Transcript Highlights:

• a CID would have to wrap up after 40 years, but it would also have to wrap up five years after the bonds
• If there are existing bonds after the five-year period, then these CIDs would dissolve one year after
• the last bond is paid.
• The main issue of the litigation is the interpretation of calculating outstanding bonds, contractual
• That being said, it's bonded indebtedness, contractual obligations, and other indebtedness—that's the

Summary: The Revenue and Taxation Committee met on March 2, 2006, and first introduced RS 33-260, a proposal by Representative Cannon to amend Idaho’s Community Infrastructure District Act. Cannon said the bill would extend CID authority from cities to counties, allow CIDs to fund fire protection and emergency medical services, and require CIDs to terminate after a set period rather than continue indefinitely. On motion, the committee agreed to introduce the RS with Section 5 left unchanged, and the motion carried without opposition. The committee then heard House Bill 734 from Representative Furman, which would change how wind and geothermal tax revenues are distributed among taxing districts when a school district lacks a supplemental levy. Furman said the bill was intended to prevent schools from being pressured to run levies just to qualify for revenue distribution and would use the larger of certain local levy rates instead. He said the Idaho School Board Association supported the bill and the Idaho Association of Counties was neutral. After brief questions and no public testimony, the committee voted to send HB 734 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. House Bill 670, sponsored by Representative Monks, drew the most discussion. Monks said it was meant to clarify last year’s urban renewal law so fire districts could opt out of urban renewal areas when there were no outstanding bonds or contractual obligations, and he argued fire districts were losing revenue while still providing service to new development. Testimony from the Association of Idaho Cities, the Eagle Urban Renewal Agency, and the Redevelopment Association of Idaho opposed the bill, warning it would further erode urban renewal financing, create ambiguity, and interfere with ongoing litigation over the meaning of contractual obligations. After debate over legislative intent and the effect on urban renewal districts, the committee approved HB 670 and sent it to the House floor with a due pass recommendation.

Transcript Highlights:

• 10:34.560><c> to</c> the um uh I guess I'm going to have to the um uh I guess I'm going to have to limit
• 35.200><c> to</c><00:10:35.360><c> speaking</c><00:10:35.680><c> about</c><00:10:35.880><c> the</c> limit
• myself to speaking about the limit myself to speaking about the programs<00:10:36.360><c> that</c><00
• Chair, gross property taxes is the amount of tax before applying any of the credits, so... bond you're
• </c><01:21:11.920><c> only</c> you're actually for that Bond only you're actually for that Bond only

Committee: House Taxes

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• capacity available for Samaritan's Texas bonds to be authorized.
• Chair, currently the Division allocates 9% of the estimated bonding capacity each year for water projects
• 160 million which the Legislature will authorize the State Board of Finance to issue severance tax bonds
• Chair, in that same process, House Bill 21 has the Division allocating 1.1% of the bonding capacity for
• the Land Grant Infrastructure Fund, approximately 20 million, and 1.1% of the bonding capacity for the

Committee: House House Taxation & Revenue

Keywords: 996, all

Transcript Highlights:

• An act to amend the Local Finance Law in relation to bonds and notes of the city of Yonkers.
• Chairman, I know this is the 20th year of giving this special bonding authority to the city of Yonkers
• This is the 20th year of giving this special bonding authority to the city.
• I've even had cities that I represent run into a need to access special bonding authority because of
• An act to amend the Local Finance Law in relation to facilitating the marking of any issue of zero bonds

Committee: Senate Cities 2

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Cities 2 met for its first and last meeting of the 2026 session, with Chair Senator Ryan presiding and members Walczyk, Fahey, and Baskin present. The committee took up three bills. The first, S.8283-A, would require additional notice before a city discontinues drinking water fluoridation; it was moved, seconded, and approved unanimously. The second, S.8859, would extend by one year special bonding authority for the city of Yonkers. Senator Walczyk voiced concern about the repeated annual extensions and said he would vote no, arguing municipalities should address their finances without continued state assistance. The bill was then approved, with Walczyk recorded in opposition. The third bill, S.9839, would extend by one year provisions related to the city of Buffalo’s issuance of certain bonds or notes. It was moved and seconded, and approved, with Senator Walczyk again noting his earlier concerns. After the three bills were reported, the committee adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• It just there's an updated figure for the bonds authorized in row 16.
• So that just shows you the total amount of um bonding that would occur with general fund, highway fund
• technical correction that we talked about last week in terms of agencies that have general funded um bonds
• </c><00:09:50.720><c> authorized</c> updated figure for the bonds authorized updated figure for the bonds
• . if they were to come into federal bonds. if they were to come into federal funds,<00:10:29.120><c>

