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• You think of universal school meals, community college, right?
• So, you know, I believe this is detrimental to communities like mine, which is one of the poorest communities
• So do you guys take into consideration communities like mine?
• I represent Lawrence, so I worry about my community. Thank you.
• You've spent it on free community college.

Bills: H5006 , H5007

Committee: Joint Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions

Keywords: tax revenue, state surplus, taxpayer refunds, budget growth, Massachusetts General Laws, income tax, tax reduction, state law, personal income tax, tax rates, 1212, all

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• </c><00:10:32.240><c> so</c> competition in uh rural communities so competition in uh rural communities
• or the tax bracket of the community.
• or the tax bracket of the community.
• </c><01:22:37.520><c> or</c> matter what the size of the community or matter what the size of the community
• EA is poised to expand and start helping other communities.

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I, WE MOVED INTO A CCRC FOR THE SAME THINGS OTHER PEOPLE DO IS THE ABILITY AND ENVIRONMENT OF COMMUNITY
• WE INVITE EACH OF YOU TO VISIT OUR COMMUNITIES AND SEE WHAT A CCRC IS LIKE.
• I HAVE A BUNCH OF QUESTIONS, A BUNCH OF STAKEHOLDERS THAT HAVE REACHED OUT TO ME, A BUNCH OF COMMUNITIES
• HANK KEITH, CEO OF WESTMINSTER COMMUNITIES, YOU ARE RECOGNIZED.
• IT'S A REAL FINE BALANCE THERE BECAUSE THE EFFICIENCIES IN THE TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENTS, THE INNOVATION

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• We know that the Trump administration's H.R. 1 is causing great harm to our most vulnerable communities
• And the reason I ask that is just, you know, we are all watching what's happening on AI and technology
• continuing to do the great stewardship of our pension fund and looking forward to updates in our office communicating
• And looking forward to updates in our office, communicating with you, particularly in writing, as we
• These are people who spent their careers keeping our communities safe, educating our children, and running

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Public Employment and Retirement and the Senate Committee on Labor, Public Employment, and Retirement held a joint hearing required by law to receive an independent report from the California Actuarial Advisory Panel on CalPERS. Chair McKinnor and Senator Smallwood-Cuevas opened by emphasizing CalPERS’ importance to retirement security for public employees and to the state budget. Scott Tarando, CalPERS Chief Actuary and a CAP member, presented on the statutory disclosure requirements in Government Code Section 2029, including the use of CalPERS’ 6.8% discount rate and the need to show how changes in investment return assumptions and amortization periods affect liabilities, contribution rates, and budgets. Tarando explained that lower investment returns increase contribution rates and unfunded liabilities, while higher returns reduce them. He also described CalPERS’ 20-year amortization period for new unfunded liabilities, comparing it to a mortgage and noting that shorter periods raise near-term costs but reduce long-term interest costs. He said the CAP has recommended a 15- to 20-year range and that CalPERS’ current approach is intended to smooth volatility for a large, ongoing plan. Members asked about the meaning of average service lifetime, the timing of valuation data, whether more current data could be used, the effect of AI and workforce changes on assumptions, and whether contribution changes affect retiree benefits. Tarando said retiree benefits do not change with annual valuations, that CalPERS uses audited year-end data because it is the most reliable basis for rates, and that AI impacts are being monitored but are too early to quantify. Committee members also discussed CalPERS’ funded status, with Tarando saying it had improved from the mid-60% range about 10 years ago to around 79% at fiscal year-end and over 80% more recently, reducing pressure on employers and the state budget. Michael Cohen, CalPERS’ investment operations chief, said CalPERS had complied with federal information requests and that its annual audits are publicly available, but no formal federal review had been released. In public comment, a representative of the California State Association of Counties praised the improved funded status and the role of PEPRA reforms. The chairs closed by reaffirming CalPERS’ fiduciary duty and the goal of protecting retirement security for public workers; no votes were taken.

