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• . >> I will yield to the budget.
• Sheriff, if I may, I need to address this one particular if I may. >> You yield. >> I will yield to the budget
• Sheriff, if I may, I need to address this one particular if I may. >> You yield. >> I will yield to the budget
• </c><00:51:05.359><c> yield</c><00:51:05.599><c> to</c><00:51:05.839><c> the</c><00:51:06.079><c> budget
• </c> &gt;&gt; I will yield to the budget &gt;&gt; I will yield to the budget [laughter] &gt;&gt; Well

Bills: SB255 , SB199 , SB47 , HB605 , HB216 , HB621 , HB148 , HB389 , HB509 , HB248 , SB255 , SB199 , SB47 , HB605 , HB216 , HB621 , HB148 , HB389 , HB509 , HB248 , SB336 , SB293 , SB43 , HB420 , HB60 , HB188 , HB106 , HB105 , HB11 , SB336 , SB293 , SB43 , HB420 , HB60 , HB188 , HB106 , HB105 , HB11

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: SB255, cannabinoid, hemp, hemp-derived THC, THCa, delta-8 THC, HHC, CBD, THC, novel cannabinoid products, hemp products, intoxicating hemp, delta-8, retail license, Department of Revenue, Department of Agriculture and Industries, testing and labeling, third-party laboratory, product safety, public health

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• c><00:09:52.640><c> the</c> to you know our predictions in the to you know our predictions in the budget
• So, you know, there's kind of budget.
• cycle into a difficult the next budget cycle into a difficult spot,<00:16:13.759><c> even</c><00:16:
• </c><00:20:36.080><c> for</c> discovered when we did the budget for discovered when we did the budget
• and not waiting over 30 they do a budget and not waiting over 30 years<00:21:13.840><c> or</c><00:21

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The meeting opened with brief remarks honoring Harry Bean after his death on February 14, with members describing him as a larger-than-life figure, a valued colleague, and a friend whose conversations and presence will be missed. The committee then moved to vehicle title bills, beginning with HB 1421, which would change title exemptions for older motor vehicles. DMV witnesses explained the fiscal note was based on 2024 new title applications for vehicles in the affected age range and represented a high-end estimate; members discussed whether the bill would actually be revenue-neutral because reduced title revenue would be offset by reduced staffing work. There was also clarification that the bill applies to cars and regular trucks, not heavy trucks or tractor trailers, and that owners could still obtain titles if they met proof-of-ownership requirements. Members noted antique cars would largely be unaffected because they are already exempt. HB 1421 was moved on an OTP motion and passed 9-8. The committee next considered HB 1466, a related title bill narrowed to boat trailers. Members again raised concerns about lost revenue, but the sponsor and DMV witness said the fiscal note was a high-water estimate and that the bill would likely be close to a wash because the department would save on title-processing costs. The witness also explained that VIN verification, when needed, can be done by local police or a dealership, but not for every trailer title. Members discussed the low value and infrequent resale of older boat trailers, and the bill was described as a practical policy change. HB 1466 was moved OTP and passed 8-0. Finally, the committee discussed HB 1483, which would create a special ham radio operator plate with a lightning bolt symbol and call sign. The sponsor explained an amendment was needed because the bill had mistakenly referred to a House and Senate Ways and Means Committee; the fix would treat the plate under existing vanity plate law. DMV witnesses said the plate would be optional, would require legislative approval, and would function like other special decal plates, which are generally limited to nonprofit-related or legislatively authorized uses. Members asked whether the plate would generate revenue, and DMV confirmed vanity plates carry an added fee that does produce revenue. Discussion focused on the plate’s practical purpose for identifying ham operators, especially in emergencies, and on whether it might set a precedent for other special-interest plates.

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• guidance, and work HC developed budget guidance, and work with<00:50:58.040><c> the</c><00:50:58.120
• The master plan must also have a detailed development budget that discusses the cost of new features
• </c><01:24:17.480><c> that</c> detailed development budget that detailed development budget that discusses
• They'll be completed with the budget that they've been given.
• </c> budget that they've been given. budget that they've been given.

