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• don't have an ongoing state appropriated don't have an ongoing state appropriated administrative
• come to you for an appropriated budget. come to you for an appropriated budget.
• infrastructure bonds or appropriations infrastructure bonds or appropriations uh<00:57:42.319>
• A very large sum was appropriated, and then the agency is earning interest on that appropriation that
• programs funded by state appropriations programs funded by state appropriations may<01:34:48.800

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• 17.7 or 63% of the money you appropriate 17.7 or 63% of the money you appropriate in<00:18:30.480
• appropriations appropriations uh<00:21:50.960> for<00:21:51.200> five<00:21:51.520>
• appropriated to agencies. appropriated to agencies.
• say she was increasing an appropriation say she was increasing an appropriation to<00:46:02.720>
• appropriate it from the choose act fund. appropriate it from the choose act fund.

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• But that is also true in the appropriations process.
• The Legislature has the power to reinstate an appropriation.
• They can systematically review the vetoed appropriations to see if anything might be an appropriate candidate
• You are recognized to explain the specific appropriation. Rep. Canady: Mr.
• Speaker Perez: Show that the appropriation and related proviso are reinstated.

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• Chair. where the appropriations originally come where the appropriations originally come from.<00:04:
• <01:27:57.280> extensions appropriation extensions appropriation extensions um<01:27:59.240>
• . appropriations. appropriations.
• extensions to Met Council appropriations extensions to Met Council appropriations dealing<01:29:
• appropriation that's in this bill. appropriation that's in this bill.

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Finance Committee took up Senate File 203, a broad housing bill authored by Senator Port. Port described the measure as a package including $50 million in housing infrastructure bonds, MHFA administrative and investment reforms, expanded Greater Minnesota infrastructure grants for workforce housing, manufactured housing bill of rights provisions, and a private equity restriction on large investors buying certain single-family homes starting in 2026. Fiscal analyst Eric Olafson walked through the spreadsheet and said the $50 million bond authorization would add debt service costs over time, with the total estimated debt service for that authorization at about $75.8 million. Senator Draheim raised concern about the growing cost of bonding and said the state should rely more on cash than debt. The committee then adopted two technical amendments. The A21 amendment, described by Port as correcting manufactured housing bill of rights language, aligning MHFA board meeting language, conforming a lived-experience exemption to federal law, and fixing a capacity-building grants reference, was approved without objection. The A20 amendment, offered by Draheim, was also adopted and would give the legislature more control and visibility over MHFA funding and how quickly program dollars are reinvested after agency operations. Members then debated Draheim’s A22 amendment, which would delete the manufactured home park provisions from the bill. Draheim and several Republicans argued the section could function like rent control, could burden good park owners, and might have unintended consequences for park operations and purchases. Port, Senator Boldon’s allies, and other supporters said the provisions were needed to protect residents from rent spikes and private equity abuses in manufactured home communities, where residents own their homes but not the land. The transcript ends during that debate, before any final disposition on A22 or the bill itself is shown.

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• Uh line 22 is a $300,000 appropriation Uh line 22 is a $300,000 appropriation um<00:37:02.640>
• /c> mentioned the various appropriations, mentioned the various appropriations, and<00:38:10.480>
• . appropriately. appropriately.
• in the initial appropriation. in the initial appropriation.

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• <00:24:30.400> section financing in the appropriation section financing in the appropriation
• Blank the appropriation. amendments. Blank the appropriation.
• Blank the appropriation amendments.
• Bank the appropriation and defer the date to 2050. Any discussion?
• <00:38:10.480> Any blanking the appropriation. Any blanking the appropriation.

Bills: SB2088, SB2925, SB3263, SB2047, SB2087, SB2100, SB2268, SB2353, SB2781, SB2902

Keywords: coconut trees, tax credit, natural management, Hawaii, agriculture, biosecurity, environment, coconut rhinoceros beetle, student-athletes, name image likeness, NIL, compensation, transparency, University of Hawaii, Title IX, funding, protections, pharmacy benefit managers, maximum allowable cost, drug pricing

