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• Money requested to provide security. And these events aren't just for the City of St.
• I mean, our budget at the county is a tough one as well.
• Having said that, We get requests from the Irish to help with St.
• This uncertainty has caused a lot of fluctuations within our counties and their budgeting.
• This appropriation is not a new request and not a request for additional programming.

Bills: HF1354, HF1901, HF2124, HF2130, HF2260, HF2099, HF104, HF134, HF1769

Keywords: public safety, school safety, active shooter, active shooter drill, violence prevention, threat reporting, anonymous tip line, See It, Say It, Send It, Minnesota Fusion Center, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, officer-involved death, missing person, endangered missing person, criminal background check, national background check, FBI fingerprint check, adult entertainment license, massage license, correctional facilities

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• </c> are changing by providing a film budget are changing by providing a film budget over<02:27:19.600
• Yeah, 40% of our budget... our budget is about $10 billion. 40% would be $4 billion that the counties
• Yeah, 40% of our budget... our budget is about $10 billion. 40% would be $4 billion that the counties
• Yeah, 40% of our budget... our budget is about $10 billion. 40% would be $4 billion that the counties
• Yeah, 40% of our budget... our budget is about $10 billion. 40% would be $4 billion that the counties

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• of requests of nearly 4.7 billion dollars.
• That is essentially the request for entities to submit applications.
• Authority request. Upper Guadalupe River Authority asked for... Yes, sir.
• The federal grant request and the matching was about $950,000.
• Yes, those are one of our most frequent requests about what our...

Keywords: flooding, emergency response, communication systems, first responders, disaster management, Texas Water Development Board, regional planning, public safety

Summary: The meeting primarily focused on discussions around the recent floods in Texas, specifically addressing emergency preparedness, response coordination, and recovery efforts. Officials from various agencies provided testimonies on the challenges faced during the emergency, including issues with communication systems among first responders. Notably, the need for improved inter-agency communication and technology integration was emphasized, with recommendations for establishing regional communications units for better coordination during disasters. The audience included local government representatives and emergency management partners, who shared insights and experiences from the recent flooding events.

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• And we balance the budget to how much money goes in the education trust fund to make sure that all the
• And we balance the budget to how to it.
• And we balance the budget to how much<00:14:08.639><c> money</c><00:14:08.800><c> goes</c><00:14:08.959
• We're voting on item number two with a friendly amendment to request a report every six months.
• </c> two with a friendly amendment to request two with a friendly amendment to request a<00:42:22.240

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• The refund request is due on April 15th.
• This was a constituent request, 1485.
• If your refund is for $750 or more, you can request a refund quarterly.
• </c> The refund request is due on April 15th. The refund request is due on April 15th.
• So, we are now buying dyed fuels and our request for refund this year is $154.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• request.
• The President's budget requests $64 million for the NATO security investment program, which is the amount
• The President's budget requests $64 million for the NATO security investment program, which is the amount
• President Trump's budget request included funding for the account in fiscal year 2027.
• </c> he asked in his budget for $64 million. he asked in his budget for $64 million.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, May 15, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Do you know if in this year’s budget there’s funding for acquisition in our state budget this year?
• I’m not aware of funding being placed in the budget this year for acquisition.
• Senate Concurrent Resolution 169 and Senate Resolution 138, requesting the state archives to expand public
• </c><00:31:39.120><c> the</c> measure, STR 150, requesting the measure, STR 150, requesting the Department
• Let's move on to STR 37 and SR 21, requesting the Department of Transportation and the Department of

