Transcript Highlights:

• Uh, I think that's really strong language and it's clearly a purpose statement.
• Uh, I think that's really strong language and it's clearly a purpose statement.
• Uh, I think that's really strong language and it's clearly a purpose statement.
• Uh, I think that's really strong language and it's clearly a purpose statement.
• </c> statement. Uh it's an opinion. statement. Uh it's an opinion.

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> Uh returning to this gain loss statement Uh returning to this gain loss statement um<00:48:55.600
• Second, the actuary takes these gain-loss statements and adjusts future budget requests over a 20-year
• The actuary takes these gain loss The actuary takes these gain loss statements,<00:51:29.560><c> and<
• , and they adjust our future statements, and they adjust our future budget<00:51:31.280><c> requests<
• </c><00:51:34.120><c> is</c> every single gains loss statement is every single gains loss statement is

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call: 00:00:12 Approval of Minutes: 00:01:34 Actuarial Valuation Update – KPPA: 00:02:10 Actuarial Valuation Update – TRS: 00:25:32, 958, all

Summary: The meeting began with roll call, confirmation of a quorum, and approval of the prior minutes. The main presentation was from KPPA officials Ryan Barrow and Erin Saratt on the annual actuarial valuations for the retirement and insurance systems. They said the systems’ funding status improved overall, with three of five insurance funds fully funded, CERS hazardous dropping from over 100% funded to 90.9% because of premium changes, and KRS receiving $650 million in supplemental funding over the biennium. They also reported strong investment returns above assumed rates, higher payroll and membership counts, and resulting actuarial losses tied to higher salaries and premiums, especially on the insurance side. Members asked several questions about what drove the actuarial losses and whether legislation affected them. KPPA said the CERS insurance loss was driven by premium increases and Senate Bill 10, while the pension-side losses were largely due to higher payroll and benefits for Tier 1 and Tier 2 members. They explained that new Tier 3 employees are designed to add no additional unfunded liability, and that the state administers the systems but does not directly control all hiring. Questions also focused on retiree health premiums, which KPPA said rose about 15% for non-Medicare retirees and 38% for Medicare retirees, with the increase attributed to utilization, prescription costs, and the Inflation Reduction Act. The committee then heard from TRS Deputy Executive Secretary and General Counsel Beau Barnes on the 2025 TRS actuarial valuation. He reported that the Retirement Annuity Trust and Health Insurance Trust both received full funding, the retirement trust’s funded ratio improved to 61%, TRS 4 remains well funded with no liability, and the health insurance trust improved to 89.1%. Barnes said TRS is on track to fully fund legacy liabilities within the amortization period, with 2044 as the point when the system reflects 100% funding and 2046 as the last year needing additional dollars for the legacy liability. He also explained that lower assumed investment returns and updated mortality assumptions increased liabilities, but that TRS uses direct rate smoothing for budgeting purposes. At the end of the meeting, the chair circulated a proposed set of “do’s and don’ts of pensions,” emphasizing that future legislation should not create unfunded liabilities. Barnes also noted he would later discuss several legislative proposals for the 2026 session, but the transcript provided ends before that discussion or any votes on those proposals.

Transcript Highlights:

• And, um, I personally don't agree with the statement that we're not teaching to the tests in a lot of
• Chair, we have one other testifier, a statement to be read.
• I believe the statement is Josh Donham, but she can't cross.
• <01:15:42.719><c> to</c><01:15:42.840><c> be</c><01:15:43.199><c> read</c> statement to be read statement
• <01:15:49.120><c> is</c><01:15:49.400><c> Josh</c> statement is Josh statement is Josh Donham<01:15:51.520

