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• We put 500,000 into the budget. Last year, and the RFP is out right now and it's due back any day.
• but then school districts will still be responsible for covering additional fees out of their own budget
• There's not going to be an immediate impact to the existing budget.
• The increase that we're requesting is 590 thousandths percent.
• increased in 35 years and member_dunn Our agency is not making enough revenue to support our operating budget

Committee: House House Appropriations & Finance

Transcript Highlights:

• THANK YOU FOR THAT BUT MAKING SURE THE FACILITIES ARE ADEQUATE, THAT WE HAVE ADEQUATE FUNDING IN THE BUDGET
• THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT OF OUR BUDGET AND I SEE THIS EVERY YEAR AND TONIGHT YOU CAN DRIVE OVER TO WACULLA
• I'LL TELL YOU THIS, WE'VE GOT A LEGISLATIVE BUDGET REQUEST ITEM FOR A FEW YEARS NOW AND WE ARE GETTING
• CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS, I AGREE WITH THE SECRETARY, THERE ARE MANY IN THE PROGRAM AND IN YEARS OF TOUGH BUDGET

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The author has put in a budget request to fund implementation. Thank you.
• The author has put in a budget request to fund implementation. Thank you. Thank you.

Committee: Senate Appropriations

Summary: The Senate Committee on Appropriations met to consider a large suspense-file agenda, noting that 122 measures met suspense criteria and that several bills listed in the daily file were postponed to the following week. The Department of Finance did not attend because it had no comments on the bills. After establishing a quorum, the committee proceeded through the agenda, with most authors waiving presentation and public testimony limited to fiscal issues. Most measures were moved to the suspense file without objection after brief or no testimony. A number of bills drew support or opposition from outside groups on fiscal grounds, including SB 951, SB 947, SB 954, SB 1031, SB 1291, and SB 1368. Testimony highlighted concerns such as ongoing state or departmental costs, General Fund impacts, broadband and compliance burdens for small mutual water companies, and implementation costs for education, health, and transportation-related proposals. Supporters of some bills argued they would save money over time, such as SB 1067 on early math remediation and SB 1089 on obesity treatment and CalRx partnerships. The committee also heard an author presentation on SB 1089 by Senator Richardson, who said the bill would reduce CalPERS and broader health costs by expanding access to GLP-1 weight-loss drugs for eligible public employees and directing CalRx to pursue production or acquisition of a GLP-1 medication. No committee questions were raised on that measure, and it too was sent to suspense. The hearing concluded with all items heard being moved to the suspense file and the committee adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• The author has put in a budget request to fund implementation. Thank you.
• The author has put in a budget request to fund implementation. Thank you.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Appropriations met to consider a large suspense-file agenda, noting that 122 measures met suspense criteria and that several bills listed in the daily file were rescheduled for the following week. The Department of Finance did not attend because it had no comments on the bills before the committee. After establishing a quorum, the committee repeatedly took public testimony on each item, with most authors waiving presentation and most bills drawing no questions or comments from members. A few measures drew substantive testimony. SB 951 and SB 947 received opposition from the Society for Human Resource Management, the California Restaurant Association, and the California Manufacturers and Technology Association, with opponents citing policy concerns, ongoing department and General Fund costs, and submitted amendments. SB 1067 was supported by EdVoice, which argued that early math remediation would save state costs and noted an implementation budget request. SB 1291 drew strong opposition from mutual water company representatives, who said the bill would create significant ongoing costs, duplicate existing state efforts, and impose internet and teleconferencing mandates on small systems in areas with limited broadband access. SB 1368 received support from hearing health care providers, who asked for technical amendments to align state law with federal hearing-aid definitions and education-provider recognition. Senator Richardson presented SB 1089, explaining that it would help reduce CalPERS and broader health costs by expanding access to GLP-1 weight-loss drugs for eligible state employees and directing CalRx partnerships to produce or acquire at least one GLP-1 medication. The committee took no action other than moving each suspense-file candidate, including SB 1089, to the suspense file without objection. The hearing then adjourned after the agenda was completed.