Summary: The joint committee on Ways and Means and Consumer Protection met for decision-making only on two agendas and took action on a large number of Senate bills, with no oral testimony heard. On the 1016 agenda, the committee recommended passage of measures including SB 2088, SB 2925, SB 2781, and several others, and passed a number of bills with amendments. Notable amendments included SB 3263, which adopted AG amendments related to the name, image, and likeness endowment trust fund; SB 2047 on pharmacy benefit managers, which incorporated Hawaii Pharmacist Association changes; SB 2087 on health insurance, which added Insurance Division clarifications; SB 2100 on pesticides, which added a blank appropriation; SB 2353 on outdoor signage, which removed provisions related to the Wiki special district; and SB 2902 on renewable energy, which clarified certification standards for portable solar devices and exempted them from certain disclosure requirements. Most recommendations were adopted without objection, though a few members noted reservations on selected bills. The committee also deferred one bill on the agenda, SB 3327. The committee then moved to the 1015 agenda and acted on additional measures. SB 2003 was passed with amendments tied to Act 255, including a repeal trigger if deadlines are missed; SB 2497 on utility-related transparency drew the most discussion, with one member warning about litigation and costs while another argued it was simply about electricity-rate transparency, and it ultimately passed with PUC-related amendments and an exemption for utility cooperatives. Other measures were passed unamended or with technical or fiscal amendments, including bills affecting land planning, tax credits, conveyance tax language, shoreline maintenance, and community improvement projects. Several bills had appropriations blanked or effective dates deferred to 2050, and many were adopted with members noting reservations rather than opposition. On the 1017 agenda, the committee continued approving measures, including SB 709 on crisis intervention officers and assisted community treatment, SB 2153 on defining bona fide farmer/agriculture activity, SB 2694 on water rate adjustments, SB 3025 on income eligibility limits, and SB 3085 on the Hawaii film studio, which included a five-year repeal provision if the studio has not relocated. The committee also passed numerous other bills unamended or with technical amendments, often deferring effective dates or blanking appropriations. Across both agendas, the committee’s actions were largely consistent: bills were advanced with amendments tailored to agency requests, technical corrections, or fiscal adjustments, and votes were generally unanimous or near-unanimous with occasional reservations recorded.

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• Good morning and welcome to the Appropriations Committee on Higher Education. I am delighted.
• Our base budget in AG appropriations was 4.7 billion dollars.
• have come out of that 3 billion dollar appropriation.
• Beside state appropriations in tuition and fees.
• And that's because of the appropriators and all the investments that have been made.

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• , and then any any in appropriations, and then any any additional<00:03:43.120> appropriations
• <00:03:43.760> the additional appropriations the additional appropriations the legislature<00:
• becomes a $1.2 million appropriation. becomes a $1.2 million appropriation.
• Uh, we have intake staff who receive the complaints and screen them appropriately to the appropriate
• , it appropriates And lastly, it appropriates it<00:20:01.000> appropriates<00:20:01.680> funds

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• This appropriation will allow another department to buy some more vehicles. Any further remarks?
• Add $17,359,038,000 to our $10 million appropriation already in the bill as introduced.
• Amendment 985 to Assembly Bill 515 clarifies the appropriated but unspent state general fund appropriations
• Amendment 985 to Assembly Bill 515 clarifies the appropriated but unspent state general fund appropriations
• This makes an appropriation to the Outdoor Education and Recreation Grant Program.

Keywords: 909, all

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• SB 1831, an act appropriating monies.
• SB 831 relating to 2026-27 General Appropriations Act.
• SB 1837, an act appropriating monies related to the environment.
• I shared with the Appropriations Committees last week.
• House Bill 4144, appropriating monies relating to the environment.

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• This is our appropriation change review for FY24 and FY25.
• We did not receive an appropriation.
• They have state-appropriated funds for Head Start.
• So, you know, our carryover is $2 million for total appropriated dollars.
• And so it was not—the LCF payment that we have to make appropriation and payback was not appropriated

