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• I was in my first weeks as a freshman legislator, and he was a colonel in the Vermont National Guard
• :26.080><c> a</c><00:03:26.239><c> colonel</c><00:03:26.560><c> in</c><00:03:26.720><c> the</c> legislator
• and he was a colonel in the legislator and he was a colonel in the Vermont<00:03:27.200><c> National
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• But what I did not in legislative work.

Keywords: 926, house, all

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• is there and happy to work with finding some of the language that we've done in other pieces of legislation
• I'd like to thank Representative Peterson for working with me on this legislation outside of the entire
• So asking for a yes vote on this piece of legislation. Any further discussion?
• We've got a couple of great pieces of legislation that fix some things that occasionally happen in the
• All those in favor of passing this fine piece of legislation, please signify by saying aye. Aye.

Bills: HB1542, HB2452, HB2664

Keywords: senior housing, independent living, 55 and older, older adults, elderly, retirement housing, retirement community, resident rights, tenant protections, consumer protection act, unfair or deceptive practices, housing discrimination, assisted living distinction, Department of Commerce, Washington RCW, housing provider, community living, security cameras, resident meetings, anonymous complaints

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• So that is what we've tried to do with this piece of legislation.
• Before you, on this RS, this legislation, it's kind of a cleanup bill.
• This legislation will extend the legal protections from discovery of disclosure of certain persons and
• Before you, on this R.S., his legislation, it's kind of a clean-up bill.
• This legislation will extend the legal protections from discovery of disclosure of certain persons and

Summary: The Judiciary and Rules Committee met to consider six introduction requests and emphasized that future RS packets should be submitted early, with meetings planned on odd-numbered calendar days until the committee’s work is complete. The committee quickly moved through the introductions without extended public-hearing style questioning, and all measures were introduced unanimously. RS 32828 would standardize hearing notices related to the Office of Administrative Hearings across agencies. RS 33011 would correct a prior fingerprinting rule for vulnerable populations by moving the authorization for certain non-criminal justice private entities to submit fingerprints into a new statutory section after federal guidance indicated the earlier placement was incorrect. RS 33026 would revise a prior proposal on drones near correctional facilities by limiting the security zone to the direct perimeter of Idaho Department of Correction facilities, up to 400 feet, and specifying a misdemeanor penalty. RS 32843 would expand Capitol Mall and state-building security authority, allowing the Department of Administration and Idaho State Police to bar disruptive or noncompliant individuals from the Capitol and Supreme Court buildings for up to a year and to regulate tents, camping, and related structures on state property. RS 33038 would address child custody interference by creating graduated penalties, shortening the time for return of a child from 24 hours to four hours, clarifying law enforcement duties, and allowing lost parenting time to be made up; sponsors said it was based on an interim task force that heard extensive testimony from citizens, judges, lawyers, law enforcement, and others. RS 32845 would be a cleanup bill extending discovery and disclosure protections for people and entities involved in carrying out executions by lethal injection or firing squad, ahead of the state’s planned shift to firing squad as the primary method of execution on July 1, 2026.

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• ...speak about the sense of urgency we feel for the state to pass AI legislation.
• CalCompute received nearly universal support during the legislative process.
• Why aren't the large platforms taking a position on this legislation?
• I know last year it was asked on a different, but similar topic, legislation.
• I want to thank the senator for his never giving up on this piece of legislation, despite the many ups

