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• But that in specific just doesn't feel like a serious budgeting technique.
• We received $10 million in one-time funding last year in the budget.
• between the Assembly and the Senate on that, in looking at another budget request for this.
• This framework is only funded like the PSSSA in flush budget years.
• This framework is only funded like the PSSA in flush budget years.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• </c> budget and its annual budget request. budget and its annual budget request.
• And it is because we had an incredibly frustrating budget process around Medicaid and how to evaluate
• process around Medicaid and how budget process around Medicaid and how to<02:17:46.639><c> evaluate<
• The cancer trust operates on a $2.3 million budget.
• They have about three and a half budget.

Keywords: 981, all

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• And we did include a budget for everyone to look at there.
• It's you know from a budget standpoint.
• </c> but they they have a a lot of budget but they they have a a lot of budget that<00:53:30.720><c>
• </c> We budgeted about $800,000 for the five-year grant.
• </c> This is the last meeting of our budget This is the last meeting of our budget subcommittee,<01:17

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The subcommittee met with leaders of the First Frontier Appalachian Trail System for an update on trail development, economic impact, and funding needs. Speakers said the system has expanded from 18 to 21 counties over the past year, with interest from additional counties, about 450 miles of trails currently open, and a goal of surpassing 1,000 miles within two years. They described the project as primarily an economic development effort that is already drawing public and private investment, supporting lodging and campground businesses, and creating new enterprises such as guide services, repairs, and recovery services for ATVs. The presentation highlighted permit sales, which began on a soft-launch basis earlier in the year and are now available both physically and online. Permits cost $25 per year for in-state residents and allow riding on First Frontier trails. Officials also discussed landowner agreements, saying the standard license agreement is modeled on Hatfield-McCoy, is favorable to landowners, and can be ended with 60 days’ notice. They said the agreements, along with patrols and cleanup efforts, help address trespassing and illegal dumping while encouraging property owners to participate. Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Captain Jason Sloan reported 638 hours of patrols under the memorandum of agreement since January 1 and said the partnership has focused on safety, enforcement of existing laws, emergency planning, and cleanup support. The group also cited partnerships with the National Forest, Onyx Off-Road, ARC, and Yamaha, and said a Jeep Jamboree in Lee County drew 237 registered participants, mostly from out of state. They said a GNCC race in Knox County is being pursued for spring. The authority requested $3.5 million for the next two-year budget cycle and said it needs additional staffing, including two full-time trail development coordinators and part-time office help, to keep up with growth. Members praised the project’s progress and its potential to boost tourism and regional economic development.

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• I know it's been a long haul. home ownership and your budget Target home ownership and your budget Target
• We offer one-on-one credit building and budgeting to get mortgage-ready homebuyer education, offered
• We offer one-on-one credit building and budgeting to get mortgage-ready homebuyer education, offered
• We offer one-on-one credit building and budgeting to get mortgage-ready homebuyer education, offered
• </c><01:18:54.080><c> that</c> one half of 1% of the state budget that one half of 1% of the state budget

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We see that during the budgeting where they want to spend more than we can afford.
• We see that during the budgeting where they want to spend more than we can afford.
• We see that during the budgeting where they want to spend more than we can afford.
• We see that during the budgeting where they want to spend more than we can afford.
• </c> trillion half dollar defense budget trillion half dollar defense budget increase. increase. increase

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, May 21, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• </c> on that. like there are sample budgets on that. like there are sample budgets and<01:15:59.440><
• </c> non-budget year. non-budget year.
• </c> That's another hit that your budget That's another hit that your budget takes.<01:56:53.920><c>
• </c> enough money to maintain a fair budget enough money to maintain a fair budget and<01:57:11.920><
• Where you really are not going to be able to cut large chunks of the budget because you didn't budget

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• </c><01:57:23.119><c> on</c> 35% of their total school budget on 35% of their total school budget on
• </c><02:09:09.159><c> repr</c> to balance out their school budgets repr to balance out their school budgets
• They need to operate within their budgets and budget constraints.
• ><c> allow</c><02:30:54.160><c> the</c><02:30:54.279><c> budget</c> information would allow the budget
• </c><02:37:06.680><c> um</c> items in the school district budgets um items in the school district budgets