Bills: HF3564

Committee: House Legacy Finance

Keywords: Greater Minnesota, regional parks, trails, grants, local government, 1183, house

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• The annual cap provides assurances to the legislative budget formulation.
• The annual cap provides assurances to the legislative budget formulation.
• I don't view this as a budget hit; I view it as a budget additive.
• hit; I view it as a budget additive.
• I think we're having concerns with the budget.

Bills: HB2128 , HB2255 , HB2397 , HB2429 , HB2591 , HB2680 , HB2834 , HB2868 , HB2911 , HB2951 , HB2979 , HB2991 , HB2996 , HB2999 , HB4001 , HB4011 , HB4017 , HB4020 , HB4026 , HB4086 , HB4088 , HB2244 , HB2342

Committee: House Commerce

Keywords: homeowners associations, condominiums, open meetings, governance, transparency, Arizona Teachers Academy, teacher preparation, education funding, public schools, scholarships, teacher certification, community colleges, HOA, homeowners association, planned community, condominium, CC&Rs, covenants, conditions and restrictions, resale disclosure, association disclosure

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• </c><00:57:33.359><c> It</c> would be detrimental to our budget.
• It would be detrimental to our budget.
• the budget of their department.
• We do not want the department's budget.
• Chairman, love your the budget? Mr.

Bills: HB0130 , HB0095 , HB0096 , HB0097 , SF0101 , SF0106 , SF0067 , SF0123

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: Second Amendment, firearms, state rights, federal regulation, law enforcement, civil penalties, government liability, concealed carry, public colleges, university facilities, weapons legislation, self-defense, campus safety, weapons, age requirement, permits, HB0097, Wyoming firearms privacy, merchant category code, MCC

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• </c><00:23:42.240><c> house</c> supplemental agriculture budget house supplemental agriculture budget
• The 2024 supplemental budget included $2.8 million for this public health response, but this was just
• It is not contained within the governor’s budget, so this doesn’t constitute an endorsement on behalf
• so this doesn't constitute an budget so this doesn't constitute an endorsement<00:40:01.480><c> on</
• </c><01:08:14.160><c> thank</c> house agricultural Bill and budget thank house agricultural Bill and

Bills: HF363 , HF2155 , HF1524 , HF821 , HF1677 , HF1292

Committee: House Agriculture Finance and Policy

Keywords: HF363, property tax credit, agricultural water quality credit, Minnesota agricultural water quality certification program, clean water fund, class 2a, class 2b, certified acres, conservation incentive, water quality, agricultural property, county assessor, county auditor, Department of Revenue, Department of Agriculture, property tax reimbursement, school district reimbursement, legacy finance, taxes committee, southeastern Minnesota

Transcript Highlights:

• What is in the base budget?
• </c> kids budget kids budget okay<01:35:24.239><c> so</c> okay so okay so so<01:35:26.960><c> may</c>
• </c> $448,000 now the way our Bud budgeting $448,000 now the way our Bud budgeting goes<01:36:16.159>
• </c><01:36:19.760><c> request</c> campus they put in a budget request campus they put in a budget request
• </c> very honest with you I think our budget very honest with you I think our budget on<01:58:30.560>

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• They might be less likely to have a disconnect, and it helps them budget out the rest of their funds
• They might be less likely to have a disconnect, and it helps them budget out the rest of their funds
• They might be less likely to have a disconnect, and it helps them budget out the rest of their funds
• </c> current proposed presidential budget current proposed presidential budget would<00:18:34.480><c>
• We got the 4% budget cut that everyone else did, but we did get a generous budget allocation to meet

Bills: SB8

Committee: Joint Natural Resources & Energy

Keywords: utilities, public service commission, energy regulation, appointment, emergency declaration, tax increases, consumer protection, Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:00:51 Approval of Minutes 00:02:07 Legislator Comments 00:02:18 LIHEAP Public Hearing 00:04:19 PSC Update on RS 26 SB 8 00:32:18 WaterStep Presentation 01:04:08, 958, all

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• ...budget or two-sided risk models, including participation in the AHEAD model, which one of the four
• components of the AHEAD model is a global budget.
• I think some of the things that come to mind are the state public option or a Medicaid buy-in. budget
• There's a view that were upstairs for the bill, budget signing, the supplement signing, and then...
• And then he also established the budget reserve account known as the Rainy Day Fund.

