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• So we ask, Lord, that you would grant us wisdom, as it says in James, if we ask and not doubt, Lord,
• that you would grant us wisdom, as it says in James, if we ask and not doubt, that you will grant us
• If you serve, then you can earn a grant for your local food bank.
• federal deficit, saying it is “going crazy” and that the state depends on a lot of federal money for programs
• budgets for a number of years, which has allowed it to save without jeopardizing essential state programs

Keywords: 1204, all

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• It's not the entire list of what we do at Eastern, but it's a list of projects, contracts, and grants
• Eastern has a program called the New Faculty Investment Program.
• It's not a national program, but it utilizes national monies to do it.
• We've had numerous examples of students and faculty using those smaller grants, which are about $7,000
• A lot of our students go on to Ph.D. programs and other research labs very successfully.

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• for the Education Savings Account Program.
• It's also an investment in streamlining grant programs, which would be a boon to rural districts in particular
• Those programs could certainly be included.
• for this program.
• program?

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• When a school chooses to operate the National School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program, they
• opt into that program.
• So that's part of the process of operating the program.
• So it's just not—those school meal programs have to be self-funded.
• So we've got a lot of different ways kids can qualify for this program.

Summary: The Legislative Management Committee met to address the fiscal impact of Initiated Constitutional Measure No. 3, which would require public schools, public school districts, and public charter schools to provide breakfast and lunch at no cost to students and allow reimbursement from the state, with implementation beginning in the 2027-28 school year. The committee first filled a vacancy created by Representative Jared Hagert’s resignation by appointing Representative Berg to the committee. Legislative Council and DPI staff explained the measure’s requirements, including federal reimbursement participation, possible use of the legacy earnings fund if other funding is unavailable, and the authority of the Legislature and superintendent of public instruction to clarify implementation details. Linnell Johnson of DPI testified that the estimated fiscal impact for the 2027-2029 biennium is between $124 million and $134 million, based on participation assumptions, federal reimbursement rates, and the extent to which schools continue to collect applications or use community eligibility/provision 2 options. She also noted a likely additional administrative cost of about $300,000 for DPI to operate the program. Members asked about school participation, Title I implications, special diets, staffing, and whether the measure could reduce federal reimbursements if families stop applying. Johnson said the estimate is uncertain and could be higher if applications decline, but that schools would still have incentives to participate in federal programs because of reimbursement and other funding ties. After discussion, the committee adopted a motion to report a fiscal impact range of $124,300,000 to $134,300,000 per biennium to the Secretary of State. The committee then received an informational update from Legislative Council attorney Dustin Richard on the ongoing redistricting litigation. He explained that the U.S. Supreme Court vacated the Eighth Circuit’s ruling and sent the case back for reconsideration in light of Louisiana v. Callais, while the district court-imposed map remains in effect for now. No action was taken on that update, and the meeting adjourned after members noted minutes from the prior meeting were not yet available for approval.

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• I'm deputy director of LFC over the program evaluation side.
• I am presenting House Bill 255, the Public Safety Workforce Building Program.
• This is a bipartisan bill that creates a competitive grant program to address staffing shortages at local
• Are the revenues going up, generally speaking, for the program? Mr.
• I have Milan and Grant.

Bills: SB132, SB241

Keywords: SB132, DOIT, Department of Information Technology, software replacement, equipment replacement, technology funding, revolving fund, capital equipment, enterprise services, state IT budgeting, software budgeting, amortization, depreciation, State Treasurer, Department of Finance and Administration, New Mexico, information technology, IT infrastructure, fund accounting, legislative appropriation

