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• In addition, we're generating the forecast for each county when we're adopting our numbers.
• There's a few odd situations that mainly relate to timing, but generally everybody benefits from that
• The other thing we have to think about in order to put that distribution in place is the upper edge,
• But it's very much like our general revenue.
• Once it becomes general revenue, those sources lose their characteristic.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Finance and Tax met to hear a presentation from Amy Baker on the state’s ad valorem property tax forecast and how the revenue estimating conference handles property-tax-related impact analyses. Baker explained that the conference process requires unanimous consensus, that the revenue estimating conference produces the state’s official forecast, and that her office recently overhauled the ad valorem model to use a bottom-up, county-by-county approach with separate modeling for county and school rolls, confidential parcels, and detailed categories such as homestead, non-homestead, residential, non-residential, and agricultural property. Baker walked through the current baseline numbers and the main components of taxable value, emphasizing the role of homestead differentials, especially Save Our Homes and portability, and homestead exemptions. She noted that differentials remove a large share of homestead value statewide, with especially large effects in South Florida and along the east coast, while exemptions are concentrated more heavily in northern and fiscally constrained counties. She also explained that many parcels have little or no remaining taxable value, while a smaller number of parcels hold a large share of taxable value, which makes exemption proposals highly uneven in their effects. The committee discussed how impact conferences evaluate proposed constitutional amendments or bills by measuring the change from the baseline forecast, converting taxable-value changes into tax-dollar losses using county millage rates, and then expressing results in cash and recurring terms. Baker stressed that impact analyses do not address broader budgetary effects or local government replacement decisions, and that each proposal is analyzed as a standalone measure rather than in combination with others. Senators asked about seven House property-tax proposals already analyzed, the availability of those reports online, possible interactions if multiple proposals passed, and whether property-tax relief could stimulate the economy enough to offset revenue losses. Baker said the economic effects would be highly proposal- and county-specific and that any budgetary analysis would require separate work beyond the conference process. The committee took no substantive action beyond receiving the presentation and then adjourned.

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• requirement for geographic distribution. requirement for geographic distribution.
• So does distribution program outcome.
• general address the committee. committee. committee.
• >> Welcome<00:18:50.160> General. >> Welcome General.
• > in<00:29:04.000> two We generated 2200 applicants in two We generated 2200 applicants

Bills: HB517, HB520, HB233, HB354, HB517, HB520, HB233, HB354

Keywords: underground damage prevention, one-call notification system, utility locating, excavation safety, dig safe, call before you dig, 811, utility lines, underground utilities, pipeline safety, gas pipeline, electric utility, telecommunications, water utility, wastewater, cable television, locate request, premark, tolerance zone, positive response

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• General Person? Yes.
• General Person? Mr. Speaker? General Person? Yes. And, Mr. Speaker?
• Speaker, General Person.
• Speaker, General Person. Yes, so Mr. Speaker, General Person, I do.
• Speaker, General Person.

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• So that there Inspector General.
• They can send it to an attorney general on their own. Got it.
• They can send it to an attorney general on their own. Got it.
• They can send it to an attorney general on their own. Got it.
• They can send it to an attorney general on their own. Got it.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Right now the law says you can build distributive generation or renewable generation up to 6% of the
• <04:28:45.520> generation<04:28:46.000> or<04:28:46.119> renewable distributive
• generation or renewable distributive generation or renewable generation<04:28:47.199> up<04:28
• up to 6% of the utility Total generation up to 6% of the utility Total distribution<04:28:50.680>
• apply distributed generation would now apply distributed generation would now apply to<04:29:15.800

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• into the highway user tax distribution into the highway user tax distribution fund<00:03:59.120>
• And as Matt distribution fund.
• 2033 for the general population. 2033 for the general population.
• > ranks<01:25:14.960> kind distribution Minnesota always ranks kind distribution Minnesota
• Um so it it it's very kind in general.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I'm sorry, 200,000 agency and university employees for workers' compensation, general liability, and
• For auto and liability claims, we typically, general liability claims, we typically pay out like $5 to
• And we distribute available assets to the claimants.
• of distributions in Chapter 631.
• It's a general allowance that I thought was appropriate.

