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• </c> um we uh this was prior to the general um we uh this was prior to the general election election
• </c> important to look at that's generally important to look at that's generally compared<02:20:09.520
• </c><02:36:12.080><c> by</c> estate transfer tax that's generated by estate transfer tax that's generated
• ><c> 20</c> think retail in general over the last 20 think retail in general over the last 20 years<02
• </c> way over on the left these are General way over on the left these are General and<04:43:18.000><

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The meeting was a Ways and Means briefing opened by the vice chair, who introduced Jason Wong of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston to discuss the national and regional economy. Wong focused on inflation, asking why it had fallen from about 9% in 2022 to the 2%–3% range, and what that meant for monetary policy and the risk of an economic downturn. He said the Fed’s target is 2%, noted that recent PCE inflation was about 2.4% and core PCE about 2.7%, and described the ongoing debate over whether interest rates should stay tight or be lowered further to protect the labor market. Wong explained that the improvement in inflation has been driven largely by goods prices, especially durable goods such as cars, appliances, and furniture, as well as non-durable goods like food. He said supply-chain disruptions during the pandemic caused major price spikes in 2022, but those pressures have eased and many goods prices are now at or below the Fed’s target. He also referenced the New York Fed’s Global Supply Chain Pressure Index, saying it showed extreme pandemic-era disruptions that have since receded. The main remaining inflation problem, he said, is in services, especially housing. Wong broke services into rent of shelter and all other services, explaining that shelter is a large share of household budgets and that housing inflation has a lag because rent measures often reflect older lease terms rather than current market rents. He said monthly Zillow data suggest market rents have cooled and may eventually feed through to official inflation measures. Members asked several questions about the chart’s time scale, the treatment of real estate, property taxes, and utilities, and Wong clarified that housing costs are counted in services and that the slides would be shared digitally. No votes or formal actions were taken.

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• Then we want to generate less power in our state.
• In order to generate power.
• Generally speaking, we have. So do we have any grounds to pursue that?
• We need more generation, we need generation all of the above, but we absolutely need generation such
• And in France, they have about 66% of their electrical generation and...

Keywords: 1146, all

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• But nonetheless, I'm not arguing against that program generally.
• But like all general legal principles, there are... ...exceptions.
• But like all general legal principles, there are exceptions.
• , not by crime, but generally, we're describing today.
• There's also been multiple instances where ICE has been deceitful, causing general fear and multi-generational

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• fund, and only to the general fund.
• </c> bianual fiscal impact to the general bianual fiscal impact to the general fund<00:46:08.400><c>
• Um if fund and only to the general fund.
• If it's a if it doesn't general fund.
• </c> estimated revenue gain to the general estimated revenue gain to the general fund. fund. fund.

Bills: HR1, HF387

Keywords: January 6 insurrection, pardon, law enforcement, violent crimes, public safety, justice system, political accountability, Blaine, local sales tax, special tax, restaurant tax, lodging tax, admissions tax, amusement tax, hotel tax, redevelopment, capital improvements, municipal finance, bonding authority, tourism tax

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• A general understanding the legislation just needs to happen.
• If those are all accurate, then that's generally accepted.
• I'm a legislative advocate and deputy attorney general for the Attorney General.
• Alex Fish, Special Assistant Attorney General on the DOJ Housing Portfolio.
• Alex Fish, Special Assistant Attorney General on the DOJ Housing Portfolio.