Summary: The committee first heard HB 158 as amended, which would require state agencies receiving appropriations from the Grow Fund to submit accountability and evaluation plans to the State Budget Division and the Legislative Finance Committee. LFC staff said the bill would put existing practice into statute and formalize agency reporting and evaluation responsibilities. The bill drew no opposition testimony, and after questions about whether agencies or LFC would do the evaluations, it passed on a 9-0 due pass vote. HB 255, the Public Safety Workforce Building Program, was then presented as a bipartisan measure to consolidate public safety workforce funding into a competitive grant program for local law enforcement, fire, detention, and public attorney offices. The sponsor said it would not require a new appropriation. There was no opposition testimony, and the committee approved it on a 9-0 due pass vote. The committee then took up SB 309, which would replace the lottery’s 30% return requirement with a fixed floor return for several fiscal years, with a reversion to the current law if the floor is not met. Lottery officials and supporters argued the change would let the lottery offer more competitive prizes, including higher-value scratchers, and potentially increase scholarship revenue; opponents, including Think New Mexico and a nursing student, warned it could cap long-term growth and reduce scholarship funding. After extended debate, the bill passed on a 7-2 due pass vote. Later, SB 79, creating a statewide mosquito-borne disease prevention program through the Department of Health, was presented by its sponsor as a response to West Nile virus and warmer winters. Testimony from the sponsor and the state entomologist emphasized rising mosquito risk and the need for county grants and statewide coordination. Although the committee initially moved to table the bill because funding had already been included in the budget, that motion failed and the bill ultimately received a due pass vote. The committee also heard HB 295, which would create a centralized accessibility reporting position in the Department of Health; after testimony for and against, an amendment stripping the appropriation was adopted, and the bill passed 5-3. The committee then heard HB 124, establishing an Office of New Americans within Workforce Solutions to coordinate workforce integration for immigrants with lawful status. Supporters described barriers faced by immigrant workers and the need for bilingual training and centralized assistance, while the sponsor said the office would have no first-year budget impact. The bill passed 6-4. Finally, the committee considered SB 273 and SB 274, both involving state financial support for affected entities and the Patient Compensation Fund. SB 273, which would provide temporary state assistance to communities affected by economic disruption, passed after debate about precedent and economic recovery. SB 274, which sought repayment from the Patient Compensation Fund for prior state infusions, drew opposition from hospitals and physicians who warned of higher surcharges and questioned the timing and legality; discussion continued around the committee substitute and the fund’s statutory restrictions.

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• program at MPCA. $2 million from a climate resiliency adaptation program at BWSR, otherwise known as
• </c> program at DNR. program at DNR.
• program, was not included in the omnibus.
• The community grants program is meant to ensure that the great work funded through the Environment and
• The community grants program is meant to ensure that the great work funded through the Environment and

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Does this program, do these programs that are faith-based charge for their services?
• , it really expands the program.
• This bill expands grants that support programs and diversion initiatives to include training for 911
• This bill expands grants that support programs and diversion initiatives to include training for 911
• It expands use of criminal justice, mental health, and substance abuse reinvestment grant program funds

Summary: The Human Services Subcommittee met with a full agenda and reported all measures favorably. The committee first heard HB 1327, which would codify the Hope Florida program in state law, and HB 1329, the related public-records exemption for Hope Florida participants; both bills drew questions about oversight, duplication of services, staffing, and data privacy, and both passed 17-0 after an amendment to HB 1329. The committee then approved HB 391, allowing certified batterers intervention programs to include optional faith-based content while remaining grounded in required therapeutic models; an amendment clarified that participation in faith-based components must be strictly voluntary. Supporters argued the bill restores choice and access, while opponents raised concerns about church-state separation and uneven availability of secular alternatives; the bill passed 17-0. Members also advanced HB 1065, creating an Alzheimer’s disease awareness initiative through the Department of Elder Affairs, with broad support from members who shared personal experiences and emphasized early detection and public education. HB 1163, dealing with recovery residences, passed 12-5 after debate over local zoning authority, home rule, and whether the bill would help or hinder placement of level four recovery homes near urban cores. Several members said they supported recovery housing in principle but wanted more clarity on task force findings and local impacts before fully backing the measure. The committee next approved HB 969, which shifts evaluation of school district mental health assistance programs to OPAGA and requires reports on outcomes and effectiveness; members stressed the need to know whether substantial mental health funding is improving student outcomes. HB 1191, which decriminalizes allowing children to travel to school, play outdoors, or stay home for reasonable periods and codifies current DCF policy, passed 16-0 with support framed around parental rights and child development. Finally, HB 1207, the Tristan Murphy Act, passed 15-0 and would expand mental health diversion and treatment options, including training for first responders, a forensic hospital diversion pilot, a behavioral health data repository, and additional evaluation requirements before inmate work assignments. The meeting adjourned after all agenda bills were reported favorably.

