to keep comparable talent. She emphasized that the issue is not greed but retention, culture, and keeping student-athletes who value the university and community, while also using NIL as a way to teach financial literacy, privacy, and adult responsibilities. Coach Chang described similar pressures in football, including transfer portal volatility and competing offers from other programs, and gave examples of players whose personal and family circumstances made NIL support important for staying at Hawaiʻi. Athletic Director Elliott said the department’s vision is to create an outstanding student-athlete experience, recruit and retain elite athletes, compete at the top of the Mountain West, and strengthen community ties. He said the department wants to preserve the educational focus while adapting to a system in which student-athletes can share in revenue. Elliott explained that UH is seeking a $5 million annual NIL fund, is fundraising through the community and the “Boost the Bose” account, and is also pursuing individual NIL deals, corporate sponsorship-related deals, and licensing opportunities. In response to Senator Kim’s question, he said NIL compensation can come through two tracks: institutional payments within the department’s discretion and outside deals that must be reviewed for market value under the new reporting system. No votes or formal actions were taken; the meeting was informational only.

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• Now, the T-Rex have, you know, constitute a lot of the alternative compliance payments.
• given, uh, authorization to fund or develop or whatever, uh, incentive payments or rebate payments or
• <00:23:43.440> as phrased here as incentive payments as phrased here as incentive payments
• given, uh, authorization to fund or develop or whatever, uh, incentive payments or rebate payments or
• or rebate payments or competitive grant opportunities.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• equivalent payments to the general fund. equivalent payments to the general fund.
• House Bill 1410 by Representative Srode and Senators Bridges, concerning the provision for payment of
• of the expenses of provision for payment of the expenses of the<01:18:04.480> executive,<01:18
• <03:09:54.520> Such for the payment of such bonds. Such for the payment of such bonds.
• <03:28:51.720> plan, for percentage of income payment plan, for percentage of income payment

Keywords: 981, all

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• we have here in the state of Minnesota, and some of our tab fees are costing us more than our car payments
• more<00:03:43.320> than<00:03:43.480> our<00:03:43.600> car<00:03:43.880> payments
• <00:03:44.519> So, more than our car payments are. So, more than our car payments are.

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The discussion focused on affordability concerns in Minnesota, especially housing costs for first-time homebuyers, rising license tab fees, and property taxes. The senator said many constituents are struggling with everyday costs and argued that recent state spending and tax increases, along with mandates on local governments, have worsened the situation. She also cited waste, fraud, and abuse in state government as a reason to rein in spending and keep more money in taxpayers’ pockets. A major topic was her support for bills to conform Minnesota tax law to federal policy on no tax on tips and no tax on overtime. She said these measures would help workers, including service employees and hairdressers, by letting them keep more of their earnings, and would also benefit small businesses by making them more competitive in hiring. She noted that other states have adopted similar policies and said Minnesota had not yet held a hearing on the bills in committee. The senator also discussed a proposal to roll back vehicle license tab fees to pre-2023 levels, saying Minnesota’s fees are higher than neighboring states and can exceed car payments. She expressed hope that the legislature could act on affordability measures before the end of session, and said she expected these tax-relief ideas to be a priority if her party gains more power in the next election.

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• So we're adding the psychologist to the statute so that we can avoid the double payment of the expenses
• Thank you Mrr chairir House Bill3310 authorizes the director of OMEs to promulgate payment procedural
• rules for contract invoice payments suchch rules will include include procedures procedures for determining
• the legitimacy of the invoices and establish a60 day window for invoice payment OMES is tasked with

Bills: HB3415, HB2206, HB3414, HB3265, HB3310, HB3413, HB4486, HB1219

Keywords: state government, vendor contracts, subcontracting, public database, contract assessment, transparency, retirement, law enforcement, Oklahoma Law Enforcement Retirement System, school resource officers, public safety, public finance, contract management, service-driven contracts, state accounting, intangible assets, Oklahoma Police Pension, disability benefits, mental health, retirement system

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• and New York City Housing Authority developments, and $50 million to support another round of down payment
• and New York City Housing Authority developments, and $50 million to support another round of down payment
• and New York City Housing Authority developments, and $50 million to support another round of down payment
• AND 50 MILLION TO SUPPORT ANOTHER ROUND OF DOWN PAYMENT TO FAMILIES EARNING BETWEEN 50 AND 120% OF AMI

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Joint Conference Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Housing opened budget negotiations for the 2026-2027 enacted budget, with Senate and Assembly leaders outlining their one-house proposals and committee members giving brief remarks. The discussion covered environment, agriculture, housing, parks, and energy, with repeated emphasis on affordability, climate resilience, and support for rural and urban communities. Senate and Assembly chairs described the process and noted the agencies present, while minority members criticized the overall size of the budgets and urged more attention to housing affordability, building stakeholders, and energy costs. On the environment and energy side, the Senate highlighted proposals for $138 million in additional clean water infrastructure funding, a $75 million increase to the Environmental Protection Fund, $95 million in restored parks capital, $200 million for the Energy Affordability Program, and $1 billion for Sustainable Futures 2.0, including a proposed revival of the NY STUN program. The Assembly said it increased the EPF to $500 million, raised clean water infrastructure funding to $800 million, and included targeted amounts for cities, rural housing-related water projects, Cornell Ag Tech, and the Center for Sustainable Materials Management. Democrats argued that high utility bills are driven by natural gas costs rather than clean energy, while Senate and Assembly Republicans said the CLCPA and other energy mandates are increasing costs and should be reconsidered. Agriculture remarks focused on research, farm support, and resilience. Senator Hinchey described funding for Cornell’s COWS program, Farm to School amendments, $7 million for farm worker housing, and a new $20 million Farm Weather Resiliency Grant Program. Chair Lupardo said the Assembly added $16 million over the Governor’s proposal for educational research and outreach, restored support for beginning and disadvantaged farmers, and backed dairy, livestock, hemp fiber, and natural fibers initiatives, while also accepting $30 million in farmer tariff relief if guidelines are set. Minority Assembly Member Tague supported dairy infrastructure funding but criticized the farm labor overtime phase-down and the CLCPA’s impacts on farms. Housing discussion centered on major capital and assistance programs. The Assembly proposed $200 million more for the Housing Access Voucher Program, $100 million for Mitchell-Lama and NYCHA, $50 million for down payment assistance, $4 million for fair housing testing, land banks, and $40 million for the Homeowner Protection Program. The Senate outlined similar priorities, including $500 million for NYCHA, $100 million for Mitchell-Lama preservation, $250 million total for HAVP, and additional funding for mixed-income rental development, vacant rentals, senior housing, and block-by-block infill. Chair Rosenthal said rent stabilization was not being changed in the budget, while Republican members argued that affordability requires lower taxes, lower utility costs, and fewer regulatory burdens. No votes were taken; the meeting was an opening round of budget negotiations and ended with closing remarks from both sides.