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and noted weather-related absences and a large number of new bills. The chair said a subcommittee would be formed to review three cell phone bills, and a full committee work session on bullying would be scheduled for the week after next. The committee then began a hearing on House Bill 121, which would create local special education advisory councils in school districts. Representative Glenn Cordelli, the sponsor, said the councils would be parent-driven, with parents of children with disabilities advising districts on education, safety, program development, evaluation, planning, policies, and communication with administrators. He said the bill would require at least quarterly meetings with district administration, an annual parent workshop, and a year-end report to the school board. He also cited federal guidance from the U.S. Department of Education on parent advisory councils and said the goal was to improve collaboration between parents and schools. Members raised questions about the use of “shall,” how councils would be formed in districts without PTAs/PTOs, whether the councils could function in very small districts, privacy concerns about parents disclosing their children’s disabilities, whether the councils should include guardians or educational professionals, and whether the councils would have any direct tie to the state advisory council. The sponsor said the requirement was intended to make the councils mandatory, that local districts could organize them organically if needed, that participation would be voluntary, that parents would not be required to disclose private information, and that the councils would remain advisory rather than determinative. He also said costs should be minimal. Testimony then began from Nicole Sheath, a pediatric occupational therapist and parent of four children with disabilities, who described her experience balancing advocacy, school collaboration, and the demands of her children’s therapies and education.

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• So here are the budget pages.
• So here are the budget pages.
• So here are the budget pages.
• So here are the budget pages.
• So here are the budget pages.

Bills: HF3298

Keywords: underground storage tanks, petroleum, reimbursement program, environmental regulation, pollution control, 1183, house

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• </c><00:13:49.279><c> for</c> budget um to the base budget for budget um to the base budget for prisoners
• </c><00:28:21.360><c> to</c> um strategies for that in our budget to um strategies for that in our budget
• </c><00:58:25.040><c> that</c> you is a compromised um um budget that you is a compromised um um budget
• It does not impact our target, so there is no budget impact on this.
• </c><01:10:19.360><c> everyone</c> excuse me, a a budget year. everyone excuse me, a a budget year. everyone

Bills: HF2300, HF2432, HF2445, HF2443, HF2439, HF3023, HF1615, HF2563

Keywords: HF2432, judiciary finance bill, public safety finance bill, corrections policy, crime victims, victim services, Minnesota victims of crime account, court fees, marriage license fee, financial crimes, fraud investigations, insurance fraud, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, Commerce Fraud Bureau, wage theft, automobile theft prevention, nonprofit security grants, 911 funding, POST Board

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• comes from federal Minnesota um budget comes from federal money<00:43:05.720><c> is</c><00:43:05.880
• Something might be in one school's budget and another school's budget, particularly in our larger school
• </c> one school's budget and another school's one school's budget and another school's budget<01:10:02.400
• c> and</c><01:10:10.800><c> so</c> their budgets their site budgets and so their budgets their site budgets
• </c> squishing that goes on with budgeting squishing that goes on with budgeting I<01:10:26.239><c> hope

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• But it wouldn't impact our budget.
• But they don't, it wouldn't impact our budget.
• So the flat fee that we talk about in budgeting, that may be fine for buying a police car or buying,
• Now, the JLBC planning and budget structure shows that...
• When it goes to this budget, that money is not going to get to the parent.

Summary: The Committee on Government met for a presentation-only hearing focused on the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) and related child welfare system issues; no bills were heard or voted on. Chair Blackman opened by stressing that the hearing was for fact-finding and data, not personal attacks, and Director Catherine Patak then presented DCS data on hotline volume, investigations, reunifications, adoptions, guardianships, extended foster care, and placement patterns. She said DCS investigated more than 43,000 cases in 2025, kept the out-of-home population relatively steady, and emphasized that Arizona places a high share of children with kin. She also highlighted a mismatch between the age of children entering care and the availability of foster homes willing to take older youth, and said behavioral health capacity, not DCS alone, is a major constraint. Patak discussed kinship supports, foster care reimbursement increases, the Family First Prevention Services Act, missing youth, congregate care reduction, and the department’s procurement process for group home beds. Members asked about kinship caregiver support, behavioral health access, reunification services, parental-rights terminations, Auditor General findings on notices and documentation, licensing and reimbursement rates, and why some relatives are not approved as placements. Patak said DCS is working on policy guidance, supervisor training, and improved supports, but that provider capacity and other system partners limit what DCS can do. Representative Gillette then gave a lengthy presentation focused on system design, procurement, funding flows, and congregate care. He argued that DCS, DES, and Access are structurally intertwined, that DCS’s procurement carve-out and capitated funding model create incentives tied to bed space and volume, and that fragmented oversight diffuses accountability. He cited budget figures, contract amendments, and audit concerns to argue that the system is overreliant on congregate care and that decision-making, medical referrals, and placement processes are too vague or too centralized in ways that can harm children and families. Gillette said his findings were based on contracts, interviews, and public records, and he indicated some material would be referred to special counsel. He also raised concerns about placement decisions, due process, and demographic disparities in congregate care outcomes. The chair cut off further questioning of Gillette for time and announced the committee would move on to the next presenter, Vice Chair Fink, with attorneys and other speakers to follow.