Keywords: 1064, all

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• It's a—you have to put budget information and a lot of detailed financial information in the front end
• information and a lot have to put budget information and a lot of<00:09:19.279><c> detailed</c><00:09
• Um it's a lot of budget is personally.
• Um it's a lot of budget is really<00:11:14.240><c> where</c><00:11:14.480><c> you</c><00:11:14.640><c
• </c> don't know what future federal budgets don't know what future federal budgets are<00:19:02.799><

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:35 Attendance Roll Call: 00:00:55 Approval of Minutes: 00:02:56 Deferred Compensation Authority Update: 00:03:12 Retiree Health Update - TRS: 00:15:58 Retiree Health Update - KPPA: 00:56:13 Adjournment: 01:20:33, 958, all

Summary: The Public Pension Oversight Board received updates from the Kentucky Public Employees Deferred Compensation Authority and the Teachers Retirement System. Chris Biddle reported that deferred compensation assets had grown to about $4.787 billion with roughly 88,000 participants, crediting auto-enrollment, targeted marketing around pay raises, and retiree-focused services. He said the board’s self-directed brokerage account, authorized by last year’s legislation, is being designed around a $40,000 account-balance threshold with up to 25% transferable into the brokerage window, tentatively for July 1 of the coming year. He also described the free financial planning program, which has been used by about 3,300 to 3,500 participants with an 87% return rate, and noted that the plan is currently in a fee holiday; members asked about the fee structure and whether the CFP service is provided through Nationwide, which Biddle confirmed. Board members praised the deferred compensation program’s growth and asked for the legislation referenced by Biddle. He said the plan’s annual fees are capped, with a $1 monthly fee plus other charges up to a $225 cap, for a maximum of $237 per year absent a managed account. He also said the program is seeking unified payroll access to expand participation, especially among teachers, and that prior lineup changes saved about $6 million annually in participant fees. Bo Barnes of TRS then addressed retired teachers’ health insurance, first clarifying a prior question about declining federal contributions to the retirement annuity trust. He explained that federally funded school positions generated contributions that rose from $72 million in 2019 to $109 million in 2022, then fell to $85 million this year, with a projection of $80 million over the next three years; if those dollars do not come from federal sources, they would have to be replaced through the SEEK formula. Barnes then reviewed TRS health coverage, explaining that the statutory contract guarantees access to group coverage but not fixed premium levels, and that TRS administers two retiree plans: KEHP for retirees under 65 or otherwise not Medicare-eligible, and MEHP for retirees 65 and older or Medicare-eligible. Barnes said TRS completed RFPs for the 2026 plan year, retaining Express Scripts for prescription drugs and switching the Medicare Advantage medical provider from UnitedHealthcare to Humana, while keeping plan design, provider access, out-of-pocket costs, and benefits materially unchanged. He noted a modest hearing-aid improvement of $500 per ear beginning in 2026. He also reported that the TRS Board approved the maximum state contribution for KEHP at $1,044.96, up from $930.76, an 18% increase that he said would require about $15 million to $16 million more annually, while the MEHP premium would drop from $210 to $200 per month because of the new contract. Using the 2024 valuation, he said the KEHP increase would slightly reduce the health trust funded ratio from 80.4% to 80.1% and raise unfunded liability from $4.036 billion to $4.051 billion. Barnes closed by reviewing the 2010 shared-responsibility reforms that shifted retiree health costs away from a pay-as-you-go model, including phased employee and district contributions and Commonwealth stabilization funding. No votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes.

Transcript Highlights:

• Speaker, gentlelady, do we have, I mean, do we, let's just say, is this in the budget?
• Is this all in the budget?
• Now, with regard to the contaminated sites, that money is in the budget as it stands.
• Well, it came in $18 million over budget, Mr. Speaker.
• Because it's not popular with everyone... a budget, a capital outlay budget, rather than actually having

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• It's the same program, but it's being funded and has been funded through the budget.
• And I know the line in the budget, and it's lined out. I'm comfortable with that.
• Just wanted to make sure of that. ...line in the budget and it's lined out.