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• Chairman, and I guess I'll stand for questions, but respectfully request that the bill be sent to the
• So everything that comes out, I mean, anybody can request the information that's being procured.
• Technology moves too fast, and the budget cycle, the way it works, it just doesn't make a lot of sense
• Technology moves too fast, and the budget cycle, the way it works, it just doesn't make a lot of sense

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Summary: The Senate State Affairs Committee met in a special session and introduced several measures focused largely on immigration enforcement and firearms policy. The committee introduced RS 33695, which would impose an excise tax on international money transfers and provide a tax credit for Idahoans; RS 33831, requiring local and county law enforcement to apply for and participate in ICE 287(g) agreements; RS 33832, the Refugee and Illegal Alien Accountability Act, which adds reporting and status-verification requirements and restrictions on unlawful harboring or transporting; and RS 33835, which would allow certain Idaho Department of Correction inmates with federal immigration detainers and final removal orders to be released to federal authorities before sentence completion, with an estimated state savings of $3.5 million. All of these RSs were moved to print without opposition. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1430, which strengthens enforcement of Idaho’s firearms preemption law by creating penalties and a private cause of action against local governments that willfully violate state firearms statutes, while preserving existing authority for discharge ordinances and university rules. Support came from the NRA and the Idaho Second Amendment Alliance, and the bill’s sponsors emphasized notice and an opportunity to cure before litigation. The committee voted to send the bill to the floor with a do pass recommendation. House Bill 894, concerning open meetings, was presented as clarifying that members of the public may record open meetings by audio, video, or photographs, with exceptions for executive sessions and certain correctional and parole settings. It was advanced to the floor unanimously. House Bill 932, an advisory vote measure asking Idahoans to choose a favorite firearm from a list of historically significant guns, drew extended discussion and humor from committee members and was also sent to the floor with a do pass recommendation. H.C.R. 36, a resolution honoring the Idaho National Guard and supporting modernization, including a transition from A-10s to F-16s and Army force-structure changes, was approved despite one member expressing reluctance about losing the A-10s. Finally, the committee considered House Bill 888, which would shift procurement of information technology services to the Office of Information Technology Services and allow use of third-party brokers or existing procurement channels. Testimony from the bill’s supporters emphasized faster procurement, cost savings, and centralized oversight, while the Office of Information Technology Services testified neutral but raised concerns about workload, transparency, and the need for clearer selection and appeals procedures. After discussion about rulemaking and safeguards, the committee voted to send the bill to the floor with a do pass recommendation.

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• packet, is on water supply analysis in the headwaters of the Snake, as well as looking at the water budget
• packet, is on water supply analysis in the headwaters of the snake, as well as looking at the water budget
• One housekeeping thing here: actually, we have a number of bills here, and at the request of the sponsor
• One housekeeping thing here: actually, we have a number of bills here, and at the request of the sponsor

Committee: House Resources and Conservation

Keywords: 989, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Last time the committee met, one of the requests from us was to reach out to the community to get Veteran
• But right now, just the way the current focus of the Army is, most of the DOD budget is going to technology
• DOD budget is going to technology and the future fight, so very little is being put against infrastructure
• Nothing was put in unless a member requested it.

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• It increases the time limitation on requesting an apprentice and removes an exception for not reporting
• It also outlines certain requirements for a public body relating to requesting an identifying number
• and furniture replacement in the Pioche and Carlin-Stewart and Three Lakes Valley Conservation Camp budget
• purchase and furniture replacement in the Pioche/Carlin-Stewart and Three Lakes Valley Conservation Camp budget

Keywords: 909, all

Transcript Highlights:

• want to acknowledge and express our appreciation for the legislature support of the department's request
• The department currently has a budget funding request asking for some additional funds to provide placement
• is that funded directly from the CDC or state funds directly from on line item in the department's budget

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The amount of money and time that were being devoted to answer IPER requests.
• IPRA request a day, and this went on for about a year.
• One of the requests was what is the eye color of the women guards.
• You've caused enough havoc with these requests and expense.
• When we began to require transparency in government through records requests.

Bills: HB9 , HB50

Committee: House House Judiciary

Keywords: Immigrant Safety Act, immigration detention, civil immigration violations, ICE, federal immigration enforcement, sanctuary policy, public bodies, local government, sheriff's department, school district, higher education, deputization, 287(g), 8 U.S.C. 1357(g), 8 C.F.R. 287.7, intergovernmental services agreement, detainer, immigration cooperation, public property, attorney general enforcement

Transcript Highlights:

• Travis County is only requesting use of this campus.
• Since the information is also requested upon mergers, I think I can speak for him.
• No appropriations to this fund is requested by this legislation.
• cleared for the surgery or the procedure that we are being requested for.
• And so our request would just be to.