Committee: Senate Capital Budget

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• It gives judges the discretion to stack sentences for sexual assault charges limited to offenses against
• specific penalty enhancement for violating family violence or sexual assault protective orders or bond
• House Bill 273 protects victims by increasing penalties for violations of protective orders or bond conditions
• Would you be opposed to this being limited to firearms?
• Under current law, prosecutors face jurisdictional limitations. that can hinder efforts to bring charges

Bills: HB75 , HB108

Committee: Senate Criminal Justice

Keywords: building standards, youth camps, floodplains, safety regulations, environmental policies, drainage utilities, flood management, land use regulation, county authority, drainage fees, 1185, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• In order to facilitate the goal of hearing as much from the public within the limits of our time.
• Let us not be limited by a reliance on obsolete technology, hello, of the past.
• With bond issuance comes debt service.
• We limited it in the committee that I took on my own committee.
• Which limited it to, correct me if I'm wrong, I'm going to look at my consultant.

Committee: House Communications and Conveyance

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• What are we going to say that we're going to limit our classroom size?
• Okay, let's take a look at the statute of limitations.
• Yeah, but your bill sets a different statute of limitations, correct? I beg your pardon?
• Your bill sets a different statute of limitations.
• Immunity and limits on state court jurisdiction.

Summary: The Senate began with a quorum call, prayer, approval of the previous journal, and messages from the House, then moved through several recognitions and resolutions honoring visiting groups. Members adopted resolutions recognizing the Texas chapters of Blue Star Mothers of America, Fine Arts Education Day, Donate Life Texas Day, Baha’i Capitol Day, County Government Day, Jack County Day, Crockett County Day, and a recognition of Navy Petty Officer Simon Urbanik for service during the Cuban Missile Crisis. The chamber also heard remarks from visiting doctors, students, county officials, and community groups, with multiple senators speaking in support of military families, arts education, organ donation, and local government service. The Senate then took up Committee Substitute Senate Bill 2779, relating to the allocation and use of certain hotel occupancy tax revenues. Senator Birdwell said the bill would stop local governments from conditioning HOT funds on race- or class-based priorities and would require Galveston to transfer the full state rebate for beach cleaning and maintenance to its park board. After questions, the Senate suspended the rules, passed the bill to engrossment, suspended the three-day rule, and finally passed it, though the final vote showed significant opposition. The chamber also passed Committee Substitute Senate Bill 2322, described as a cleanup bill removing the compelling-factor test for dispatchable generation from the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation Act. A major debate centered on Committee Substitute Senate Bill 2253, which would phase out uncertified teachers in core classrooms and strengthen educator certification requirements. Senator Creighton argued the bill responds to a teacher pipeline crisis, adds parent notification, creates multiple preparation pathways, and provides financial incentives for certification; Senator West and Senator Sparks pressed for rural flexibility and implementation details. An amendment from Senator Gutierrez to add a teacher student-loan repayment program failed on a 11-17 vote, while other technical and fiscal amendments were adopted. The bill then passed to engrossment, the three-day rule was suspended, and it was finally passed. The Senate also passed Committee Substitute Senate Bill 2371, updating skimmer-reporting rules to cover electronic terminals beyond fuel pumps, and Committee Substitute Senate Bill 2351, relating to the construction of certain concrete plants under a standard permit. Senate Bill 619, a conscience-protection bill for health care workers, drew extended questioning from Senators Cook, Eckhardt, and Menendez about patient abandonment, scope, and whether it could allow refusals of legal services such as vaccines, antibiotics, contraception, or personal care; despite those concerns, the Senate suspended the rules and passed the bill to engrossment. Finally, the chamber began consideration of Committee Substitute Senate Bill 1169, which would allow public entities to form public utility agencies to cooperate on water and wastewater projects without eminent domain or cross-collateralization, with Senator Hinojosa explaining it as a tool for small and rural communities facing utility infrastructure problems.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:10:41.600><c> budget</c> construction and state bonding budget construction and state bonding
• House Bill 952 is an act relating to capital construction and state bonding budget adjustment.
• There were a couple of items that they put in that were not eligible for bonded dollars.
• Currently, READY assistance is limited to small towns of 5,000 or less.
• </c> Currently, Ready assistance is limited Currently, Ready assistance is limited to<02:34:16.000><c

Keywords: 926, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• independent boards to issue debt and levy assessments, create risks such as fragmented infrastructure, limited
• the math work, as it were, right now would be for a city, let's say, to issue a general obligation bond