Transcript Highlights:

• We know that the Trump administration's H.R. 1 is causing great harm to our most vulnerable communities
• And the reason I ask that is just, you know, we are all watching what's happening on AI and technology
• continuing to do the great stewardship of our pension fund and looking forward to updates in our office communicating
• And looking forward to updates in our office, communicating with you, particularly in writing, as we
• These are people who spent their careers keeping our communities safe, educating our children, and running

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We know that the Trump administration's H.R. 1 is causing great harm to our most vulnerable communities
• And the reason I ask that is just, you know, we are all watching what's happening on AI and technology
• continuing to do the great stewardship of our pension fund and looking forward to updates in our office communicating
• And looking forward to updates in our office, communicating with you, particularly in writing, as we
• These are people who spent their careers keeping our communities safe, educating our children, and running

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• IT'S CRITICAL THAT WE ESTABLISH A DETERRENT TO UTILIZE THESE TECHNOLOGIES IN FURTHERANCE OF COMMITTING
• TO SOMEONE WHO MIGHT HAVE AN ANKLE MONITOR AS A PRETRIAL RELEASE CONDITION OR SOMEONE WHO IS ON COMMUNITY
• IT UNFORTUNATELY IS BECOMING QUITE AN ISSUE IN EACH ONE OF OUR COMMUNITIES.
• ENFORCEMENT THE POWER TO ADDRESS PERSISTENT PROBLEM PROPERTIES THAT POSE A SIGNIFICANT DANGER TO COMMUNITIES
• STRENGTHENING NUISANCE ABATEMENT WOULD HOLD THOSE ACCOUNTABLE AND PROTECT THE COMMUNITY FROM PREVENTABLE

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• For the record, my name is Nikki Oliver, director of government relations and community engagement for
• </c><00:26:55.440><c> upgrades</c><00:26:55.840><c> in</c><00:26:56.000><c> the</c> us some technological
• upgrades in the us some technological upgrades in the future,<00:26:56.880><c> uh</c><00:26:57.120><
• North Dakota Wisconsin or Minnesota to North Dakota or<00:49:06.480><c> the</c><00:49:06.720><c> community
• college in Iowa or or the community college in Iowa or Manitoba.<00:49:08.640><c> There's</c><00:49:

Committee: Senate Higher Education

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• supporting</c><00:32:41.360><c> those</c><00:32:41.639><c> guests</c><00:32:41.919><c> when</c> community
• supporting those guests when community supporting those guests when they<00:32:42.159><c> come</c><00
• Next one I've got up is CaraSoft Technology Corporation.
• 43:16.119><c> uh</c><00:43:16.240><c> this</c><00:43:16.359><c> one's</c><00:43:16.559><c> a</c> technology
• corporation uh this one's a technology corporation uh this one's a little<00:43:16.920><c> bit</c><00

Keywords: Meeting start 00:00:29 Roll Call 00:00:40 HB 2 Discussion 00:02:55 HB 2 Vote 00:14:10 Kentucky Exposition Center Redevelopment Plan Discussion 00:17:22 HB 545 Discussion Only 00:39:15, 958, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 2, which would address the taxation of currency and bullion and was presented as a response to last session’s dispute over whether a line-item veto could be applied to a revenue measure. The sponsor said the bill, as amended by Committee Substitute 2, was largely technical but also made the tax exemption retroactive to August 1, 2024 while making the $1,000-per-day penalty prospective only. Members asked about fiscal impact, possible legal liability for executive branch officials, and whether the issue should instead be resolved by the courts. The sponsor argued the Constitution limits the governor’s line-item veto power to appropriations, not revenue bills, and said the bill would create a judicial remedy and refund process if the executive branch continued collecting the tax. The committee approved the committee substitute and then passed House Bill 2 by a vote of 19-1, with two members passing; the bill was reported favorably to the floor. During discussion, Representative Bojanowski voted no, saying he could not support removing taxes on gold bars while parents pay taxes on diapers. Representative Gentry passed, saying he supported the original intent but was not yet convinced and wanted more time to review the issue. The sponsor also clarified that any liability would be joint and several and could involve executive officials or their budgets if the tax collection continued despite the exemption. The committee then heard a discussion-only presentation on the Kentucky Exposition Center Redevelopment Plan Phase 2. Facility representatives described Phase 1 and the planned Phase 2 expansion, saying the center had record attendance and needed more space to remain competitive and meet client demand. They said Phase 1 was about 20% complete, with completion now expected in October 2026 and an opening target of December 31, 2026 after a short testing period. Phase 2 would follow, including demolition of the West Wing, utility work, and improvements to food service and circulation areas. They said the project would be funded without federal dollars and estimated that, once complete, it could generate about $683 million in annual economic impact, $302 million in state sales tax, and 850,000 room nights in Jefferson County.

