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• request unanimous consent to suspend Joint Rule 62A, the file notice requirement, to allow the Assembly Budget
• The Assembly Budget Subcommittee 1 would like to meet prior to the joint hearing that was noticed in
• Moving on to announcements, the following committee hearings are scheduled for this afternoon: Budget
• Joint hearing of Assembly Budget Subcommittee 1 and Senate Budget Subcommittee 3 will meet upon adjournment
• of Budget Subcommittee 1 in Capitol Room 127.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance, then handled a series of procedural motions including suspending rules, re-referring several bills to committees, and allowing committee notices for pending re-referrals. Members also received guest introductions, including LA28 leadership for an informational hearing on preparations for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, and advocacy groups focused on reproductive health and equity. On the floor, the Assembly took up several third-reading bills. AB 1944 by Assembly Member Lee, which would delay implementation of lower axle weight limits for zero-emission buses to give transit agencies more time to adapt to battery technology limits, passed 49-1. AB 2305 by Assembly Member Caloza, prohibiting private equity and other corporate investors from controlling or influencing litigation decisions, passed 55-0. AB 2004 by Assembly Member Al-Annees, authorizing Fresno and San Joaquin counties to designate county correctional officers as peace officers if locally agreed, passed 52-0 after supportive remarks from Assembly Member Tangipa about a Fresno County correctional officer who died after being injured in a jail shooting. The Assembly also adopted the second-day consent calendar, including ACR 161 on Special Districts Week and HR 87 on school accountability, with 57 co-authors added to the resolutions and unanimous votes on the consent items. The session concluded with an adjournment in memory for Marcella Villanueva, a longtime California Commission on Aging employee remembered for her service and compassion, followed by announcements of upcoming committee hearings and the next floor session before adjournment until Thursday, April 9 at 9 a.m.

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• This is a cost that they've borne on the backs of small budgets.
• We don't have the money in the budget.
• And I will just say to that point that the budget is not written.
• the budget.
• the budget.

Summary: The committee met to hear and vote on a series of appropriations and transportation-related bills, beginning with SB 1550, which would fund a Queen Creek police pilot program focused on runaway youth prevention, at-risk youth protection, and anti-trafficking work. Supporters said the town and local facilities already contribute personnel and administrative support, while some members urged Queen Creek to add local matching funds. The bill received a due pass recommendation on a 7-2 vote. The committee then considered SB 1156 and SB 1157, both $20 million border-related reimbursement bills sponsored by Senator Rogers. SB 1156 would reimburse cities, towns, and counties for short-term detention hold costs for unauthorized non-citizens, and SB 1157 would reimburse local governments for supplemental fencing or bollard walls in high-crossing border areas. Both bills drew strong opposition from public commenters who described them as funding detention and border enforcement at the expense of other needs, while supporters framed them as backfilling local costs already incurred. SB 1156 passed 5-3, and SB 1157 passed 5-3. The committee also approved SB 1245, which would fund pavement replacement on Rodeo Road in Williams, and SB 1707, which would provide $5 million for AI-related border security at DPS. SB 1245 passed 6-3, with some members objecting that the state highway user revenue fund is underfunded and local contributions should be required. SB 1707 passed 6-4 after testimony split between supporters who favored using AI and surveillance tools for border security and opponents who said the bill was too vague, too expensive, or inappropriate given other state priorities. Later, the committee advanced SB 1273, funding pavement rehabilitation on Ogle Frontage Road between Bowie and San Simon, and SB 1811, which would clarify that school districts and charter schools may allow wireless device use in the case of an emergency rather than during an emergency. SB 1273 passed 6-4 amid debate over state versus local funding responsibility, and SB 1811 passed 8-1 after testimony that the change would give schools more flexibility and avoid practical problems during emergencies. The committee also heard SB 1088, a cybersecurity appropriation for DHS, and SB 1332, which would require ADOT to study light rail expansion in Maricopa County versus autonomous or semi-autonomous transit options. SB 1088 passed 6-4 despite concerns that the appropriation was vendor-driven and not requested by the department. SB 1332 drew extensive testimony from small business owners along Indian School Road who said light rail construction had harmed access and sales, while Phoenix/Valley Metro opposed the bill and questioned ADOT’s role; the discussion continued as the transcript ended.