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Transportation and Culture heard a series of resolutions covering cultural preservation, civic education, dark-sky protection, Taiwan relations, aviation safety reporting, waterborne cargo subsidies, and Maui transportation planning. Testimony on the Hawaii Theatre resolutions (SCR 131/SR 110) came from the Hawaii Theatre Center in support, with a question about whether acquisition funding was in the current budget; the witness said he was not aware of any such funding. The state archivist strongly supported SCR 169/SR 138 on expanding public outreach and civic engagement, and a student testifier supported the measure while urging stronger language to include Indigenous culture and closer work with Native communities. On STR 12/SR 8 recognizing International Dark Sky Week, testimony emphasized light pollution’s effects on birds, marine life, human health, and astronomy, and suggested stronger lighting ordinances and possible dark-sky reserve efforts. STR 31/SR 17 on Taiwan received support from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, while STR 180/SR 150 on aviation safety reporting drew support from Blue Hawaiian Helicopters but opposition from the Department of Transportation, which said much of the requested information falls under FAA jurisdiction and would be voluntary at the state level. STR 150 on waterborne cargo subsidies was supported by DOT, Young Brothers, and the Hawaii Food Industry Association, with DOT asking that the working group be smaller to speed a report to the 2026 session. STR 37/SR 21 and STR 38/SR 22 on Kihei road planning drew support from the Kihei Community Association, which described severe congestion and safety concerns in South Maui. In decision-making, the committee advanced SCR 131/SR 110 on the Hawaii Theatre as introduced. SCR 169/SR 138 was advanced with amendments to address comments about Indigenous culture. STR 12/SR 8 on International Dark Sky Week was deferred for further discussion until the following Tuesday. STR 31/SR 17 on Taiwan was advanced with technical, non-substantive amendments. STR 180/SR 150 and STR 150 were both deferred to the same later decision-making date to allow further work on possible amendments and jurisdictional issues. STR 37/SR 21 was passed as introduced, and STR 38/SR 22 was passed with technical, non-substantive amendments. In each vote taken, the measures were adopted without recorded opposition from the members present.

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• c><00:01:54.479><c> referred</c><00:01:54.880><c> to</c> I was not aware of that update, so they requested
• is it was requested by the chair<00:02:52.560><c> and</c><00:02:52.680><c> it</c><00:02:52.800><c> just
• one and I that update so they requested one and I guess<00:03:33.760><c> one</c><00:03:33.920><c> is
• We're not going to be putting together a budget resolution bill by bill.
• We're going to need a budget resolution to be able to work backwards and figure out what the impacts

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Education Committee and the Senate Budget Committee to come to order.
• Last year we had the same proposal on our budget, other budgets of committee on the housing agency, same
• , in those budget negotiations... ...with you and your colleagues around issues around budget.
• Because budget, we heard... ...we heard about it.
• However, we would make two requests.

Summary: The joint Senate Education and Budget Committee hearing focused on the Governor’s proposed education governance overhaul, which would shift day-to-day management of the California Department of Education from the elected Superintendent of Public Instruction to a new appointed education commissioner, while giving the Superintendent new voting roles on the State Board of Education and the Community College Board of Governors. Chair Perez opened by stressing that the proposal raises major policy questions beyond the budget process and should be evaluated for its effect on students, local control, and accountability. Brooks Allen of the State Board of Education argued the change would unify policymaking and implementation, reduce fragmented authority, and create clearer accountability, citing decades of reports criticizing California’s “crazy quilt” governance structure and noting the proposal is timed for the 2026 transition. Amber Alexander of the Department of Finance outlined the fiscal and staffing transfers, describing the plan as largely cost-neutral and explaining how positions would shift between the State Board, the Department, and the new Superintendent’s office over 2026-27 and 2027-28. Sarah Cortez of the Legislative Analyst’s Office said the LAO supports shifting management to an appointed commissioner but recommended several refinements: preserving legislative oversight, requiring Senate confirmation of the commissioner, clearly defining the Superintendent’s duties as a public representative/advisor/evaluator, and refining the State Board’s role to focus on major policies requiring public input. She also said the fiscal plan should be cost-neutral and more fully specified. Senators raised concerns about the timing during an election year, the constitutional status of the Superintendent, whether the proposal should instead be a constitutional amendment, and whether governance changes actually improve student outcomes or simply rearrange the org chart. Some members questioned whether the proposal would confuse voters and undermine democratic accountability, while others said the current structure is already confusing and that the reform could improve clarity for districts and local boards. The discussion also covered how curriculum is set, with LAO explaining that the Legislature has broad authority but has delegated much curriculum work to the State Board and the Instructional Quality Commission. Members asked how the new structure would affect local districts, who they would call for guidance, and whether the commissioner would have authority over policy; the presenters said policy authority would remain with the State Board, while the commissioner would handle administration and implementation. No votes were taken during the panel discussion, and the hearing was organized to continue with additional panels and public comment later in the meeting.