Committee: Senate Education Policy

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:47:22.160><c> that</c><00:47:22.480><c> you</c> vision and mission statements that you vision
• and mission statements that you see<00:47:23.119><c> in</c><00:47:23.280><c> the</c><00:47:23.520><c
• </c> authorities financial statement authorities financial statement and<01:04:06.559><c> um</c><01:04
• </c><01:18:02.480><c> So,</c> final financial statement for 2025.
• So, final financial statement for 2025.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first received several information items, including University of Kentucky reports on medical and research equipment purchases, five school districts’ planned bond issues, and a School Facilities Construction Commission list of prior debt issues. Members then heard and approved an appropriation increase for a federally funded University of Kentucky project at the Central Kentucky Regional Airport in Richmond. The project will construct a terminal building and is tied to EKU’s airport operations and planned flight school; members asked about the public funding, the role of EKU, and possible aviation expansion, and the item was approved by roll call. The committee next approved a University of Kentucky lease purchase for an 85,000-square-foot facility at 415 West Sun Street in Morehead for $6.4 million. UK said the property, formerly the Rowan County Board of Education site, is directly across from UK St. Clair and will be used for multiple purposes; members questioned the quarterly payment structure and why the county preferred not to receive the full amount upfront, but the item was approved. The committee then heard three appropriation increases in the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet: a Fish and Wildlife pump project at Ballard Wildlife Management Area and two Lake Barkley State Resort Park repair projects. Finance staff explained the Lake Barkley increases were mainly to cover construction contingencies after bids came in close to available funding, and the committee approved the action items. Janice Thomas then presented four pool projects requiring no action: HVAC upgrades at the Future Farmers of America Leadership Training Center in Hardinsburg, geothermal and HVAC work at the Kentucky School for the Blind, a Brady Hall HVAC project at the Kentucky School for the Blind, and a renovation of Shanti Hall at Kentucky State University for the School of Engineering Technology. Members asked no substantive questions on those items. Finally, Natalie Broner presented a new CHFS lease in Wayne County and a Transportation Cabinet lease modification in Christian County. The Wayne County lease drew the most discussion, with members questioning the rent, the lack of other bids, and whether another county location might be preferable; CHFS said it maintains county-seat offices statewide and that the Wayne County site would replace an existing office. The Christian County item was described as a replacement site for driver licensing services with renovation costs largely absorbed by the lessor. Both lease items were presented for action after the discussion.

Transcript Highlights:

• about a two-tier uh in his statement about a two-tier system<00:25:03.159><c> I</c><00:25:03.279><c>
• Massie’s statements in 2014 after she got this in place in Minneapolis, when she supported a charter
• That's probably a true statement, am I correct, Senator?
• That's probably a true statement, am I correct, Senator? Yes, Senator Matthews, that is correct.
• </c><01:07:52.319><c> am</c><01:07:52.400><c> I</c> a true statement am I a true statement am I correct

Committee: Senate Elections

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I'm going to just make a short statement.
• I just wanted to make a statement for the record. Thank you.
• Is that a fair statement? There is a regional push to make sure that... Is that a fair statement?
• Just a short statement, please. So, folks, we're in an energy emergency. Short statement, please.
• Madam Speaker, a debt limit statement for fiscal year 2027.

Summary: The House convened with quorum, offered prayers and moments of silence for community members who had recently died, and recognized several guests and family members in the chamber. After routine communications and passage of consent calendar 29, the chamber took up a series of measures on the main and colored agendas, with several bills and resolutions passing by voice vote or roll call. Among the measures approved were House Concurrent Resolution 157, which as amended requested a State Lottery report on options to support traditional lottery retailers; Senate Bill 53 on the Delaware Farm to Community Program; Senate Bill 307 on PSC authority for Lifeline telecommunications carriers; Senate Bill 339 clarifying health directive forms in mental health facilities; Senate Bill 235 on manufactured home community rent increases; Senate Bill 325, as amended, updating fire prevention and volunteer fire/EMS background check rules; Senate Bill 309 on inmate work and discharge of incarceration-related balances; Senate Bill 324 on deadly weapons and constable agency representatives; Senate Bill 293 on youth camp child care licensing; Senate Bill 94 on respiratory care practitioners and ECMO medication delivery; and Senate Substitute 2 for Senate Bill 100, proposing a constitutional amendment protecting the right to marry regardless of race or gender while preserving religious freedom. House Bill 188, changing Delaware primary elections to allow unaffiliated voters to choose a party primary, also passed after debate. Two measures drew extended discussion and amendments. Senate Bill 233, requiring snow and ice to be removed from vehicles, was tabled once, then later amended and passed after debate over whether the law was workable for truck drivers and other vehicle operators; a proposed truck-related exemption amendment failed. House Substitute 1 for House Bill 404, creating a pilot program for artificial intelligence and extended reality in schools, passed after testimony from the Department of Education emphasizing guardrails, privacy, and educator oversight, alongside concerns from members about data, bias, and long-term effects. Several items were tabled or reconsidered during the session, and the House adjourned after completing the day’s business.