Bills: SB1530 , SB1579 , SB1778 , SB1847 , SB1990 , SB1992 , SB2060

Committee: House Appropriations and Budget

Keywords: research funding, development rebate, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, tax incentives, higher education partnerships, property tax, valuation increase, taxpayer rights, homestead, protest process, reading instruction, literacy, educational equity, intervention services, third grade retention, Strong Readers Act, Medicaid, ADvantage Waiver, home-based services, eligibility criteria

Transcript Highlights:

• We will be asking you to limit your comments. We'll let you know when it's time to move on.
• We will be asking you to limit your comments. We'll let you know when it's time to move on.
• Reminder: we have a one-minute time limit per testifier, and your time will start when I do call your
• </c> and the lender essentially are the bond and the lender essentially are the bond in<01:00:39.520>
• Well, we have a big bond thing to pay off. That's correct; that's factual.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The meeting covered several Senate resolutions related to the University of Hawaiʻi system, the East-West Center, and related education and workforce issues. On SCR 178 and SR 48, testifiers strongly supported the East-West Center, describing it as an important Hawaii asset that promotes cultural exchange, global citizenship, diplomacy, and ties to the University of Hawaiʻi. Speakers said the Center has helped train leaders and bring international connections and investment to Hawaii, and they urged continued funding despite federal cuts. The chairs then recommended passage with technical amendments, and both resolutions were adopted by the committees. The committee also heard testimony on resolutions calling for audits of University of Hawaiʻi operations. On SR 32 and SCR 50, the University of Hawaiʻi said it supported the resolution and had already begun work on establishing a Bachelor of Science in nursing at the UH Maui campus, with additional staff available on Zoom to answer questions. On SR 160 and SCR 142, which sought a financial and performance audit of UH Mānoa facilities, UH Athletics said it already undergoes annual financial audits required by NCAA bylaws but not performance audits, and discussed its internal evaluations, contingency planning, and efforts to address concerns raised by student athletes and staff. The committee then took up SCR 138 and SR 55, requesting a management and performance audit of the UH Office of the Vice President for Academic Strategy. Vice President Deborah Halbert and P20 Director Steve Shotz said they did not oppose the audit and believed it could provide clarity, while explaining that the office is relatively new and works collaboratively across campuses on articulation, transfer, grants, and workforce alignment. They described grant programs including Perkins, GEAR UP, preschool development, and data-sharing efforts, and said they are focusing more resources on teaching, health care, and skilled trades. The discussion also touched on SR 54, a proposed performance audit of the UH Foundation, where foundation representatives said they already undergo annual financial audits, acknowledged some donor communication issues, but emphasized improved stewardship and growth in fundraising over recent years.

Transcript Highlights:

• districts and one Board of Education tax levy to pay debt service, reported upcoming general obligation bond
• They reported an upcoming revenue bond to finance new projects in Henderson County and Jessamine County
• The project was originally authorized at $7 million in bond funds in the 2022-2024 budget.
• The bonds will not be KHC or Commonwealth debt.
• The bonds will not be KHC or Commonwealth debt.

Keywords: 00:01 Call to Order and Roll Call 00:30 Approval of Minutes 00:59 Information Items 03:34 Finance and Admin Cabinet 12:31 KY Infrastructure Authority 21:47 Office of Financial Mgmt 23:27 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The committee first handled informational reports on several bond and lease matters, including school district and board of education debt-service items, upcoming revenue bond issues in Henderson and Jessamine counties, and three advertised lease-space requests for state agencies. Members also reviewed prior lease transactions that had not been approved in November and December; the Finance and Administration Cabinet later canceled and rebid the Harlan County lease and moved ahead with the Perry County lease modification. Additional information items included a Kentucky Communications Network Authority quarterly capital projects report and Eastern Kentucky University asset preservation revisions. The committee then heard from Deputy State Budget Director Janice Thomas on four action items. She reported a $2.85 million USDA-funded renovation at Kentucky State University’s Betty White Building, a $294,000 increase for the Kentucky School for the Deaf’s Middleton Hall renovation, and a $6.1 million restricted-funds scope increase for the KCTCS Science Building Expansion in Elizabethtown. Members asked about how often the statutory 15% increase authority is used for school dormitory and cottage projects and about the competitiveness of construction bids; Thomas said bids are typically competitive but recent estimates have been difficult because of higher material and equipment costs. The committee approved the three action items unanimously and also received a no-action report on a $3.918 million Corrections project to repair and replace the KCIW kitchen drain line. Next, the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority presented seven loans and grants, all of which the committee approved unanimously. The package included sewer and water projects for Frankfort, Sturgis, Scottsville, Morganfield, Western Pulaski County Water District, and Springfield, plus an emergency $5.487 million Kentucky Waters grant for Eddyville after a catastrophic sewer plant failure and weather-related emergency declarations. The projects covered wastewater interceptor and treatment upgrades, sewer collection rehabilitation, water transmission main installation, and planning/design work, with loan terms ranging from five to 30 years and interest rates from 0.5% to 2.25%. Finally, the committee considered a $38.4 million Kentucky Housing Corporation conduit issuance for a 322-unit multifamily rental project in Jefferson County. A member asked how the committee participates in the transaction, and staff explained that it is a conduit issuance and not state debt. The committee then moved to approve the issuance.