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• Republican colleagues are pushing for Trump tax scam 2.0 using a budget trick to say that they're not
• Now the Medicaid program covers over 70 million Americans and the Congressional Budget Office has now
• Well then you're going to need to reject the Republican budget plan.
• Oz, I believe Medicaid is on the chopping block. because of the Republican budget and Mr.
• Kaiser Family Foundation explaining the Congressional Budget Letter from March 7th, 2025.

Keywords: Michael Falkender, Deputy Secretary of the Treasury, IRS, taxpayer privacy, nomination process, committee hearing

Summary: The committee convened to discuss critical issues surrounding the nomination of Michael Falkender for the position of Deputy Secretary of the Treasury. This meeting included a series of remarks from committee members who expressed divergent views on Falkender's qualifications and the implications of his appointment. Senator Wyden voiced strong opposition, arguing that Falkender represents harmful policies expected to be perpetuated under the current administration, especially concerning taxpayer privacy and IRS tactics. Meanwhile, other members defended Falkender, noting his extensive experience, including a commitment to transparency in government operations if confirmed.

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• </c> things for motans within this budget things for motans within this budget target.<00:42:29.599><
• It's not just predicated on how much you spend in the budget year of the biennium.
• <00:45:02.000><c> year</c><00:45:02.560><c> of</c><00:45:02.880><c> the</c> budget year of the budget
• If our state's general fund budget was an entire gallon jug of water, uh, under this new budget we're
• </c> jug of water, uh under this new budget jug of water, uh under this new budget we're<01:06:42.160

Keywords: 1183, house

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• If it doesn't end up in budget trailer language, then we will pull it back into our bill.
• Let's hold ourselves to account through the budget process, through the confirmation process for State
• Let's hold ourselves to account through the budget process, through the confirmation process for State
• The state of California has provided the CSU budget increases nearly every year for the past decade,
• At a time of federal uncertainty, budget volatility, and heightened public scrutiny, now is the time

Summary: The committee began without a quorum and first heard AB 302, which would prohibit schools from requiring students to use addictive social media feeds as a condition of participating in extracurricular activities and would require schools to offer a non-social-media way to communicate with students and families. The author and a student witness argued the bill protects minors from being forced onto addictive platforms, while senators asked how coaches and clubs would communicate; the author said email, built-in messaging, and other direct methods would still be allowed. The bill was held on call for absent members. The committee then took up AB 2504, creating a pilot program to train creative-industry workers for AI-related changes through partnerships among community colleges, employers, unions, and tech companies. Supporters from WME and the Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office said the program would help workers adapt to rapid industry change, while senators discussed the pilot’s size, geographic diversity, and sunset date. The bill passed on a due-pass motion to the Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Committee. AB 1534 followed, adding state guardrails for federal Workforce Pell short-term training programs, including limits on tuition, restrictions on certain financing products, and transparency rules for partnerships with unaccredited entities. Support came from TICAS, EdTrust-West, and the Campaign for College Opportunity; senators questioned the scope of state authority and why private institutions were not clearly included, and the author said the broader approval framework was being handled in trailer bill language. The bill passed on a due-pass motion to the Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee. The committee also heard AB 1381, a gut-and-amend proposal to strengthen screening for school teachers with histories of egregious misconduct while balancing due process and privacy concerns. Supporters and opponents both emphasized student safety and the need for reliable information-sharing, and members noted the bill was similar to a previously held measure; the author said amendments were still being worked out. The bill passed to the Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Committee. AB 2202, which would create a Closing the Achievement Gap Commission to coordinate statewide efforts, drew broad support from school board and education groups but also concern that it could duplicate existing work and add bureaucracy; after extended debate about whether the commission would identify causes or solutions, it passed to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Finally, AB 1547, requiring a UC feasibility study for a branch medical school in Kern County, drew local support but opposition from a senator who argued the Legislature cannot direct UC’s internal operations under the state Constitution; the chair said the Legislature can make recommendations and the bill remained under discussion.