Summary: The subcommittee heard presentations from the Department of Financial Services and the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, then returned to its ongoing budget workshop with the Department of Management Services. DFS’s Division of Risk Management described its role as the state self-insurance fund, covering about 200,000 employees and 27,000 vehicles, paying roughly $150 million in claims last year, and managing a pilot ETS treatment program for veterans and first responders that had 49 patients and 804 treatments as of the latest report. The Division of State Fire Marshal outlined its fire prevention, training, emergency response, and grant programs, including hurricane deployments, the Florida State Fire College, and several capital and grant requests for roof, courtyard, memorial, and equipment needs. The Division of Rehabilitation and Liquidation explained how it handles insolvent insurers under Chapter 631, currently administering 14 estates with $1.2 billion in assets and $3.7 billion in liabilities, and said no new receiverships had been opened since February 2023. Members asked about grant backlogs, fire truck procurement delays, memorial repairs, and whether affiliate transfers were occurring in insurer liquidations. Secretary Griffin then updated the committee on DBPR’s implementation of House Bill 1021 on community associations. He said the department had used the new authority to expand education, complaint handling, and ombudsman services, including 10 free standardized courses, a new condo website, and a four-hour board certification course that had already drawn more than 12,000 attendees. He reported that outreach to condominium communities had increased by more than 60%, that complaint filings were up 39% while jurisdictional dismissals dropped to 11%, and that about 81% to 82% of the 65 new positions had been filled. Members pressed him on whether the department had enough authority and funding, how condominium counts are determined, how self-reported structural integrity reserve study data is verified, and whether more public-facing complaint tracking and better reporting from local governments or developers would improve the system. The committee then resumed questioning Secretary Allende of DMS about outstanding budget and operations issues. Members focused on the delayed People First contract extension required by statute, with the secretary saying the delay involved technical and contractual complexity in moving a legacy hard-coded system to the cloud. They also revisited the state data team and data catalog project, asking why a statutory 2022 deadline had not been met, how the four-person team and broader data staff were organized, how many applicants were considered for key positions, and what each role was doing. The secretary said the catalog work was being simplified into six metadata fields and supported by a broader community of practice, but no firm completion date was given during the exchange.

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• natural gas and to um generate natural gas and to um generate electricity<00:20:00.480> from<
• <00:52:55.119> The<00:52:55.359> distribution distribution system.
• The distribution distribution system.
• <01:15:43.760> So build out power generation. So build out power generation.
• generation being built by 2035. generation being built by 2035.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• DHS in general? DHS in general?
• That’s not generally digestible for the general public.
• generally digestible for the general generally digestible for the general public.<02:23:38.880><
• distribute? distribute?
• I was general fills that seat.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• of a residential generator. of a residential generator.
• <00:04:51.640> fund This is expected to reduce general fund This is expected to reduce general
• These are mostly non-general funds.
• related from the residential generators related from the residential generators definition<00:11
• c> existing<00:22:02.440> aid distributed through the existing aid distributed through the

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Back in 2017, our distribution to the Water Trust Board was zero.
• We receive an 8.1 net distribution.
• So the Water Trust Fund distribution, the severance tax distribution, Madam Chair, all come at the end
• Or if we run a general fund bill, you all have control of the purse.
• You all already give us that severance tax distribution.

Keywords: 996, all

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• That includes the general fund and county funds.
• And my grandparents had a super generous system.
• SB 1272 appropriates $30,723,600 from the State General Fund in FY 27 to the State Treasurer to distribute
• . $30,723,600 from the State General Fund in FY 27 to the State Treasurer to distribute to the city of
• Ganado is so generous.

Bills: SB1041, SB1050, SB1131, SB1138, SB1249, SB1267, SB1272, SB1317, SB1461, SB1488, SB1504, SB1517, SB1523, SB1580, SB1582, SB1584, SB1585, SB1602, SB1630, SB1654, SB1672, SB1673, SB1718, SB1761, SB1819, SB1826, SB1827

Keywords: electronic monitoring, nursing care, assisted living, resident rights, privacy, consent, surveillance, veterans, lifetime pass, state parks, Arizona, access, disabled veterans, cardiac arrest, defibrillators, school safety, emergency response, CPR training, Arizona education funding, automated license plate readers