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• </c> small business owners in our communities small business owners in our communities who<00:26:06.600
• <00:28:23.679><c> who</c><00:28:24.000><c> carry</c><00:28:24.320><c> a</c> communities who carry a communities
• Bless you to whoever sneezed. $750,000 reduction for the host communities, impacting two communities.
• ><c> $1</c> communities impacting two communities $1 communities impacting two communities $1 million
• </c> and for many of you in your communities and for many of you in your communities uh<01:49:00.760>

Committee: House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Are we using different technology for the plate, or has that issue gone away?
• So this is a good change, certainly for our farming community, and construction community as well.
• So it’s for the agricultural community, but it’s also part of the education of our population in this

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: 989, all

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• So to the community partners. Thank you, Chairman Conrad.
• Every community in our region is defined in part by its connection to New York City.
• Sounds like you're focused on giving back to your community as well as service.
• Getting them done with the people who live in those communities is very important.
• We talk about this a lot about the technology as being most of the foundation.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The joint meeting of the Senate Finance, Corporations, Authorities and Commissions, and Transportation committees considered four nominations to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority board: Melanie Hartzog, Jeanette Sadecott, Matthew Rand, and James O’Donnell. Each nominee gave opening remarks describing their public service or transportation-related experience and their interest in issues such as affordability, accessibility, state of good repair, regional connectivity, and transit safety. Senators also raised concerns about MTA transparency, the 2025-29 capital plan funding gap, fare and toll evasion, worker safety, and the need for better service in underserved areas. Members pressed the nominees on several policy questions, including the feasibility of free or reduced-fare buses, expanding bus service and bus lanes, restoring Hudson Valley and Harlem Line service, improving west-of-Hudson and Rockland County transit, and advancing the Second Avenue Subway and accessibility projects. The nominees generally said they were open to studying these ideas, emphasized collaboration with the MTA, governor, mayor, and legislature, and supported greater transparency and investment in transit infrastructure. Senators also highlighted labor concerns, including the MTA workers’ contract and safety for bus operators and other transit workers. At the end of the hearing, the committees voted separately on each nomination. Melanie Hartzog, Jeanette Sadecott, Matthew Rand, and James O’Donnell were each approved by the committees and advanced to the Senate floor. The meeting then adjourned.

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• years for people— ...the city of Richmond, a nonprofit community center waited three years for PG&E
• to approve their solar and storage system that would have served as a community resilience hub in an
• She has been a pillar of our community for many years now.
• They impact the communities of El Sereno. They impact the communities of Pasadena as well.
• Tenants have been left in limbo with unclear communications and little guidance.