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• , budget, budget, it<00:21:09.920><c> lacks</c><00:21:10.440><c> the</c><00:21:10.560><c> totality</c
• on the $1 million from this budget on the $1 million from this program. program. program.
• I should say all districts more flexibility to address their budget needs.
• </c> flexibility to address their budget flexibility to address their budget needs. needs. needs.
• And it gives, and it's those spikes and volatilities are difficult on school budgets.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Mayor Mahan has both a homelessness problem and a budget problem.
• So Mayor Mayhan has a homelessness problem and a budget problem, right?
• and he So Mayor Mayhan has a homelessness problem and a budget problem, right?
• because ultimately this is a new revenue stream for cities with budget problems.
• , municipal budgeting.

Summary: The committee first heard SB 753, which would modernize California’s shopping cart recovery rules by allowing cities and counties to return abandoned carts directly to retailers, recover documented retrieval costs, and avoid the current impound-and-wait process. The author and supporters, including San Jose officials and the League of California Cities, said the bill would help clear streets, sidewalks, and waterways and reduce local costs. Grocers and retailers opposed the measure unless amended, arguing it would turn cart retrieval into a new cost burden and could create incentives for cities to charge too much for stolen property. After extensive discussion about notice periods, cost caps, and local ordinances, the committee adopted amendments and passed the bill 6-0 as amended. The committee then took up SB 445, which would speed up permitting and approvals needed for high-speed rail by requiring early engagement, setting rules for third-party coordination, and creating a dispute-resolution process. The author said the bill was narrowed from an earlier, broader transit proposal and was intended to reduce delays caused by utilities, local governments, and other entities. Supporters said permitting bottlenecks add major costs and delays to infrastructure projects, while opponents from utilities, cities, counties, telecoms, and special districts raised concerns about safety, reliability, affordability, and the need to review the pending amendments. The bill passed 8-1 to the Utilities and Energy Committee. The committee also heard SB 9, a narrower housing bill focused on accessory dwelling units. The author explained that it would require local ADU ordinances to be submitted to HCD for review and would make state standards control if a local agency fails to submit a compliant ordinance or respond to HCD findings. Supporters from housing and YIMBY groups said the bill would improve enforcement of state ADU law and prevent local barriers from slowing housing production. There was no opposition, and the bill passed 6-0. The committee then began hearing SB 79, which would allow more housing near major transit stops; the author and supporters framed it as a response to the housing shortage and transit underuse, and the hearing continued with extensive support testimony as the transcript ended.

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• But as I noted, the governor's proposed budget allocates TK funds for all four-year-olds anticipated
• We're talking about budget dust. I looked in the budget to see whether this was even in the budget.
• I was trying to find out where this is in the budget. Will we be losing money? I couldn't find it.
• And for small schools, even a handful of absences can significantly impact their budgets.
• And for small schools, even a handful of absences can significantly impact their budgets.

Summary: The Assembly Education Committee heard AB 84, a charter school accountability measure focused on non-classroom-based charter schools and fraud prevention. The author and supporters said the bill was intended to respond to the A3 charter fraud case and related scandals by strengthening audits, transparency, authorizer oversight, and funding determination rules, while ensuring public education dollars are used for public education. Supporters included FCMAT, CSEA, CTA, and CSBA, who argued the bill would improve oversight and protect taxpayers. Opponents, including the California Charter Schools Association, Green Dot, many charter parents, educators, and charter operators, said the bill was too broad, would impose major new costs and bureaucracy on all charter schools, and could reduce options for families, especially those using flexible, homeschool, or special-needs charter programs. After extensive testimony and committee discussion, the bill passed on a 5-1 vote and was sent to Appropriations, with the item left open for additional votes. The committee then approved a consent calendar of 11 education bills, including AB 542, AB 563, AB 731, AB 753, AB 784, AB 964, AB 988, AB 1034, AB 1233, AB 1255, and AB 1381, all moving to Appropriations. The consent calendar passed unanimously. Later, the committee heard AB 1454, a literacy and reading instruction bill authored by Assembly Members Rubio and Revis. The bill would require the state to create professional development resources for evidence-based literacy instruction, update English language arts and English language development instructional materials, and revise administrator preparation standards to include literacy training. The authors and a broad coalition of supporters, including CTA, EdVoice, Families in Schools, Decoding Dyslexia, school administrators, and parent advocates, described the measure as a compromise aimed at improving reading outcomes and addressing California’s literacy crisis. There was no opposition testimony at the hearing, and members voiced strong support for the bill and its collaborative approach.