Summary: The committee first considered Senate Bill 1630, which would direct AHCCCS to seek federal approval for a home- and community-based services program for adults determined to be seriously mentally ill, with quarterly implementation updates, stakeholder input, and a cap on enrollment. The sponsor and advocates from Arizona Mad Moms argued the bill would create an assisted-living-style Medicaid option for the most disabled SMI individuals, improve continuity of care, and reduce state general fund costs by shifting some expenses to federal Medicaid funding. Access testified neutral, estimating a total fiscal impact of $27.7 million, including $5.83 million general fund, and explained the need for CMS approval. The committee adopted an amendment reducing the initial cap to 250 members, changing reporting frequency, and adjusting eligibility and expansion conditions, then passed SB 1630 as amended on a 10-0 vote. The committee next heard Senate Bill 1131, which originally required school districts and charter schools to adopt cardiac emergency response plans and appropriated $1 million for implementation. An amendment replaced the mandate with a reporting requirement on AED counts, CPR/AED-trained staff, and whether schools have a plan, while keeping a grant component for AEDs and prioritizing rural schools. The American Heart Association supported the amended approach as a way to gather baseline data and target resources, and members discussed AED training, school preparedness, and whether the funding should favor rural or high-population schools. The committee adopted the amendment and passed SB 1131 as amended on a 9-1 vote, with Senator Kuby voting no and several members explaining concerns about funding and priorities. The committee then took up Senate Bill 1582, which concerned the school safety interoperability fund. An amendment shifted the appropriation from the Department of Education to the Department of Administration and allocated funds to specific county sheriff offices for continuing operation and maintenance of existing interoperability systems, while narrowing the program to public safety agencies and school districts and requiring twice-yearly testing. Sheriffs, a county school superintendent, and the Arizona Sheriffs Association described the systems as useful for drills and real emergencies, improving communication between schools and first responders; one speaker noted the program had been used in drills and at least one live deployment. Some members questioned the audit findings, the focus on rural counties, and whether the program was a good use of funds, while supporters emphasized its value for school safety. The committee adopted the amendment and passed SB 1582 as amended on a 6-4 vote. Finally, the committee began hearing Senate Bill 1504, which would change retirement rules for Tier 2 and Tier 3 public safety personnel by allowing earlier normal retirement and shortening the COLA waiting period, with an amendment exempting the changes from the statutory pre-funding requirement. Supporters from firefighter and police groups said the bill would improve recruitment and retention and let employees receive earned benefits sooner, while city, county, and taxpayer representatives warned it would add substantial unfunded liabilities and undermine the 2016 pension reforms. Actuarial testimony estimated significant costs, including tens of millions in annual or upfront impacts depending on how the change is funded, and members debated whether the amendment would shift costs onto future taxpayers or simply spread them over time. The transcript ends during continued testimony and discussion on SB 1504, before a final vote is reached.

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• Larry Freeman, Chief Deputy Attorney General, testified that the bill is very much needed because there
• Chairman, to our Assistant Attorney General Olivia Nuss.
• Chairman, to our Assistant Attorney General Olivia Nuss.
• I've worked with 52 different universities, their athletic directors, and their general counsel to set
• So the LHSAA is very capable of distributing the information. Rep.

Bills: SB389, SB525

Keywords: athlete agent, registration, endorsement contracts, name image likeness, eligibility, unfair trade practices, student athletes, unclaimed property, abandoned property, escheat, state treasurer, administrator, claimant, purchase agreement, assignment, property recovery, owner verification, documentation requirements, fraud prevention, bankruptcy

Summary: The Civil Law and Procedure Committee met on May 18, 2026, and first took up Senate Bill 389 by Senator Connick, which would update Louisiana’s athlete-agent law to address NIL representation for high school and college athletes. Testimony from the Attorney General’s office said the bill is needed because NIL agents are currently largely unregulated, especially as NIL activity has expanded into high school sports. Assistant Attorney General Olivia Nuss explained that the measure adopts a revised Uniform Athlete Agent Act framework, creating a state registry and oversight process for agents representing student-athletes in endorsement and NIL matters. John Curtis, head of school and football coach at John Curtis Christian School, testified in support, saying agents are increasingly approaching young athletes and families without qualifications, charging high fees, and sometimes trying to steer athletes to schools. Committee members asked about how the system would work, who would administer it, and whether the Louisiana High School Athletic Association would have a role. Witnesses said the Department of Justice would house and enforce the program, while LHSAA would help disseminate information to schools, parents, and athletes. Members also raised questions about contracts involving minors and whether the bill should address agreements extending past the age of majority. The committee adopted technical Amendment Set 5462, then reported SB 389 as amended without objection. Afterward, Senate Bill 525 was voluntarily deferred at the author’s request, and the committee adjourned.