Summary: The Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee heard SB 53 by Senator Wiener after the bill was substantially amended on the floor and referred back under Assembly Rule 77.2. The author explained that the bill, focused on AI safety and frontier models, now applies its main requirements to models trained above 10^26 FLOPs, includes broader whistleblower protections, sets different disclosure obligations based on company revenue, removes Attorney General rulemaking authority in favor of an annual Department of Technology report, and keeps a $1 million-per-violation penalty. He also highlighted CalCompute, a proposed public cloud intended to expand access to compute and support innovation. Supporters, including Encode AI and Economic Security California Action, argued the bill would hold AI developers accountable to their public safety commitments, improve transparency, protect whistleblowers, and help democratize access to AI infrastructure. They said the measure reflects extensive negotiation with the administration and stakeholders and aligns with recommendations from the governor’s frontier-model working group. Opponents, including CalChamber, TechNet, CCIA, and Chamber of Progress, remained opposed unless amended, saying they appreciated the author’s work but still had concerns outlined in their letters. Committee members questioned whether the bill could stifle innovation, how it would address worst-case AI harms, and whether it could reach actors outside California. The author responded that the bill is intended as a light-touch transparency measure, that it applies to entities doing business in California, and that California can still lead in the absence of federal action. Members also emphasized the importance of whistleblower protections and CalCompute. The committee voted 12-1 to pass the bill, with DeMaio voting no and Patterson not voting, and the bill was sent back to the floor.

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• This is probably the least obtrusive piece of legislation.
• This is probably the least obtrusive piece of legislation you will see before you this whole session.
• I first became aware of RTI legislation about three years ago, and some friends and I got interested
• provisions. from may legislation to shall legislation.
• We would contend that the previous legislation in 2019 mentioned is not adequate to address religious

Bills: SB13, SB278, SB13

Keywords: education, national anthem, patriotism, school policy, constitutional amendment, SB278, released time, religious instruction, elective credit, public schools, K-12 education, Alabama Released Time Credit Act, church-state separation, First Amendment, school choice, parental consent, elective course, off-campus instruction, private religious entity, State Board of Education

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• collaborates with local tourism partners to coordinate tourism, arts, and heritage efforts through legislation
• </c><00:02:38.800><c> tourism</c> efforts through legislation tourism efforts through legislation tourism
• are grateful for the bipartisan support from the governor and General Assembly during the 2024 legislative
• 00:04:21.400><c> during</c><00:04:21.680><c> the</c><00:04:21.840><c> 2024</c><00:04:22.720><c> legislative
• </c> assembly during the 2024 legislative assembly during the 2024 legislative session<00:04:24.639><

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee met for the second Budget Review on Economic Development, Public Protection, Tourism, and Energy and approved the minutes from the previous meeting. After a quorum was confirmed, members heard a presentation from Melissa Brewer of the Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet, along with Olivia Atkins of Kentucky State Parks and Commissioner Mike Manet of the Kentucky Department of Tourism. The presentation focused on the state’s 1% tourism meeting and convention marketing fund and the broader role of tourism in Kentucky’s economy. Brewer explained that the fund is used only for marketing and promoting tourism-related activities, cannot be used for capital or construction projects, and must be reported annually to the governor and LRC. She said the Governor’s budget and enacted budget increased appropriations in response to growing transient room tax receipts, adding $3 million in FY 2025 and $7 million in FY 2026, and noted legislative support for the Kentucky Mountain Regional Recreation Authority, the National Quilt Museum, and the Southern Kentucky Tourism Initiative. Manet emphasized that tourism marketing drives overnight visitation, local spending, jobs, and economic development, and described the 1% fund as the source for marketing, advertising, website development, public relations, international and group sales, trade shows, research, and regional matching funds. He highlighted efforts to secure media coverage and said the matching funds program distributed $2 million last year to 87 local tourism commissions across the state. No votes or other committee actions were taken beyond approving the minutes.

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• I'm here today as a member of the TCASE Legislative Task Force.
• I agree with the spirit of the legislation.
• proud of the legislation that has Texas continually raising the bar.
• For parents, this legislation provides peace of mind.
• And thank you, Senator Campbell, for authoring this legislation.