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• I am Kimo Alameda, Mayor of Hawaii County, and I am 48 days in, and I know about 80% of our budget, which
• </c><00:06:59.240><c> which</c><00:06:59.360><c> is</c> I know about 80% of our budget which is I know
• I also failed to mention we also have our council member, uh, uh, for budget.
• Michelle Yoshimura, our former budget director, who also is here.
• And I think the point... council member uh uh for budget she's council member uh uh for budget she's

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• I have a budget matter. Thank you, Mr. Chair. I'll be brief.
• I want the whole budget committee in the state of Arkansas to understand what we're spending this amount
• going to hear further comments on this in the committee process as we have it set up here in Joint Budget
• I think you may be looking at the personnel agenda as opposed to the Joint Budget Committee agenda.
• This is C-1 on the Joint Budget Committee agenda. So we passed over item B-1, so this is item C-1.

Summary: The Joint Budget Committee met to consider several budget-related items and amendments. An amendment to Senate Bill 30 concerning the Office of the Governor, offered by Senator Rice, would have canceled funding for a senior advisor position tied to former Corrections Secretary Joe Profiri; Senator Rice and Representative Wooten criticized the position’s cost and Profiri’s lack of responsiveness to the legislature and taxpayers. The chair referred that amendment to the personnel committee for review, and other members were told further discussion would occur there. The committee also referred an amendment by Senator Johnson related to the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism to special language, and referred House Bill 1080 by Representative Ladyman for the Department of Human Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities, to special language as well. In other business, Senator Dismang explained a revised special language amendment for ADEQ’s waste tire program to correct a timing issue in the governor’s letter; the committee suspended the rules so it could be considered and then referred it to special language for the next day’s agenda. The meeting included recognition of student guests from Jonesboro High School and Hendrix College. No substantive votes were taken on the contested personnel amendment, and the meeting adjourned with plans to reconvene the next morning.

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• </c><00:01:52.000><c> and</c> reach a fair and equitable budget and reach a fair and equitable budget
• They balance budgets. They set policy.
• </c> 2026 for the 11th day of the 2026 budget 2026 for the 11th day of the 2026 budget session.<00:20
• Introduction of House Budget Bill.
• </c> handle things, the budget process. handle things, the budget process. uh<00:43:22.400><c> the</c

Keywords: 916, all

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• and uh Senator Weber's Friends's budget and uh Senator Weber's proposal<00:14:46.240><c> on</c><00:14
• Proud to present to you the budget bill intended to be the vehicle for the budget portion and the omnibus
• </c> Again, we're about to talk about budget Again, we're about to talk about budget targets<00:52:59.119
• Thomas microgrid research relates to an RDA appropriation from the 2023 budget year.
• The micro grid 2023 budget year.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The recent state budget forecast released by MMB also highlights the impact of slowing employment growth
• a relative dis Advantage the recent at a relative dis Advantage the recent state<00:08:01.560><c> budget
• forecast</c><00:08:02.319><c> released</c><00:08:02.680><c> by</c><00:08:02.840><c> MMB</c> state budget
• forecast released by MMB state budget forecast released by MMB also<00:08:03.800><c> highlights</c><
• </c><00:26:35.760><c> constraints</c> they face potential budget constraints they face potential budget