Committee: Joint Joint Legislative Audit

Summary: The committee met as a subcommittee because it initially lacked a quorum, heard a status update from State Auditor Grant Parks, and reviewed several new audit requests. Parks reported that 10 previously requested audits were underway, with most expected to be released in spring/summer and one pesticide audit still pending; he also noted ongoing litigation with Huntington Beach over a 2024 audit. He said the office had grown to just over 200 employees and could start about five new JALAC audits between April and July. The committee also noted that one Prop. 28 request was being held and one PUC-related request was moved off consent to the regular calendar. Senator Cervantes presented an audit request on California fusion centers, arguing they operate with little public oversight and may collect, share, and store sensitive information without adequate transparency or safeguards. Supporters, including former FBI agent Mike German and ACLU California Action, said fusion centers function as secretive intelligence-sharing hubs that can produce inaccurate or biased reports and may undermine privacy and civil liberties. Parks said the audit would examine the State Threat Assessment Center and two local fusion centers, focusing on oversight, legal authority, data quality, unauthorized disclosure controls, use of private vendors, funding, and performance metrics, while warning of likely access and public-disclosure limitations. The request drew sharp opposition from Assembly Member DeMaio, who called it a politicized “witch hunt,” but public comment included support from the Electronic Frontier Foundation. Senator Allen then presented an audit of the Public Utilities Commission’s enforcement of Rule 21 interconnection timelines for customer-sited solar and storage projects. He and witnesses said utilities have repeatedly missed deadlines, causing long delays and added costs for schools, nonprofits, and other customers; CPUC staff responded that the commission adopted timelines and compliance benchmarks in 2020, publishes quarterly data, and is already pursuing the issue through workshops and an open proceeding. Parks said the audit would assess CPUC monitoring, enforcement tools, and reasons for utility noncompliance. Public comment was mixed, with solar advocates supporting the request and PG&E objecting on process grounds and arguing the commission’s ongoing proceeding should address the issue. Senator Perez, with Senator Fong, requested an audit of Caltrans’ administration of the former SR 710 corridor property sales and affordable housing program. They described tenant complaints about mold, pests, deferred maintenance, inconsistent pricing and eligibility information, and possible failures to inform residents of purchase rights; Caltrans said it is working to complete sales and has already closed 59 properties since fiscal year 2024-25. Parks said the audit would examine compliance with the Roberti Act, pricing, appraisals, communications, rent accounting, property maintenance, and follow-up on prior recommendations. Finally, Senator Umberg requested an audit of the Orange County Board of Education, citing transparency, litigation spending, charter authorization, procurement, and whistleblower concerns; after quorum was established, Parks said the audit would review Brown Act and Public Records Act compliance, public resource use, contracting, litigation costs, charter oversight, and retaliation complaints.

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• </c> and principles that maximize Community and principles that maximize Community input<00:58:16.280
• But when you keep communities together, community sentiment is allowed to come to the fore, and that's
• But when you keep communities together, community sentiment is allowed to come to the fore, and that's
• But when you keep communities together, community sentiment is allowed to come to the fore, and that's
• But when you keep communities together, community sentiment is allowed to come to the fore, and that's

Committee: House Elections Finance and Government Operations

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Enlarge a spirit of collaboration and clear communication.
• So, as Squaxins, members of this community, we thank you for the work that you do for everyone in the
• The speaker is pleased to introduce from the Squaxin Island Tribe Councilmember Vicki Kruger, community
• to protect the hard work we've been doing to improve relationships between law enforcement and communities
• need to do their jobs, we need to ensure that those tools don't create mistrust or harm to the communities

Keywords: 904, all

Summary: The House convened for the opening day of the 2026 regular session of the 69th Legislature with roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance, the national anthem, a prayer, and a tribal welcome from Squaxin Island Tribe member Chris Peters and other tribal leaders. Justice Mary Yu administered the oath of office to Representatives Hall, Obras, Thomas, Salahuddin, and Zahn. The Speaker also recognized the service of Justice Yu, the late Senator Bill Ramos, the late Speaker Emeritus Frank Chopp, and Trooper Tara Marissa Gooding. The Speaker and Republican leader Stokesbary delivered opening remarks focused on the session’s priorities and challenges, including affordability, taxes, housing, public safety, and the impact of federal policy on Washington. The House adopted several organizational resolutions and motions. House Resolution 4665, notifying the Governor that the House was organized and ready to do business, passed. House Concurrent Resolution 4406, setting the Governor’s address to the Legislature, and House Concurrent Resolution 4407, returning bills and resolutions to the normal process for consideration, both passed. Senate Concurrent Resolution 8407, establishing cutoff dates for the 2026 session, also passed. The House suspended rules to move various measures, referred introduced bills to committees, and approved House Resolution 4667 adopting the permanent House rules. The Speaker announced committee assignment changes, including new appointments for Representatives Engel, Hall, Parshley, and Zahn, and reminded members of pink slip deadlines. A House delegation then reported back from the Governor’s office, saying he welcomed the Legislature and was ready for the session. The House adjourned until the next day, with a pro forma session and the Governor’s State of the State address scheduled for the following morning.

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• Enlarge a spirit of collaboration and clear communication.
• So, as Squaxins, members of this community, we thank you for the work that you do for everyone in the
• The speaker is pleased to introduce, from the Squaxin Island Tribe, Councilmember Vicki Kruger, Community
• to protect the hard work we've been doing to improve relationships between law enforcement and communities
• I mean, Tools don't create mistrust or harm to the communities they're intended to serve.

