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• I would have put a request in for five bucks to Orleans Criminal Court if I did it.
• What percentage of your budget goes to health insurance?
• A green card present will provide information if requested.
• And I'm going to request... Let me go ahead and read the amendment in.
• And my last request is I want a shirt or dress like that now. Working on it.

Bills: HB9, HB10, HB16, HB44, HB46, HB61, HB101, HB126, HB153, HB164, HB233, HB242, HB436, HB455, HB571, HB594

Keywords: HB 9, HB9, Act 527, Shreveport, Stuffed Shrimp Capital, state symbol, Louisiana symbols, municipal designation, honorary title, cultural designation, tourism, local pride, seafood, shrimp, stuffed shrimp, cuisine, city branding, Louisiana Revised Statutes 49:170.26, legal holiday, Acadia Parish

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• I request unanimous consent to suspend Assembly Rule 118 to allow Assembly Members Lowenthal, Michelle
• At the request of the author, please remove file item 50, H.R. 110, Bonta, from the consent calendar.
• They've also learned about practical things like budgeting and personal financial finance.
• We've also learned about practical things like budgeting and personal finance and networking.
• And so it matters when we put in-home supportive services in our state budget.

Summary: The Assembly met in session, established a quorum, and opened with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Members then handled a series of procedural motions, including re-referrals of several Senate bills, notices for committee hearings, and a successful motion to suspend rules so ACA 20 could be taken up later in the week. The chamber also recognized former Assembly Member Christina Garcia and later moved into a Pride Month observance. The main ceremonial item was House Resolution 115 recognizing June 2026 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Assembly Member Ward opened on the resolution, and multiple members from different caucuses spoke in support, highlighting Pride history, LGBTQ+ rights, and the contributions of LGBTQ Californians. Assembly Member DeMaio offered supportive remarks while noting policy differences, and the resolution was adopted by voice vote after 53 co-authors were added. The Assembly then held a Pride honoree ceremony recognizing 15 individuals and groups for contributions to the LGBTQ community. On the floor file, members also adopted several resolutions by voice vote after adding co-authors: ACR 187 on Men’s Mental Health Month, ACR 157 marking the 50th anniversary of the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act, ACR 222 declaring Alzheimer’s Disease and Brain Awareness Month, and ACR 224 recognizing Social Media Harms Victim Remembrance Day. Each drew personal testimony from members about the underlying issues, including suicide prevention, caregiving and dementia, mining reclamation, and harms to youth from social media. The Assembly also concurred in Senate amendments to AB 46 on mental health diversion by a 51-1 vote, and later adopted the consent calendar 66-0. The House adjourned until June 25, 2026, at 9 a.m.

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• Budget Judiciary Subcommittee to order.
• It's a request bill from the District Attorney's Council.
• That's going to be coming from the Appropriations and Budget Office, specifically Chairman Caldwell.
• So that's why I struck out the part about the salary increases since that's a budget issue and that's
• again, that is a decision that Chairman Caldwell and the speaker will have to make when it comes to budget

Summary: The Budget Judiciary Subcommittee met to consider three bills. Representative Tammy West presented House Bill 412, which would provide stable funding for certain OSBI programs and eliminate two declining district attorney supervision fees; it was advanced by a 5-0 vote. Representative Manger then presented House Bill 4141, a request bill from the District Attorney’s Council to fund a statewide SANE nurse coordinator position; it was also advanced unanimously, 6-0. Vice Chair Harris presented House Bill 3585, which modifies requirements and standards for court reporters. During discussion, Representative Timmons raised concerns that a separate court reporter/bailiff proposal with salary increases and longevity pay was not being heard, and Harris explained that salary issues would likely be handled in a separate budget bill through Appropriations and Budget leadership. Harris said court reporters do need a raise, but that decision would depend on budget negotiations. House Bill 3585 was then advanced by a 7-0 vote. After the three bills were reported out due pass, the subcommittee adjourned.

