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• . legislation. legislation.
• </c> section 6 to its more appropriate section 6 to its more appropriate statutory<00:20:45.760><c> home
• their family to request the veteran or their family to request the diploma<00:50:27.440><c> from</c>
• </c> call requested. call requested.
• This legislation is not an thought.

Committee: Senate Education Policy

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I think the only day I've missed at those legislative sessions was on a Monday, and we don't meet on
• For the North Star Promise Program, the appropriation for fiscal year 25 was $117 million; however, $5
• Appropriation and using it for other things.
• This slide highlights the specifics in how we are utilizing this appropriation.
• What impact would that have on this $10 million appropriation? Would it enable you to do more?

Committee: House Higher Education Finance and Policy

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• If I may, the request for the fire station is really a request that was approved by the voters.
• If I may, the request for the Gomez.
• is really a request that fire station is really a request that was<00:40:52.600><c> approved</c><00:
• </c> forward-looking piece of legislation forward-looking piece of legislation that<00:50:05.600><c>
• </c><00:54:01.880><c> It's</c> legislation is for our region. It's legislation is for our region.

Committee: House Taxes

Keywords: 1183, house

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• </c> of the 2023 consolidated appropriations of the 2023 consolidated appropriations act<00:21:09.039
• </c><00:22:38.880><c> resources</c> assist with the appropriate resources assist with the appropriate
• </c> applaud you all for appropriating funds. applaud you all for appropriating funds.
• </c> appropriate funds. appropriate funds.
• </c> I feel it's time for this legislative I feel it's time for this legislative body<00:55:18.880><c

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and first heard brief presentations on Kentucky’s 2025 Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant and Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant. Department for Public Health staff explained that the preventive health block grant provides about $2.3 million annually and supports programs such as accreditation and performance improvement, local health department grants, community health workers, prescription assistance, asthma and COPD programs, workforce development, and a sexual assault programs set-aside. They said the Title V block grant provides about $11.7 million, with 35% directed to children and youth with special health care needs and 65% to maternal and child health populations, largely through local health departments and a five-year needs assessment process. After no questions, a motion was made and seconded to approve both block grants. The roll call vote passed 19-0, and the two block grants were approved. The committee then approved the minutes from the prior meeting. The next item was a discussion of the child waiver created in House Bill 6. Committee members raised concerns that the proposed 1915(c) waiver did not match the legislature’s intent, which they said was to move children from the Michelle P. waiver to free slots for adults. Cabinet officials from DCBS, behavioral health, and Medicaid described the proposed “Community Health for Improved Lives and Development” waiver as a targeted home- and community-based program for children under 21 with severe behavioral health or developmental needs, including those stepping down from inpatient or residential care or at risk of out-of-home placement. They said the waiver is designed for about 100 slots, uses a standardized needs-based assessment, and includes case management, community living supports, home modifications, respite, supervised residential care, and clinical therapeutic services. Officials said the public comment period ended July 15, responses are being compiled for August submission to CMS, and the waiver is part of the broader Families First initiative.

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• Relating to physician continuing education requirements, to provide a statement of legislative intent
• We're really looking for our legislators to help be champions in their communities for what the needs
• We're really looking for our legislators to help be champions in their communities for what the needs
• We've had a lot of requests on examples of, hey, does this work?
• A big piece of this will become vendor readiness when they are requesting the funding.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Joint Policy Committee met to hear an overview of North Dakota’s Rural Health Transformation Program before taking up the related policy bills. Department of Health and Human Services staff explained that the state received a $198.9 million CMS award, with funding focused on four pillars: strengthening rural workforce, bringing care closer to home, connecting technology and data, and improving population health through prevention. They emphasized that the program is intended to benefit rural and frontier residents statewide, including areas near urban centers when the project serves rural patients, and that CMS approval, provider readiness, and sustainability will drive what can be funded. Committee members asked about how the program would treat border communities, frontier counties, urban providers serving rural patients, multilingual outreach, tribal consultation, and whether there would be information sessions for applicants. HHS said the website will include sign-up and translation features, more listening sessions and training will be offered, and a rural health tribal liaison will work alongside the existing Medicaid tribal liaison. Members also raised concerns about reimbursement timing, cash flow for providers, and whether projects in urban areas could qualify; HHS responded that urban projects may be eligible if they clearly benefit rural residents. The department then outlined the four policy bills tied to the grant scoring: nutrition continuing medical education for physicians, the presidential fitness test, the physician assistant compact, and pharmacist scope of practice. HHS said these policy actions were incentivized in the federal funding opportunity and that failure to pass them could reduce future funding. The committee did not take final action on the bills in this portion of the transcript and recessed for lunch before moving on.