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills, beginning with SB 41 by Senator Wiener, which would regulate pharmacy benefit managers by increasing transparency, banning patient steering and spread pricing, and requiring full pass-through of rebates. Supporters, including independent pharmacists and health advocates, said PBM practices are driving up drug costs and closing neighborhood pharmacies. Opponents from PBM and health plan groups argued the bill overlaps with recently enacted licensing and reporting requirements, would not lower consumer prices, and may be preempted by ERISA. Members discussed confidentiality issues, consumer savings, and the relationship between SB 41 and the new budget trailer bill; the author asked for an aye vote. The committee then took up SB 378, also by Senator Wiener, aimed at online marketplaces that advertise illegal intoxicating hemp and unlicensed cannabis products. Supporters from labor, public health, and the licensed cannabis industry said online sales are undermining regulated businesses and exposing children to unsafe products. Opponents from tech and hemp industry groups warned the bill is overbroad, could sweep in general-purpose platforms and lawful hemp wellness products, and raises Dormant Commerce Clause and First Amendment concerns. The author said he would narrow the bill, remove industrial hemp references, and address strict liability and standing issues; members largely focused on how to target illegal products without capturing lawful marketplaces. SB 243 by Senator Padilla addressed AI companion chatbots, with supporters including Common Sense Media and transparency advocates warning that these systems can be addictive, manipulative, and dangerous for minors and vulnerable users, citing studies and the death of a Florida teenager. The bill would require disclosures, anti-addiction design limits, self-harm protocols, audits, reporting, and a private right of action. Tech and business groups opposed the measure as overly broad and said its definitions could sweep in general-purpose AI tools; several members supported the goal but questioned the breadth of the definitions and the private right of action. Finally, SB 522 by Senator Wahab would extend just-cause eviction protections to rental units that were previously covered by the Tenant Protection Act but were destroyed in disasters and later rebuilt. Supporters, including Los Angeles city officials and tenant advocates, said the bill would help keep displaced renters housed after wildfires and other disasters. Apartment and realtor groups opposed it, arguing it would remove a key exemption needed to finance rebuilding and could discourage post-disaster reconstruction. Members expressed support for tenant protections in disaster areas, and the author asked for an aye vote.

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• Complaints that are summarily dismissed are outside the board's jurisdiction generally.
• The primary concern for the board and the complaints that they receive are bias, general demeanor.
• Those are generally filtered out as non-jurisdictional.
• complaints complaining generally um complaints complaining about<00:12:56.079><c> a</c><00:12:56.199
• </c><00:42:46.319><c> and</c> jur board's jurisdiction generally and jur board's jurisdiction generally

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Obviously, that's not all general funds.
• Obviously, that's not all general funds.
• Obviously, that's not all general funds.
• </c> budget obviously that's not all General budget obviously that's not all General funds<00:11:13.120
• General General funds<00:11:24.000><c> in</c><00:11:24.200><c> our</c><00:11:24.600><c> staff</c><00

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee convened an informational Division 3 Finance hearing focused on DHHS programmatic issues rather than budget line items. The chair emphasized that members should avoid questions requiring dollar figures and noted that the coming budget cycle would likely be difficult because revenues are expected to be tighter. Commissioner Lori Weaver said the department wanted to use the session to explain its functions at a high level, with more detailed presentations to follow, and to collect questions for later responses. Weaver outlined DHHS’s mission of supporting optimal health for state residents and described the department’s three main responsibilities: protection and prevention, client service delivery, and regulatory oversight. She said DHHS has eight divisions, a $3.6 billion total budget, about $1.217 billion in general funds, roughly a quarter of state positions, and personnel costs that are less than 11% of the budget. She also noted a recent hiring freeze, explained that the department did not request new positions except where required by law, and said vacancy rates had improved from 22% to 14% over the last two years but could rise again because of attrition and the hiring freeze. Weaver and CFO Nathan White then discussed why the DHHS budget is complex, explaining that it is built from multiple funding sources and is shaped by assumptions made months before the fiscal year begins, actual service demand, and cost allocation rules used to draw down federal funds. White highlighted maintenance-of-effort requirements, including TANF, where state spending is needed to secure federal matching funds and shortfalls can trigger penalties. At the committee’s request, DHHS agreed to provide a simplified historical accounting of TANF contributions to show how the match is assembled across positions, contracts, and other factors. The department also reviewed its roadmap, which Weaver described as a framework developed with staff and stakeholders around three themes: culture, community, and customer service. She highlighted priorities such as Mission Zero to end emergency department boarding, expanding access to community-based and residential behavioral health services, reducing reliance on institutional care, improving contract management with nonprofit and provider partners, using data dashboards to guide decisions, and investing in workforce stability and culture. No votes were taken; the main action was DHHS’s commitment to provide additional follow-up materials, including the TANF contribution breakdown.

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• </c><00:18:19.039><c> and</c> you pass that are of general and you pass that are of general and permanent
• </c> and we provide that service as a general and we provide that service as a general matter<00:24:31.279
• So the relief association will have both a special fund and a general fund.
• </c><00:37:50.800><c> is</c><00:37:51.000><c> where</c> general fund the general fund is where general
• And so the pull tabs, etc., would go into the general fund and be used for other things.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So I want to add that as an amendment, and I would like to take this to general orders with that amendment
• As fast as we're changing history these days, would that be part of your general orders change as well
• Chairman, as we're in general orders, and it's an easy fix at this point, it would be fine, because it
• And with that, I would move that we send House Bill 763 to general orders. Thank you.
• All in favor of sending House Bill 763 to general orders, signify by saying aye. Any opposed, nay.