Committee: House Higher Education and Workforce Development

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Budget Subcommittee No. 1 will be meeting in Room 2100 at 9:30 or upon adjournment of session.
• Budget Subcommittee No. 2 will be meeting 15 minutes after adjournment in, I'm not sure what room—2200
• I'm happy to report that the Budget Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 5 will be meeting five minutes after

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, offered a prayer and pledge, welcomed a seventh-grade class from Contra Costa Jewish Day School, and made routine announcements, including birthday wishes for Senator Hurtado and committee meeting notices. The body then took up two resolutions on the daily file. SR 82 by Senator Perez recognized Children’s Dental Health Month and highlighted the importance of early oral health care, the prevalence of tooth decay among California children, disparities affecting Latinx, Black, and low-income children, and Medi-Cal and other state efforts to expand dental access. SR 84 by Senator Caballero commemorated Women in Construction Week and emphasized the need to expand opportunities for women in the construction trades through apprenticeships, inclusive job sites, and workforce development to address labor shortages and support California’s housing and infrastructure goals. Both resolutions were adopted unanimously by roll call votes of 31-0. Afterward, members announced upcoming budget subcommittee meetings. The Senate then heard multiple adjourn-in-memory requests, including one from Senator Alvarado-Gil honoring eight victims of the February 17 avalanche near Truckee and another from Senator Wiener honoring Camille Moran, a San Francisco transgender advocate, artist, and community leader. The presiding officer noted the Senate would recess and reconvene on Monday, March 9, 2026, with an adjournment motion to follow later that day.

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• kind of piggyback off of Representative Steinmeyer, how might the CPI indexing affect the future budget
• However, it's still subject to appropriations annually, depending on budgets and the will of the legislature
• However, it's still subject to appropriations annually, depending on budgets and the will of the legislature

Committee: House Local Government, Elections and Pensions

Summary: The Committee on Local Government met in executive session and voted on three bills. House Bill 1906, at the sponsor’s request, was first approved do pass and then approved do pass by consent, both by 16-0 votes. House Bill 3003 was described as a bill worked on with the building trades and was approved do pass by a 15-1 vote. House Bill 2898, referred to as the “Lamb Bank” bill and noted as having previously passed the House before being struck down on a procedural issue, was approved do pass by a 16-1 vote. The committee then held a public hearing on House Bill 2096, sponsored by Representative Farnan, which would increase state matching-fund caps for Missouri regional planning commissions and update the list of eligible commissions. Farnan said the bill would raise the larger commissions’ cap from $65,000 to $130,000 and the smaller commissions’ cap from $25,000 to $50,000, subject to appropriations, and that the funds are matching dollars tied to local contributions. Members asked about the source of local funds, the CPI indexing language, and whether the bill could be amended to protect against reductions if CPI is flat or negative. Testimony in support came from Jeremy Tans of the Southeast Missouri Regional Planning Commission and immediate past president of MAKOG, who said the cap has not changed for years and the commissions provide coordination for infrastructure, transportation, broadband, and economic development across jurisdictions. Laura Holloway of the Missouri Municipal League also supported the bill, saying municipalities work closely with the commissions. No opposition testimony was offered, and the hearing on House Bill 2096 was closed before adjournment.

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• committee or task force, this is the one that is basically that goes, that's in the language, like in our budget
• book that says that the governor will have a task force over this. ...the language, like in our budget
• So, and next week we'll be hearing from the Department of Health and Welfare on, I believe, their budget

Committee: Senate Health and Welfare

Keywords: 989, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So we are going to have a balanced budget amendment... Gentleman 12, the floor. Thank you, Mr.
• So we are going to have a balanced budget amendment informational hearing this week on the 22nd at 8
• He's going to be there to answer some questions and give some remarks on the balanced budget amendment

Summary: The House convened with 70 members present, heard prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and approved the House Journal. The chamber then received committee reports noting that House Bills 489 through 493 had been printed and referred to the Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee. Under resolutions and first reading, House Concurrent Resolution 21 was introduced to designate 2026 as the Year of Volunteerism and the America 250 in Idaho Service Challenge, with related commemorative activities for the nation’s 250th birthday; it was referred for printing. The House also introduced House Bills 494 through 498, covering background checks and related code updates, dentistry and denturist regulation, podiatry licensure and discipline, controlled substances scheduling and related technical changes, and authorization for legislative leaders to employ outside counsel in federal litigation. All five bills were referred to the Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee for printing. During announcements, members welcomed teachers, IEA members, and several guests in the gallery, and noted a sound money talk, a balanced budget amendment informational hearing featuring Governor Ron DeSantis, and a pharmacy student reception. Committee meeting notices were also read for the coming days. The House then adjourned until 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