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• For the record, I'm Representative Osmond's Lauddin from the 48th Legislative District.
• I support the legislation. However, I don't think it goes far enough.
• We do have one request.
• And this piece of legislation is a chance for Washington to get it right.
• But as I said, those freshman legislators get everything right.

Bills: HB2307 , HB2374 , HB2379 , HB1823 , HB2111

Committee: House Transportation

Keywords: commute trip reduction, definitions, transportation, environmental impact, urban planning, electric bicycles, electric motorcycles, regulation, vehicle classification, tolling, emergency suspension, public access, state highways, transportation improvement board, TIB, transportation improvement account, motor vehicle fund, arterial streets, local match, private match

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• in the 89th legislative session.
• to make that request.
• Legislative recommendations to enhance the statute.
• I had legislation on Lone Star Protection Act and started it.
• Your legislative proposals.

Committee: Senate Business & Commerce

Summary: The Senate Committee on Business and Commerce convened to discuss critical infrastructure and supply chain integrity, particularly focusing on Texas's power grid and associated vulnerabilities. The meeting highlighted Texas's recent ranking as 10th in electricity affordability, emphasizing the state's commitment to maintaining a reliable and resilient electric grid. New committee members introduced themselves, and the agenda included testimony from ERCOT and the Public Utility Commission regarding the implementation of the Lone Star Infrastructure Protection Act, which aims to mitigate risks posed by foreign entities to the power grid. Chad Sealy from ERCOT presented updates on the attestation process for market participants, revealing that over 1,500 entities had submitted attestations regarding their corporate structures and affiliations with designated foreign countries. Concerns were raised about the adequacy of the current vetting process, particularly regarding indirect relationships with foreign adversaries. Testimonies from the PUC and the Attorney General's office underscored the challenges of enforcing compliance and the need for improved legislative measures to enhance oversight and security. The committee also heard from experts, including Dr. Emma Stewart from Idaho National Laboratory, who discussed the evolving threats to the grid from foreign adversaries and the importance of securing communication systems. Recommendations included prioritizing inspections of critical components and enhancing collaboration with national laboratories to address vulnerabilities. The discussion concluded with an acknowledgment of the balance needed between ensuring grid security and maintaining affordability for consumers.

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• Calendar item number three on page one: second reading of the bill, an act making appropriations for
• Frost of Auburn asks unanimous consent to withdraw his request for a roll call.
• certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects, House Number 4005.
• I rise in support of House Bill 4005, an act making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2025.
• At the request of Mr.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and adopted two ceremonial resolutions: one commemorating the dedication of the Woburn Battle Road Memorial as part of the Massachusetts 250th celebration, and another recognizing May 1-7 as Elks National Youth Week. The chamber then took up House Bill 4005, a fiscal year 2025 supplemental appropriations bill using FY24 Fair Share surtax surplus funds, and ordered it to a third reading before later considering it for passage to be engrossed. During debate on the bill, the House heard a lengthy presentation in support of the proposal, which would direct about $828 million to transportation and $353 million to education. The transportation spending was described as primarily supporting the MBTA, including workforce and safety funding, reserve replenishment, station and infrastructure improvements, reduced fares, and reimbursement for tunnel closure costs, along with smaller amounts for regional transit authorities and unpaved roads. The education side included additional special education circuit breaker funding, vocational school capital, early education workforce supports, early literacy, universal school meals, higher education endowment matches, Green School Works, and ESOL waitlist reduction, with the Inspector General directed to review circuit breaker cost controls. Members then debated several amendments. One amendment related to a school athletics policy was modified by a further amendment calling for DESE analysis before implementation; both the further amendment and the underlying amendment as amended were adopted. A transportation amendment to shift $50 million from MBTA funding to Chapter 90 municipal roads was supported by members emphasizing rural road needs but was rejected on a roll call, 25-120. Another transportation amendment adding at least $300,000 for Route 93 mitigation costs in Medford was adopted, 133-20. The bill itself then passed to be engrossed on a roll call, 140-14. The House also observed moments of silence for former First Lady Kitty Dukakis and for victims of the Santo Domingo nightclub collapse, and later adopted an order to meet the next day at 11 a.m. before adjourning in memory of former Representative Philip W. Johnston.