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• It's a good program.
• We're required to rely quite a bit on grants in order to sustain our programs.
• We're required to rely quite a bit on grants in order to sustain our programs.
• We're required to rely quite a bit on grants in order to sustain our programs.
• We're required to rely quite a bit on grants in order to sustain our programs.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c> an example I would say in most programs an example I would say in most programs there<00:24:37.760
• </c><01:20:09.000><c> is</c> program and this Pathways program is program and this Pathways program is
• Our programs are life changing. Our programs are life changing.
• program in recent years.
• </c> Coalition grant program um in recent Coalition grant program um in recent years<01:43:37.320><c>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• under the governor's grant program.
• With 17 ayes and 1 nay, the motion is granted.
• With 16 ayes and 2 nays, the motion is granted.
• With 16 ayes and 2 nays, the motion is granted.
• With 16 ayes and 2 nays, the motion is granted.

Summary: The House Appropriations Committee met with a quorum present and took up several measures for final committee action. On House Bill 188, the committee adopted a substitute that expanded eligibility for grants to municipal utility districts, added water infrastructure to the list of prioritized grants for several public entities, and gave municipal utility districts priority for water infrastructure grants in qualifying counties under the governor’s grant program. The bill, as substituted, was then reported favorably to the full House by a vote of 17 ayes and 1 nay. The committee also voted to report House Bill 265 favorably, with 16 ayes and 2 nays, and House Joint Resolution 35 favorably, also by 16 ayes and 2 nays. House Joint Resolution 47 was reported favorably by a vote of 17 ayes and 1 nay. Finally, Senate Bill 1901 was reported favorably to the full House unanimously, 19 ayes and 0 nays. No testimony or extended debate was included in the transcript. After completing action on the pending bills and resolutions, the committee adjourned.

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• They are not here to say that they love the program or don't love the program.
• </c> the program or don't love the program. the program or don't love the program.
• The courts asked for a million dollars for a grant program that they've been using for years to allow
• The courts asked for a million dollars for a grant program that they've been using for years to allow
• The courts asked for a million dollars for a grant program that they've been using for years to allow

Bills: HF3874, HF962

Keywords: judicial funding, Chief Justice security, fiscal year 2028, court system, judicial branch, 1183, house

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• , and in those research grants, um, you would look at the minimum of two universities collaborating.
• We want to get you ready to go after a Bezos grant and NIH grant.
• We all take it for granted that hear.
• </c><00:35:24.040><c> have</c> state-supported plans and programs have state-supported plans and programs
• </c><00:50:09.560><c> we're</c> an NIH-funded program where we're an NIH-funded program where we're addressing

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Roll Call 00:00:10 SB 6 Discussion 00:40 SB 6 Vote 00:13:30 Cochlear Implants 00:16:25, 958, all

Summary: The Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee heard Senate Bill 6, sponsored by Senate President Robert Stivers, which would create an endowed research fund to support collaborative university research in Kentucky. Stivers described the bill as an extension of earlier higher-education research efforts, arguing that Kentucky should build research “hubs” by requiring or encouraging partnerships among universities and outside entities, with potential focus areas including health care, engineering, aerospace, agriculture, and other emerging fields. He said the proposal would establish five research tranches over five years and sought a $30 million endowment for each, generating annual interest to fund consortium-based research and leverage additional private and federal dollars. Senators Frommeyer, Neal, Givens, Boswell, and Richardson spoke in support, emphasizing economic development, job creation, and examples from other research clusters such as Boston and North Carolina’s Research Triangle. The committee voted 12-0 to report the bill favorably to the Senate floor. The committee then received a presentation from Dr. Matthew Bush of the University of Kentucky on pediatric hearing loss and cochlear implants. Bush explained that early hearing detection and intervention is critical because hearing loss in newborns is a neurocognitive emergency that affects language, literacy, and long-term outcomes. He outlined national screening benchmarks, Kentucky’s incidence of childhood hearing loss, and the high educational and societal costs of untreated hearing loss. Bush also highlighted disparities in rural and western Kentucky, where children face delayed diagnosis, longer waits for hearing aids or cochlear implants, and more difficulty accessing follow-up care. He described cochlear implants, the multidisciplinary care they require, and research showing improved language development, quality of life, and cost savings when children are treated early.