Keywords: 1183, house

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• With the billion-dollar cut, we will still have the second-largest program by budget, and we will still
• This budget is massive.
• season, when we can... ...a temporary 12-month hiatus of public benefit charges as we approach budget
• H-51-1.51 includes a provision that makes budget billing the default billing process for gas customers
• providing clear and timely information and actionable suggestions, Massachusetts gas customers on budget

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several procedural matters, including adopting a resolution recognizing the work of Ukraine Forward and suspending Joint Rule 12 for a number of petitions. The chamber also scheduled several bills for later consideration, including measures on unemployment insurance for fluctuating work schedules, the Medical Society mission statement, a youth training wage, bridge and intersection namings, handicapped parking fines, public-way safety, excavation restoration, motor vehicle safety, and a Newton police age requirement. Two engrossed local bills were passed to be enacted: one authorizing retired police officers as special police in Plainville and another allowing Orange to increase its Board of Selectmen membership. The main policy debate centered on House No. 5151, An Act relative to energy affordability, clean power, and economic competitiveness. Supporters described it as a broad affordability and clean-energy package that would cut costs for ratepayers, reform Mass Save, speed clean-energy procurement and interconnection, return a portion of alternative compliance payments to customers, and address biomass and other energy issues. Opponents argued the bill relied too heavily on long-term programs and new administrative structures while offering little immediate relief, and raised concerns about costs being shifted to consumers, impacts on natural gas, and the pace of implementation. Several amendments were debated and rejected, including proposals to shift public benefit charges away from peak hours, pause public benefit charges for a year, require greater utility disclosure before rate increases, and add a forest-clearing penalty for solar development. One amendment to the energy bill was adopted: a consolidated amendment that included budget-billing consumer protections for gas customers, requiring notice and conservation recommendations when usage rises significantly. The House also adopted an amendment to a separate conservation-restriction bill for Hanson, changing a figure in the underlying law, and passed that bill to be engrossed as amended. The energy bill’s consolidated amendment passed by roll call, while several other amendments failed by roll call votes. The House observed multiple moments of silence honoring Jaden Booker, Thomas Skip Karam, former Freetown Police Chief Carlton Abbott, and former Representative and Senator William Q. “Biff” McLean, Jr.

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• It's a non-budget year.
• It's a non-budget map for negotiations?
• It's a non-budget year.<00:10:18.160><c> The</c><00:10:18.400><c> I</c><00:10:18.480><c> don't</c><00
• </c><00:10:42.720><c> We</c> and some of the governor's budget.
• We and some of the governor's budget.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• tax breaks, which have led to both a higher tax burden for hardworking Arizonans and our state's budget
• Like, if we do nothing else, I mean, we're supposed to pass a budget, set public revenues, talk about
• their pay, and we keep taking away different insurance benefits and things like that to make our budget
• This polarized body is having a hard time coming together just to come up with a budget and agree on
• this has been on our state budget and the fraud and abuse that has been discovered because there isn't

Bills: SB1142, SCR1028

Keywords: scholarships, tax credit, education funding, nonprofit organizations, Arizona Revised Statutes, constitutional amendment, state revenue, tax policy, legislative approval, two-thirds vote, 1182, all

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• Moving your attention to the page right before that, which is our continual budget.
• He does understand the importance now, and he has completed everything except uploading a budget.
• So... ...understand the importance now, and he has completed everything except uploading a budget.
• Or we fund it all, and we fund it out of our budget, just like you've seen us do.
• Or we fund it all generally, and we fund it out of our budget, just like you've seen us do.