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• </c><00:04:32.880><c> related</c> items in the governor's budget related items in the governor's budget
• The first one is governor's budget.
• We're going through his budget right now.
• </c><01:25:39.520><c> to</c><01:25:39.679><c> the</c> been a direct request to the been a direct request
• There's more information on the sheet provided. requested protection around pesticides. requested protection

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c><00:31:41.600><c> so</c> that money goes back into the budget so that money goes back into the budget
• </c><00:33:17.720><c> is</c> about it I know that your budget is about it I know that your budget is
• </c> passed earlier before all the budget passed earlier before all the budget bills<01:36:59.000><c>
• I just think we should do it in the budget bill, just in the budget bill.
• </c> I think when we look at the budget I think when we look at the budget situation<02:15:25.840><c>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The bill also reflects an important budget and revenue point.
• Happy to answer any questions or concerns, and I would respectfully request your aye vote.
• Happy to answer any questions or concerns, it would respectfully request your aye vote.
• For these reasons, we must unfortunately request a no vote. Thank you. Thanks for being here.
• At the appropriate time, I would respectfully request an aye. Thank you. You may proceed.

Summary: The committee heard and advanced several labor-related bills. SB 1166 would place AC Transit employees under PERB jurisdiction for unfair labor practice disputes; supporters said it would reduce cost and delay compared with court litigation, AC Transit was neutral, there was no opposition, and the bill passed 4-1 and later 4-1 on call. SB 1054 would add wage-data elements to state reporting to improve Medi-Cal and other eligibility verification and strengthen workforce-program data; supporters emphasized reducing administrative burden and improving accountability, and it passed 4-0, later 5-0 on call. SB 1149 would expand bereavement leave to cover a “designated person” and align it with other family-leave laws; it drew broad support from caregiving, LGBTQ+, labor, and advocacy groups, no opposition, and passed 3-0, later 5-0 on call. The committee also considered SB 909, which would raise and index public works contractor registration fees and prevailing-wage penalties and direct more penalty revenue to enforcement. Supporters argued it would deter wage theft and fund enforcement staffing, while contractor groups warned it would raise costs, increase uncertainty, and not solve staffing delays; the bill passed 2-1 and later 4-1 on call. SB 1132 would require a standardized know-your-rights curriculum through the workforce development system; supporters said workers need rights education at job-entry points, especially immigrants and other vulnerable workers, and the bill passed 3-1, later 4-1 on call. SB 1241 sought to strengthen enforcement of skilled-and-trained workforce requirements on public works projects by defining substantial compliance, limiting repeated reliance on compliance plans, and increasing accountability for reporting failures. Labor supporters said it would close loopholes and protect apprenticeship-trained workers, while contractor groups argued the market lacks enough qualified workers and that the bill could increase penalties and debarment risk; after extended debate it passed 4-1. Finally, SB 1038 would require CalPERS to notify unions when employer audits are initiated so they can assist members facing repayment or pension adjustments; supporters said it would help workers navigate audit consequences, there was no opposition, and it passed 4-0 before the committee adjourned.

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• The bill also reflects an important budget and revenue point.
• It's often said in this building that our state budget is a reflection of our priorities.
• It would respectfully request your aye vote. Next witness. Thank you, Chairman.
• For these reasons, we must unfortunately request a no vote. Thank you. Thanks for being here.
• At the appropriate time, I would respectfully request an aye. Thank you. You may proceed.

Summary: The committee heard and advanced several labor, workforce, and public works bills. SB 1166 would place AC Transit employees under PERB jurisdiction for unfair labor practice disputes; supporters said it would reduce costly court litigation and align AC Transit with other transit agencies, while AC Transit was neutral. The bill passed 4-1 to Judiciary. SB 1054 would add wage-data elements to state reporting systems to improve Medi-Cal/Calfresh verification and workforce-program accountability; supporters emphasized reducing administrative burdens and improving data for education and training outcomes. It passed 4-0 to Appropriations. SB 1149 would expand bereavement leave to cover a “designated person” and align it with other California family-leave laws; supporters cited chosen-family and LGBTQ+ concerns, and the bill passed 5-0 to Appropriations. The committee also considered SB 909, which would raise and index public works contractor registration fees and prevailing-wage penalties and direct more penalty revenue to enforcement. Supporters argued stronger penalties and funding are needed to deter wage theft and backlogs, while contractor groups warned of higher costs, uncertainty, and no fix to staffing delays; it passed 4-1 to Judiciary. SB 1132 would require a standardized know-your-rights curriculum in the workforce development system, with supporters saying workers need labor and immigration rights information at job-entry points; it passed 4-1 to Appropriations. SB 1241 would strengthen enforcement of skilled-and-trained workforce requirements on public works projects by defining substantial compliance plans and limiting repeated noncompliance; labor supporters said it closes loopholes, while contractor groups argued the market lacks enough workers and the bill is too rigid. It passed 4-1 to Appropriations. The committee later took up SB 1038, which would require CalPERS to notify unions when employer audits are initiated so they can help members respond to potential pension or pay corrections. Supporters said members need representation when audit findings can create repayment obligations, and there was no opposition. The bill passed 4-0 to Appropriations. After a brief recess, the committee returned and formally closed the roll on SB 1038, then adjourned.