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• He is our budget policy manager of the LSO.
• So those aren't actual budgets.
• So if our budget is right now $5.623, $5.624 billion, So if our budget is right now $5.623, $5.624 billion
• The budget projection is a $5.6 billion budget from the governor that's been submitted, which is a one-tenth
• There are some significant budget drivers in this budget, and I'm going to highlight the line that is

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The committee was convened to review Idaho’s economic outlook and general fund revenue projections for fiscal years 2025-2028, with members instructed to submit “homework” revenue estimates by noon the next day so staff could compile committee averages and medians for deliberations and a final recommendation to JFAC. Opening remarks emphasized the committee’s constitutional charge, the use of the binder materials and online packet, and that the committee would meet again the next day to discuss and vote on the revenue projection recommendation. Staff and agency presentations focused on the state’s budget and revenue picture. Legislative Services Office staff described structural imbalance concerns, noting that statutory spending changes and earmarked sales tax distributions have crowded out flexibility, while cash reserves remain substantial. The Division of Financial Management’s economist explained the official revenue forecast, including revised treatment of sales tax and tax relief fund accruals, and said the forecast largely held steady overall even as corporate and individual income tax categories shifted. She also discussed the impact of the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act on SALT deductions and said recent corporate collections had rebounded sharply, suggesting timing and behavior changes rather than a broad economic downturn. Outside economists and labor experts painted a generally stable to positive economic picture. Zions Bank’s economist said the Federal Reserve is likely near the end of major rate cuts, long-term rates and mortgage rates remain elevated, tariffs have risen sharply, but inflation has not yet shown broad tariff-driven acceleration; he described the national labor market as slowing but not contracting and said 2026 could be a rebuilding year. The Idaho Department of Labor reported that Idaho’s unemployment remains historically low, job growth is steady, wage growth is moderating from overheated pandemic-era levels, and the state’s labor market remains healthier and more balanced than the national picture. The committee also heard from Idaho Power’s economist, who began a presentation on broader economic conditions and utility-related demand trends before the transcript ended.

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• Someone can make a public records request, and those records be produced in response to that request.
• Members, thank you also very much for accommodating this late request.
• So basically the process is an advertisement or a request is put forth.
• So basically the process is an advertisement or a request is put forth.
• And somebody requested those records.

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and considered several bills, mostly dealing with open meetings, public records, election administration, and local government notice requirements. Senate Bill 1 by Sen. Jenkins would authorize electronic voting under the Open Meetings Law and apply retroactively to validate prior electronic votes; after brief discussion and support from the Louisiana Municipal Association, it was reported favorably. House Bill 1052 by Rep. Spell would exempt certain child advocacy center and multidisciplinary team work product, forensic interviews, and related sensitive records from public records disclosure to protect child abuse investigations; testimony from child advocacy organizations emphasized the need to prevent misuse of records and preserve court-controlled access, and the bill was reported favorably. Senate Bill 289 by Sen. Abraham, concerning confidentiality of certain university records and negotiations, was amended to clarify protections for proprietary research, donor confidentiality, and limited confidentiality for industry negotiations, then reported favorably as amended. Senate Bill 218 by Sen. Talbot, allowing alternative certification programs for election officials if approved by the State Board of Election Supervisors, and Senate Bill 220, a technical correction regarding the official journal of the state, were both reported favorably. Senate Bill 161 by Sen. Seaball, repealing a requirement that certain high-salary unclassified state employees register vehicles in Louisiana, was also reported favorably after questions about its scope and purpose. The committee then took up House Bill 1193 by Rep. Sawyer, which authorizes the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority to use indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity construction contracts for maintenance and emergency work. CPRA officials said the model would speed small repairs and pre-construction tasks, improve efficiency, and mirror a similar DOTD approach; an amendment narrowed the public-records language and excluded design-build contracting. Members raised concerns about public records transparency and inclusion of minority and small contractors, but the bill was reported favorably as amended. House Bill 249 by Rep. Green, a constitutional amendment creating an independent compensation commission for elected officials and tying adjustments to CPI, drew extensive debate over removing the legislature from setting salaries, the appointment structure, and whether the state could afford automatic increases. After opposition from several members and a roll-call vote, the bill failed to be reported, 6 yeas to 9 nays. Because HB 249 failed, the companion enabling bill, House Bill 248, was deferred. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 997 by Rep. Edmondson, which would let parishes, municipalities, and school boards use their own websites as an alternative to newspaper publication for public notices. Supporters from the Police Jury Association argued the bill would reduce duplicative costs, preserve all existing notice requirements, and simply add a third option alongside newspaper publication and newspaper-hosted digital publication. An amendment narrowed the bill to parishes, municipalities, and school boards, removing other political subdivisions. Members questioned transparency, enforcement, record retention, and whether the change would undermine newspapers; supporters said courts would still enforce notice requirements and that local governments already maintain the records. The bill remained under discussion at the end of the transcript, with no final action shown in the excerpt.

