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• And please heal any division and bring about reconciliation where it's needed, so that there can continue

Bills: SB27 , SB30 , SB293 , HB4 , HB2974 , HB5138 , SJR36 , SJR50 , SJR63 , SCR12 , SCR39 , SB2023 , SB62 , SB666 , SB847 , SB284 , SB854 , SB810 , SB1505 , SB583 , SB507 , SB1434 , SB1772 , SB2016 , SB1122 , SB731 , SB397 , SB508 , SB1436 , SB287 , SB1882 , SB393 , SB1791 , SB209 , SB2429 , SB1085 , SB1975 , SB2717 , SB1262 , SB636 , SB2056 , SB884 , SB1200 , SB1845 , SB2458 , SB801 , SB3014 , SB3013 , SB758 , SB2797 , SB2076 , SB2876 , SB1640 , SB1449 , SB1181 , SB1234 , SB2926 , SB2841 , SB1528 , SB1854 , SB317 , SB1250 , SB2082 , SB1237 , SB2819 , SB629 , SB2608 , SB1602 , SB2009 , SB867 , SB640 , SB1698 , SB2680 , SB913 , SB1071 , SB1086 , SB1087 , SB1483 , SB1444 , SB1553 , SB1556 , SB1703 , SB2133 , SB2297 , SB2298 , SB2622 , SB2955 , SB2334 , SB1367 , SB2044 , SB2363 , SB2565 , SB1888 , SB3036 , SB3057 , SB3043 , SB3063 , SB3035 , SB203 , SB2688 , SB2522 , SB2459 , SB2655 , SB2251 , SB1884 , SB2928 , SB2566 , SB2549 , SB2553 , SB2919 , SB1944 , SB1232 , SB1798 , SB2603 , SB2607 , SB2683 , SB1319 , SB3045 , SB3071 , HB796 , HB1523 , HB5294 , HB748 , HB3395 , HB180 , HB3171 , HB146 , HB5596 , HB5694 , HB 1135 , HB3225 , HB186 , HB1449 , HB3793 , HB 112 , HB 104 , HB3336 , HB3520 , HB3320 , HB5663 , HB2399 , HB 111 , HB3483 , HB4580 , HB3748 , HB632 , HB4730 , HB5690 , HB5689 , HB3385 , HB4359 , HB5381 , HB 123 , HB5606 , HB 1057 , HB3664 , HCR141 , HCR40 , HCR59

Keywords: judicial conduct, judges discipline, judicial compensation, retirement benefits, judicial transparency, SJR 50, constitutional amendment, Texas Constitution, Article VIII, securities tax, transaction tax, occupation tax, financial markets, broker-dealer, stock exchange, securities exchange, trading platform, clearing agency, transfer agent, FINRA

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• put a point on this as we think about the big issues before us in the upcoming budgets and the reconciliation

Committee: Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

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• It requires APD to post his current waitlist numbers and its quarterly reconciliation reports on its

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• The total amount for the gap will be adjusted as invoicing and reconciliation proceeds.

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• The reconciliation of ballots is required by law. 65.013, despite the Secretary of State admonishing

Bills: SB38 , SB287 , SB291 , SB292 , SB508 , SB618 , SB901 , SB1436 , SB1494 , SB1626 , SB1719 , SB1999 , SB1333 , SB 38

Committee: Senate State Affairs

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• Their reconciliation process is going to be continuing and ongoing, and we'll see what happens there.

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• We do a financial reconciliation of the expenditures at least once before the last payment.
• We do a<00:08:44.880><c> financial</c><00:08:45.279><c> reconciliation</c><00:08:46.000><c> of</c><00
• :08:46.240><c> the</c> a financial reconciliation of the a financial reconciliation of the expenditures

Bills: HF4072 , HF3691 , HF4613

Committee: House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Keywords: workforce development, journalism, local news, internships, media training, emergency management, essential employees, public safety, law enforcement, workforce, economic development, appropriation, Twin Cities Marathon, Explore Minnesota, grants

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• regular candidates who are, you know, maybe left off, uh, accidentally a donation or two and it's a reconciliation
• it's</c><00:15:37.360><c> a</c> a a donation or two and it's a a a donation or two and it's a reconciliation
• </c><00:15:38.800><c> It</c><00:15:39.040><c> is</c><00:15:39.360><c> knowingly</c> reconciliation thing
• It is knowingly reconciliation thing.

