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• Having these five-year milestones will allow us to track and make sure that the necessary reductions
• It will identify all the load reductions we have seen to date and the locations of all the different
• And it's really how long it takes for a pollutant and a reduction of a pollutant to really impact the
• Water quality improvement and reductions.
• that need to be done in and above, you know, what reductions are accomplished through the BMPs.

Summary: The Committee on Environment and Natural Resources convened with a quorum present, heard opening remarks from Chair Rodriguez and member introductions, and discussed broad priorities including water quality, climate change, budget oversight, and accountability for environmental investments. Members emphasized concerns about nutrient pollution, springs, Lake Okeechobee, the Everglades, and the need for better data and measurable results. The committee then received a presentation from DEP Deputy Secretary Adam Blaylock on the state’s water quality restoration framework. He explained how water quality standards, total maximum daily loads (TMDLs), Basin Management Action Plans (BMAPs), and reasonable assurance plans work together to address impaired waters, and noted that BMAPs are updated every five years with annual reviews in between. He also described recent statutory changes requiring five-year milestones, restrictions on new septic systems in certain areas, and public-facing data tools to track projects and water quality trends. Members questioned whether BMAPs are producing enough improvement and whether the five-year update cycle is too slow. Blaylock said results can take years because of project lag and environmental variability, but that the department can adjust plans if data show they are not working. He also highlighted $2.9 billion in statewide water quality funding since 2019, nearly 1,100 funded projects, and a $1.1 billion water quality improvement grant program that now covers impaired waters beyond BMAP areas. The committee discussed agricultural projects, DEP and FDACS funding roles, and a new dashboard and centralized monitoring platform under development. No formal votes or other actions were taken, and the meeting ended with adjournment moved by the vice chair.

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• THEY GO ANYWHERE BETWEEN 50% REDUCTION, UP TO 85% REDUCTION ON THE INCOME NITROGEN.
• ONCE AGAIN, THESE TREATMENT LEVELS WILL BE ANYWHERE FROM 60% REDUCTION OF TO THE 85% REDUCTION ON NITROGEN
• WE TALK ABOUT A 65 PERCENT REDUCTION AS THE PRESUMED REDUCTION THAT YOU WOULD GET NITROGEN IN THE SYSTEMS
• WHEN YOU GO THROUGH ALL THE DIFFERENT AVENUES, INRB, YOU HAVE A 50% REDUCTION ALL THE WAY TO AN 85 REDUCTION
• >> I'M GOING TO ANSWER PHOSPHORUS REDUCTION FIRST.

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• In this 2025-26 budget, that one-time reduction is restored.
• So that's a fairly significant reduction.
• 7.95% reduction.
• Because now it is a reduction, and it's an ongoing reduction.
• Additionally, as part of the statewide efficiency reductions, the State Library should plan for a reduction

Summary: The committee heard the May Revision presentation for the Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Education Finance, with public comment focused heavily on K-12 priorities such as universal school meals, kitchen infrastructure, food service and custodial support, youth leadership grants, Special Olympics funding, English learner support, universal pre-K, literacy investments, and concerns about community college funding shifts. Speakers also urged support for expanded learning, teacher recruitment and training, and maintaining or increasing funding for community colleges and student support programs. Finance and the LAO then reviewed the Proposition 98 outlook. Finance said the May Revision lowers the 2025-26 Prop. 98 guarantee to $114.6 billion, about $4.3 billion below January, due mainly to lower revenue estimates, with smaller effects from attendance and property tax changes. The administration also described rebenching for universal transitional kindergarten and a one-time rebench tied to Los Angeles fire-related property tax losses, along with changes to the Public School System Stabilization Account, deferrals, and updated COLA assumptions. The LAO said the budget relies too much on deferrals and one-time funds, creates a structural shortfall, and should instead align ongoing spending with the guarantee and preserve a reserve buffer. Members questioned the TK rebench and the shift of funding from community colleges to K-12, asking why it was being applied retroactively and how colleges would be held harmless. Finance said the changes align funding with where TK costs are being incurred and that reappropriation funding and other adjustments would offset impacts on community colleges. The LAO argued the historical split formula is outdated and should be abandoned in favor of budgeting around current priorities rather than fixed percentages. Members also raised concerns about draining the rainy day reserve and using deferrals, while the LAO said preserving reserves would better protect against future volatility. The committee then moved to specific K-12 and education proposals. Finance outlined May Revision changes including state operations adjustments for the Department of Education, technical trailer bill changes, a $100 million student teacher stipend program administered by Kern County, and updates to the charter school facility grant program. The LAO recommended rejecting the proposed increases for expanded learning, literacy coaches, and the student teacher stipend as currently structured, while supporting the minimum grant increase for expanded learning. Members expressed support for teacher recruitment efforts but questioned whether one-time funding can sustain ongoing programs and whether the student teacher stipend should be targeted to shortage areas or low-income communities.