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• Speaker, the gentleman has requested immediate release of this bill. Is there objection?
• Tomorrow, Appropriation C will begin agency budget hearings at 8:30 in 2011A.
• hearings at 8:30 in begin agency budget hearings at 8:30 in 2011A. 2011A. 2011A.
• Ladies requested that all members be added.
• &gt;&gt; Ladies<00:31:31.840><c> requested</c><00:31:32.159><c> that</c><00:31:32.320><c> all</c><00:

Keywords: MS House Floor - 13 January, 2026; 2:00 PM, 925, all

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• </c><00:18:03.600><c> but</c> um I believe was part of the budget but um I believe was part of the budget
• For example, during other budget years—yep, it's a budget year—I know in 2016 the New Hampshire Department
• </c> short for example during other budget short for example during other budget years<00:44:11.359><
• year I know in years yep it's a budget year I know in 2016<00:44:15.160><c> budget</c><00:44:15.440>
• </c><00:46:48.839><c> years</c> once but at least twice in budget years once but at least twice in budget

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 561, sponsored by Representative Nancy Murphy, which would limit the state’s ability to discontinue, reclassify, or revert state-owned highway property to municipalities without local approval. Murphy and other supporters argued the bill would protect towns from unfunded mandates and prevent property tax increases caused by taking on costly road maintenance. Representative Wendy Thomas, Rosemarie Rung, Merrimack Town Council Chairman Finley Rothhouse, and Town Manager Paul McAuliffe all testified in support, describing the financial burden of the planned transfer of Continental Boulevard in Merrimack and warning it would set a harmful precedent for other communities. The Department of Transportation’s Steve Leon explained the department’s current authority and processes for discontinuance and reclassification, said active highways are not surplus property, and noted that the Supreme Court’s Town of Nelson decision held such reclassifications were not an unfunded mandate. The committee then closed the public hearing on HB 561. The committee next took up House Bill 578, presented by Representative Mooney on behalf of Representative Bill Boyd, to require sound barriers along the F. Everett Turnpike in Merrimack. Supporters said widening the turnpike would increase noise in nearby neighborhoods and that a 2019 NHDOT study identified 17 neighborhoods with noise levels above federal standards, though only four were included for mitigation under the current project. They argued the remaining neighborhoods should also receive relief and cited quality-of-life and property-value concerns. Senator Tim McGuire also testified in support, saying residents were experiencing unexpected and severe noise impacts and urging the committee to act outside the usual criteria to approve the barriers. The transcript provided does not show a final committee vote or action on HB 578.

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• I would respectfully request that we temporarily postpone this bill.
• I'd like to provide you an update on the budget and schedule.
• We're all familiar with the timelines for getting the budget on the desk.
• funding by legislative budget requests or reallocate existing resources.
• funding by legislative budget requests or reallocate existing resources.

Summary: The Senate convened with an opening prayer by Rabbi Moshe Umatz, the Pledge of Allegiance led by pages, and several introductions and recognitions, including guests from Miami Northwestern Senior High School, Clay County, and a moment of silence for Pope Francis. The chamber then moved to the special order calendar after a motion to reconsider SB 1080, which was temporarily postponed. Several bills were also set aside during the day, including measures on social media use by minors, veterans’ nursing homes, Parkinson’s disease, mental health and substance use disorders, education, educator preparation, and school social workers. The Senate passed a series of bills, often substituting House companions for Senate bills. These included funding for expedited DNA testing grants for local law enforcement (SB 1072/HB 847), additional aggravating factors in capital cases involving religious, school, or government gatherings (SB 984/HB 693), fertility preservation coverage for cancer patients (SB 924/HB 677), commuter rail indemnification for Miami-Dade and Broward counties (SB 916/HB 867), restrictions on disposing of migrant vessels in Florida waters (SB 830), specialty license plates including Miami Northwestern and several colleges and institutions (SB 824), an Alzheimer’s and dementia awareness campaign (SB 398), relocation of the Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys to Florida Memorial University (SB 364), charter school changes allowing parent conversion and municipal job-engine charter schools (SB 140), sex offender registration reporting changes (SB 1654/HB 1351), penalties for assaulting utility workers (SB 1386), juvenile justice revisions and truancy process updates (SB 1344), reporting of student mental health outcomes (SB 1310/HB 969), foster home license transfer simplification (SB 1174/HB 989), water access facility funding and boating industry incentives (SB 1162/HB 735), Florida Virtual School operational changes (SB 1122), school readiness program support for children with disabilities (SB 1102), sexual image offenses involving minors (SB 1180/HB 757), age-related defenses in child sex offense cases (SB 1136/HB 777), tampering with electronic monitoring devices (SB 1054/HB 437), certified recovery residences and local zoning accommodations (SB 954), and the FSU Election Law Center (SB 892). Most of these bills passed with strong bipartisan support, though SB 984 and SB 140 drew some opposition. One of the most extensive debates centered on SB 820, codifying the Office of Faith and Community. Senator Polsky offered an amendment to bar political activity by office staff, citing emails and campaign-related communications tied to Amendment 4; the amendment failed on a 13-23 vote. Senators then debated the bill’s relationship to state election law, free speech, and the role of faith-based outreach. Supporters emphasized the office’s service network and reported benefits to children and families, while some senators raised concerns about interfaith representation and political use of government resources. The bill was then read a third time and the Senate proceeded toward a final vote as the transcript ended.