Summary: The committee first heard a presentation from the Oklahoma Department of Commerce on its FY26 priorities, recent performance, and budget requests. Commerce said it had helped announce about 8,000 direct jobs and nearly $14 billion in investment year-to-date, while noting challenges such as tariffs, workforce recruitment, staffing/FTE management, and the condition of its 100-year-old office building. The agency highlighted projects and initiatives including a new Taiwan trade office, Route 66 Centennial planning, the National Main Street conference in Tulsa, Olympic-related coordination, census outreach, and continued improvements to its grants and CRM systems. Requested funding included $8.3 million for building repairs or relocation planning, census support, $300,000 for EDGE, $135,000 for IT/cybersecurity upgrades, $250,000 for the Taiwan office, and additional support for Head Start, senior nutrition, and the Strategic Air and Space Commission. Members asked about the meaning of the investment totals, the building condition, delays in senior nutrition distributions, and staffing vacancies; Commerce said the investment figures reflected formal company capital announcements, the building had significant facade and roof damage, delays were due to multiple contracting layers, and several open positions were expected to be filled soon. The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department then presented its FY26 budget and goals. New director Amy Blackburn and special advisor Sterling Zearley said the department oversees 38 state parks, six lodges, seven golf courses, and nine travel information centers, and emphasized tourism’s economic importance. They reported savings from bringing marketing and tracking functions in-house and from shared services, but said the department faces more than $271 million in deferred maintenance needs, staffing shortages, and connectivity problems at parks. Their goals include increasing park visitation to 10.2 million, raising occupancy to 36%, and growing travel to Oklahoma, with major marketing tied to the Route 66 Centennial, America 250, the FIFA World Cup, the Olympics, and other events. The department also discussed a request to raise its purchasing exemption cap from $25,000 to $75,000, a possible TravelOK.com redesign, and efforts to improve restaurant operations at lodges through a new RFP structure. Members questioned the apportionment cap, the size and timing of deferred maintenance requests, park revenue, and the use of parking pass funds; tourism said annual park-related revenue is about $32 million to $34 million and parking pass revenue is about $2.5 million. Finally, the OSU Veterinary Medicine Authority presented its budget request and program updates. The authority said it supports the veterinary teaching hospital and related student training, and that its FY26 budget is entirely state-appropriated. It requested continued support for hospital operations, the large animal scholarship program, and a new $12.5 million annual payment tied to the $250 million Legacy Capital Fund authorization for the veterinary teaching hospital, along with additional funding to expand in-state enrollment. Officials said in-state enrollment had increased from 58 to 69 students after prior funding, with a goal of reaching 90 of 106 total seats, and that there were 195 in-state applicants this year. Members asked whether standards would be lowered; the authority said academic standards would not change and noted strong board-pass rates and retention outcomes. It also said accreditation concerns tied to faculty shortages and off-site teaching had been addressed by bringing students back to the main campus and improving staffing. The committee ended by thanking the presenters and announcing its next meeting date.

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• Members, this is an amendment to the Secretary of State's appropriation.
• Happy to answer any questions on this appropriation amendment.
• The appropriation for the State Library. Happy to answer any questions.
• Members, this is the appropriation for Arkansas State University.
• Happy to answer any questions in the Arkansas State University appropriation.

Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, established a quorum with 98 members present, and granted leave for Representative Jack Ladyman. The chamber then received committee reports from the Joint Budget Committee recommending passage of several appropriation bills, and the Governor’s communication noting approval of House Bill 1001 (Act 2). The Speaker also recognized guests in the galleries, including law enforcement personnel, doctors, students visiting for STEM Day, line workers, and representatives from the Council of State Governments. The bulk of the meeting was devoted to budget amendments and appropriation bills. The House adopted amendments to House Bills 1018, 1023, 1036, 1041, 1055, 1068, and 1077, covering items such as title changes at East Arkansas College, DHS and Department of Health staffing adjustments, Capitol Police positions for the Winthrop Rockefeller Building, transfer of the early childhood nutrition program to the Department of Agriculture, DFA position changes and the Rural Health Transformation Program, and DHS county office reductions. The chamber then passed House Bill 1060 for the State Library, and Senate Bills 5, 13, 39, and 56, which funded the Tobacco Settlement Commission, Judicial Discipline and Disability Commission, Arkansas State University, and Auditor of State continuing education/local offices. Most measures passed with strong support, though Senate Bill 56 drew 14 nays. Before adjournment, the Speaker announced the House was ahead of schedule and planned to move the following week’s calendar earlier, with a possible sine die adjournment on Wednesday if business proceeded as planned. Representative Meeks moved to adjourn until 1 p.m. the next day, and the motion carried without objection.

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• All medically necessary services must also be medically appropriate.
• Carey said before, around medical necessity and appropriateness.
• And it's not always the most developmentally appropriate settings.
• So what is the, is there a medically appropriate, what is the medically appropriate location?
• appropriate, what is the medically appropriate location? Senator Gelser, if I may, and Dr.

Keywords: 907, all

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• THANK YOU FOR SHARING IT WITH THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
• APPROPRIATIONS FROM SUBSTANTIVE BILLS PASSED LAST SESSION AND APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR ARE ADDED AND
• ONE OF THE MOST HELPFUL SECTIONS OF THE FULL LIST OF ALL APPROPRIATION CATEGORIES IN THE BASE AND YOU
• NAME, BASE APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 25 26, AND EXPLANATIONS FOR EACH LINE ITEM.
• ALL $345 MILLION THAT WAS APPROPRIATED FOR THE PACE PROGRAM?