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• And we're looking at the potential reduction or local to us about a potential local match reduction was
• And we're looking at the potential reduction or local match reduction request of 21.6 million.
• One that match reduction.
• We qualified for a complete reduction, and that's why we're presenting a complete reduction.
• We qualified for a complete reduction, and that's why we're presenting a complete reduction.

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• based on both a historical and current measurement of their emissions, production output, and a reduction
• The reduction schedule sets allowance allocation at 100% for the first compliance period, 97% for the
• SB 6246 doesn't weaken the CCA, nor does it change the statewide emissions cap or reduction schedule.
• As a result, it increases compliance burden without accelerating real emissions reductions.
• Those reductions are gradual over time.

Summary: The Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Committee heard three bills. SB 6246 would direct Ecology to develop recommendations for how no-cost allowances for emissions-intensive trade-exposed facilities (EITEs) should work from 2035 to 2050, and would require EITEs to submit facility-specific emissions data and periodic decarbonization plans as a condition of receiving allowances. Supporters said the bill preserves the Climate Commitment Act’s goals while giving the Legislature and Ecology better information to prevent emissions and job leakage and to plan for industrial decarbonization. Opponents argued the bill adds costly reporting and planning burdens, could threaten competitiveness, and in some cases could lead to allowance withholding; Ecology said it generally supports the approach but wants some streamlining and noted implementation costs are not in the governor’s budget. SB 5932 would provide certainty for sustainable aviation fuel development by changing how Ecology applies electricity carbon intensity in the Clean Fuels Program and by setting an earlier trigger for aviation fuel tax incentives. The sponsor and 12, a Moses Lake SAF developer, said the bill would give investors and producers needed certainty for expansion and help Washington remain competitive. Ecology and Climate Solutions opposed parts of the bill, saying it would weaken incentives for new renewable electricity generation, limit Ecology’s technical discretion, and reduce the Clean Fuels Program’s effectiveness, though Ecology said it supports decarbonizing aviation and is willing to work on the issue through rulemaking. Some testimony also supported the tax certainty portion while objecting to the Clean Fuels Program changes, and one witness asked for clarification on local participation in the incentive. SB 6172 would end remaining state tax and regulatory exemptions for the coal-fired TransAlta plant after its scheduled closure date. The sponsor said Washington should remove special treatment now that the state has phased out coal, while supporters said the bill reinforces the state’s clean energy transition and protects public health and climate goals. A few witnesses raised concerns about possible costs to utilities and ratepayers if the plant were ever required to run in an emergency, and asked for language to protect against that. The hearing concluded with the committee closing public testimony on all three bills; no votes were taken in the transcript.

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• </c><00:07:15.680><c> of</c> which would result in a a reduction of which would result in a a reduction
• </c><00:20:25.200><c> to</c> there'd be a corresponding reduction to there'd be a corresponding reduction
• </c><00:31:14.080><c> um</c> million in the uh tales reductions um million in the uh tales reductions
• It's a reduction.
• It's a reduction. perfect place to be. It's a reduction.