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• And when we go back in January, we start the budget.
• When we talk about June to now, those are two different budget cycles.
• And so it also makes it difficult for our entities to budget appropriately and to stay on budget.
• We have a structural budget deficit. Yes.
• And so where are we finding these budgets?

Summary: The hearing focused on youth mental health and treatment access in California, with opening remarks emphasizing that youth distress, self-harm-related emergency visits, and difficulty obtaining care remain elevated, while workforce shortages and reliance on one-time funding continue to limit access. Assemblymember Lori Davies echoed concerns about unstable funding and said lawmakers need to hear directly from providers and families as they prepare for the budget and legislation. The chair framed the hearing as a chance to hear from county, school, provider, and student perspectives, especially in San Diego County, where needs are high and investments have not always matched demand. County and school officials described the current system and recent state initiatives, including the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative, school-linked fee schedules, payment reform, and the Behavioral Health Services Act transition. San Diego County Behavioral Health said it serves Medi-Cal youth with specialty mental health needs through a broad continuum of care, including outpatient clinics, school-based services, crisis response, residential treatment, and new crisis and residential facilities. San Diego County Office of Education and San Marcos Unified School District described efforts to expand school-based services and reimbursement through CYBHI, but said implementation is slowed by complex billing rules, insurance-data collection concerns from families, administrative burden, and uncertainty about sustaining staff positions funded by grants or soft money. School counselor testimony highlighted reduced stigma through campus outreach and clubs, but also noted that counselor-to-student ratios remain well above national standards and that budget cuts threaten supports. Provider testimony stressed that the system remains fragmented and that youth often move between emergency rooms, inpatient care, outpatient therapy, schools, and county programs without smooth handoffs. A child psychiatrist described crisis cases in which the main choices are brief hospitalization or discharge with limited follow-up, and argued for stronger warm handoffs, more outpatient and intensive outpatient options, better school-clinic coordination, and broader use of mobile crisis and 988. Rady Children’s Hospital and Aurora Behavioral Health described large increases in behavioral health demand, expansion of integrated care, and major barriers tied to low reimbursement rates, delayed payments, and administrative complexity. Across the panel, witnesses called for more stable funding, clearer reimbursement rules, better parent education on warning signs, and stronger collaboration among schools, counties, hospitals, and community providers to reduce stigma and improve timely care for youth.

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• agriculture committee's brief discussion and passing of the veteran affairs and military affairs budget
• Then we will mark up and discuss Senate File 2458, the budget for the Department of Agriculture.
• Then we will mark up and discuss Senate File 2458, the budget for the Department of Agriculture.
• </c> given also some of the budget given also some of the budget constraints,<00:53:19.760><c> um,</c
• </c> reduction to um the urban egg budget reduction to um the urban egg budget which<01:08:23.679><c>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• have to get them off our plate and get them on the Senate floor so that we can focus more on the budget
• </c> um in past budgets. um in past budgets.
• </c><01:06:49.359><c> for</c> estimates upward for the bal budget for estimates upward for the bal budget
• Would it be in this coming budget? Could be. What do you have a sense of how much of it?
• So, Chris, uh their budget process with.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I'm a budget analyst with the California Department of Aging.
• budget.
• budget, but it's really truly an amazing privilege to see the people who work so hard and give up so
• That's acknowledged by the administration because they've requested more staff in their budget, and I
• It could be catastrophic for our state budget.