Committee: Senate Elections

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• the increase in government expenditures and gross investment due to the changes in the House reconciliation
• investment due to the changes in the investment due to the changes in the House<00:03:18.239><c> reconciliation
• </c> House reconciliation bill. House reconciliation bill.

Summary: The meeting focused on reaching consensus on official Kentucky revenue estimates for fiscal years 2026 through 2028, using updated S&P Global economic forecasts compared with the September presentation. Staff explained that the updated forecast relied partly on alternative data because of the federal government shutdown, and they walked through changes in national and Kentucky economic assumptions across control, optimistic, and pessimistic scenarios. The control forecast was described as slightly more optimistic in the near term but more cautious in fiscal 2027 and 2028, with GDP growth revised up for the current year and down somewhat in the outer years. The pessimistic scenario now assumed a two-quarter recession beginning in the current quarter, while the optimistic scenario was given a higher probability weight than before. The presenters highlighted several Kentucky-relevant variables that changed since September, including weaker manufacturing employment, weaker housing starts, weaker consumer sentiment, and lower expected non-farm employment in fiscal 2026. At the same time, wage and salary disbursements were revised upward in fiscal 2027, reflecting higher disposable income from tax changes, and real consumer spending was expected to be stronger in the near term. They also discussed assumptions about tariffs, business profits, the Federal Reserve, unemployment, oil prices, retail sales, vehicle sales, exports, and consumer sentiment, noting that some indicators were little changed while others shifted materially. Consumer sentiment was attributed to affordability concerns, tariff impacts, and a general sense of malaise, but was expected to improve in later years from a low base. Members asked follow-up questions about why the forecast worsened in later years and about the consumer sentiment assumptions. Staff responded that the forecast assumed larger take-home pay and refunds from tax withholding changes, along with some easing of tariff effects, which they believed would help offset a negative wealth effect from stock market declines. They also noted that S&P Global’s December forecast, which had already been published, was essentially consistent with the presentation and that the firm believed its earlier assumptions had tracked recent data well. No vote or final action was recorded in the portion provided, but the discussion was aimed at settling the revenue estimates that will underpin the upcoming branch budget bills.

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• I want to see all, you know, the process of reconciliations.
• 00:51:12.960><c> of</c> to see all you know the process of to see all you know the process of reconciliations
• <00:51:15.040><c> really</c><00:51:15.359><c> important</c><00:51:15.920><c> make</c> reconciliations
• really important make reconciliations really important make sure<00:51:16.160><c> that</c><00:51:16.400

Committee: House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy

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• But I do think a lot of the reforms in this health care budget reconciliation bill will go a long way
• Some of the provisions in the human services budget reconciliation bill include, it says it directs DES
• . chairman he does thank you mr. chairman some of the provisions in the human services budget reconciliation

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• little bit more about this with the shared services conversation, and certainly that was bank reconciliations
• also going through... ...payments, P-card, and also going through and reconciling their bank reconciliations
• talking with colleagues is that this becomes a situation where when Bruce mentioned that bank reconciliations

Committee: Joint Higher Education Institutions Committee

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• little bit more about this with the shared services conversation, and certainly that was bank reconciliations
• and also going through. ...payments, P-card, and also going through and reconciling their bank reconciliations
• talking with colleagues is that this becomes a situation where when Bruce mentioned that bank reconciliations

Summary: The committee met on the Minot State campus for a presentation from President Shirley and several university leaders on enrollment, academics, workforce initiatives, and partnerships. Shirley reviewed the university’s financial audits, noting mostly clean results with only minor technical findings in recent years, and highlighted Minot State’s major programs, specialized accreditations, and ties to Minot Air Force Base and NCAA Division II athletics. Members asked about education workforce shortages, athletic tuition waivers, dual credit incentives, and the university’s in-state tuition policy for all students. Shirley also discussed the university’s recruitment efforts, including the Hometown Pride and Academic Excellence scholarships, campus visit growth, and the Emerging Scholars dual-credit reimbursement program. A major focus was workforce development and new academic offerings supported by legislative Workforce Education Innovation Funds. Shirley described the new Innovation Engineering program, which was developed with industry input to train broadly skilled engineers for western North Dakota, and said it had already drawn more applicants than expected. Dr. Crystal St. Peter presented a new master’s program in counseling that integrates mental health and addiction counseling to address statewide provider shortages, with a hybrid format to reach rural students. Members asked about licensure requirements, internship hours, and job placement for graduates. Shirley also outlined a new nursing simulation center and health sciences space in downtown Minot, made possible by state support and the purchase of the former Trinity Health Center West building. The committee also heard about Minot State’s efforts to build pipelines into education and special education, including the Aspire program for rural high school students and an online paraprofessional-to-special-education degree pathway. Shirley said these programs, along with new articulation agreements and a large Bush Foundation grant, are intended to address teacher shortages and keep students in North Dakota. No formal committee votes or actions were taken during the presentation; the session consisted of informational updates and member questions.