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• A budget bill that will significantly cut federal funding to many vital programs, whereas health care
• Appropriating funds in response to recent federal budget cuts. 5.
• Appropriating funds to supplement the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department's budget. 10.

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• President, economic development and budget is important to us, and that's why it is narrow in scope.
• PRESIDENT, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND BUDGET IS IMPORTANT TO US AND THAT'S WHY IT IS NARROW IN SCOPE.
• CONSORTIUM AND BUDGETED $90 MILLION IN TAX MONEY TO CREATE DATA CENTERS IN NEW YORK.
• AND OBSCURE CALLS ABOUT THE BUDGET OR LEGISLATION AND AT ODD HOURS, AND OF COURSE, FOR YOUR LOVE AND
• SENATOR GONZALEZ MOVES TO DISCHARGE FROM THE COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND REVENUE, ASSEMBLY BILL 10429 AND

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate met on June 3, 2026, approved the prior day’s journal, and then moved through a long list of discharge motions and substitutions to place many bills on the third reading calendar. The chamber also adopted Resolution J.2314 honoring the New York chapter of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, with remarks emphasizing domestic workers’ role in care work, labor organizing, and protections such as paid sick leave and family leave. Another adopted resolution, J.2298, mourned labor and social justice advocate Minerva Solla, with senators highlighting her work with 1199, the Young Lords, Puerto Rican solidarity efforts, and women’s organizing. A third resolution recognized Olympic curler Daniel Casper for representing the United States at the 2026 Winter Games. The Senate then confirmed a large slate of judicial and executive nominations. It accepted the Judiciary Committee report and confirmed four interim Supreme Court justices, seven Court of Claims judges, and 21 reappointments/extensions by a vote of 44-12. The Finance Committee report was also accepted, and the Senate confirmed a broad set of appointments to state boards and authorities, including the MTA, State Commission of Correction, Power Authority, NYSERDA, Financial Control Board, public health councils, SUNY and Cornell boards, gaming and bridge authorities, and others. One notable confirmation was Alexander Dockery to the State Commission of Correction; supporters called it the first time a formerly incarcerated person had been confirmed to that commission, while Senator Murray criticized the practice of voting on large nomination blocks rather than individually. The chamber then took up and passed many bills, mostly by wide margins, covering labor, health, education, transportation, public service, criminal justice, municipal, tax, insurance, and environmental topics. Several members explained their votes on major measures: Senator Ramos supported a bill modernizing temporary disability benefits and another protecting construction workers from lost pay when jobs are canceled; Senator Baskin spoke about a correction bill tied to the death of India Cummings; Senator Skoufis described a family-court custody bill intended to prioritize child safety; Senator Mayer backed a proposal to reimburse parents of medically fragile children for providing care; and Senator Hinchey defended a bill requiring employers to report AI-related job impacts, while Senator Borrello opposed it as burdensome. Most bills were passed, some were laid aside, and the session concluded with multiple roll-call votes and confirmations before adjournment-related business.

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• Uh affect the current bienium budget.
• </c> bianium budget. bianium budget.
• </c> contained within the budget. contained within the budget.
• </c> fiscal impact because the state budget fiscal impact because the state budget for<01:59:07.440><
• ><c> that</c><01:59:16.639><c> after</c> The enacted budget projected that after The enacted budget projected

Committee: House Science, Technology and Energy

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• </c> make adjustments in future budget make adjustments in future budget cycles. cycles. cycles.
• . impact on district budgets.
• </c> fiscal impact on New Hampshire's budget. fiscal impact on New Hampshire's budget.
• </c> fund without allowing future budget fund without allowing future budget writers<05:26:43.480><c>
• </c> money beyond the current budget cycle. money beyond the current budget cycle.

Keywords: 1189, house, all