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• They must keep membership rosters, contracts, budget income and expense statements, balance sheets, tax
• For these reasons, I respectfully request your support. ...transparency, and homeowner protections.
• For these reasons, I respectfully request your support of House Bill 3176.
• This is for the budget. It's for public safety to upgrade their equipment.
• And I want everyone to think about that when we vote on the budget in a few weeks.

Summary: The Committee on Local Government heard testimony on House Bill 3176, which would create a statutory framework for homeowners associations. Sponsor Rep. Koslow said the bill addresses quorum problems, allows defunct associations to revive, sets deadlines for election and covenant challenges, requires fidelity insurance, and expands recordkeeping and disclosure to members. Supporters said Missouri HOAs currently operate under a patchwork of outdated documents and laws, while opponents from the home builders and bankers groups warned the bill could interfere with development interests, create burdens, and increase risk or fees. Committee members raised concerns about fairness, homeowner rights, and whether the bill would override stricter local subdivision standards; no action was taken on the bill during the hearing. The committee also heard House Bill 3277, a local public safety tax measure for Northwoods. Rep. Fountain Henderson said the city needs the tax to upgrade police equipment and support public safety, and members noted the city’s retail center and voter approval requirement. The hearing then moved to House Bill 3143, which would allow counties to place a quarter-cent sales tax on the ballot for senior services. Rep. Parker and supporters from senior services organizations said the measure would help fund Meals on Wheels, transportation, nutrition centers, in-home care, and other aging services, especially in rural areas with limited funding and transportation. Some members questioned the breadth of spending authority, oversight, and whether a sales tax would shift costs onto seniors, but the bill drew supportive testimony overall. In executive session, the committee voted House Bill 2732 do pass by 13-1 and House Bill 3028 do pass unanimously. It then took up House Bill 2431, a package of local tax authorization measures, adopted a substitute and amendment adding several city and county proposals, and voted the House Committee Substitute do pass by 13-1. The committee then adjourned.

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• And we have a couple other changes at the request of members of the committee, as well as our carrier
• , 'I'm looking for a loan,' types in their name, and that is the loan aggregator, then they have requested
• That seems more impactful to people's budgets than a predictable slow increase.
• Even though we have some of the cheapest utility rates in the country, it hurts when their budget is
• If it were their money, to make sure that we're on budget and on time. I understand your concern.

Summary: The Committee on Utilities first met in executive session and adopted a House Committee substitute for House Bills 2658, 2147, 2472, and 2546 by a roll call vote of 20 ayes and 1 no. The substitute expanded telephone solicitation language to include unsolicited real estate solicitations, adjusted reassigned-number compliance language, and refined spoofing-related definitions to focus on intent to cause harm or wrongfully obtain value. Members also discussed how the no-call list, existing business relationships, and political fundraising calls would be treated under the substitute. The committee then heard House Bills 1626 and 2122, both relating to nuclear energy and construction work in progress (CWIP/QIP) financing for nuclear projects. The sponsors argued the bills would remove an outdated barrier to nuclear construction in Missouri, especially for small modular reactors, by allowing utilities to recover construction costs during construction and thereby reduce interest and overall project cost. They emphasized ratepayer protections through clawback provisions, the role of the Public Service Commission, future energy demand, economic development, and keeping Missouri competitive with other states. Several members raised concerns about higher utility rates, the risk of cost overruns, the possibility of ratepayers paying for projects that are delayed or never completed, and whether the proposal was premature given that SMRs are not yet widely deployed in the United States. In response, the sponsors and supporters said the bill would include refund protections similar to Senate Bill 4 and that the PSC would oversee prudence and timing. Public witnesses in support included business, utility, and municipal representatives, as well as Missouri S&T’s chancellor, who stressed workforce development and the growing national and global move toward nuclear power. The hearing on House Bills 1626 and 2122 was then closed.