Transcript Highlights:

• for New Hampshire definitive statement for New Hampshire what's<00:09:31.160><c> going</c><00:09:31.279
• <00:40:21.200><c> that</c><00:40:21.480><c> commercial</c><00:40:22.119><c> properties</c> statement
• that commercial properties statement that commercial properties have<00:40:23.520><c> depreciated</c>
• when I was meant to make the statement when I was talking<01:03:06.279><c> about</c><01:03:06.400><c
• of the publicly financial statements of the publicly traded<01:44:20.320><c> parent</c><01:44:21.199

Committee: Senate Ways and Means

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The statement of registration acknowledges that by not processing its own beef cows, swine, sheep, or
• . that statement that really is negated. that statement that is<00:12:51.120><c> that</c><00:12:51.600
• He clarified that the vote was on a statement opposing state regulations that would allow uninspected
• It was confirmed that the statement was voted down.
• I think as a legislature we need to make a statement and say that this is something that really needs

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Environment and Agriculture Committee held a work session and then an executive session on HB 396, which would allow processing of beef cows, swine, sheep, and goats at facilities not certified by USDA. Representative Comtois presented a revised amendment after earlier drafting issues were corrected. She explained that the amendment now limits the amenable species language to cuts of meat rather than meat food products, fixes labeling language, removes an exemption from federal law, strikes a seasonal date range, and restores a section that had been removed. She also said the amendment distinguishes between amenable and non-amenable species and keeps a registration statement acknowledging the federal-law conflict. Committee members and witnesses debated the policy. Representative Howard questioned whether the bill should educate farmers rather than legislate them and raised concerns about requiring a farmer to register as violating federal law. Representative Comtois argued the bill supports small farmers, year-round meat processing, and intrastate activity, and described problems she said had occurred at USDA facilities. Representative Miner and others expressed support for moving the amendment forward. DHHS food safety officials testified that the department has no oversight of custom exempt facilities, that USDA is the only inspector in that system, and that if the bill passed there would be very limited regulatory oversight unless there were complaints or a foodborne outbreak. They also noted the original September 1 to April 30 date range had been tied to bison because of size and temperature concerns, and said the current language appeared to address bison, elk, and red deer documentation rather than the livestock species named in the bill. The New Hampshire Farm Bureau’s policy director, Rob Johnson, said the organization had recently voted down a policy opposing state regulations that would allow uninspected meat sales at retail until federal law changes, and that he needed to consult further with leadership before taking a position on HB 396. He suggested the bill should use the term “beef cattle” for consistency with livestock statutes. In executive session, Representative Comtois moved to approve amendment 2025-3090H, Representative King seconded, and members reiterated both support and reservations. The transcript ends during executive-session discussion, with no final recorded vote on the bill shown in the excerpt.

Transcript Highlights:

• was um at the the mission statement was um at the direction<00:12:03.680><c> of</c><00:12:03.839><c>
• </c><01:09:36.679><c> sounded</c><01:09:37.199><c> like</c> but your previous statement sounded like
• but your previous statement sounded like you<01:09:38.199><c> were</c><01:09:38.400><c> saying</c><01
• </c><02:55:24.000><c> and</c> of my problem statements and of my problem statements and solutions<02:
• They may need adjustment, too, but I didn't try to address that in this particular statement.

Committee: House Election Law

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Is that a fairly accurate statement? >> That is an accurate statement.
• </c> Is that a fairly accurate statement? Is that a fairly accurate statement?
• And &gt;&gt; That that is an accurate statement.
• Is that a fair statement?
• Is that a fair statement? of that. Is that a fair statement?