Transcript Highlights:

• This was the purpose of that Liberty Bell: for a savings bond drive in 1950, the Treasury Department
• And then they were promoting the Liberty Bonds.
• There's going to be some limited speaking space, and this will also be provided to them, around this

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The America 250 in Idaho Advisory Council met to review progress on statewide America 250 celebrations and preparations for July 4th events. Members approved the May 11, 2026 minutes and received a financial update showing about $54,967.53 currently available to spend, roughly $474,000 in total expenditures to date, and about $17,500 left to disperse in grants. Treasurer Ellsworth reported strong fundraising and broad participation, including 1,900 volunteer ambassadors and co-branding by cities, counties, businesses, schools, and veterans groups across the state. The council heard updates on numerous commemorative activities, including Liberty Bell-related programming, the Liberty Grove tree-planting effort, the “acts of service” challenge, and local events and exhibits around Idaho. Jesse Barcroft outlined the July 4th Capitol celebration, which will combine a pancake breakfast, parade, flyover, booths, concerts, and Capitol tours, with Josh Ritter as headliner and several food vendors and community booths confirmed. Questions focused on booth participation and ensuring performers’ messaging aligns with the America 250 theme. Additional reports highlighted statewide and national partner efforts. Hannah Lori Hine described federal America 250 programs such as the “Our American Story” oral history trailer in Boise, the “America’s Block Party” listing for Idaho events, the Freedom Truck visit June 7-10, the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., and student contests including the American Heroes art contest and 1776 Presidential Award. Stephen Hatcher of the Idaho Commission on the Arts previewed Cowgirl Congress in the Wood River Valley and the Blackfoot Ranch Rodeo, both tied to traditional arts and cultural heritage. Idaho Public Television also reported on America 250 programming, including educational materials, statewide event coverage, and an upcoming hour-long special on how Idahoans are celebrating the semiquincentennial. The committee agreed to meet again on June 10 and then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• service, guided by their motto, 'Culture for Service and Service for Humanity,' emphasizing strong bonds
• Scholarship Service, guided by their motto, culture for service and service for humanity, emphasizing strong bonds
• Constitution, ad valorem tax exemptions for certain disabled veterans and their surviving spouses, limitations

Bills: HR65 , HR66 , HR67 , HR68 , HR69 , HCR33 , HCR34 , HB1006 , HB1007 , HB1008 , HB1010 , HB1011 , HR58 , HR59 , HR60 , HR61 , HR62 , HR63 , HR64 , HCR32 , SCR2 , SCR5 , SCR6 , SCR11 , SCR16 , SCR17 , HB43 , HB447 , HB573 , HB1000 , HB1001 , HB1002 , HB1003 , HB1004 , HB1005 , SB8 , SB10 , SB12 , SB16 , SB20 , SB21 , SB22 , SB29 , SB32 , SB41 , SB42 , SB44 , SB49 , SB58 , SB68 , SB75 , SB77 , SB81 , SB97 , SB103 , SB159 , SB163 , SB172 , SB180 , SB182 , SB244 , SB248 , SB253 , SB254 , SB279 , SB306 , SB318 , SB334 , SB380 , SB385 , SB397 , HB53 , HB57 , HB64 , HB100 , HB102 , HB106 , HB111 , HB137 , HB152 , HB155 , HB177 , HB238 , HB256 , HB258 , HB272 , HB337 , HB350 , HB359 , HB363 , HB386 , HB434 , HB445 , HB546 , HB557 , HB584 , HB661 , HB697 , HB726 , HB727 , HB747 , HB752 , HB756 , HB758 , HB759 , HB765 , HB767 , HB825 , HB858 , HB930 , HB941 , HB957 , HB964 , HB203 , HB228 , HB234 , HB260 , HB268 , HB271 , HB285 , HB289 , HB351 , HB400 , HB413 , HB469 , HB534 , HB551 , HB552 , HB574 , HB576 , HB634 , HB649 , HB677 , HB735 , HB739 , HB779 , HB784 , HB796 , HB842 , HB850 , HB919 , HB8 , HB9 , HB10 , HB15 , HB16 , HB17 , HB18 , HB19 , HB22 , HB33 , HB34 , HB35 , HB44 , HB46 , HB47 , HB48 , HB61 , HB101 , HB126 , HB135 , HB142 , HB164 , HB185 , HB215 , HB226 , HB232 , HB233 , HB242 , HB284 , HB292 , HB297 , HB301 , HB334 , HB436 , HB468 , HB548 , HB571 , HB582 , HB593 , HB594 , HB609 , HB613 , HB712 , HB722 , HB732 , HB746 , HB827 , HB845 , HB848 , HB921 , HB923 , HB951 , HB953 , HB999 , HB733 , HB875 , HB952 , HB868 , HB119 , HB140 , HB52 , HB901 , HB193 , HB570