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• Certainly not I am suggesting That any number even one is an appropriate number.
• Assemblymember, if appropriate I have a brief response.
• I respectfully request your aye vote You can begin good morning madam chair members Katie and dines with
• Thank you to Assemblymember Schiavo and Assembly Health Committee and Assembly Appropriations here to
• wonderful would you like to close respectfully requested I vote thank you a b 1466 is out on a b-roll

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So, I'm going to bring fun guy legislation and uh that's what this legislation is, so Mr.
• </c><00:14:43.600><c> and</c> bring fun guy legislation and bring fun guy legislation and uh<00:14:45.320
• </c><00:14:47.000><c> is,</c> uh and that's what this legislation is, uh and that's what this legislation
• </c> we are actually legislating we are actually legislating by<00:34:10.040><c> avoiding</c> ...by avoiding
• to</c> strengthens previous legislation to strengthens previous legislation to prevent<01:00:39.160><

Keywords: 958, all

Transcript Highlights:

• They finance on pieces of legislation.
• ,</c> inexpedient to legislate, inexpedient to legislate, refer<00:11:54.320><c> for</c><00:11:54.560
• </c> ombbudsman and making an appropriation. ombbudsman and making an appropriation.
• You'd request first instance.
• or not for recommend future legislation or not for future<02:45:13.040><c> legislation.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Finance Division 3 work session opened with routine announcements, including new and absent members, a tribute to former chair Rep. Jess Edwards, and an explanation that Division 3 is advisory and will make recommendations to full Finance. Chair Mooney also distributed a self-created index to the budget binder and reviewed the committee’s options under House Rule 45. Members discussed scheduling a future visit to the Veterans Home in Tilton, with several October dates unavailable, and the chair said she would circulate possible dates. The committee also reviewed the second-year budget context and sources of funding, including surplus monies, existing and new revenue streams, grants, reappropriations, and the rainy day fund. The committee then took up several retained bills and repeatedly heard that their substance had already been addressed in the budget. House Bill 519, funding the Waypoint Youth and Young Adult Shelter, was moved ITL and passed 10-0. House Bill 547, county reimbursement funds, was also moved ITL and passed 10-0 after members noted the reimbursement had been included in HB 2. House Bill 570, repealing the prescription drug affordability board, was moved ITL and passed 10-0, with minority members saying they still believed the board had value but acknowledging the repeal had already occurred in HB 2. House Bill 704, concerning caregiver respite and senior volunteer programs, received the most discussion. Mr. Ripple explained that most items were already funded or suspended in the budget, leaving only the senior volunteer grant program unfunded. Chair Mooney offered amendment 2963H to fund the RSVP program at $180,000 for one year, contingent on surplus funds, and DHHS witnesses explained that RSVP is a federally funded AmeriCorps program that would be added to existing state licensing structures. The amendment was adopted unanimously, and the bill was reported ought to pass as amended on a 10-0 vote. The committee then heard House Bill 751, which would require licensure of outpatient substance use disorder treatment facilities and create an ombudsman-related complaint process. DHHS witnesses said the bill had been narrowed substantially from an earlier certification model with multiple positions and IT costs to a licensing model using existing department infrastructure, reducing the fiscal note to $211,000 for one position. They also said the ombudsman section was no longer needed because licensed facilities would fall under existing oversight. Members questioned how many facilities exist and whether licensing fees would cover costs; DHHS said it did not know the full provider landscape and that licensing revenue across the board does not cover the department’s costs. Rep. Daniels then proposed amendment 2964H to form a study committee because of the remaining questions and lack of a clear revenue stream, and the committee was still discussing that amendment when the transcript ended.