Bills: HB5141 , HB4638 , HB2264 , HB2035 , HB4813 , HB4408 , HB2684 , HB1621 , HB2300 , HB216 , HB3829 , HB4466 , HB1747 , HB2284 , HB3614 , HB2587 , HB3219 , HB3318 , HB5147 , HB4014 , HB216

Committee: House Public Health

Keywords: lease, state property, public purpose, Travis County, Health and Human Services, pharmaceutical initiative, drug distribution, healthcare services, generic drugs, advanced pharmaceuticals, cost savings, mental health, patient discharge, medical records, health care professionals, substance use, family involvement, chemical dependency, treatment facilities, minor admissions

Transcript Highlights:

• They probably spend it 10 times over, uh, in DC based on our budget.
• And this memorandum was drafted at the chairman's request.
• I mean, I think that's a simple request. Comments?
• Or Co-chairman Warf's request. Governor Gordon and Secretary Burgum.
• Or Co-chairman Warf's request.

Committee: Joint Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee

Keywords: 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• wondering though, our salaries are not close to the maximum that is right now because an operating budget
• </c><00:26:37.760><c> It's</c><00:26:37.919><c> in</c><00:26:38.080><c> the</c><00:26:38.240><c> budget
• It's in the budget. position is funded. It's in the budget.
• also support performance-based increases, but again, the issue is that we don't have the operating budget
• </c> that we don't have the operating budget that we don't have the operating budget to<00:30:46.720>

Bills: HB1721 , HB1714 , HB1718 , HB1732 , HB1740 , HB1777 , HB1842 , HB1919 , HB1701 , HB1923 , HB1741 , HB1734 , HB1739

Committee: House Housing

Keywords: housing, expedited permits, insurance, indemnification, construction, affordable housing, executive compensation, Hawaii housing finance, legislative approval, low-income housing, moderate-income housing, mixed-use development, transit-oriented development, TOD, county powers, Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, HHFDC, Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, DHHL, affordable housing credits

Summary: The House Housing Committee met on February 4 and heard testimony on several housing measures, beginning with HB1721, which clarifies insurance, indemnification, and certificate-of-occupancy requirements for expedited permits. Testimony on HB1721 was uniformly supportive from the American Council of Engineering Companies, the Grassroot Institute, and individual testifiers, who said the bill would fix insurance issues for design professionals and encourage more participation in the expedited-permit program. No opposition was heard and no questions were raised. The committee then heard HB1714, which would raise salary caps for the executive director and deputy executive director positions at the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation and allow more autonomy in personnel matters, including employment contracts. HHFDC supported the bill, saying greater flexibility is needed to recruit and retain staff and that current pay ceilings are not the main issue because the agency lacks operating funds to reach them. The Department of Human Resources Development offered comments and raised concerns about autonomous personnel authority and employment contracts, saying state personnel matters are governed by existing statutes and collective bargaining rules; the Hawaii Public Housing Authority also offered comments, and one board member and one individual opposed the measure. Members questioned whether performance-based pay or existing incentive policies could address retention instead of statutory salary changes. The committee also heard HB1718, which would make permanent county authority to facilitate mixed-use developments and issue county bonds for low- and moderate-income housing projects. Support came from OPSD, HHFDC, the City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Housing and Land Management, and Housing Hawaii’s Future, all emphasizing that permanent authority is needed to finance long-term mixed-use and transit-oriented projects. A member asked whether the sunset provision would make bonding impractical, and the city representative agreed that temporary authority would make financing difficult because development takes time. Later, the committee took up HB1732, establishing the Kamina Homes program to fund counties’ purchase of voluntary deed restrictions from eligible buyers. The Department of Taxation and several groups, including HHFDC, AARP Hawaii, the Tax Foundation of Hawaii, Hawaii Realtors, Holomua Collaborative, and others testified, with most supporting the bill as a way to help local families remain in Hawaii and age in place. Holomua said a recent survey found 75% of 3,200 working families were considering moving, and argued the bill could preserve housing for local residents. Members asked about the bill’s 8% cap on deed-restriction cost and why the program focuses on residency rather than resale restrictions; the bill’s proponents said the cap allows flexibility for county negotiations and that the measure is aimed at workforce preservation rather than land-trust-style appreciation limits. Finally, the committee heard HB1740, which would modify a prior HHFDC housing pathway by reducing the qualified-resident requirement from 100% to 80% and allowing more flexibility for long-term rental instead of owner occupancy. HHFDC and Holomua Collaborative supported the change, saying the earlier 100% requirement had produced no developments or applicants and that the revised standard would make projects more feasible while still preserving housing for local residents. The committee did not take final votes on these measures during the portion of the hearing provided.