Summary: The committee heard extensive testimony on AB 1729, which would update California state telework policy. The author and many unionized state workers argued that telework has improved productivity, reduced emissions and commuting costs, saved the state money on office space, and should be governed by written, evidence-based departmental policies rather than blanket return-to-office mandates. Supporters emphasized flexibility, morale, and the need for transparency through a public dashboard. There was no opposition testimony, and the bill was later moved on a 2-1 vote, with the item placed on call. Members also heard AB 805, which would create a Career Apprenticeship Bridge Program to connect high school career technical education with registered apprenticeships. The author and supporters said the bill implements recommendations from the California Youth Apprenticeship Model report and would expand earn-and-learn pathways, especially for youth facing barriers. The bill passed the committee 3-0 and was placed on call. Two workers’ compensation and labor-relations bills drew sharp opposition. AB 1576 would reform the Subsequent Injury Benefit Trust Fund; supporters said it would reduce litigation and employer assessments, while opponents argued it did not go far enough and preferred the administration’s trailer bill. AB 1582 would make it an unfair labor practice for UC or other higher education employers to disregard arbitration decisions on contracting out; supporters said it would protect arbitration outcomes for service workers, while UC argued it would interfere with bargaining agreements and threaten patient and student services. Both bills were moved on 2-1 votes and placed on call. After quorum was established, the committee also advanced AB 1630, allowing union representatives to invite bargaining-unit members to observe meet-and-confer sessions remotely; AB 2650, a CalSavers cleanup bill to improve retirement savings access and administration; AB 2054, expanding paid family leave eligibility for relatives of military service members on domestic duty; AB 2157, making permanent the Displaced Oil and Gas Workers Fund pilot program; and AB 1838, requiring bidders on local public works projects to disclose recent wage-and-hour violations. AB 1630 and AB 2157 were both placed on call after divided votes, while AB 2650 and AB 2054 passed 2-1 and 3-0 respectively, and AB 1838 was placed on call after a 1-1 vote. The transcript ends as the committee begins AB 2682, which would conform the appeal process for transportation network company driver unionization law.

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• contractor's ability to manage risk, coordinate effectively, and deliver a project on time, and on-budget
• Recent amendments have added that it's conditional upon appropriation from the budget. or an alternate
• Recent amendments have added that it's conditional upon appropriation from the budget.
• Recent amendments have added that it is conditional upon appropriation from the budget.
• We have a similar budget ask going on currently, and because of those amendments, we've had removal of

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• So please, ...we need to start reconsidering budget allocations and FTE.
• We're just trying to get the answers and understand this, and the budget subcommittees have been unable
• But here, budget authority. And I'll let my witnesses also respond.
• But here: budget authority lawsuit, number one.
• Budget-level dispute with California Education Board of Education. That's lawsuit number two.

Summary: The committee met as a subcommittee because quorum was initially lacking, and the state auditor gave an update on his office’s workload, including several JALAC audits in progress, other statutory audits, staffing growth, and capacity to begin additional audits. Members also announced that one audit request on Prop. 28 was being held and that the PUC request would be moved off consent for presentation. After quorum was later established, the committee took up and approved several audit requests, including the DMV license revocation audit on consent, the CPUC utility interconnection timeliness audit, and the Caltrans SR 710 extension project audit. The fusion centers audit was approved on call, while the Orange County Board of Education audit was still being discussed when the transcript ended. Senator Cervantes presented the fusion centers audit request, arguing that California’s fusion centers operate with little public oversight and may collect, share, and retain sensitive information without adequate legal authority, privacy protections, or accountability. Supporters, including former FBI agent Mike German and an ACLU representative, said the centers function as opaque intelligence-sharing hubs and have a history of inaccurate or biased reporting. The state auditor said the audit would examine the State Threat Assessment Center and two local fusion centers, focusing on oversight, legal authority, data quality, disclosure controls, use of private vendors, funding, and performance metrics, while noting possible access and public disclosure limits because of intelligence-related information. The request drew sharp criticism from one member, who called it politicized and unnecessary, but it ultimately advanced on call. Senator Allen’s CPUC audit request focused on the commission’s enforcement of Rule 21 interconnection timelines for customer-sited solar and storage projects. Supporters said utilities routinely miss deadlines, causing delays and added costs for schools, nonprofits, businesses, and homeowners, while CPUC staff said the commission has public reporting, workshops, and an active proceeding to address the issue. The auditor said the review would examine CPUC monitoring, enforcement tools, and data on why utilities struggle to comply, estimating about 3,500 hours of work. The committee approved the request after discussion about whether an audit or legislative oversight would be the best tool. Senator Perez and Assembly Member Fong presented the Caltrans 710 corridor audit request, describing tenant complaints about mold, pests, deferred maintenance, inconsistent pricing, unclear communications, and delays in the affordable sales program created under the Roberti Act. Caltrans said it had completed many sales, was moving additional properties, and remained committed to transparency and compliance. The auditor said the review would examine whether Caltrans is complying with the Roberti Act, how it sets affordable prices, appraisal and appeal practices, communications with buyers, rent accounting, property maintenance, and follow-up on prior audit recommendations. The committee also heard Senator Umberg’s request to audit the Orange County Board of Education over transparency, contracting, litigation spending, charter oversight, and whistleblower issues; supporters argued the board’s actions warranted scrutiny, while board representatives said there was no factual basis for an audit and that complaints, enforcement actions, and legal challenges were minimal or absent.