Summary: The committee continued hearing testimony on Senate Bill 2252, which would expand early literacy and numeracy screening, parent notification, intervention supports, and teacher training, including math academies and early childhood supports. Supporters from Texas 2036, Good Reason Houston, Texas Business Leadership Council, and several parents argued that early identification of skill gaps, clearer data for families, and stronger teacher preparation would improve student outcomes, workforce readiness, and long-term earnings. They cited low math proficiency statewide, the importance of early intervention, and examples of districts using screeners and data dashboards to guide instruction and resource allocation. One witness also highlighted home visiting as a family-support model, while another urged more funding for pre-K partnerships and stronger support for parents with reading materials and guidance. A district special education administrator testified neutrally, saying the bill reflects practices already used in her district but expressing concern that it could reduce local control and teacher discretion by standardizing screening and tying it to funding. A Texas Classroom Teachers Association representative supported the intent but warned that mandatory math academies and intervention academies could burden teachers if implemented like prior reading academies, and a substitute teacher/teacher-of-the-year witness asked for clearer protections around special education information and pay for alternative certification candidates. After public testimony closed, SB 2252 was left pending. The committee then took up Senate Bill 2253, as substituted, which would phase out routine hiring of uncertified teachers over time, require parent notification when a teacher is uncertified, and expand high-quality preparation pathways such as university programs, residencies, improved alternative certification, and grow-your-own programs. Senator Creighton said the bill responds to the rise in uncertified teachers and aims to strengthen the teacher pipeline with more structured preparation, mentorship, and oversight by SBEC. Invited testimony strongly supported the measure: a Texas Tech researcher said uncertified teachers and fast-track programs are associated with significant learning losses, while year-long residencies and mentored pathways produce stronger outcomes and higher earnings for students. Leaders from Dallas College and Sam Houston State University described successful residency and grow-your-own models, high completion and retention rates, and the need for paid residencies and stipends so candidates can afford to enter the profession. Committee members asked about the difference between mentorship and residency, the cost-effectiveness of paid residencies, retention incentives, and how to scale the model statewide. The committee also adopted the substitute for SB 2253 and later paused to vote out several other bills, including SB 1191, SB 1786, SB 226, SB 326, SB 570, SB 870, SB 991, SB 60, SB 365, SB 1401, and SB 1067, all of which were reported favorably, many with unanimous votes and some placed on the local and uncontested calendar.

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• The Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration will come to order. A quorum is present.
• </c><00:02:38.239><c> must</c> expenditures that the legislator must expenditures that the legislator
• </c><00:12:26.680><c> from</c> will handcuff future legislators from will handcuff future legislators
• </c> back um in this in this legislation back um in this in this legislation thank<00:49:52.280><c> you
• I'm just sort of wondering how I shake out in this legislation.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• She is a junior at Northwest Christian and came down to the Capitol to watch the legislative process.
• This is not only a rejection of legislative collaboration, but a silencing of thousands of Arizonans
• Our caucus stands united in calling for a more transparent, inclusive, and respectful legislative process
• This is not only a rejection of legislative collaboration, but a silencing of thousands of Arizonans
• Our caucus stands united in calling for a more transparent, inclusive, and respectful legislative process

Keywords: 1182, all

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• permit conduct that disrupts or disturbs or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of the public. legislative
• To be clear, AB 470 is the legislation about voice telephone service, not broadband internet service.
• Lastly Thank you to Assemblymember McKenna, the committee chair, and staff, legislative leadership, and
• I'm Terry Nicole Baca, vice president of legislative affairs for AT&T California, the state's largest
• his staff, chair Berner and the committee staff, and RCRC for their dedication to this important legislation

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• It takes away that immediacy that the city council or the mayor and any other legislative bodies for
• And this piece of legislation would not go into effect until when?
• That's my concern about the legislation, and um, because city leaders are closest to the people and they
• Last year we passed legislation that paved the way for autonomous vehicles to operate on Alabama roadways
• Is that a possibility to move that piece of legislation out today based on that thought process or premise

Bills: SB271, SB295, SB309

Keywords: SB271, Alabama, municipalities, city fees, town fees, franchise fees, utility franchise, natural gas, manufactured gas, gas utility, public streets, public places, right-of-way, municipal consent, gross receipts tax, license tax, privilege tax, Public Service Commission, PSC, utility regulation