Summary: The Oklahoma 9-1-1 Management Authority met in special session, confirmed a quorum, welcomed new member Josh Huffines, approved the prior meeting minutes, and accepted financial reports for September through December 2025. The chair and staff also presented recognition awards, including thanks to former legal counsel Austin and outgoing chair Mark Sharpton, and honored Leachin Lockwood of Tulsa 911 as the state’s third-quarter Emergency Telecommunicator of the Quarter. The board addressed compliance and funding issues for several PSAPs. It authorized notice and a public-hearing process for Chokota Police Department and Pawnee Police Department if they did not complete required annual audit/reporting documents by the stated deadline. It also approved a recruitment campaign for the 9-1-1 profession, including a website landing page and media outreach, and transferred $150,000 from reserves to support that effort. In addition, the board approved a technology roadmap outlining statewide priorities such as mapping, GIS integration, satellite emergency communications, push-to-talk interoperability, and CAD sharing. Several grants were approved, including GIS remediation and maintenance for Drumright and Love County, a Next Gen 9-1-1 call-handling solution for Muskogee 911, and CAD integration for Sand Springs and Mercy EMS. A Love County public hearing on GIS noncompliance was rendered moot after the grant approval, and the board voted to take no action on escrowing Love County funds. Staff reports highlighted boundary verification letters, the upcoming 911 Day at the Capitol, cybersecurity training, 911/988 integration progress, Virtual Academy training totals, and ongoing work on NG911 RFPs, coordinator workshops, and county-level implementation projects. The meeting also included legislative updates on HB 4092 and HB 2710, with the latter described as creating a parallel state radio/911 structure, and the session adjourned with no public comments or new business.

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• And so the non-refundable deposit that applicants have to submit is based on the overall budget.
• The LOI says that the budget is going to be $1 million, and then the... budget.
• the budget is going to be $100 million.
• Again, there is a non-refundable fee associated with it based on the overall budget for the project.
• And so they do have to show what the budget for the project is with some degree of certainty in order

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• I am thankful that the current federal budget proposal spares Head Start from cuts.
• However, this will be the third federal budget that provides no new funding for this critical program
• I fully believe that we need to cut our budget and cut the waste.
• While Head Start was spared from complete elimination in the federal budget earlier this year, this is
• is really not a The federal budget earlier this year, this is really not a great time to really think

Summary: The Assembly met with a quorum present after a roll call and prayer, then proceeded through routine journal, procedural, and guest-introduction business. Members recognized several guests, including local district officials, Japanese business leaders, and students/interns, and the chamber also observed remarks about the Texas flooding tragedy during the prayer. The body then moved through the daily file, including second-reading items and concurrence votes on AB 390, which expands the slow-down/move-over law to stationary vehicles, and AB 1478, which allows retailers to absorb mattress recycling fees; both measures had Senate amendments concurred in by recorded vote. The Assembly adopted AJR 12, a bipartisan resolution recognizing Head Start Month and urging Congress and the President to protect and increase Head Start funding. Multiple members spoke in support, emphasizing the program’s role in early education, health, nutrition, and family support, especially in rural and low-income communities; the resolution received 70 ayes and no noes after 69 co-authors were added. The chamber also adopted ACR 96, designating a portion of Highway 101 in Humboldt County as the Patty Berg Memorial Highway, and SCR 50, which calls for state review of climate adaptation and maladaptation criteria to improve climate resilience planning; both measures passed without opposition. On the consent calendar, the Assembly added co-authors to ACR 81 and adopted the second-day consent calendar and remaining consent items, all by unanimous or near-unanimous votes. The body also approved a motion to return AB 529 from engrossing and enrolling to the Senate for further action. The session concluded with numerous adjournment-in-memory tributes, most notably for Rincon Tribal Council Chairman Bo Mazzetti and former legislative secretary George Steffes, followed by a moment of silence for each and adjournment until Monday, July 14 at 1 p.m.

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• And I think when we're looking at a year where there's some tighter budgets, I think they thought, well
• Unfortunately, in a<00:07:57.520><c> very</c><00:07:57.680><c> tight</c><00:07:58.000><c> budget</c><
• 00:07:58.400><c> year</c><00:07:58.639><c> that</c><00:07:58.879><c> comes</c> a very tight budget year
• We'll bring it back in a different budget session or find a new way to fund it.
• We're very focused on a budget.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all