Keywords: 989, all

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• with a ceremony this morning with the governor, the chairman of the tribe, Chief Allen, and Attorney General
• With natural flow, the water board doesn't have that general authority to delegate to the local area
• chairman of the tribe, and then following the chairman will be Joy Vega, the chief deputy attorney general
• I'm the division chief for the Energy and Natural Resource Division of the Office of the Attorney General
• Not just by Deputy Attorneys General or Attorney General Labrador or Attorney General Wasden before him

Summary: The Resources and Conservation Committee heard testimony on House Bill 789, which would ratify and implement the Coeur d’Alene Tribe water rights settlement. The bill was described as resolving long-running litigation in the Coeur d’Alene-Spokane-Spokane River Basin adjudication by confirming the tribe’s reserved water rights, protecting existing state-law water users through subordination, and authorizing a local water bank/rental pool arrangement for the tribe’s natural flow rights. The chair disclosed a Rule 80 conflict because he was among the original plaintiffs in the adjudication, but said the settlement affected his district and the committee’s work. Norm Somanco explained the settlement structure and said the legislation was needed because existing law did not allow the state water board to delegate a natural-flow water bank to the local level. Tyrell Stevenson for the tribe and Chairman Chief Allen emphasized that all parties supported the agreement and that it would provide certainty for the tribe, farmers, businesses, counties, and municipalities while avoiding further litigation. Joy Vega of the Attorney General’s office said the settlement was a win for all parties, protecting state water rights with priority dates of September 6, 2023 or earlier and future municipal development, while giving the tribe finality on its rights. Candace McHugh, representing the City of Coeur d’Alene, said the city supported the settlement because it also resolved key water-right issues affecting Lake Coeur d’Alene, including the governor’s and Avista’s rights, and provided certainty for lake operations. Vice Chairman Shepard moved to send HB 789 to the floor with a do-pass recommendation, and the committee approved the motion by voice vote before adjourning.

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• Since when we set up the lottery game, those funds that are generated would be going into the overall
• The attorney general of Oklahoma, our chief law enforcement officer, currently There's no requirement
• So section 3A of this draft says no person shall be eligible for office of blah blah blah attorney general
• I mean, we've gone for since 1907 and never required the attorney general to have a law license.
• this would not, number one, this doesn't impact anyone that is currently a candidate for Attorney general

Keywords: 914, all

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• the states of Idaho, Utah, Nevada, and Wyoming in the Congress of the United States, the Attorney General
• Repealing Section 54-216, Idaho Code, relating to the duty of the Attorney General to advise and represent
• Repealing Section 54-14, Idaho Code, relating to the duty of the prosecuting attorney and the Attorney General
• Repealing Section 54-321, Idaho Code, relating to the Attorney General and prosecuting attorneys.
• Repealing Section 54-5218, Idaho Code, relating to the Attorney General and prosecuting attorneys.

Keywords: 989, all

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• She was part of the greatest generation, living through the Great Depression, World War II, the- HIV
• And when you To agree with someone, if you come halfway, generally the other person will meet you in
• She was committed to preserving the Pomo cultural heritage for future generations. Ms.
• Continue to guide California Indian. and to the next generations.
• Ron Davis served the city of Burbank as not only its general manager of water and power but as a city

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• </c> thoughtful proposals generated hundreds thoughtful proposals generated hundreds of<02:56:35.760>
• </c><03:52:13.439><c> I</c> management for future generations. I management for future generations.
• General George C. Marshall was a System. General George C.
• </c><04:03:43.279><c> Marshall</c> those pivotal years, General Marshall those pivotal years, General
• I urge my generations to come.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• </c><00:13:29.600><c> should</c> office of the attorney general should office of the attorney general
• </c> like what can we do as a general like what can we do as a general assembly<00:43:10.720><c> uh</
• . generally. generally.
• </c> insecurity, that's one that I generally insecurity, that's one that I generally know<01:29:34.239
• </c> general households as well as children. general households as well as children.