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• This is a request from an executive constituent.
• To relocate, mm-hmm, be located to wherever they deem appropriate or do by agreement.
• The non-federal sponsor can get out ahead of the Army Corps appropriations process.
• And aside for the committee, we did gather local support for this legislation as well.
• I request local. Chair has requested, author has requested local. Is there any objection?

Bills: SB249 , SB546 , SB744 , SB927 , SB1227 , SB1229 , SB1353 , SB1365 , SB1366 , SB1394 , SB1464 , SB1709 , SB1729 , SB1733 , SB1744 , SB1745 , SB1746 , SB1772 , SB1816 , SB1841 , SB1939

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: memorial markers, law enforcement, officer memorials, killed in the line of duty, highway signage, school bus, school district, student transportation, child safety, seat belts, three-point seat belt, two-point seat belt, bus retrofit, bus warranty, Texas Education Agency, TEA, transportation code, school activity bus, multifunction school activity bus, school-chartered bus

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• . appropriate. appropriate.
• that's held back from the grants, the money we put in, 5% if it's a legislatively directed appropriated
• <00:25:09.240><c> directed</c><00:25:10.200><c> appropriated</c> legislatively directed appropriated
• legislatively directed appropriated grant,<00:25:10.920><c> and</c><00:25:11.000><c> 10%</c><00:25:11.679
• He claimed a Senate president carried and passed legislation appropriating over $6 million to his business

Committee: House Ethics

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• rise only to point out that we have thinned out, as the flow of session tends to do, and as is appropriate
• that, and then under the existing rules, they can make that information available to a member upon request
• for this information that's there, that's required to be kept, that's required to be provided upon request
• The General Appropriations Act, the state budget. And Mr.
• Fattman, clarifying legislative day rule for Rule 24. Senator Fattman: Thank you, Mr. President.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate continued debate on a package of amendments to its rules, with many proposals focused on floor procedure, transparency, attendance, remote participation, and budget timing. Several amendments were debated at length, including changes to the dilatory timeline for laying matters on the table, reporting Senate procurements, electing Senate counsel, requiring best efforts for in-person attendance, identifying whether members vote remotely, and adjusting deadlines for budget documents and amendments. Most of the procedural and transparency amendments were rejected, while a few were adopted, including an amendment allowing another minority caucus member to call a caucus if the minority leader is absent, a change to the filing deadline for amendments on Thursday-dated bills, and a corrective amendment from Senator Lovely. An amendment to create a Senate Committee on Reproductive Rights and Freedom was also offered and supported in debate but was not adopted. The Senate also adopted amendments extending the time for members to receive the Senate Ways and Means General Appropriations Act from five to seven days and increasing the minimum filing time for budget amendments from 48 to 72 hours. Another amendment requiring a two-thirds roll call vote to continue past 10 p.m. was rejected, as were proposals related to remote-vote designation and shortening the late-session tabled-bill rule from 14 days to seven days. The chamber briefly recessed several times during the amendment process, and votes were taken both by roll call and by voice vote, with many amendments failing on recorded votes. The Senate paused to honor Brockton Fire Captain Stephen A. Montero, who died after a battle with occupational cancer. Senator Brady offered a motion that the Senate adjourn in his memory, and members observed a moment of silence. The Senate then completed its formal business, adopted an order to reconvene the following Tuesday at 11:00 a.m., and adjourned in memory of Captain Montero.