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• New York City's request to help to serve New York City's request to help to serve sick<00:18:24.039><
• That's pretty easy: they'd submit budget requests to Congress, increasing funding for inspectors general
• They failed to submit budgets.
• </c><05:16:57.040><c> requests</c><05:16:57.400><c> to</c><05:16:57.600><c> Congress</c> submit budget
• requests to Congress submit budget requests to Congress increasing<05:16:58.520><c> funding</c><05:16

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Requests continue to come in.
• Our request, because it's my request now, so I have to sign my name to it.
• We have a new exceptional item request, strictly for produced water.
• With all that in mind, the State Board's pending legislative appropriation request includes a request
• And that completes the agency's prepared remarks on its current activities and budget request.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• Budget spending on suppression has risen 89%. Home insurance premiums have risen 25%.
• I really feel like shifting costs on a specific group of Californians due to our budget choices is not
• And I know that some information was already requested and asked.
• I want to see, let's be clear, zero cuts and actually increases to Cal Fire's budget.
• Increases to Cal Fire's budget.

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on public health, wildfire recovery, local government finance, transportation, and rural health care. SB 1124 by Senator Archuleta would require the California Department of Public Health to create and post lung cancer screening eligibility signage at tobacco retail locations. The author and a physician witness argued the bill would raise awareness of a highly underused screening that can save lives, while retailers and fuel/convenience groups raised implementation concerns about signage size, notice, and penalties. The bill passed to the Health Committee on a 4-0 vote after the committee later took up the on-call item. SB 1352 by Senator Valadao and Senator Allen would clarify that wildfire victims can rebuild homes up to 110% of the original size without triggering reassessment, so long as the property was destroyed in a governor-declared disaster. Supporters, including the L.A. County Assessor, the California Assessors Association, Realtors, and taxpayers groups, said the bill would reduce uncertainty and help families rebuild without higher property taxes. It passed to Appropriations on a 5-0 vote. SB 1343, presented by Senator Allen on behalf of Senator Dodd, would provide a $4,000 income tax credit for sales tax paid on furniture and appliances purchased to furnish a primary residence after a disaster; it drew one opposition witness from the California Teachers Association but otherwise had no public opposition and passed 5-0 to Appropriations. SB 1172 by Senator Hurtado would place caps and transparency requirements on consultant compensation in local tax-sharing agreements, responding to cases in Shafter and Dinuba where revenue was allegedly diverted to consultants. Local government and business groups supported the measure as a guardrail, while some members expressed concern about Sacramento limiting local control; it passed 4-0 to Appropriations. SB 1408 by Senator Arreguín would authorize the Contra Costa Transportation Authority to place a countywide sales tax measure of up to 1% on the ballot to continue transportation funding; transit agencies and local officials supported it, while taxpayer groups opposed it, and it passed 4-1. SB 1404 by Senator Stern would restore a fee on property owners in state responsibility areas to fund Cal Fire wildfire prevention and suppression, with supporters arguing the fee would broaden funding and opponents calling it an unfair tax on rural and wildfire-prone residents; it passed 4-1 to Appropriations. Finally, SB 1102 by Senator Dodd would create a $2,000 tax credit for frontline nurses working in rural hospitals; supporters said it would help recruit and retain nurses in underserved areas, and the bill passed 5-0 as amended to Appropriations.

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• Electric budget we put how many boxes were fixed?
• I still don't understand why this is on the budget.
• </c> school budget a School District budget school budget a School District budget um<03:51:36.399><c
• </c> our most local level um that request our most local level um that request could<03:52:49.800><c>
• </c> boards or your school boards to request boards or your school boards to request those<04:01:59.479

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 695, relating to school districts and medically related grants. The sponsor argued the bill was vague and could undermine existing law, and another member said it would add an unnecessary mandate for school districts. The committee voted to recommend inexpedient to legislate, and the motion passed 18-0. Next, House Bill 765, which would consolidate school administrative units and make superintendent jobs elected positions, was also recommended inexpedient to legislate. Members said the bill raised too many questions, could duplicate other legislation, and would move away from local control. That motion likewise passed 18-0. House Bill 768, allowing public school districts to contract with approved private schools, drew more debate. Supporters described it as a language cleanup and an expansion of educational opportunity, while opponents raised concerns about the placement of the language and pending Supreme Court cases. The committee voted 10-8 to recommend ought to pass, and then 10-8 to recommend ought to pass as amended, with a minority report noted. The committee then considered House Bill 446, dealing with parental notice for non-academic surveys. An amendment was offered to make the Youth Risk Behavior Survey opt-in rather than opt-out. Supporters said parents should be informed and should choose whether their children participate, while opponents argued the survey is an important tool for mental health data, grants, and school programming, and that opt-in would reduce participation and data quality. The amendment passed 10-8, and the bill as amended also passed 10-8, with a minority report noted. Finally, the committee began House Bill 741, which would allow parents to send children to any school district they choose and expand open enrollment. The sponsor described it as broadening choice and keeping public funds in public schools, and an amendment was proposed to restore provisions for children of military personnel. Discussion on the amendment began, but the transcript cuts off before any vote on House Bill 741 or the amendment.