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• It's another thing if now it's going out potentially to the whole state by having litters of puppies,
• home inspection, generally you're talking one pregnant animal or one animal being rehabilitated in a litter

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• No one is keeping litters until 12 weeks to do so, since the minimum legal rabies vaccine age is 12 weeks
• No one is keeping litters until 12 weeks to do so, since the minimum legal rabies vaccine age is 12 weeks

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a work session on a bill arising from the Lee case involving animal seizures and humane society involvement. Members and the commissioner discussed concerns about due process, lack of clear notice to animal owners, the need for owners to understand when they are surrendering ownership, and whether humane agents should have additional training or certification. Several members also questioned the role of the NH SPCA and humane societies, the absence of oversight, and whether there was any financial or policy conflict in their involvement. The commissioner said the Department of Agriculture does not have a direct relationship with humane societies, but does coordinate with police on seizures, and noted that problems tend to arise when agencies do not consult the department first. Testimony and discussion focused on possible fixes to the bill, including clearer written notice of rights, requiring a third-party qualified veterinarian or other neutral evaluator, establishing the condition of animals at the time of seizure for later court proceedings, and possibly using teleconferencing with a veterinarian in limited circumstances. Some members suggested the bill may need a broader study committee, while others said it should be amended now rather than delayed. The chair said the bill would be worked on further and sent to the subcommittee for more detailed review. The committee then opened a hearing on HB 250, which would allow local governing bodies to regulate dog muzzling. Representative Jodi Newell testified that the bill was intended to let municipalities respond to dangerous dogs, citing Keene’s attempt to require muzzling after a serious incident but lack of clear authority under current law. Deborah LeBlanc also testified about a dog attack that seriously injured her dog and said a muzzle requirement could have prevented the attack. Committee members asked about the incident, existing dog-control laws, and whether the dog had been leashed; the discussion suggested the bill was meant to clarify local authority over muzzling as a public safety measure.

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• For instance, up to 38% reduction in sulfur oxides, 11% reduction in carbon monoxide, 62% reduction in
• Cost reductions, future emissions reductions, and if we carefully manage the unintended consequences.
• So any reduction is significant.
• Current technologies get you to 80% carbon emission reductions, with 50% particulate matter reduction
• , almost 100% sulfur reduction.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• For instance, up to 38% reduction in sulfur oxides, 11% reduction in carbon monoxide, 62% reduction in
• Cost reductions, future emissions reductions, and if we carefully manage the unintended consequences.
• So any reduction is significant.
• So any reduction is significant.
• and almost 100% sulfur reduction.

Summary: The meeting began with a budget subcommittee hearing on a proposed sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) tax credit trailer bill. Assembly Members Ávila Farías and another member spoke in support, emphasizing union jobs, refinery investments, and the need to decarbonize aviation. The Department of Finance said the Governor’s proposal would provide a $1 to $2 per gallon credit against the diesel excise tax for SAF sold in California from 2026 to 2036. The Legislative Analyst’s Office recommended rejecting the proposal, arguing it is a relatively expensive way to reduce emissions, has uncertain environmental benefits, could significantly reduce transportation revenues, and conflicts with the spirit of voter restrictions on transportation taxes. Committee members questioned whether the credit would mainly benefit out-of-state producers, whether firms would have diesel tax liability to use the credit, and whether the proposal would shift production away from renewable diesel and raise fuel prices. Administration and CARB staff said the credit is intended to support aviation decarbonization, preserve jobs, and help keep California on track toward its 2045 climate goals. LAO and UC Berkeley testimony countered that the policy could mostly subsidize existing technologies, that feedstock supply is limited, and that the net emissions benefit may be small relative to the cost. Members also asked about the effect on local streets and roads, SHOP, and trade corridor funding; Finance estimated a $165 million annual revenue impact would reduce those programs, while LAO said the reductions would mean fewer projects over time. No vote was taken, and the chair said the issue would remain open for further discussion. The committee then moved to a zero-emission vehicle incentive trailer bill proposing a one-time $200 million appropriation to CARB for a new point-of-sale incentive program focused on first-time buyers and leases of new and used light-duty ZEVs. Supporters said the program would help offset the loss of the federal EV tax credit, maintain momentum in California’s ZEV transition, and use a one-to-one match with participating automakers to double the state’s investment. LAO recommended rejection, saying the proposal does not meet the high budget bar this year, lacks enough program detail to evaluate, is unlikely to move sales significantly given the size of the appropriation, and could duplicate existing state and utility programs. Members asked about current incentives across light-, medium-, and heavy-duty sectors, the recent decline in ZEV sales, and whether the program would help lower-income buyers rather than subsidize purchases that would have happened anyway. CARB said the proposal is meant to fill a gap in the light-duty market, where sales fell sharply after the federal credit expired, and noted existing programs for other vehicle classes. The Department of Finance also addressed a separate question about the Motor Vehicle Account, saying a previously planned GGRF transfer was no longer needed because updated forecasts showed the fund had sufficient balances, though LAO said the account still has a structural long-term imbalance. The discussion ended before any vote or action on the ZEV proposal.