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• I'm the legislative counsel for the Alabama League of Municipalities.
• It'd be a request for that. Sure.
• This seems an incredibly low bar to reach for me, so I'm very supportive of your legislation.
• And so, she's filed this piece of legislation.
• So, we would respectfully ask that the committee not move this legislation forward. Thank you.

Bills: HB407 , SB306 , SB320 , SB321

Committee: Senate County and Municipal Government

Keywords: local redevelopment, tax payments, transient occupancy, state revenue, authority powers, transparency, discretionary accounts, government accountability, public access, online publication, liquefied petroleum gas, safety regulations, public gathering places, cylinder storage, proximity regulations, drycleaning, environmental remediation, pollution, hazardous waste, trust fund

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• this specific legislation, but for our property and the permit that we're requesting, they have issued
• I'm meaning legislation to alter the law. This bill is the... yes. Mr. Gleason.
• it's also important because it's existing law here. in this piece of legislation.
• This legislation is designed to discourage immigrants from working here at all.
• And so I'm wondering who you are talking about and who your legislation pertains to.

Summary: The committee first took up SB 1803, which would regulate non-accredited veterans benefits claims assistance by prohibiting unrecognized agents or attorneys from preparing or prosecuting claims, limiting compensation practices, requiring written disclosures and cancellation rights, and making violations subject to Attorney General enforcement. Supporters, including the sponsor and several veterans, said the bill would create needed guardrails against predatory actors while preserving veterans’ choice to use free or paid help. Opponents and some neutral testimony, including a VA-accredited attorney and representatives of the VFW and American Legion, argued the bill still lacked sufficient protections, raised federal preemption concerns, and should require VA accreditation instead. After debate over fees, back pay, and the availability of free services, the committee adopted an amendment and gave SB 1803 a do pass recommendation by a 5-2 vote. The committee then heard SB 1232, a strike-everything amendment dealing with outdoor advertising signs in military airport and ancillary military facility overlay zoning districts. The bill would allow signs on property with a military compatibility permit in areas otherwise treated as residential under a zoning designation, which the sponsor and property representatives said was needed to resolve an ADOT permitting loophole for a specific parcel near Luke Air Force Base and the Northern Parkway. Members questioned whether the change was narrowly tailored, whether other properties could be affected, and whether ADOT and federal highway beautification rules would be satisfied. After the amendment was adopted, the committee approved SB 1232 on a 4-3 vote, with several members saying they would reserve the right to change their votes on the floor. Finally, the committee began hearing SB 1511, which would prohibit operation of a commercial motor vehicle in Arizona unless the operator can prove lawful presence in the United States and would allow impoundment if proof is not provided. The sponsor introduced the bill with a lengthy explanation of commercial driver licensing history and concerns about non-domiciled and limited-term CDLs, contrasting them with Canadian and Mexican commercial licensing arrangements. The transcript cuts off before testimony, questions, or any action on SB 1511.

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• House Bill 2306 makes supplemental appropriations for the 2025-27 biennium.
• House Bill 2306 makes supplemental appropriations for the 2025-27 fiscal biennium.
• It corrects the amount for the highway bond retirement account appropriation, and it corrects a biennium
• That was the legislative intent, at least by one of the sponsors of the bill, so just want to clarify
• I know that this is an unusual request, but I ask that the committee consider moving up the timeline