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• Without objection, we will be holding HB 4014 at the request of the bill sponsor.
• That's something that we've talked about because we know from last year's budget vote that was one of
• They demonstrated they could do it during last year's budget negotiations. And, I mean, we wow.
• That comes from one of the, actually, you wrote me that from one of the public records requests from
• Finally, the amendment outlines penalties to an educational institution's general operating budget if

Summary: The committee met with all members present, temporarily replacing Vice Chair Keshel with Representative Taylor, and held HB 4014 at the sponsor’s request. It then heard HB 415, which would extend existing state rules on paid petition circulators and initiative/referendum disclosures to municipal and county measures, require paid circulators to display identifying information, and require local measures to disclose expenditures and revenue sources. The sponsor and supporters, including the Arizona Chamber of Commerce, argued the bill would improve transparency and keep initiatives driven by Arizona residents; the bill passed 5-2. The committee also heard the mirror resolution, HCR 2051, which passed 4-3. The committee next considered HCM 2010, urging Congress to propose a constitutional amendment repealing the Seventeenth Amendment and returning selection of U.S. senators to state legislatures. The sponsor argued it would restore state sovereignty and accountability, while opponents raised concerns about direct democracy and the practical problems that led to the Seventeenth Amendment. The motion initially appeared to pass 4-3, but after a vote correction and a present vote, the measure ultimately failed. The committee then took up HB 2940, a complex AHCCCS/DES bill aimed at tightening eligibility verification, expanding competition in managed care contracting, and creating a unified eligibility rules engine. The sponsor said it would improve fiscal discipline and competition; AHCCCS and health plan representatives said many verification steps already exist, some provisions would add cost or duplicate federal/state processes, and the bill would significantly alter the managed care model. Despite those concerns, HB 2940 passed 4-3. Later, HB 2874 passed unanimously 7-0. That bill would ease termination requirements and penalties for candidate committees, PACs, or parties that never received contributions and later file termination statements. The committee then heard HB 467, which would require county recorders to display certain voter status information in precinct registers, signature rosters, or electronic poll books; after testimony from county officials and the Association of Counties, the committee adopted a verbal amendment changing “shall” to “may” and passed the bill 5-2. Finally, HB 2775, as amended, passed 4-3. The bill would bar state and local governments from using state resources to implement or enforce rules or policies of international organizations, and the amendment added restrictions on Arizona public universities’ dealings with certain foreign entities, with ABOR given review authority. Supporters framed it as a sovereignty and anti-foreign-influence measure, while the amendment’s removal of rulemaking authority was cited as important to the vote in favor.

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• Chair, Senator, CYFD did not request statewide capital outlay this year, so it would only be in there
• and scores those requests based on specific criteria.
• But yes, PED requests those amounts every year.
• The chapter's committee shares predictable budgeting and a stable fiscal outlook matter.
• And so that's being addressed mainly through the budget and administration process.

Keywords: 996, all

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• as a result of this race to the bottom, is on a path to take over one-fourth of the global carbon budget
• sight on, but I can tell you it will increase costs, and roughly California spends 3 to 5% of their budget
• Thank you and would respectfully request your aye vote. Thank you. Whenever you're ready.
• Absent to the changes, we request a no vote.
• Disrespectfully request an aye vote and welcome the co-authorship. And that's it. Thank you, sir.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• a previous city attorney for the city of Eagle Pass, I was able to see the council work through a budget
• , and at any given time, anywhere from 60 to 70 percent of the city's budget, you would...
• About 40 percent of that budget is based on aggregate and materials.
• If it were not correct, is it reasonable to expect that Bus Patrol would have requested or required a
• You've requested a retraction from whom? From both. On what basis?