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• little bit more about this with the shared services conversation, and certainly that was bank reconciliations
• also going through... ...payments, P-card, and also going through and reconciling their bank reconciliations
• talking with colleagues is that this becomes a situation where when Bruce mentioned that bank reconciliations

Summary: The Higher Education Institutions Committee met on the Minot State University campus for presentations on campus operations, enrollment, and new academic initiatives. President Shirley reviewed recent audits, noting mostly clean results with only minor technical findings, and highlighted MSU’s broad academic offerings, specialized accreditations, athletics, and partnerships with Minot Air Force Base and the MSU Development Foundation. Members asked about declining interest in teacher education, tuition waivers for athletes, dual credit incentives, and how MSU decides when to launch new programs and avoid duplication within the university system. Shirley also discussed several workforce-focused initiatives supported by the Legislature’s Workforce Education Innovation Funds, including the purchase of the Trinity Health Center West building for a downtown health sciences hub, a new daycare/preschool partnership near campus, the Aspire program to recruit rural students into teaching, and a paraprofessional-to-special-education degree pathway. Enrollment data showed overall headcount was flat at just under 2,750, but full-time equivalent enrollment rose slightly and new student numbers increased, including the largest freshman class in 15 years. The committee also discussed Minot State’s in-state tuition rate for all students, its dual credit “Emerging Scholars” scholarship, and concerns about the share of high school graduates who do not immediately pursue postsecondary education. Faculty then presented two new programs funded in part by WEAF: an Innovation Engineering degree and a master’s program in counseling with an integrated addiction studies focus. The engineering program was described as industry-driven, designed with broad early coursework, hands-on learning, and local employer input to prepare students for western North Dakota workforce needs; officials said it had already drawn more applicants than expected and would use renovated library space and donated or grant-funded equipment. The counseling program will be mostly face-to-face with hybrid options, aims to address shortages in mental health and substance use providers, and is structured to help students meet licensure requirements. Committee members asked about startup costs, licensure supervision hours, and whether the programs would be on campus rather than online, and presenters said both programs had recently received required approvals and were moving forward.

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• what is already happening across the enterprise and puts it into statute regarding financial reconciliations
• , so that before the final payment, a financial reconciliation has been done, with quarterly reconciliations

Bills: HF3422 , HF3461 , HF2904

Committee: House State Government Finance and Policy

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• Republicans' reconciliation bill hands out nearly $100,000 in tax cuts for those making over $1 million
• Republicans' reconciliation bill hands out nearly $100,000 in tax cuts for those making over $1 million
• McGovern: Is the gentleman talking about the reconciliation bill that the Republicans brought to the

Bills: HB1670 , HR493 , HR492 , HR491 , HB5140 , HB4922 , HR713 , HR721 , HB2721 , HR707

Keywords: fertility, health benefits, family planning, assisted reproductive technology, employees, fertility treatment, ART, in vitro fertilization, IVF, infertility, family building, reproductive health, oocyte preservation, sperm preservation, embryo preservation, artificial insemination, gamete donation, embryo genetic testing, federal employee health benefits, FEHB

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• </c><04:53:02.638><c> And</c><04:53:02.798><c> when</c> This Congress has passed a reconciliation bill

Bills: HB6047 , HR1041 , HR1329

Keywords: veterans, disability compensation, dependency compensation, housing loans, benefits expansion, Sharri Briley, Eric Edmundson, government assistance, Scouting, youth development, Eagle Scouts, civic leadership, community service, American heritage, mental health, mental health awareness month, May 2026, suicide prevention, behavioral health, depression

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• One is just kind of basic reconciliation.
• The reason we're doing this reconciliation, we're pulling this data, is because we absolutely take this

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• As you know, that came under threat last year with considerations through budget reconciliation.
• It's important to keep that in mind as we look at a potential budget reconciliation 2.0.

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• As you know, that came under threat last year with considerations through budget reconciliation.
• It's important to keep that in mind as we look at a potential budget reconciliation 2.0.