Summary: The Transportation Committee met on February 25 for executive action on three bills. House Bill 2306, a supplemental transportation appropriations bill for the 2025-27 biennium, was amended and advanced. The committee adopted a technical corrections amendment, a Fey amendment shifting King County Metro electrification funding from the South Annex Base project to the Central Campus Electrification Project, and rejected an Entenman amendment that would have moved $11 million for the 220 Corridor completion project from the 2027-29 biennium into the current biennium. Members discussed ferry vessel planning, maintenance and preservation, State Patrol staffing, and Climate Commitment Act investments before approving the bill 28-0 with one excused. House Bill 2711, dealing with transportation resources and tax changes, was also amended and passed. The committee adopted a technical amendment, rejected an Orcutt amendment that would have restored trade-in deductions for the luxury vehicle and recreational vessel taxes, adopted a Paul amendment temporarily exempting motorhomes from the luxury vehicle tax in late 2026, and adopted a Fey amendment directing interest earned on two transportation accounts to remain in those accounts. The bill’s substitute would repeal the luxury aircraft tax, change treatment of the luxury vehicle and vessel taxes, delay tow truck reimbursement provisions, and create a Preserve Washington Account. The committee approved the bill 27-1, with Representative Orcutt voting no without recommendation. Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5203, which would direct WSDOT and Fish and Wildlife to develop an integrated wildlife habitat connectivity strategy and create wildlife corridor and crossings accounts, was amended and passed. The committee adopted Hall’s amendment requiring consultation with landowners, agricultural producers, and community members before construction of wildlife crossings. Supporters said the bill would improve road safety and conservation and help position the state for federal and private funding, while opponents argued it could create expectations for new crossings without identified resources. The bill advanced 16-12, with several members voting no or no without recommendation. The chair then outlined upcoming committee meetings, possible floor deadlines for the budget bills, and noted there would be no caucuses that day.

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• Joint Legislative Budget Committee is called to order. Will the Secretary please note the roll? Mr.
• The first item on your agenda is the Attorney General's request for review of their opioid settlement
• The FY 2026 budget appropriated $10 million from those opioid settlement revenues to the Attorney General
• Item number two: ADOA consider approval of requested transfer of appropriations.
• Approval of requested transfer of appropriations. Mr.

Committee: Joint Joint Legislative Budget Committee

Keywords: 1182, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So we welcome Will Owens from the Legislative Analyst's Office.
• Some individuals do not understand the legislation, quite honestly.
• It was legislation that was authorized in 2021.
• Mark Newton with the Legislative Analyst Office.
• In addition, the legislation allowed the legislature to appoint representatives, delegates, for the legislators

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I would imagine you have with the appropriations chair.
• I would imagine you have with the appropriations chair.
• All those in favor, I would imagine you have with the appropriations chair.
• Have you been able to have those conversations with the appropriations chair?
• The correction should be made right now in this legislation.

Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal for the 56th day by roll call vote, 131-2. The Speaker also signed several enrolled measures, including HB 1768, HB 1866, HB 1870, HB 2180, and HJR 173 and 174, suspending business for those signings. Members then offered multiple points of personal privilege and introduced numerous student groups, family members, interns, and former Representative Richard Brown as special guests. The main floor business focused on budget conference motions for HB 2002 through HB 2013. The budget chair moved to refuse Senate substitutes and send the bills to conference, and the House approved each motion. In discussion, members highlighted major budget differences, including child care subsidies, transportation funding, higher education funding, and the movement of about $1.76 billion in broadband-related funds into HB 2017, which was noted as affecting how the operating budget totals appear. The House also received Senate messages on several budget bills and other measures, including HB 2002-2013, HB 2637, and HB 3155. The House then took up SB 975, an ambulance district and emergency medical services bill. A House substitute was adopted, along with Amendment 1 adding a compromise community paramedic provision and a minor first-responder mental health change. Members described the bill as helping struggling ambulance districts, improving emergency response, and allowing community paramedics to provide in-home services to reduce unnecessary ER use. The bill passed 136-7. Later, the House considered the combined property tax reform bill on SB 1066 and 1086, adopting three amendments addressing technical cleanup, uniform levy increases and timing of voter-approved tax increases, and assessor training, electronic notices, and changes to payment-under-protest procedures. Supporters said the bill improved transparency and reform; opponents warned it could reduce local control and strain funding for schools, libraries, and other local services. The bill ultimately passed 83-61. The House adjourned until 4 p.m. on Monday, April 27, 2026.