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• They already have hit the general fund. Things have leveled out with us.
• They already have hit the<00:15:50.079> general<00:15:50.399> fund.
• Things have leveled the general fund.
• At that point it will be distributed<00:26:36.080> to<00:26:36.320> the<00:26:36.480>
• and distributed to the committee members and then<00:26:37.840> we<00:26:38.000> will<

Bills: HB3, HB116, HB165, HB178, HB3, HB116, HB165, HB178

Keywords: illegal alien, enhanced sentencing, criminal offenses, minor victims, felonies, Alabama legislature, HB116, Alabama Sunset Law, sunset bill, sunset review, Alabama Professional Bail Bonding Board, bail bonding, bail bonds, bail bond industry, professional bail bondsman, licensing board, state agency continuation, agency reauthorization, regulatory board, criminal justice

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• <00:08:51.839> That costs, and generation adequacy. That costs, and generation adequacy.
• Number four, capacity and generation Number four, capacity and generation adequacy<00:09:57.440>
• <01:19:53.840> docket, distribution docket, distribution docket, >> right?
• <02:21:50.080> transmission<02:21:50.640> distribution generation transmission distribution
• generation transmission distribution systems<02:21:51.920> in<02:21:52.160> our<02:21:

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• This is the House Proposed General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 26-27.
• Can you explain the General Appropriations Act, Chair Persons-Maleka?
• This includes $167.7 million in general revenue and nearly $2.4 billion in trust funds.
• Inflation and just general cost of living. You are recognized, Madam Chair.
• This removes the next generation traffic light modernization program from the bill.

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• And just in general, when we're talking about reserves, we're really talking about general fund reserves
• And that's just the general fund difference.
• So the corpus is generally untouched.
• The permanent funds typically spin off into more generalized uses, like the General Fund or the beneficiaries
• So that's general fund. Yeah, grocery seats is entirely general fund.

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• and that as we see coming out generally and that as a<00:55:23.440> general<00:55:23.680>
• and related components to distribute and related components to distribute systemically<01:10:54.000
• public in general. public in general.
• <02:50:49.600> and other reports had been generated and other reports had been generated and
• <02:56:58.240> email think you can find that uh general email think you can find that uh general

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee met as a special House committee on COVID response efficacy, noted absences, and restated its mission to review New Hampshire’s pandemic response, including federal guidance, federal funds, emergency use authorization vaccination efforts, long COVID treatment, patient bill of rights implementation, and vaccination policies. The main business was discussion of a proposed letter or report language concerning current COVID vaccine recommendations for young children, especially those under age two, and how to support any conclusions with cited scientific and state sources. Representative Polozov argued that the committee should ask the governor or agencies to reconsider current recommendations, saying the committee should focus on whether vaccination is needed for that age group, whether it is effective, and whether the risks outweigh the benefits. He said he had distributed articles and wanted the committee to pair its conclusions with scientific and statistical data. Other members asked him to identify the specific New Hampshire DHHS and American Academy of Pediatrics sources for the recommendation, clarify the age range being discussed, and separate any evidence about adverse effects in other age groups from the infant/toddler demographic so the letter would be transparent and not misleading. Members generally agreed the letter should be carefully sourced and refined, with citations for each claim. The chair said the committee would treat the request as urgent and try to finalize a version by the next meeting, noting that some members would be traveling. The committee also discussed scheduling additional testimony in September and October, possibly with extra meetings, to continue gathering evidence and to hear from witnesses. The chair then began reviewing supporting articles, including studies he said were new since the 2024 report, and introduced a 2025 South Korea cohort study and another 2025 Italian cohort study as examples of the evidence he wanted to incorporate into an updated 2026 report.

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• HB 144 by King relating to the plans for the management and inspection of distribution polls referred
• Criminal offense of the sale, distribution, and display of harmful material to a minor referred to the
• HB 1025 by Shaheen relating to the appointment of the Inspector General for Education to the creation
• Land Office or in the establishment and implementation of the General Land Office of a distributed ledger-based
• AB 1078 by Turner relating to the creation, distribution, and posting of a veterans.

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• error one forty seven four by king relating to the plans for the belt management and inspection of distribution
• HB 1004 by Toth relating to the duty of the Attorney General to prosecute certain criminal offenses,
• Prosecution, the criminal offense of the sale, distribution, and display of harmful material to a minor
• General for Education to the creation of a division for the Inspector General for the Education and the
• And implementation of the General Land Office of a distributed ledger based title registry pilot programmer

Keywords: 1184, house, all