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee met for its fifth and final Interim Joint Budget Review Subcommittee on Education meeting, but did not initially have a quorum and approved the minutes later when enough members were present. The Council on Postsecondary Education, represented by President Aaron Thompson and Vice President Bill Payne, opened with condolences for the UPS crash victims and then presented higher education budget recommendations for the 2026-2028 biennium. Thompson emphasized the return on investment from state support for higher education, citing gains in retention, enrollment, persistence, graduation, reduced time to degree, lower student debt, and expanded dual credit participation, while noting that affordability and access remain priorities. Payne outlined CPE’s operating funds request, including $43.3 million in the first year and $86.6 million in the second year for inflation adjustments, plus $30 million and $45 million for performance funding. He said the inflation request would apply across the board to institutions to offset rising costs, and that the KSU land grant match would not need additional funding because the state has already met the matching requirement. He also explained that state support for educating students has not kept pace with inflation over time, creating pressure on institutional budgets and tuition, though tuition increases have been held to historic lows in recent years. A major portion of the discussion focused on the performance funding model and how it affects smaller institutions. CPE proposed two approaches to address institutions that have received little or no performance funding, especially Kentucky State University and Morehead State University. The first approach would create a $20 million minimum distribution pool, providing $1.95 million to each university and $4.4 million to KCTCS, with the goal of giving smaller and rural institutions a base level of support. The second approach would provide direct appropriations totaling a little over $5.6 million to Kentucky State, Morehead State, and five community colleges that have not been receiving performance funding. Members, especially Representative Tipton and Senator West, questioned how the model had treated small schools over time, and CPE officials explained that the original small school adjustment was not large enough to prevent KSU and Morehead from effectively being left out of the distribution. No votes were taken.

Transcript Highlights:

• A ballot statement, delete lines 465 through 487 and insert amendment.
• So, members, we really need to do this amendment because my amendment rewrites the ballot statement to
• There are things in the ballot statement right now that talk about creating a state trust fund.
• There are things in the ballot statement right now that talk about creating a state trust fund.
• Statement in either direction.

Summary: The Senate took up Committee Substitute for Senate Joint Resolution 2F, a proposed constitutional amendment to expand homestead property tax relief, lower the assessment cap on non-homestead property from 10% to 5%, and limit county and municipal ad valorem tax revenues to specified uses. Senator Avila presented the measure as a major property tax reform intended to provide relief to homeowners and restrain local government spending, while opponents argued it would shift costs to fees, services, and state appropriations and could harm local budgets, public safety, schools, and other services. Several senators also raised concerns about the ballot language and the lack of a completed fiscal analysis. The chamber considered and rejected multiple amendments. Senator Sharif’s income-based “circuit breaker” amendment failed, as did Senator Smith’s sunset clause amendment and Senator Berman’s amendment to rewrite the ballot statement for greater accuracy. During questioning, Avila said the revised language was meant to preserve flexibility for local governments and that future legislatures could set implementing procedures and, if necessary, prohibit certain local expenditures by general law. He also confirmed that the proposal would not affect refinancing or portability, and said the measure would not prevent local governments from continuing to fund many services such as libraries, parks, animal control, code enforcement, mosquito control, public housing, county health departments, and elections. Debate on final passage was extensive. Supporters described the proposal as overdue relief for homeowners and a way to force local governments to prioritize spending, while critics called it a risky tax shift that could reduce local revenue by billions and force cuts or higher fees. Some senators emphasized concerns about public safety funding, mental health and social services, and the accuracy of the ballot summary; others argued the measure would give voters a chance to decide on property tax reform. After debate, the resolution was rolled over for third reading and the Senate continued discussion, but the transcript provided does not include a final vote on the joint resolution.

Transcript Highlights:

• Before we begin, would any of my colleagues like to make any statements moving forward?
• With that statement in mind, I would like to ask a couple questions.
• And I agree with your statement and I appreciate the answer.
• I would like to make a correction on that statement.
• I'm also going to read a statement from somebody inside at C.I.W.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And part of the reason for this is while the bus driver statement is admissible, when this happens, the
• is admissible, when this statement is admissible, when this happens,<00:12:10.079><c> the</c><00:12:
• This is lines seven and eight: for the sole purpose of supplementing observations and sworn statements
• I've got a very short statement I'll read.
• This is not about warn sworn statement.