Keywords: 958, all

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• <00:05:33.680><c> housing</c> ...for HIBs in Senate File 203, my housing omnibus bill, sitting on general
• So, at a minimum, we need to have a conversation about not just getting into the annual general fund
• scrum and, you know, obtaining general fund appropriations in the tens or hundreds of thousands.
• I serve as the general manager for Saint Paul Regional Water Services.
• obligation bonds can't be used general obligation bonds can't be used for<01:10:56.720><c> that.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Testifying first on SB 2982 is the attorney general. Deputy Attorney General. Thank you very much.
• </c><00:11:02.959><c> But</c> general with us. But except for SMA. But general with us.
• </c> or in that general vicinity doing. or in that general vicinity doing.
• >> Is is generally what I think so, right?
• </c> so basically you know generally so basically you know generally providing<00:58:59.520><c> services

Bills: SB2982, SB2367, SB2818, SB2944, SB2022, SB2240, SB2986, SB2547, SB2401, SB3031, SB3035, SB3032

Keywords: foreign influence, campaign finance, contributions, state elections, transparency, election integrity, Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor, Ala Wai Harbor, DLNR, BLNR, Department of Land and Natural Resources, Board of Land and Natural Resources, state boating facility, small boat harbor, public-private partnership, PPP, marina management, harbor lease, fast lands, submerged lands

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures, beginning with SB 2982 on campaign finance, which would prohibit foreign entities and foreign-influence businesses from making contributions and expenditures. The Attorney General’s office testified first, followed by the Campaign Spending Commission, which supported the bill but asked for clarification on constitutional review authority and additional implementation time for certifications, forms, and procedures. Common Cause also supported the measure, arguing it would help protect elections from dark money and foreign influence. No vote was taken. The committee then took up SB 2367 on a state boating facilities lease program for the Ala Wai small boat harbor. DLNR supported the bill, while UPW opposed it, warning about privatization of a public asset and possible job displacement. Several members of the public supported the concept but urged amendments to protect public access, affordability, youth ocean programs, and state employee jobs. Committee members questioned DLNR about the scope of the lease, the role of the Board of Land and Natural Resources, and whether public access and existing concessions would remain protected. DLNR said current leases would remain, the board would retain approval authority, and employees would not necessarily be displaced, but members indicated more discussion and possible amendments were needed. For SB 2818 on boating penalties, DLNR testified in support and there was no opposition testimony. The committee also heard SB 2944 on conservation, which would require wildlife viewing guidelines that substantially conform to NOAA guidance and reporting requirements; DLNR said it stood on its written testimony. SB 2022 on water code penalties drew support from DLNR’s Commission on Water Resource Management, which said the bill’s two-tiered penalty structure would preserve deterrence while keeping the current $5,000 penalty for first-time or non-harmful violations. The Board of Water Supply submitted comments, and Ulupono Initiative supported the measure as a needed enforcement tool. Committee members discussed whether the higher penalty ceiling should be phased in and asked for stakeholder input on the amount of the penalties. Finally, the committee began SB 2240 on land use, which would require water availability certification from the Commission on Water Resource Management before a district boundary amendment proceeds to the Land Use Commission. DLNR supported the bill and said it often reviews project documents that lack sufficient information on water needs and availability, so the measure would allow earlier review and comment. The committee also indicated it would seek amendments and further feedback on the water penalty bill before it moved to the next committee.

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• I started my journey at Minnesota State over 50 years ago, yikes, as a first-generation college student
• It's up on the screen. as a first generation college student at as a first generation college student
• </c><00:25:45.240><c> or</c> but that is not AI generated or but that is not AI generated or administered
• </c> varies slightly but but generally varies slightly but but generally speaking<01:03:06.680><c> that
• </c> student Le in initiative was generally student Le in initiative was generally well<01:32:25.600>