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• The Pollutant Discharge Elimination System program adjustments at...
• It's a good program. We've saved lots of water.
• pilot program, and $3,840,800 one time for replacement items.
• safety program, is a grant to administer increased commercial motor vehicle-related enforcement and
• grant that our universities would like to apply for and use.

Keywords: 989, all

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• If you are in a program that is ongoing, and this is a lengthy program, I think it's like 26 weeks or
• Yes, just to follow up to that so that the program ...itself may, the entire program may be faith-based
• These are ...programs must adhere to the program rules, which prohibit the inclusion of faith-based ideology
• These programs must adhere to the program rules, which prohibits the inclusion of faith-based ideology
• If you want to grant, which one?

Summary: The committee met with a quorum present and took up several bills. SB 894, relating to faith-based content in batterers’ intervention programs, was explained as allowing certified programs to offer voluntary faith-based components alongside existing models. Members raised questions about how faith would be defined, whether participation would be optional, and how all faiths would be included. An amendment was adopted clarifying that faith-based activities may be offered but not required and removing language directing DCF to repeal a rule. After supportive testimony from faith-based advocates and some debate, the committee reported the bill favorably, with Senators Harrell and Garcia later recording affirmative votes. The committee then considered SB 1240 on substance abuse and mental health care, which would assign state oversight of the 988 Lifeline, remove the annual needs assessment barrier for medication-assisted treatment licensing, and require annual continuing education for forensic evaluators. An amendment with technical conforming changes and two substantive clarifications was adopted. Members expressed support for expanded access to behavioral health services, and the bill was reported favorably. Later, the chair presented SB 1736, which would allow direct support professionals and relatives to administer insulin in group home settings for individuals with developmental disabilities. After an amendment clarifying sliding scale insulin and related medication administration, the committee heard testimony from family advocates describing how the bill would prevent unnecessary institutionalization and reduce costs. The bill was reported favorably. The committee also passed SB 1286, which clarifies that allowing children to engage in unsupervised activities such as biking or playing outside does not by itself constitute neglect unless reckless or dangerous. After brief support testimony, that bill was also reported favorably, and the meeting adjourned.

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• Program, or CFAP.
• were on the federal program.
• this program.
• and the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, also known as CSFP or the Senior Food Program.
• Our staff do multiple programs. So the workload is also keeping the right programs. Graham.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Since our first direct appropriations, HAP has served nearly 3,000 Hmong in workforce programs.
• Program graduates see real impact, earning wages averaging $20.20 per hour.
• direct lending, micro-lending over 1.1 million while leveraging over $6 million in private funds, grants
• </c> 3,000 motans in Workforce programs 3,000 motans in Workforce programs among<00:05:00.680><c> them
• </c><00:05:42.960><c> and</c><00:05:43.240><c> owner</c> in private funds grants and owner in private

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We did the programming on it.
• We did a couple of pilot programs, internal programs, external programs. We did ITSD, we did DOR.
• Department of Economic Development is using it for like grant, grant programs, loan programs.
• Department of Economic Development is using it for like grant, grant program, loan programs.
• So we put together the training program, and I don't know the number that have graduated from that program

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• And we did a lot of really cutting-edge program integrity work with Medicaid and with other programs,
• Just because we've had this grant or contract since 1995 for this program, does it still make sense in
• The program integrity space and focus on foundational pillars such as program integrity are essential
• And that harkens back to the impact reviews and our reviews of all of our contracts, grants, and programs
• And then on the EES program, that program has reverted And then on the EES program, that program has

Keywords: 989, all

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• And the reason, if you go to the next slide, is because of a federal grant program, which I know California
• And so the Oregon program, we are the first operational RUC program in the nation when we went live in
• We also are using the STSFA grant to offset program costs. Next slide. Thank you.
• Was it always meant to be a voluntary program? It has been a voluntary program.
• And you said your program is a prepayment.