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Our role is strictly limited to calculating utility charges, preparing invoices and statements, and providing
• Our role is strictly limited to calculating utility charges, preparing invoices and statements, and providing
• Please begin your opening statement when ready.

Summary: The Assembly Banking and Finance Committee met with a quorum, took up its consent calendar, and passed SB 946 and SB 700 on a do-pass motion to the next committee. The committee then heard SB 546 by Senator Grayson, presented by Assembly Member Blanca Rubio, which would clarify that third-party billing administrators are not debt collectors when they are only performing administrative billing services. Supporters from Conservis Utility Billing Management and the California Apartment Association said the bill reflects the original intent of the Debt Collection Licensing Act, would reduce compliance uncertainty, and still preserves consumer protections by barring coercive collection practices. There was no opposition, and the bill passed on a unanimous roll call to the Committee on Appropriations. The committee also heard SB 505 by Senator Richardson, presented by Assembly Member Maggie Krell, which would require digital wallet providers and money transmitters operating in California to use two-factor or multi-factor authentication for logins. Support came from the National Consumer Law Center, while TechNet said it was currently opposed but working with the author on amendments. Members discussed balancing security with convenience for trusted devices and users. The bill passed unanimously on a do-pass motion to the Committee on Appropriations, and the committee then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• recognized, please state your name, any organizational affiliation, and keep at least the opening statement
• I'm making sure everyone has... ...keep at least the opening statement to five minutes or less and making
• Jennifer Brown Lerner. keep at least the opening statement to five minutes or less and making sure everyone

Keywords: 1212, all

Summary: The meeting began with quorum being established and the group approving the minutes from the April 27 public hearing and the April 7 working group meeting. Both sets of minutes were accepted by roll call vote without objection. The chair then moved to the main agenda items, which focused on final recommendations from subcommittees related to youth sports policy. The working group reviewed and adopted a health and safety protocol recommendation from the children’s subcommittee. The updated language broadened the earlier concussion-focused proposal to authorize the state to establish protocols for injuries and health risks generally, including weather-related issues such as heat and stroke, and it was noted that this could also cover emergency action planning. The recommendation was approved by roll call vote and accepted into the full working group’s final set of recommendations. The group then considered two recommendations from the parents, money, and sports/facilities subcommittee. The first would prohibit facilities or organizations from banning parents or family members from recording youth sports events, responding to concerns about private streaming restrictions. The second would direct the state agency overseeing youth sports to work across state government on a grant program offering low- or zero-interest capital funding for organizations or facilities that meet youth sports access benchmarks. Both recommendations were discussed as promoting family access and equitable participation, and both were adopted by roll call vote. After a brief public comment period in which no one testified, members were told the subcommittees did not expect further work before the next meeting, when the full group would discuss the final report and could still consider feedback. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously.

Transcript Highlights:

• President Pro Tem, in accordance with Rule 19C, I request the statement be entered into the journal,
• In accordance with Rule 19C, I request the statement be entered into the journal, and a copy has been
• In accordance with Rule 19C, I request the statement be entered into the journal, and a copy has been

Keywords: 1182, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The first statement under 74-203 is governing bodies.
• The second statement is requirement for open public meetings.
• General, the first statement under 74-203 is governing bodies.
• The second statement is requirement for open public meetings.

Committee: House Local Government

Summary: The committee first heard RS 33327 from Representative Cornelius regarding city-run library boards. He said the proposal would affect the 55 city libraries in Idaho and would give city councils, along with library trustees, authority over hiring and firing library directors. He said the change was intended to address past problems and ensure elected officials have a role. After brief questions about trustee appointment and the need for added oversight, the committee moved to introduce the RS. The committee then considered House Bill 620, sponsored by Representative Boyle, which would formalize county commissioners’ role as cooperating agencies in federal land-use and NEPA processes when counties have expertise under state law. Supporters from Custer County, the Idaho Association of Counties, and the Farm Bureau said counties have been overlooked in federal land-management planning and need a stronger voice. Members discussed whether counties without a comprehensive plan would be covered; the sponsor said all 44 counties have adopted one. The committee voted to send HB 620 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 627 from Representative McCann, which would clarify that people attending open meetings may take photos, video, or audio recordings so long as they do not disrupt the meeting. The sponsor cited incidents where attendees or media were told they could not record, and said the bill was meant to make that right explicit. Members raised questions about executive sessions, crowded meetings, prisons, and whether the language should cover non-electronic recording methods; an amendment was proposed to add “or other” after “digital.” After testimony from the Idaho Press Club in support, the committee voted 15-1 to send HB 627 to General Orders.