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• I believe there's a 3% reduction in the next compliance period and another 3% reduction in the following
• And basically you... ...reduction in the following compliance period.
• What I heard consistently from EITEs was that they need this clarity of emissions reductions that are
• What I heard consistently from EITEs was that they need this clarity of emissions reductions that are
• As a result, it increases compliance burden without accelerating real emissions reductions.

Summary: The Environment and Energy Committee heard testimony on House Bill 2537, which would change how energy-intensive, trade-exposed facilities (EITEs) are treated under the Climate Commitment Act. Committee staff and the bill sponsor explained that the measure would require Ecology to update its post-2034 report to include proposed allowance-reduction methods, leakage-risk adjustments, and consignment recommendations, and would add new reporting and decarbonization-planning requirements for EITEs to continue receiving no-cost allowances. The committee also briefly took up House Bill 2245, a separate Clean Energy Transformation Act bill, and later voted the proposed substitute out of committee on an 11-8 vote with 2 excused, after debate over exemptions for certain utilities and market customers. Supporters of HB 2537, including The Nature Conservancy, NRDC, Washington Conservation Action, Climate Solutions, Clean and Prosperous Washington, Ecology, and some utility representatives, said the bill would provide needed clarity, better data, and a path for long-term industrial decarbonization while helping prevent emissions leakage. They argued that EITEs receive substantial public value through free allowances and should be required to document emissions sources, energy needs, and feasible reduction pathways so the state can design a post-2035 policy consistent with climate goals. Ecology said it generally supports the bill, though it recommended streamlining duplicative reporting and noted the work would require significant agency resources not included in the governor’s budget. Opponents, including the Association of Washington Business, the Northwest Pulp and Paper Association, the Association of Western Pulp and Paperworkers, WISPA, the Alliance of Western Energy Consumers, Food Northwest, Simplot, Kaiser Aluminum, and Newcor Steel, warned that the bill could increase compliance burdens, expose sensitive business information, and worsen leakage risks by making Washington less competitive. They said many facilities have already made major investments and face high capital costs, limited clean electricity supply, permitting delays, and technologies that are not yet commercially viable at scale. Several speakers pointed to recent plant closures and job losses in pulp and paper, food processing, and metals as evidence that leakage is already occurring, and urged the committee to preserve flexibility, protect confidentiality, and consider targeted funding or other incentives rather than new mandates alone.

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• And with those regular reductions... ...the state it was celebrated as.
• Why would a reduction of the income tax? An elimination of the income tax.
• Yeah, so first of all, it's not a reduction at $8.5 billion. It's a reduction of 4.7%.
• of one hundredth of 1% up to a maximum reduction of 1.6% in a calendar year.
• The amendment defines certain terms used in tax reduction provisions.

Summary: The Missouri House met with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior House journal, and numerous guest introductions, including a tribute to Harris-Stowe State University President Dr. Latanya Collins-Smith during Women’s History Month. The chamber then took up House Committee Substitute for House Joint Resolutions 173 and 174, which would place on the ballot a constitutional change to gradually eliminate Missouri’s individual income tax and allow the legislature to broaden the sales tax base to services if needed. The sponsor and supporters framed the proposal as a long-term tax reform that would let Missourians keep more of their earnings, spur economic growth, and ultimately let voters decide the state’s tax structure. Supporters argued that no-income-tax states have stronger growth, more business relocation, and better population trends, and said the resolution includes triggers and revenue-neutral safeguards, including protections for school funding and local governments. Several members said the measure is only a referral to the voters, not an immediate tax change, and emphasized that the plan is designed to phase out the income tax only as state growth allows. Opponents countered that the measure would ultimately require a large sales tax increase on goods and services, shifting the burden onto working families, seniors, renters, and low-income Missourians, while threatening public schools, services, and tax-credit-supported nonprofits. They also criticized the ballot language as misleading and warned that the fiscal impact could be as high as an $8.5 billion revenue loss. Members debated comparisons to Tennessee, Texas, Florida, Washington, Oregon, and Kansas, with supporters citing those states as evidence that lower or no income taxes can attract growth, while opponents said Missouri’s economy, tourism, and budget structure are not comparable and that the Kansas example shows the risks of tax-cut experiments. The sponsor and several allies repeatedly stressed that the proposal is a constitutional amendment for voters to decide, not a final legislative tax hike, and said the plan is different from Kansas because it uses triggers and a defined path to zero. The transcript does not show a final vote on the resolution in the excerpt provided.