Summary: The House convened for the opening day of the 2026 regular session of the 69th Legislature, with 96 members present. The session included the Pledge of Allegiance, the national anthem, a prayer, and a tribal welcome and blessing from Squaxin Island Tribe members, followed by the swearing-in of several representatives by retired Justice Mary Yu. The Speaker also recognized the deaths of Senator Bill Ramos, Speaker Emeritus Frank Chopp, and Trooper Tara Marissa Gooding with a moment of silence. In opening remarks, the Speaker emphasized the impacts of federal actions on Washington, including tariffs, H.R. 1, health care costs, Medicaid and food assistance losses, climate and clean energy funding threats, immigration and civil rights concerns, and the need to protect food, health, shelter, and affordability. Representative Stokesbary responded for House Republicans, focusing on Washington’s high cost of living, opposing an income tax, and urging action on affordability, housing, and crime. Both sides framed the session as a difficult but important period for budget and policy decisions. The House adopted House Resolution 4665 to notify the governor that it was organized and ready for business, and adopted House Concurrent Resolutions 4406 and 4407 to receive the governor’s address and establish the session’s cutoff dates. The chamber also adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 8407, adopted permanent House rules, and approved several committee reassignments and appointments. A House delegation then reported back from a visit with Governor Ferguson, and the House adjourned until the next day, when it was scheduled to meet in pro forma session before the joint session for the governor’s State of the State address.

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• Or communities that were rocked, physically rocked, by the explosion and then had their community torn
• This is also a jobs bill for workers and communities.
• These are very valuable to both rural communities and urban communities.
• communities a real voice in the process.
• And those two tweaks that we made were to adjust communities of interest: the community of Rosina Ranch

Summary: The committee heard a long agenda of local government and housing-related bills, with testimony often centered on regional coordination, permitting reform, and local control. SB 802 by Senator Ashby would require Sacramento-area jurisdictions to form a joint powers authority to coordinate homelessness and housing response; supporters argued the region has long lacked accountability and coordination, while Sacramento County, Folsom, and others opposed the mandate as an unprecedented state-imposed JPA. The bill drew extensive support from local officials, business groups, service providers, and advocates, and opposition from county, city, and nonprofit representatives who said a local process was already underway. Committee members expressed support for the concept, but the bill was held pending a quorum and later discussed again with strong encouragement for regional collaboration. The committee also heard SB 222, SB 677, SB 908, SB 226, SB 828, and SB 1193. SB 222 would streamline permitting for residential heat pump and water heater installations; supporters said it would lower costs and speed clean-energy adoption, while local government groups argued the main barrier is upfront cost, not permits. SB 677 would curb what the author described as abusive appeals and delays in affordable housing approvals, with developers testifying about frivolous subdivision map appeals and TEFRA hearing delays; the California Native Plant Society sought an amendment to preserve appeals on habitat lands. SB 908 would simplify permits for energy-code-compliant window replacements, and SB 226 would clarify financing authority for a West Sacramento baseball stadium proposal; both passed unanimously. SB 828, prompted by the Esparto fireworks warehouse explosion, would tighten fireworks storage and licensing rules, expand inspection and seizure authority, and increase fines; it also passed unanimously after testimony from fire officials and a pyrotechnic operator who opposed it unless amended. SB 1193, a county-specific Alameda County transparency bill, generated the sharpest debate. The author argued it would prevent waste, favoritism, and conflicts of interest in discretionary spending by requiring board approval, a public spending log, and clearer whistleblower procedures. Alameda County and county associations opposed it as overly broad and burdensome, saying existing processes already provide transparency and that the bill would reduce flexibility during fiscal stress. After committee questions about the bill’s purpose and the county’s current practices, the measure passed 7-0, with the author indicating willingness to accept an amendment restoring a four-fifths vote threshold. The committee then moved out of order to SB 1090, which would impose a temporary moratorium on state housing density laws in Altadena through 2030 in response to post-fire displacement concerns. The author said the bill is intended to protect long-term residents from investor-driven redevelopment after the Eaton Fire, while acknowledging amendments to align the moratorium with affordable housing development timelines. The transcript cuts off during the presentation of this bill, so no final action is shown for SB 1090 in the excerpt.