Bills: HB767, HB 1242, HB1373, HB1404, HB1708, HB1936, HB2041, HB2198, HB2270, HB2315, HB2415, HB2427, HB2455, HB2457, HB2522, HB2523, HB2686, HB2763, HB2775, HB2944, HB3034, HB1683, HB1695

Keywords: highway designation, memorial, Montgomery County, Paul P. Mendes, transportation, HB 1242, Texas Transportation Code, U.S. Highway 281, Brooks County, Ernesto Soliz Cantu, memorial highway, road naming, TxDOT, road signage, commemorative resolution, memorial markers, county road 304, Huppergate Road, Los Robles Trail, Farm-to-Market Road

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• Big money in our budget of somewhere around $11 billion, but it makes it a whole lot easier on the PRC
• Craft Worker Power to complete these projects on time and on budget.
• Supporting or opposing this, just providing technical information as requested by the Senate.
• We understand that you all have a responsibility. ability to build that budget.
• That essentially was my question regarding capital outlay requests.

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• However, line two says all requests for payment must be evaluated individually before authorizing payment
• ><00:09:54.920><c> to</c><00:09:55.279><c> however</c><00:09:55.440><c> all</c><00:09:55.560><c> requests
• </c><00:09:55.880><c> for</c> however line to however all requests for however line to however all requests
• Representative Scott said the budget accounting officer was given an invoice for the bill to pay it,
• and Accounting Office had a budget and Accounting Office had a member<00:17:52.080><c> Greater</c><00

Keywords: 1183, house

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• But I want to draw your attention to the president's budget.
• But I want to draw your attention to the president's budget.
• All this time, the budget grew by years.
• </c><03:49:59.439><c> All</c> The yays and nays are requested. All The yays and nays are requested.
• All the A and the A and are requested.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, April 27, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• ESD superintendents serve as members of budget review committees that review, alter, and approve budgets
• A fiscal note was requested, but is not yet available, and that concludes my remarks.
• When you get elected to a school board, your main focus is probably oversight of the budget.
• This bill also sets consequences for knowing or negligent budget violations.
• Equity in public education requires fully funding MSOC and rejecting budgets that balance the budget

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several education-related bills. Senate Bill 6130 would move public high schools’ voter registration events from Temperance and Good Citizenship Day in January to National Voter Registration Day in September, with schools offering Future Voter registration to eligible students in history or social studies classes. The sponsor, Sen. Krishnadasan, and supporters from King County Elections, Pierce County, OSPI, and the Legislative Youth Advisory Council said the change would better match student interest and improve youth civic engagement at no fiscal cost. A senator asked about community service opportunities, and the sponsor said that could potentially fit within existing community service recognition programs. Senate Bill 6247 would expand financial oversight and training for school districts, especially those in financial distress or binding conditions. It would require additional ESD involvement, add WASDA training on budgeting and financial health for school directors, and impose stronger consequences for knowing financial misconduct, including future employment bars and state reimbursement of certain unrecovered damages. Sen. Dozier said the bill responds to district financial problems, including Prescott School District. OSPI supported the bill, while the Association of Educational Service Districts, WSSDA, and WEA raised concerns about ESDs being placed in an oversight role, the need to align the bill with other pending training legislation, and whether some enforcement duties should instead rest with the state auditor. Senate Bill 6268 would require OSPI to keep an online record of final special education community complaint decisions for 20 years instead of the current five years on its website. OSPI supported the bill, saying it would improve transparency and help families, educators, and policymakers identify patterns and understand how complaints are resolved; the sponsor said the retention period may be amended. Advocates from Washington Autism Alliance, The Arc, and parent advocates testified in favor, saying the records help families avoid repeated disputes and reveal systemic issues. Senate Bill 6278 would change how PESB reviews teacher and principal preparation programs and adjust student-teaching field placement plan submission timing; the sponsor said the goal is to ensure educators are better prepared, and PESB testified neutral, saying many of the review elements already exist and the bill would add flexibility. The committee also heard Senate Bill 6260, a budget-savings bill affecting public education. It would lengthen school bus depreciation to 15 years, withhold up to 1.9% of MSOC funds to pay for the High School and Beyond Plan platform, and reduce Running Start funding from 1.4 to 1.2 FTE. OFM supported the bill as part of the governor’s budget approach, but many testifiers opposed it, arguing it would cut district resources, keep older buses on the road longer, shift costs to schools, and reduce access to Running Start—especially for low-income, rural, and technical-program students. School district, college, PTA, counselor, and student witnesses said the current 1.4 FTE model has expanded access and completion, while supporters of the bill emphasized state budget pressures and said the changes would preserve other priorities.