Summary: The Assembly Transportation Committee first took up three highway naming resolutions on its consent calendar: ACR 109, SCR 78, and SCR 90. The committee approved the consent calendar with 11 aye votes and no no votes, then adjourned the bill-hearing portion. Members also recognized committee science fellow AJ Mendeola for his service, noting his contributions to bill analysis and staff support. The committee then held an informational hearing on alternatives to the gas tax, focused on the projected decline in fuel-tax revenue and the need for a more sustainable transportation funding model. The chair and invited experts described how inflation, improved fuel efficiency, and growth in electric and other alternative-fuel vehicles are eroding gas-tax revenues. Presenters from the National Conference of State Legislatures and the University of California discussed state options such as higher or indexed gas taxes, EV registration fees, road usage charges, delivery fees, public EV charging fees, transportation network company fees, and managed lanes, emphasizing tradeoffs among revenue adequacy, fairness, administrative cost, and public acceptance. Committee members raised concerns that mileage-based fees or EV fees could function as new taxes on commuters and lower-income drivers, especially if the gas tax is not repealed. Presenters responded that road usage charges are generally intended as replacements for the gas tax, not additions, and argued that mileage-based systems better preserve the user-pays principle while being less tied to vehicle fuel efficiency. They also noted that flat EV registration fees are easy to administer but can be less equitable because they are not linked to actual road use. Officials from Hawaii, Utah, and Oregon described their state programs and policy choices. Hawaii said its new road usage charge began July 1, 2025, for EVs, offers a choice between a per-mile charge and a flat annual fee through 2028, and will transition to mandatory EV participation before expanding to all light-duty vehicles by 2033. Utah described its voluntary EV road usage charge program, quarterly reporting, privacy protections, and legislative scenarios for removing the cap or making participation mandatory. Oregon outlined its constitutional cost-responsibility framework and broader transportation funding challenges, including reliance on user fees and limited use of general-fund support.

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• </c> any questions about the parking program. any questions about the parking program.
• recommend that the bill be amended to include the appropriate grant standards.
• recommend that the bill be amended to include the appropriate grant standards.
• We have a school-based program.
• Is it you know just a ongoing program?

Bills: SB2211, SB2025, SB2038, SB2050, SB2051, SB2090

Keywords: emergency funding, food assistance, healthcare, federal shutdown, Hawaii, DHS, jury duty, advanced practice registered nurses, physician assistants, exemption, patient care, financial hardship, medication abortion, anonymous prescription, pregnancy rights, healthcare privacy, pharmacy regulations, chiropractic education, clinical training, student supervision

Summary: The House Committee on Health held its first hearing of the session and opened with housekeeping notes, introductions of members, and an explanation that the agenda would be taken out of order to accommodate a sign language interpreter. The committee first heard HB 469, relating to parking for disabled persons. Testimony from the Disability and Communications Access Board and the State Council on Developmental Disabilities supported the bill, explaining that a travel placard would help people with disabilities who must travel interisland or to the mainland for medical care. Members asked about emergency travel, misuse prevention, and how to distinguish the travel placard from existing disabled parking placards; witnesses said the bill would need to be tied to administrative rules, and agreed the placard should clearly show an expiration date and likely be a different color. No vote was taken. The committee then heard HB 218, relating to hospital surgical smoke. The Department of Health supported the measure, and the Healthcare Association of Hawaii supported it with amendments, saying hospitals already follow existing standards but that any new policy should account for different procedures and provider safety. A committee member questioned the proposed amendment language and whether it was too flexible; the witness explained the intent was to allow case-by-case application because some procedures generate only brief exposure. Members also asked what surgical smoke is, and the witness explained it is produced when electrical or cauterizing tools are used on tissue and creates vapor or fumes. The bill remained under discussion with no final action reported. The committee next took up HB 814, which would fund a public information campaign and related services on cannabis use among youth. The Department of the Attorney General said the bill should be amended to clarify whether the funding would be used for contracts or grants and to include proper grant standards if grants are intended. The Department of Health supported the bill and said the funds would expand prevention, treatment, recovery, and public education efforts, including social media outreach, PSAs, and school-based youth services. Multiple organizations and individuals testified in support, emphasizing the harms of youth cannabis use and the need for prevention and treatment resources. Members asked what the department currently does, whether it is fulfilling existing law on science-based cannabis information, and what kinds of treatment would be provided; the department said services would mainly be intensive outpatient, outpatient, counseling, and related youth-focused supports. No vote was taken during the hearing.