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• SECTION 2, THAT THE LEGISLATURE IS CONVENED FOR THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING LEGISLATION
• SENATORS, AS YOU ARE AWARE, IN JUNE, THE GOVERNOR VETOED A THIRD OF THE LEGISLATIVE BUDGET.
• AS WELL AS THE RESEARCH ARM OF THE LEGISLATURE THAT MEASURES OUTCOMES OF THE LEGISLATION WE PASSED AND
• THE VETO OF THE GOVERNOR TO THE CONTRARY NOTWITHSTANDING THE LINE ITEM FUNDS FOR LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT
• THE LINE ITEM FUNDS LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• </c> Stewart for carrying the legislation. Stewart for carrying the legislation.
• So, thank you. take some legislative action on it. So take some legislative action on it.
• </c><01:30:38.000><c> next</c> quickly with new legislation next quickly with new legislation next session
• should be ready to put that legislators should be ready to put forward<01:32:46.320><c> legislation<
• </c> for keeping us involved as legislators. for keeping us involved as legislators.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We evaluate legislative member requests. We evaluate legislative member requests.
• It's a as is any a lot of legislation that as is any a lot of legislation that as is any a lot of legislation
• Um I you know, so I of the legislation. Um I you know, so I of the legislation.
• So, man, legislation to be implemented. So, man, legislation to be implemented.
• passed the legislation passed the legislation the definition changed.

Bills: HB 29, HB 125, HB 145, HB 171, HB 255, HB 50, HB 796, HB 363, HB 116, HB 491, HB 589, HB 1495, HB 368, HB 1285, HB 1905, HB 1360, HB 2002, HB 917, HB 2723, HB 2067, HB 1238, HB 2337, HB 745, HB 1188, HB 1606, HB 2003, HB 2147, HB 2391, HB 2355, HB 2546, HB 2495, HB 2818, HB 2249, HB 1749, HB 3109, HB 3228, HB 3240, HB 1507, HB 658, HB 1748, HB 1851, HB 1922, HB 2001, HB 2798, HB 107, HCR 29, SB 5, SB 262, HB 11, HJR 72, HB 106, HB 18, HB 48, HB 27, HB 37, HB 1481, HB 581, HB 1696, HB 2216, HB 1035, HB 1633, HB 742, HB 754, HB 1689, HB 1690, HB 2669, HB 391, HB 517, HB 1024, HB 1607, HB 252, HB 1716, HB 1562, HB 4116, HB 1866, HB 1741, HB 2103, HB 2637, HB 2884, HB 503, HB 1089, HB 2986, HB 972, HB 502, HB 29, HB 125, HB 145, HB 171, HB 255, HB 50, HB 796, HB 363, HB 116, HB 491, HB 589, HB 1495, HB 368, HB 1285, HB 1905, HB 1360, HB 2002, HB 917, HB 2723, HB 2067, HB 1238, HB 2337, HB 745, HB 1188, HB 1606, HB 2003, HB 2147, HB 2391, HB 2355, HB 2546, HB 2495, HB 2818, HB 2249, HB 1749, HB 3109, HB 3228, HB 3240, HB 1507, HB 658, HB 1748, HB 1851, HB 1922, HB 2001, HB 2798, HB 107, HCR 29

Keywords: water audit, water loss, water loss mitigation plan, municipally owned utility, municipal utility, water conservation, Texas Water Development Board, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, water leakage, leak detection, billing data accuracy, utility validation, water audit validation, water scarcity, water management, infrastructure, public utility, conservation plan, administrative penalty

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• Thursday, January 15, 2026, the fourth legislative day. Senate Bill 585. Last line.
• Thursday, January 15, 2026, the fourth legislative day. Senate Bill 615. Last line.
• The fourth legislative day, Senate Bill 6152. Referred to the Committee on Labor and Commerce.
• President, I move the Senate adjourn until 12:30 p.m. on Friday, January 16, the fifth legislative day
• President, I move that the Senate adjourn until 12:30 p.m. on Friday, January 16, the fifth legislative