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities presented an overview of the system and several budget riders. Board Chair George Soul described the system’s structure, noting 26 colleges and seven universities governed by a 15-member board, and emphasized that Minnesota State serves about 270,000 students annually, including many students of color, adult learners, Pell-eligible students, first-generation students, and veterans. He highlighted the system’s workforce role, saying it offers more than 4,000 programs, extensive employer partnerships, and that 86% of graduates find jobs in their field or a related field. He then turned the presentation over to system staff to discuss specific funding requests. Associate Vice Chancellor Kim Lynch focused on the Z-degree textbook program, which supports zero-textbook-cost courses and degrees. She said prior legislative support has produced about $3.1 million in savings in academic year 2024 and more than $12.6 million in aggregate savings, with 10 colleges now offering Z degrees and 12 more on track or exploring implementation. She described the program’s use of open educational resources, instructional design support, and library resources to fill gaps where free materials are not available, and said students save roughly $7 to $10 for every $1 invested. Members praised the program and asked about its expansion. Associate Vice Chancellor Paul Shepard discussed student support funding, including a centralized basic needs resource hub, the Mantra Health mental health platform, and the emergency grant program. He said student surveys showed significant food, housing, and homelessness insecurity, and that the basic needs hub has served over 2,400 students with a 97% positive response rate. He said Mantra provides telecounseling, peer support, self-paced courses, and crisis support, and clarified in response to questions that it is not AI-driven and does not sell student data; general usage data is collected, and follow-up with campus counselors occurs only at the student’s request. He also said the emergency grant program has distributed over $3 million to more than 4,800 students, with grants averaging just under $700, and that campuses use application review and recordkeeping to manage repeat requests. Members asked about counselor staffing, data privacy, and grant safeguards. The final item addressed sexual assault reporting and prevention funding. System staff said the appropriation supports technology infrastructure for statutory reporting, case management for investigations, campus prevention training, and professional development for Title IX coordinators and related staff. They noted that the statutory student training requirement is funded by individual colleges and universities, not by this appropriation. No formal votes were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• It's a very easy bill that removes the current requirement in Idaho Code 34-906 that, in general elections
• This may happen this year in the general election, very likely to happen, and this bill removes that
• County sent information yesterday that it's estimated that the cost of printing a second page for a general
• They said obviously those meetings generally are closed because they're juveniles. ...meetings generally
• I do want to express something that I'm just generally concerned about, which is that when we have just

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from March 10 and 11, then moved House Bill 872 to the top of the agenda. Representative Tanner presented HB 872, which would remove the requirement that constitutional amendments or initiatives on a general election ballot be separated onto a new page or form. He said the change would save counties time and money, citing an Ada County estimate of about $110,000 in printing costs, and noted support from the Secretary of State. Some members raised concerns about voter confusion and ballot readability, but after discussion about ballot fatigue and the Secretary of State’s review role, the committee voted to send HB 872 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The committee then introduced RS 33-694, a resolution to honor Idaho Olympic athletes, after brief discussion about whether it should receive a full hearing or move directly ahead. RS 33-224 was also introduced; Representative Harris explained it would change the number of county commissioner appointees submitted to the governor based on county population, to help smaller counties find qualified candidates and reduce turnover. RS 33-175, the annual codifier bill making technical corrections and cleanup changes to Idaho code, was introduced and sent to second reading without substantive debate. Next, Representative McCann presented RS 33-699, which would allow public meetings to be recorded but carve out exceptions for certain sensitive settings, including Department of Corrections facilities, juvenile matters, executive sessions, and parole hearings, to protect victims, juveniles, and security concerns. Members discussed possible issues with manipulated recordings and orderly conduct at meetings, but the committee ultimately sent the RS to second reading with a due pass recommendation. Finally, RS 33-618 was held at the call of the chair, and the committee adjourned.

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• General Martinez, Americans for Prosperity, waves in support.
• They use this data to generate reports and calculate six different metrics.
• the Florida Open Financial Statement System where the public can access and download the AFR data generate
• They use this data to generate and they calculate through six different metrics.
• I'm looking at their general revenue, $1.3 million.

Summary: The State Administration Budget Subcommittee met with a quorum and considered three bills. HB 1221, the Department of Financial Services agency package, was presented as a streamlining and modernization bill covering the My Safe Florida Home Program, unclaimed property, and the state’s new PALM accounting system. Two amendments were adopted: one restoring the current $15 million cap DFS may retain in the unclaimed property trust fund and another making conforming changes to replace references to FLAIR with PALM. The bill was supported by public witnesses and was reported favorably after a unanimous roll call vote. The committee then heard HB 1291, dealing with the Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association (NICA). The sponsor explained that the bill was intended to address concerns that NICA could fall below actuarially sound funding in the 2027-2028 fiscal year and that current law lacks clear triggers for funding remedies. An amendment was adopted that removed the bill’s fiscal impact and preserved a $20 million reserve. NICA representatives spoke in support, and the amended bill was reported favorably by unanimous vote. Finally, the committee took up CSHB 1329, which would modernize local government budget transparency by requiring budgets to be posted 14 days before hearings, retained online for five years, and made searchable and accessible, while also requiring a 10% budget-cutting exercise before adoption. Local government groups and the CFO’s office discussed costs and suggested that the EDR portal may be a better centralized way to present the data, especially for smaller jurisdictions. Members generally supported the transparency goal but raised concerns about implementation costs; the sponsor said the bill was still being refined. The bill was reported favorably on a mostly party-line vote, with one member voting no for now. The meeting then adjourned after the chair noted submission of the FY 2026-27 budget recommendation.