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• , uh, both Jewish and Muslim communities.
• </c> encouraging learning and community encouraging learning and community building<00:50:55.680><c>
• </c> have constituents in our communities have constituents in our communities that<01:02:24.240><c>
• . community. community.
• </c> article the housing and community article the housing and community development<02:43:12.640><c>

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened with an invocation by Rabbi Ari Goldstein, whose remarks were journalized at the request of the senator from District 33. The chamber then recognized the doctor of the day, Dr. Maryann Lamont, for her 50 years in medicine and her work in neurology and stroke care, and also thanked a legislative aide, Samantha Briggs, who is leaving for law school. The presiding officer noted a quorum was present and moved into the day’s floor work. The Senate handled several messages and committee reports, including a conference committee appointment on Senate Bill 18, which concerns provisional social work licensure. In Finance, the chamber advanced Senate Bill 246 on Health Services Cost Review Commission member terms, Senate Bill 370 on acupuncture board revisions, Senate Bill 564 creating a Division of Data Protection in the Attorney General’s office and a related work group, Senate Bill 782 on telecommunications infrastructure protections, Senate Bill 808 on health insurance provider panel requirements, Senate Bill 849 on agricultural equipment warranties, Senate Bill 867 on the Maryland Aerospace and Technology Commission, and Senate Bill 982 on mutual insurance holding companies converting back to mutual insurers. Most of these bills were reported favorably with technical or conforming amendments, which were adopted without objection, and each was ordered printed for third reading. The committee also considered several House bills with Senate cross-files or identical measures. These included House Bill 118 on money transmitter licensing, House Bills 339 and 512 on Anne Arundel County Board of License Commissioners compensation, House Bill 1100 on telecommunications infrastructure protections, House Bill 1395 on agricultural equipment warranties, House Bill 1473 creating Maryland’s Future Board, House Bill 226 on Department of Disabilities housing programs, House Bill 278 codifying the Longevity Ready Maryland plan, and House Bill 746 on collaborative care model coverage and cost-sharing limits. In each case, the committee reports were adopted, amendments were approved where offered, and the bills were advanced to third reading or passed for third reading, with no recorded opposition on the floor.

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• interest communities.
• and common interest communities.
• </c> in that common interest community. in that common interest community.
• </c> common interest communities under 515b. common interest communities under 515b.
• </c> singling out members of our community. singling out members of our community.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And I did get a survey from the provider group, the Idaho Association for Community Provider survey,
• , includes agricultural research and extension services, college and universities, community colleges
• Then we look at the community colleges, and they're taking $8.03 million, again, ongoing.
• But the community colleges look like they have about a 3% decrease. Mr.
• And with our community colleges, not only do they take the 5% cut ongoing, but they're also taking a

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The committee first received updates from LSO on the latest green sheet, including the revenue impact of House Bill 559, recent cash transfers, and the Idaho Budget Rescissions Act for FY 2026. Members then moved through a series of FY 2027 maintenance budgets, beginning with the legislative branch. The committee discussed the statewide 2% reduction layered on top of the governor’s recommendation, benefit-cost adjustments, and how those decisions were being built into the maintenance budgets. The legislative branch budget passed, followed by unanimous-consent adoption of related language. The committee next considered public safety, natural resources, health and human services, economic development, judicial branch, constitutional officers, and general government budgets. In each case, analysts explained how rescissions, ongoing base reductions, and statewide adjustments were incorporated. Several members objected to the across-the-board cuts, arguing they would reduce staffing or services in corrections, juvenile corrections, environmental quality, health and welfare, public defender services, crime victims compensation, tax administration, and treatment courts, while supporters said the committee needed a target and would revisit details in enhancement work groups. Most budget motions passed on divided votes and were forwarded with do-pass recommendations. The committee also adopted multiple sections of standard and nonstandard language, including cash transfers, reporting requirements, and agency-specific provisions. In Health and Human Services, members debated language requiring reporting on large acquisitions and transfers, and in Economic Development and General Government they adopted language affecting the State Public Defender, the Department of Insurance, and group insurance premiums. The meeting ended while the committee was still working through a disputed general government language item about funding employee health insurance premiums from reserve accounts, with members debating whether the language should reference specific reserve funds or broader reserve funding and whether the proposal was properly within JFAC’s scope.