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• There's a unanimous consent request that allows cameras.
• There's a unanimous consent request that allows cameras.
• Senator Woods, I know that you're aching to make this request. Mr.
• don't have as many budget lines.
• budget of federal money versus other money? Mr.

Keywords: 996, all

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• So with that, I respectfully request an aye vote, and thank you for the time.
• So therefore, we respectfully request your no vote on AB 1038. Thank you so much.
• So respectfully requesting your aye vote. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you so much.
• I know some of you may be aware that the budget committees are discussing this year.
• Madam Chair, I request a reconsideration. Madam Chair, I request reconsideration on AB 1038.

Summary: The committee heard a long agenda of water, parks, transportation, species protection, and fisheries bills. AB 430 would require the State Water Resources Control Board to publish an economic and environmental impact study when emergency water regulations are extended over multiple years; the author and supporters from agricultural and water groups said it would add transparency without limiting emergency authority. AB 1139 would expand a CEQA exemption to let county park agencies open existing roads and trails for non-motorized recreation, with supporters emphasizing access to nature and opponents warning about impacts to sensitive habitat, tribal resources, and fire risk. AB 929 would temporarily exempt small community water systems and managed wetlands from certain SGMA pumping reductions and fines; supporters said it would protect vulnerable communities and wetlands, while farm and water coalition opponents argued it would undermine basin-wide groundwater management and shift burdens to other users. AB 1225, creating an Accessibility Advisory Committee for State Parks, drew broad support and passed unanimously. The committee also heard AB 514, which would encourage local water suppliers to develop emergency water supplies for drought and service interruptions; it passed with broad support, though one member cautioned against using scientific research as a loophole. AB 550 would let developers seek incidental take permits for species under consideration for listing, aimed at reducing delays for clean energy projects; environmental groups supported the goal but asked for clearer standards, limits on using research as mitigation, and a fee provision, and the bill passed as amended. AB 697 would authorize an incidental take permit for the State Route 37 interim project in Solano and Marin counties, balancing congestion relief and habitat restoration; supporters stressed long commutes and urgent restoration deadlines, while opponents raised climate, sea-level-rise, and tribal concerns. The bill passed, with some members noting they would continue to work on the measure. Other measures discussed included AB 975, which would give Sutter County a narrow, temporary exemption from streambed alteration agreements for certain damaged small bridges and culverts; county officials described repeated flood damage and long permitting delays, and the bill passed as amended. AB 1056 would phase out transferability of set gillnet permits after 2027, allowing only a final family transfer; supporters framed it as a gradual response to bycatch concerns, while fishing industry opponents said it would unfairly target an existing fishery and set a bad precedent. The committee also took up AB 1146, described by the author as a response to politically motivated water releases; supporters from conservation and water organizations backed the bill. Several bills were voted out to Appropriations, some were left open for later action or add-ons, and the committee repeatedly noted it was working through the agenda without a quorum early in the hearing.

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• </c> &gt;&gt; You may request follow-ups. &gt;&gt; You may request follow-ups.
• Um my um request of this to hear.
• It actually appropriates it in budget.
• </c> York and we have to actually request York and we have to actually request things<03:57:52.399><c
• I'm happy for questions. board, you know, budgets are set more board, you know, budgets are set more

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• We can budget differently.
• We can budget differently.
• We can budget differently.
• </c> governor's budget is deeply concerning. governor's budget is deeply concerning.
• . budget. budget.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• net attorney's fees ordered rarely on appeals from revenue distributions rather than the operating budget
• , which would streamline our operating budget usage and contingencies.
• production, but to get the partner status, they need to own at least 50% of the production for which the budget
• resulting from the production for five years, and they have to have funded at least 50% of a production budget
• House Bill 20 is bipartisan legislation brought to you by 28 legislators at The request of our constituents

Keywords: 996, all