Transcript Highlights:

• clarify with that which Representative Bailey had just asked and to put it in a question rather than a statement
• since we should be questioning, not making statements, even though a district may not adopt the law,
• clarify with that which Representative Bailey had just asked and to put it in a question rather than a statement
• since we should be questioning, not making statements, even though a district may not adopt the law,

Committee: House Education

Summary: The committee first considered RS 33-117, a proposal from Rep. Levitt to give charter school enrollment priority to children of school founders, siblings, foster children, and then active-duty Title 10 military families. Members moved to introduce the bill, and the committee approved introduction by voice vote. The next item was House Bill 599 on digital curriculum funding. Rep. Raymond said the bill would change the program from first-come, first-served grants capped at $50,000 per district to a needs-based process administered by the State Department of Education. Superintendent Critchfield described a scoring rubric focused on underserved and rural districts, alignment with reading/math/college-and-career goals, implementation and evaluation plans, prior funding history, and sustainability. Some members questioned how “need” would be defined and worried the criteria were too discretionary. A motion to send the bill to the floor was replaced by a substitute motion to hold the bill in committee until a date certain, and the committee agreed to hold HB 599 until the 19th. The committee then heard House Bill 516, a cleanup bill related to last year’s law restricting classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity. Rep. Hawkins and a lobbyist supporting the bill said the measure would remove leftover language from the earlier version and clarify that the K-12 restriction was intended to be broad. Opponents, including Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, argued the bill would erase age-appropriate discussion of LGBTQ topics and create vague censorship concerns. Idaho Family Policy Center supported the bill, saying schools were not complying with the prior law. Members raised questions about possible effects on CTE and health-related courses, parental opt-in rules, and legal conflicts with existing code. After testimony and discussion, the committee voted to send HB 516 to the floor with a due-pass recommendation.

Transcript Highlights:

• I just think, as you mentioned in your statement, you know, this is something that's not just going to
• 00:08:40.000><c> mentioned</c><00:08:40.320><c> in</c><00:08:40.440><c> your</c><00:08:40.599><c> statement
• </c><00:08:41.479><c> you</c><00:08:41.599><c> know</c> you mentioned in your statement you know you
• mentioned in your statement you know this<00:08:41.880><c> is</c><00:08:42.039><c> something</c><00:08

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• I've heard a lot of very worried statements about the impending budget forecast.
• </c><00:02:07.640><c> worried</c> heard a lot of um very worried heard a lot of um very worried statements
• > about</c><00:02:08.759><c> the</c><00:02:09.119><c> impending</c><00:02:09.679><c> budget</c> statements
• about the impending budget statements about the impending budget forecast<00:02:10.479><c> I'm</c><00

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 1478, a bill to continue and expand a grant program for locating Minnesota’s public land survey system (PLSS) monuments and survey corners. The author explained that many of the state’s 325,000 PLSS monuments have unknown locations, which contributes to boundary uncertainty, lawsuits, and inaccurate land records and taxation. The bill, as described, would add criteria for counties, allow tribes to access the program, and continue funding it. The committee also noted Senate authors and bipartisan support for the measure. An A1 amendment was offered by Representative Fryberg to put the bill in the desired form, and it was adopted without objection. Testifiers from the Minnesota Society of Professional Surveyors and county surveying offices supported the bill, saying better monument location improves maps, property transfers, land management, and tax accuracy, while reducing disputes and lowering survey costs for landowners and public projects. One testifier said the work is important but often underappreciated; another emphasized that more monuments can make surveys much cheaper and more accurate. Committee members expressed support for the bill’s goals, with several indicating they would sign on. The chair repeatedly referenced uncertainty around the budget forecast and said the committee would have to consider practical fiscal realities. In the end, Representative Fryberg renewed his motion, and House File 1478, as amended, was laid over for possible inclusion.