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• Starting with on line number four, state grant program, the House is now appropriating $51,958,000 above
• Starting with on line number four, state grant program, the House is now appropriating $51,958,000 above
• And I think there are no other changes to the Office of Higher Ed for appropriations.
• We'll move down to the appropriations.
• research now reducing the appropriation research now reducing the appropriation by<00:03:48.239>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• establishes positions and appropriates establishes positions and appropriates funds<00:10:46.399
• meod is appropriate meod is appropriate for<00:25:26.159> okay<00:25:26.480> thank
• <00:40:44.560> mesh with quote unquote an appropriate mesh with quote unquote an appropriate
• <00:58:47.000> County homelands and the appropriate County homelands and the appropriate County
• <01:00:11.039> funds resilient development appropriates funds resilient development appropriates

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committees heard several agriculture and food-system bills. SB 1562 would create a Combined Housing Operational Agricultural Mobilization Program to help bona fide farmers live and farm on agricultural lands and provide a tax credit for donated land. Testimony generally supported the goal of housing for farmers and farm workers, but raised concerns about placing the program within the Department of Agriculture, possible constitutional and drafting issues, land-quality standards, lease structure, and whether another agency might be better suited. The committees recommended passing SB 1562 with amendments, including clarifying DOA authority to acquire agricultural lands and establishing an advisory committee within the department; the recommendation was adopted. The committees also heard SB 1171 on providing monofilament netting through hardware stores to help slow coconut rhinoceros beetle spread, SB 1186 on creating a statewide interagency food systems coordination team and working group, SB 1250 on a Farm to Families program, SB 1303 on agricultural loans, SB 1395 on a climate mitigation and resiliency special fund, SB 504 on a local agricultural transportation cost reimbursement program, SB 1185 on reviewing and repealing obsolete agricultural laws, and SB 187 on funding permanent agricultural biosecurity positions. Most testimony on these measures was in support, with some suggested refinements: for SB 1186, a youth advisory seat and clearer performance benchmarks; for SB 1250, broader eligibility for food pantries, cold storage, and staffing support; for SB 1303, support for lower interest rates and expanded loan tools; for SB 1395, debate over the fund’s structure and revenue source; for SB 504, clearer eligibility for small and beginning farmers, cooperatives, and food hubs; and for SB 1185, interest in joining the working group but concern about overbroad deregulation. No roll-call votes were taken on the other measures in the excerpt, but the chair reported testimony counts on some bills, including 89 in support and none opposed for SB 1250, 13 in support and one opposed for SB 504, and 14 in support with one comment for SB 1395. SB 1303 and SB 187 also drew supportive testimony from the Department of Agriculture, farm groups, food banks, and industry organizations, with SB 187 emphasizing the need to make Act 231 biosecurity positions permanent and fully funded.

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• SB 1798, school safety identification system appropriation. Appropriations and Education.
• SB 1731, Office of Indian Education appropriation. SB 1732, appropriation, City of Page roundabout.
• SB 1733, appropriation, senior facilities, tribal nations. SB 1734, appropriation, pedestrian pass.
• SB 1736, appropriation, Navajo Water Supply. SB 1737, appropriation, Navajo Route 8009.
• SB 1737, appropriation, Navajo Route 809. SB 1738, Coconino County Juvenile Services appropriation.

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Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, a recorded roll call showing 30 members present, and approval of the previous journal. The President announced receipt of HB 2022 from the governor and made temporary committee substitutions for the Rules Committee. The chamber also received a large calendar of first- and second-reading bills and resolutions covering elections, education, water, public safety, marijuana, housing, taxation, and other topics. A major presentation recognized licensed naturopathic physicians in the gallery, who were invited to support SB 1178, a bill expanding their authority to administer certain intravenous legend drugs, including antibiotics, antivirals, and antifungals. The Senate then recessed to honor public safety personnel with a proclamation commending Deputies Gregory Sanders and Jacob Montoya, along with several Cochise and Pinal County and Border Patrol personnel, for rescuing an eight-year-old boy from a human trafficking situation. The members applauded the honorees and took photos with them. After returning to order, several senators used points of personal privilege to urge the Joint Legislative Budget Committee to review $2.85 million in election-related funding requested by the Secretary of State for IT and election infrastructure needs, arguing the money was already available and necessary for secure 2026 elections. Another senator spoke about the need for long-term water planning and reduced groundwater reliance. Additional announcements covered caucus and committee meeting times, Arizona Aerospace Day, and a mental health advocacy group visiting the chamber. No substantive floor votes on legislation were taken in the portion provided, and the meeting ended with a motion to adjourn until Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

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• Map for you what to expect as we assemble the House's General Appropriations Act.
• We're not doing that because as she has stated, the research shows that 21 is an appropriate age.
• So I thank you for... ...the research shows that 21 is an appropriate age.
• We're not doing that because as she has stated, the research shows that 21 is an appropriate age.
• So I thank you for... shows that 21 is an appropriate age.