Keywords: 904, all

Summary: The Senate convened on January 14, 2026, approved the previous day’s journal without objection, and moved through the first order of business. Under reports of standing committees, Senate Bill 585 was reported and referred to the Committee on Rules, with the rest of the committee report accepted as designated. The chamber then took up introductions and first reading of bills. Senate Bill 615 was introduced and referred to the Committee on Labor and Commerce. On motion, the Senate approved the referrals in the introductions report as designated, except for Senate Bill 6179, which concerns aligning child care subsidy-based rates and was redirected to the Committee on Early Learning and K-12 Education. No substantive debate or votes occurred beyond unanimous consent actions on the journal, committee referrals, and bill referrals. The Senate adjourned without objection until 12:30 p.m. on Friday, January 16, 2026.

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• Thursday, January 15, 2026, the fourth legislative day. Senate Bill 585.
• Thursday, January 15, 2026, the fourth legislative day. Senate Bill 615. Last line.
• The fourth legislative day, Senate Bill 6152. Referred to the Committee on Labor and Commerce.
• President, I move the Senate adjourn until 12:30 p.m. on Friday, January 16, the fifth legislative day
• President, I move that the Senate adjourn until 12:30 p.m. on Friday, January 16, the fifth legislative

Summary: The Senate convened, approved the previous day’s journal without objection, and moved through the first order of business to committee reports. Senate Bill 585 was reported and referred to the Committee on Rules. The chamber then advanced to introductions and first reading of bills, including Senate Bill 615 and Senate Bill 6152, which were referred to the Committee on Labor and Commerce. On the introductions and referrals report, the Senate agreed to refer measures as designated, with one exception: Senate Bill 6179, concerning alignment of child care subsidy-based rates, was redirected to the Committee on Early Learning and K-12 Education. No debate or recorded votes occurred on these referrals. The Senate then adjourned without objection until 12:30 p.m. on Friday, January 16, 2026.

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• ><c> solutions,</c> This legislation focuses on solutions, This legislation focuses on solutions, not
• c><00:21:01.919><c> to</c> the remarks on the legislation and to the remarks on the legislation and to
• ><c> diminish</c><00:23:41.520><c> the</c> This legislation will not diminish the This legislation will
• </c> colleagues to support this legislation colleagues to support this legislation and<00:24:31.760><
• </c><01:48:00.000><c> Without</c> for legislative business. Without for legislative business.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, January 9, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• </c> that information to the legislative that information to the legislative committees<00:57:36.400>
• This legislation will 5 to 10 years.
• </c> the intent of the 2023 legislation. the intent of the 2023 legislation.
• </c><02:30:31.280><c> Uh</c> legislators in a budget year. Uh legislators in a budget year.
• </c><02:40:03.439><c> from</c> um legislation from um legislation from 2023.<02:40:05.840><c> Um</c><

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c><00:04:05.519><c> on</c> motion is inexpedient to legislate on motion is inexpedient to legislate
• </c><01:15:53.960><c> or</c> interest and B says uh the legislator or interest and B says uh the legislator
• </c><01:34:10.280><c> is</c> similar to what this legislation is similar to what this legislation is
• </c> Grant the cola uh back then the legisl Grant the cola uh back then the legisl Met<01:34:18.239><
• </c> state operating budget the legislator state operating budget the legislator passed<01:38:57.679>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 622, but after the sponsor said further research raised concerns, he asked that the bill be tabled. The committee then moved in executive session and voted unanimously to find the bill inexpedient to legislate, sending it to consent. The committee also retained House Bill 349, the ophthalmologic laser bill, after members said more time was needed for the professions involved to work out training standards and provide additional information; that motion also passed unanimously. The committee then discussed House Bill 244, a municipal building/fire code recodification measure. Members said the bill needed more review and careful scrutiny because of its length and possible unintended effects, and they voted unanimously to retain it as well. House Bill 534 was then heard; the sponsor said the bill did not do what was intended because of a misunderstanding about current processing, and the committee voted inexpedient to legislate and placed it on consent. The committee next considered House Bill 233, with an amendment to remove a requirement affecting the New Hampshire Vaccine Association. Supporters argued the bill would reduce an unnecessary burden and improve transparency, while opponents said the committee should not single out one private 501(c)(3) organization. The amendment was adopted 8-5, and the bill as amended then passed 7-6; a minority report was requested. Finally, the committee opened House Bill 536, a proposed 1.5% cost-of-living adjustment for certain state retirees. The sponsor and supporters argued retirees had not received adequate COLAs and that the bill would help offset inflation, while the retirement system testified that the proposal would add significant costs, including an estimated $1.5 million for the state, $6.6 million for political subdivisions, and about $100.7 million in present-value unfunded liability, with the impact reflected in future employer contribution rates.