Keywords: condolences, Sam Goodwin, Northwestern State University, football coach, athletic legacy, obituary, ShaMonica Huggins, Louisiana, community support, public service, law enforcement, memorial resolution, Louisiana Legislature, tribute, centenarian, community recognition, Louisiana history, birthday celebration, Jeanerette, French bread

Transcript Highlights:

• FOLLOWING RECENT LEGISLATIVE SESSION WE RECEIVED APPROVAL TO MOVE FORWARD WITH THE PREVIOUS ALLOCATED BOND
• WITHOUT CONTINUED CONSTRUCTION FUNDING MOVING FORWARD WE MAY BE LIMITED TO ONE DORMITORY TO BE BUILT
• UPDATE, FOLLOWING THE RECENT SESSION WE RECEIVED APPROVAL TO MOVE FORWARD WITH PREVIOUSLY ALLOCATED BOND

Transcript Highlights:

• But more than this, we immediately form bonds of love that are deep.
• But also, the deep and enduring bond between Greece and the United States.
• you do not include trans, intersect, and non-binary people, then your fight for righteousness is limited

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Matthew Gallegos has been Devin Quintana's little brother for the past three years, and their bond is
• Matthew Gallegos has been Devin Quintana's little brother for the past three years, and their bond is
• an act relating to finance, authorizing the New Mexico Finance Authority to issue and sell revenue bonds
• And at the same time as the chair, I have to put some reasonable limitations on how we present speakers
• to conduct the meeting fairly, and at the same time as the chair, I have to put some reasonable limitations

Keywords: 996, all

Transcript Highlights:

• While certified payroll data is technically public today, access is limited.
• Someone must must access is limited.
• </c> know, that can be through a bonding know, that can be through a bonding bill, bill, bill, that<00
• </c> saying, "Nothing in this section limits saying, "Nothing in this section limits application<00:45
• </c> somehow, but with incredibly limited somehow, but with incredibly limited access. access. access

Committee: Senate Labor

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• In 1998, a billion-dollar bonding bill was passed.
• And that was probably very unheard of in 1998 to have that kind of a bonding bill passed.
• Today, that bonding bill would be worth $2 billion. Over two billion dollars.
• So, we are going to be happy we pass a bonding bill today, but it's a down payment.
• </c><00:13:39.839><c> bill</c> to be happy we pass a bonding bill to be happy we pass a bonding bill

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Together, these women echo an ancient call to leadership: to loosen the bonds of injustice, to undo heavy
• Current state law limits the state and local administrative deferred compensation...
• Current state law limits the state and local administrative deferred compensation plans to only offer

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened with an opening prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and introductions recognizing the YMCA’s 175th anniversary, the Senate’s doctor of the day, and visiting guests. The chamber then moved to the special order calendar after confirming there were no committee reports, executive messages, House messages, or other pending motions. The Senate passed several bills unanimously: SB 100, adopting the 2026 Florida Statutes and the 2025 session laws; SB 102, deleting statutory provisions that had already been repealed or expired; and SB 104, the general reviser’s bill, which removes obsolete language, updates cross-references, and corrects drafting errors. Senators briefly joked during debate on SB 104, but there was no substantive opposition. The Senate also passed SB 320 on administrative efficiency in public schools, which reduces district-level requirements, expands teacher apprenticeship and certification flexibility, streamlines assessment and budgeting rules, and adjusts VPK oversight and facility planning requirements. The chamber also approved SB 7010, allowing state and local deferred compensation plans to offer Roth post-tax contributions in addition to pre-tax options. In addition, SB 1720 on public school personnel compensation was withdrawn from further consideration. After passage of the day’s bills, the Senate adopted a motion to immediately certify the passed bills to the House, then adjourned until the next scheduled meeting.