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• So please, We need to start reconsidering budget allocations and FTE.
• We're just trying to get the answers and understand this, and the budget subcommittees have been unable
• But here, budget authority. And I'll let my witnesses also respond.
• But here, budget authority lawsuit, number one, each side engaged in litigation as between the Board
• Budget-level dispute with California Education Board of Education, that's lawsuit number two.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• And obviously, with our state budget crisis, that is making it worse.
• Budgeting for those costly fuel bills is... Not easy.
• I know you're all aware of the budget challenges over the last year at the state and as we go into kind
• I don't want to leave a budget question poorly answered. It was a generous hit back.
• So we're not expanding our opportunities for non-traditional students because of our budget constraints

Summary: The work session focused first on Washington’s apprenticeship system, especially building trades programs and support services. Labor and Industries staff explained how registered apprenticeship works in the state, including the role of the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council, the requirements for paid on-the-job training and classroom instruction, and the difference between apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship. Panelists emphasized that apprenticeship is tied to actual jobs and training agents, and that many waitlists reflect a shortage of job openings and employer participation rather than a lack of interest. They also discussed youth apprenticeship, the growth of apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs, and the use of Career Bridge and L&I’s database to help people find programs. Representatives asked whether the state should expand apprenticeship programs and how people can find openings. Speakers said more programs alone would not solve the backlog without more employers signing on as training agents and more apprenticeship utilization on projects. The panel also highlighted the Constructed Career Initiative, a grant-funded navigation and support program that helps people enter and stay in building trades apprenticeships through outreach, case management, and wraparound aid such as transportation, tools, and work clothes. A related nonprofit, Build Up, described similar support services, including prison-based boot and PPE programs and assistance for reentry participants. The panel said these services are especially important because apprentices often face unstable income, housing, food, and transportation barriers. The panel also discussed House Bill 2084 and the new Construction Training Pathway Oversight Committee, which is examining construction training in correctional facilities and how to create clearer pathways from prison-based training to apprenticeship, college, or work. Speakers said the committee is still in its early stages and will report to the legislature. The session ended with committee members thanking the panel and noting the importance of support services and referral networks for apprentices. The meeting then resumed at Renton Technical College, where college leaders and faculty discussed serving non-traditional students. The college reported strong enrollment growth, a median student age of 30, a diverse student body, and high job placement rates, while also noting significant budget cuts and program reductions from the prior year. Health care and early childhood education programs were highlighted, including efforts to expand access through hybrid scheduling, evening and Saturday classes, Spanish-language offerings, and in-person wraparound support for admissions, financial aid, and registration. Faculty said these changes were driven by student data and were aimed at helping working parents, English learners, and other non-traditional students complete credentials and enter family-wage careers.

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• You can see in the last two years, there's been an increase to our recurring budget.
• So it's better to have that stable staffing and knowledge base within that recurring budget.
• We're really thrilled to be building that team right now within that recurring budget.
• This year, we have a budget that is just over a million for this fiscal year, and we aim to request,
• Because these are the things they're going to ask you when you come to us for budget.