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• By far, the largest component of that $4 billion in ongoing reductions was the $2 billion in reductions
• So moving into 2025-26, there's a $300 million reduction proposed for CSU and a $272 million reduction
• a reduction; that's what is left.
• A reduction of what is a reduction for UC and for CSU. CSU from your standpoint.
• The reduction is $375.2 million.

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• <00:23:32.880><c> of</c><00:23:33.039><c> about</c> reduction of about reduction of about $6.59<00:23
• </c> reduction to uh transportation sparity? reduction to uh transportation sparity?
• This is in a teacher uh reduction.
• <00:56:07.839><c> some</c><00:56:08.160><c> reduction</c><00:56:08.559><c> in</c> reduction some reduction
• in reduction some reduction in telecommunications<00:56:10.319><c> equity</c><00:56:10.799><c> aid.

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• So the reduction in the BMAP is related to a reduction at the...
• So the reduction in the BMAP is related to a reduction at the spring vent.
• And so it might be that there's even more nitrogen reduction than is identified here because this reduction
• But if we could just get a 20-pound reduction...
• So when you look at the reduction in nitrogen, do you have...

Summary: The Senate Committee on Agriculture met with a quorum present and heard three presentations focused on Florida aquaculture, agricultural nutrient reduction, and land preservation. First, clam farmer Tim Solano of Cedar Key described the economic and environmental importance of the state’s clam industry, noting Florida’s strong national production, the industry’s recovery role after the net ban, and the severe damage caused by recent hurricanes and red tide. He said the Dislocated Workers program helped farmers return to work and asked that existing state programs be written more broadly to include aquaculture. Oyster producer Canaan Greg of Pelican Oyster Company then discussed the growth of off-bottom oyster farming, the losses his industry suffered from Hurricane Michael and the pandemic, and the need for better access to recovery loans, student internships, local seed production, and waterfront protection. Members asked questions about leases, production, predators, and storm resilience, and the presenters emphasized that aquaculture is a sustainable, year-round industry that filters water and supports local economies. The committee next heard from UF/IFAS regional extension agent Dr. Bob Hockmouth on education, research, and extension efforts to reduce nitrogen in the Suwannee Valley Basin Management Action Plan area. He explained that the region’s agricultural load reduction target has increased from about 4.2 million to 5.8 million pounds of nitrogen, and that extension programs are helping farmers adopt practices such as precision fertilizer placement, soil moisture sensors, controlled-release fertilizer, petiole sap testing, and irrigation automation. He highlighted corn and watermelon as major examples, saying on-farm demonstrations and cost-share programs are essential because the equipment and technology are expensive. He reported substantial reductions from participating farms and said growers are generally cooperative when funding is available. Finally, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services presented an update on the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program. The program acquires development rights through voluntary conservation easements to keep working agricultural lands in production, protect water resources and wildlife habitat, and preserve taxable land without transferring ownership. The presenter said the program has expanded rapidly in the last two years, with more acreage acquired, faster application review, and more properties in the Florida wildlife corridor. He noted new online application and monitoring tools, a shortened review timeline, and stronger partnerships with federal and defense-related programs. Committee members asked about long-term maintenance responsibilities and the Board of Trustees approval process, and the presentation closed with support for continued funding and efficiency improvements before the committee adjourned without objection.

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• Also, there was a general core reduction in this line.
• reductions to partnership programs with FQCs.
• Louis overdose reduction initiative of $556,500.
• The reductions included in this item.
• The difference also includes a 20% reduction in core for E&E.

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The Budget Committee heard a Department of Mental Health budget presentation for FY 2027, with no public testimony taken. Director Valerie Hoon outlined the department’s $4.4 billion budget request and explained major changes in behavioral health and developmental disabilities funding, including Medicaid growth, provider tax adjustments, mental health reinvestment funds tied to cannabis revenue, and several offsets. The committee also reviewed funding for youth mental health services, outpatient competency restoration, crisis services, substance use treatment, and nursing facility supports for people with mental health conditions. A major focus of the meeting was the department’s response to the backlog of people awaiting competency restoration while held in county jails. Members pressed the department on the cost, effectiveness, and legal implications of outpatient competency restoration, jail-based restoration, and long-term state hospital beds. Hoon said the department currently has eight outpatient beds operating through University Health, is working to expand to 50, and is also building a Kansas City hospital that would add 150 beds, including 100 for competency restoration and 50 for long-term supports. Members raised concerns about long jail waits, the 60-day statutory timeline, the six-month court update requirement, and the high cost of state hospital care compared with outpatient alternatives. The committee also discussed developmental disability funding changes, especially proposed reductions to self-directed services rates and community specialist services. Several members objected to the proposed rate cuts, saying they had received significant constituent concern and questioning whether reducing provider rates was the right approach. The director said the department had presented multiple options to the governor, that the selected reductions were part of a broader effort to align rates and manage growth, and that some services would be eliminated or reduced while others would see wait lists if not fully funded. The meeting ended before the committee finished the full budget review, with members planning to continue questions later and the department agreeing to provide additional data by email.

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• Okay, so it's just merely a reduction but not an elimination.
• So with that reduction it went from 40% as a threshold to 25% so that's a fairly significant reduction
• 7.95% reduction.
• Because now it is a reduction and it's an ongoing reduction.
• Additionally, as part of the statewide efficiency reductions, the State Library should plan for a reduction

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• It puts in place the reductions that we need to make in New Mexico.
• They need to be able to determine the greenhouse gas reductions by sector.
• Therefore, it is possible to reach those 45% reductions with additional work.
• In particular, extending to the 75% reduction milestone by 2040 and also the 100% reduction by 2050.
• With that last 25% reduction.

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• Can I just clarify then, just on the tax reductions? It sounds like you won't.
• The reductions right now are at about somewhere between 18 and 20% of the revenue from the bill.
• And I just clarify then just on the tax reductions, it sounds like you won't.
• Can I just clarify then just on the tax reductions? It sounds like you won't.
• We think that there's room to identify some additional tax reductions without moving into a space reductions

Summary: House and Senate Democratic leaders held a media availability focused on the late-session agenda, including the House policy cutoff, a supplemental budget, and the House Finance Committee hearing on the proposed “millionaire’s tax”/income tax measure. They said several Senate bills had moved or were moving quickly, including a face mask bill, an abortion medication access bill, a mobile devices in schools bill, a driver privacy/personal safety data protections bill, and a West Coast Health Collaborative bill. They also said the supplemental budget would emphasize food, shelter, health care, continuity of government, and other core services. A major topic was allegations of fraudulent or bot-generated remote sign-ins on the millionaire’s tax hearings. Leaders said remote testimony and sign-ins have broadened public participation, but misuse of the system is a problem that will be reviewed over the interim. They said the goal is to preserve easy public access while improving accuracy, and that the sign-in numbers should be treated cautiously because the system is informational rather than equivalent to voting. They also said there had been no direct contact with state Supreme Court justices about the tax bill. The leaders defended the need for the income tax proposal by arguing that state spending growth reflects inflation, population growth, the McCleary school-funding changes, and major investments in child care, higher education, Medicaid dental care, IT systems, and special education. They said the Legislature is trying to balance the tax code and that they do not support taxing incomes below $1 million, though they would not rule out future legislative changes decades from now. On tort claims against the state, they said Senator Dhingra’s arbitration bill has advanced the discussion but is unlikely to move further this session, and that broader liability reductions may require constitutional changes or prevention-focused investments. They also discussed long-term care workforce pressures, saying Washington is better positioned than many states but still faces an aging-population challenge. On the millionaire’s tax process, they said the House Finance Committee is expected to increase tax reductions in the bill, with leaders aiming to resolve differences with the Senate without going to conference if possible.

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• And then the next point is the role of GGRF in funding GHG reductions.
• End up funding the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.
• Greenhouse gas reduction fund versus utility benefits and so on.
• They pay full bore, so that money comes into the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.
• Forces to be able to deliver the cheapest cost reductions.

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