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• of</c> The second amendment, which is there, is a bill amendment which I put together, which is a request
• has to have been accountant requested has to have been provided.<00:26:47.120><c> So</c><00:26:47.360
• It says the New Hampshire Education Department would like to request a work session with the committee
• /c><01:53:58.719><c> their</c><01:53:59.199><c> the</c><01:53:59.520><c> SAU</c><01:54:00.080><c> budget
• </c><01:54:00.480><c> I</c> it includes both their the SAU budget I it includes both their the SAU budget

Committee: House Education Funding

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• All right, members, you've heard that motion, and I request a roll call vote.
• All right, members, you've heard that motion, and I request a roll call vote.
• And I request a roll call vote. All right, give us just a quick second here.
• You've been requested to say it under the mic, just so they can hear.
• I rise for a point of personal privilege, comment, and a request.

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the journal and received House messages and first-read bills. The chamber moved through multiple Committee of the Whole calendars, considering a range of measures on solar energy, public safety, insurance, health care, agriculture, gaming, education, child welfare, and real property. Several bills were retained on calendar, while many others were advanced with committee amendments and floor amendments. On Calendar 2, SB 1419 on solar energy inspection contractors drew the most debate. A floor amendment by Sen. Sundareshan sought to require utilities to protect ratepayers from costs associated with large energy users such as data centers; supporters argued it would help keep electricity affordable, while opponents called it a hostile amendment. After a division vote, the amendment failed 12-15, and SB 1419 was reported do pass as amended. SB 1498 (DPS appropriation) and SB 1502 (unlawful flight/reckless endangerment) also advanced. The Committee of the Whole report was adopted, but a later attempt to add the failed Sundareshan amendment to the report on SB 1419 was defeated 13-14. On Calendar 1, the Senate advanced SB 1165, SB 1206, SB 1212, SB 1215, SB 1290, SB 1291, and SB 1347, mostly with committee amendments. SB 1178 on naturopathic physicians and prescription drug pricing saw a contested Sears floor amendment aimed at stopping price gouging on essential generic drugs; supporters said it would lower drug costs, while the sponsor objected that it was not germane. The amendment failed, and the bill passed as amended. SB 1186 on document retention and donations also drew a Sundareshan amendment on transparency and implementation; it failed, and the bill passed as amended. SB 1286 on veterinary visits and electronic prescriptions advanced after a proposed Kavanagh floor amendment was defeated on division. The Senate then adopted the Committee of the Whole reports and moved on to additional calendars. On Calendar 4, the chamber passed SB 1004 on ESA students and interscholastic activities, SB 1116 on AHCCCS access/behavioral health, SB 1162 on health care institution licensing complaints, SB 1179 on developmental disability/health monitoring, SB 1475 on school district governing boards and eligibility, SB 1821 on DCS training and child placement, and SCR 1012. A request to hold SB 1475 for a reinstatement process was rejected. The Senate also took up an additional Committee of the Whole for SB 1077, SB 1479, and SB 1566; SB 1077 advanced with a Payne floor amendment, SB 1479 advanced with a Carroll amendment classifying certain forged real-property recordings as a class five felony, and SB 1566 began consideration with a Petersen amendment to remove part of a prior amendment. Throughout, the chamber repeatedly adopted committee reports and advanced the bills for further action.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> here because the budgets. here because the budgets.
• :46:56.920><c> of</c><00:46:56.960><c> the</c> gentlemen, at the request of the gentlemen, at the request
• So, I just want you to know we're going to request... >> That's quite a team.
• Senate Bill 280 is a Senate Bill that came out unanimously in the Education Budget Committee.
• over</c> now I I the budget the budget chair over now I I the budget the budget chair over there<02:

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened, heard a prayer and pledge, established a quorum, excused absent senators, and adopted the prior journal. The chamber received House messages, including referral of Senate Confirmation 89 for Rex Jones to the Underground and Aboveground Storage Tank Trust Funds Management Board, and concurred in Senate Bill 231 after a 30-0 vote. Several local House bills were referred to the Committee on Local Legislation. During personal remarks, Senator Coleman-Madison recognized Women’s History Month and highlighted Alabama native Mary Ellen Jolly and her book, "Accidental Activist," praising women who support the legislature. The Senate then processed committee reports, including favorable reports on multiple Finance and Taxation General Fund bills (SB 143, 144, 145 with substitute, 152, 153, 154, 162, 226 with substitute, and 146 with substitute and one abstention), as well as confirmations for Nancy Sandford, Marty Abrams, and Jim Page to the University of North Alabama Board of Trustees, all of which were confirmed. Committee reports also advanced several county and municipal and local legislation measures, including SB 292, HB 351, HB 141, HB 273, HB 504, HB 488, SB 343, and SB 346. On the floor, SB 333 on class two municipalities passed after adoption of its BIR and committee amendment, and HB 308, a proposed constitutional amendment for Mobile County, passed after the Senate tabled the committee amendment, adopted a substitute amendment by Senator Figures, and approved the certification resolution. SB 334 for Shelby County, SB 339 for Crenshaw County, and HB 507 for Covington County also passed, with certification resolutions adopted where required. The governor returned SB 228 with an executive amendment, and the Senate concurred 33-0. The Rules Committee report set the special order calendar for the next legislative day, listing bills including SB 91, SB 280, SB 181, SB 237, SB 326, SB 255, HB 77, HB 104, HB 110, HB 271, HB 362, HB 332, HB 429, SB 211, HB 125, HB 122, HB 124, SB 140, SB 199, and SB 332. Senator Singleton spoke at length criticizing the handling of minority-sponsored bills and questioning several measures, and after debate the Senate adopted the special order calendar 34-0. SB 91 was then carried over at the call of the chair.

Transcript Highlights:

• I did have a request by Representative Dallens that he go first, as he's got another place to be.
• Is it requesting any state funds? No, it does not. Any other questions on the bill?
• I know you said that we have about one, just over a million left in the budget. Is that typical?
• House Bill 3465 is a bill request from the Oklahoma Petroleum Alliance.

Summary: The Natural Resources A and B Subcommittee considered nine bills, with members asking questions on funding sources, program structure, and implementation. HB 3915, by Rep. Dallens, would direct existing animal-friendly tag revenue to a spay-and-neuter grant program overseen by the Department of Agriculture to address pet overpopulation; it passed 5-4. HB 3311, by Rep. Eves, would raise the cap on the Commerce P3 program from $200 million to $250 million; members discussed whether the program was nearing its limit, and it passed 8-1. HB 3465, by Rep. Bowles, would extend the sunset on the mission tax credit to July 1, 2029, with no new funding requested; it passed 9-0. HB 3786, by Rep. Adams, sought a 15% pay raise for park rangers to address turnover and vacancies; the committee heard that rangers were paid about $20-$23 per hour and that turnover was around 20%, and the bill passed 9-1. HB 3403, by Rep. Pascowski, proposed a five-year biosolids pilot study involving OSU, DEQ, and a private entity; debate focused on whether the practice is already unsafe, the scope of testing, and the role of the private participant, and the bill passed 9-2. HB 4333, by Rep. Moore, would modernize and streamline Commissioners of the Land Office operations by removing outdated language and clarifying authority; concerns were raised about outside property managers, and it passed 10-1. HB 3177, by Rep. Archer, would remove a statutory cap on Corporation Commission court reporter pay to improve retention; members discussed staffing levels and compensation comparisons, and it passed 9-1. HB 3126, by Rep. West, would create a CLO revolving fund for concurrent enrollment, modeled on an existing stabilization fund, to help support that program over time; it passed 8-2. The chair then adjourned the meeting and announced the committee would meet again the following Monday.

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• And upon request of a debtor, a secured party must file a termination statement where the debtor did
• A secured party who believes the filed record was authorized may request the department to conduct an
• This is agency request legislation for the department.
• We are signed an other today because of the fiscal note difference within the governor's budget, but

Bills: HB2640 , HB2161 , HB2304 , HB2445 , HB2590 , HB2412

Committee: House Civil Rights & Judiciary

Keywords: Uniform Commercial Code, business filings, legal filings, commercial transactions, UCC compliance, attorney general, legal authority, state powers, judiciary, civil rights, condominium, housing, warranty, property rights, construction, probate, estate administration, inheritance, heir finder, heir locator

Transcript Highlights:

• Madam Speaker, I request unanimous consent to suspend Assembly Rule 45.5.
• I request unanimous consent to suspend Assembly Rule 118A.
• Pursuant to Assembly Rule I request unanimous consent to re-refer the following bills to committee.
• Budget Subcommittee 7 on Accountability and Oversight meets upon adjournment in Swing Space Room 1100

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The bill directs the Metropolitan Council and the Minnesota Department of Transportation to request the
• Chair, the Met Council and MnDOT in this bill will report back to us the outcome of the request for a
• But essentially, uh, we request a waiver of the obligations.
• But essentially, uh, we request a waiver of the obligations. Lee Kagel, any other follow-up?
• but um and then also I you that request but um and then also I you know<01:27:02.600><c> you</c><01:

Committee: House Transportation Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house