Summary: The House convened for opening-day business, with prayer, a moment of silence for Captain Bill Guston, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum established. The Speaker outlined a budget message emphasizing reduced spending and a proposed permanent 0.75% sales tax cut, and the chamber then received the Governor’s veto message on portions of HB 5001. Members moved to reinstate several vetoed appropriations, including the Florida Senior Veterans and Crisis Fund, Rockledge Advanced Water Treatment Phase 1, the Department of Corrections automated staffing/time management system, and Baldwin sewer and water main work; each reinstatement passed unanimously. The House also adopted a special order calendar and special amendment procedures for the General Appropriations Act and related bills. On the special order calendar, several bills passed unanimously or near-unanimously, including Lucy’s Law on boating safety (CS/CS/CS/HB 289), HB 735 on water access facilities, HB 11 on municipal water and sewer utility rates, CS/CS/HB 85 on hazardous walking conditions, and CS/HB 157 on service of process. These measures focused on boating safety, water infrastructure, utility-rate fairness, school walking safety, and procedural civil-law updates. A major floor debate centered on HB 6017, which would repeal Florida’s “Free Kill Law” limiting wrongful-death damages in medical negligence cases. Supporters described the bill as a long-awaited justice measure for families who lost adult children or unmarried relatives to medical malpractice, while opponents were not recorded in the final vote tally; the bill passed 104-6 after extensive emotional testimony from sponsors and affected families. The chamber also heard a lengthy, highly divided debate on HB 759, which would lower the firearm purchase age from 21 to 18. Supporters argued the current law is inconsistent with adult rights and responsibilities and cited constitutional precedent, while opponents emphasized Parkland, youth gun violence, and public-safety concerns; the transcript ends during continued debate on that bill, with no final vote shown.

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• SB 1362, appropriation, resilience plan.
• SB 1307, appropriation, DES emergency shelters. SB 1307, appropriation, DES emergency shelters.
• SB 1314, appropriations, criminal justice salary increases.
• SB 1373, appropriation, summer youth employment program.
• SB 1408, appropriation, public schools, trees.

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Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, and approval of the prior journal. Members then recognized several guest groups and proclamations, including the Alzheimer’s Association, the Arizona Society of CPAs, the Arizona Airports Association (with a proclamation designating Arizona Aviation Day), and students from Onyose Day Academy in Yuma for School Choice Week. Additional guest introductions included school choice and community advocates. The chamber then handled executive nominations and a long list of bill introductions and committee referrals. Measures covered a wide range of topics, including veterans’ property tax exemptions, ESA reporting and spending limits, public school communications requirements, sentencing and expungement, SNAP work and audit provisions, immigration-related restrictions, water and land issues, election law, domestic relations, health insurance and fertility coverage, and several education, transportation, and public safety proposals. The Senate also moved through second-reading consideration of numerous bills and resolutions, including measures on voting security, prison sentencing, weather modification, water supply, emergency shelters, rural health, reentry programs, and foreign contributions. A large portion of the floor time was taken up by personal privilege statements focused on human rights and immigration enforcement. Senators from both parties spoke about alleged abuses by federal immigration authorities, citing deaths and injuries in several states and calling for investigations, transparency, and an end to excessive force. Separate remarks also addressed a humanitarian crisis in Iran, with a resolution read in support of human rights and the Iranian people. The chamber recessed and later reconvened to continue reading bills and announcements. No substantive floor votes on legislation were taken in the transcript beyond routine procedural actions, and the meeting ended with committee announcements and adjournment until the next scheduled session.

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• For categorical appropriations, these are year over year appropriations.
• That's the total appropriation for transportation for the fiscal year 26.
• Appropriation to $30 million a year for this year, and then depending on how you appropriate to the Indianet
• appropriated money to the fund.
• Appropriations, I did want to specifically point out the three on page 29, appropriations to the Hispanic