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• This is the slide that I think, from a legislative standpoint or North Dakota standpoint, Representative
• They've done the legislative wing.
• For the record, I'm Brady Larson with the Legislative Council staff. Good afternoon, Mr.
• For the record, I'm Brady Larson with the Legislative Council staff.
• And I'll be trying attempt number two to go through our agency compliance with legislative intent book

Summary: The Budget Section Leadership Division met with a quorum present and approved the March 18 minutes. The committee first heard an update from the Petroleum Council on oil and gas activity, which described North Dakota production as holding steady around 1.1 to 1.2 million barrels per day despite lower prices and market volatility. The presentation emphasized that efficiency gains, longer laterals, and improved completion technology are allowing operators to sustain output while activity shifts north in the Bakken. Members asked about gas taxation, natural gas liquids, flaring, and enhanced oil recovery; the witness said gas is taxed by volume, most liquids are handled through oil lines or gas processing, and the state’s EOR pilot projects and new gas infrastructure are intended to help hold production flat and expand future recovery. The committee then received a presentation from the Tax Department on the federal “big beautiful bill” and its effect on North Dakota income tax collections. The department explained that most of the federal changes were extensions of existing Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions, but several items — including the larger standard deduction, senior deduction, tip and overtime exclusions, auto loan interest deduction, and business expensing changes — affect state collections. Revised estimates showed a smaller-than-expected impact on individual income tax, with the department suggesting a net cash effect in the range of roughly $30 million to $35 million when business and individual effects are combined, plus a possible one-time distortion from large oil-field transactions in fiscal year 2025. Members asked which provisions apply to standard versus itemized returns, and the department clarified that most of the individual provisions apply broadly, while the SALT-related item is itemizer-specific. OMB then reported on major capital projects and facility funding. Updates included Capitol grounds improvements such as 18th-floor renovations, wayfinding, augmented reality displays for the Rough Rider Hall of Fame, tree management and lighting studies, and restroom and parking reconfiguration in the tower. OMB also described security upgrades at the governor’s residence, where human remains were discovered on site and are being handled with historical and legal review. The state hospital project in Jamestown remains on schedule for substantial completion in winter 2027 and opening in spring 2028, with costs currently estimated a little over $292 million and a line of credit expected to be drawn in April 2027. The North Central State Office Building in Minot is under construction, with a $5.6 million line of credit already accessed. OMB also reported on the State Facility Maintenance Fund, noting about $1.1 million spent so far on projects such as the Liberty Memorial Building roof and foundation work, Capitol window replacement, boiler replacement, and kitchen remodeling. Finally, Legislative Council staff reviewed the interim compliance report on legislative intent and state trust funds. The report highlighted the status of multiple lines of credit, including those for the state hospital and Minot office building, and noted that the executive budget will likely need to include repayment planning for about $350 million of expected outstanding balances. Other updates included the Bank of North Dakota profit transfer schedule, litigation pool spending, the new Office of Guardianship and Conservatorship, the Missouri River Correctional Center planning effort, HHS items such as FMAP and child care assistance, Job Service’s unemployment insurance modernization project, and DPI school aid turnback estimates. No formal votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes.