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• 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:

• You've heard the request. Is there an objection? You've heard the request. Is there an objection?
• You've heard the unanimous consent request. Is there an objection?
• You've heard the unanimous consent request. Is there an objection? 1305.
• You've heard the unanimous consent request. Is there an objection?
• Such monies may be requested by the director and appropriated by the legislature.

Keywords: 989, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Roll call vote has been requested. Do I have any more lights on? All right.
• And I requested that we have Young Republican clubs.
• And I requested that we have youth Republican clubs.
• Chairman, request for roll call. Okay. Roll call has been requested.
• So with that, Idaho PTA requests a do pass recommendation. Thank you very much.

Committee: House Education

Keywords: 989, all

Transcript Highlights:

• It is our request that you continue to bless our state and our nation.
• Lord, our families and each person represented in this process as we come together to finalize our budget

Summary: The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for Representative Plakon’s father, Bartow William Saunders Jr., and for former Speaker John Thrasher, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The journal was approved, a quorum was announced, and there were no Senate messages, committee reports, reconsiderations, third-reading bills, or special-order bills on the desk. The chamber then adopted motions to waive the rules to introduce House Bill 5, House Bill 5017, and House Joint Resolution 5019. Representative Garrison also moved to take up House Concurrent Resolution 1635, which was read twice by title and described as extending the 2025 regular session under Article III, Section 3(d) of the Florida Constitution. HCR 1635 was adopted. The resolution limits the extended session to the General Appropriations Act, the implementing bill, and specified conforming measures, while all other measures are indefinitely postponed and withdrawn as of 12 a.m. Saturday, May 3, 2025. The House then approved adjournment to allow committee and subcommittee meetings and other House business, to reconvene upon call of the chair.

Transcript Highlights:

• It is our request that you continue to bless our state and our nation.
• Lord, our families and each person represented in this process as we come together to finalize our budget

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum present. The Speaker recognized recent deaths in the chamber’s community, including Representative Plakon’s father, Bartow William Saunders Jr., and former Speaker John Thrasher, and the House observed moments of silence in their honor. The journal was approved, and there were no Senate messages, committee reports, reconsiderations, third-reading bills, or special-order bills on the desk. The House then adopted a motion to waive the rules to introduce House Bill 5, House Bill 5017, and House Joint Resolution 5019. Representative Garrison moved to take up House Concurrent Resolution 1635, which was read twice by title and explained as extending the 2025 regular session until June 18, 2025, while limiting further consideration to the general appropriations act, the implementing bill, and specified conforming bills; all other measures would be indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration as of May 3, 2025. The resolution was adopted without recorded opposition. Before adjournment, the Speaker noted Representative Yvette Benarroch’s birthday. The House then adopted a motion to adjourn after receiving reports and to reconvene upon call of the chair for committee and subcommittee meetings and other House business.

Transcript Highlights:

• We are only requesting that student board members be included in regular board training, which already
• In our district, the LCAP is on a different budget cycle than the academic year.
• because they weren't there to see the full budget cycle through.
• Giving them the confidence to manage daily finances, budgeting, job checks, and make informed choices
• Budgets because we made it a little bit more optional to provide these resources or if you wanted to

Summary: The annual joint Senate and Assembly Education Committee hearing featured student proposals from the California Association of Student Councils and SABLE, with opening remarks from legislators emphasizing student voice and the value of hearing youth ideas. Committee members noted the hearing was being streamed and that they would review the testimony even though some members could not attend because of fog-related travel issues. The first panel proposed an annual civic engagement day for grades 7-12, with flexible school-led activities such as discussions, mock elections, and voter registration-related events. Members generally praised the idea but raised concerns about costs, instructional time tradeoffs, how to evaluate effectiveness, and whether the proposal should better connect to existing civics standards and local curriculum. The second panel proposed amending Education Code Section 35012 to require at least one student board member in every unified and high school district, with added training and the right to make motions. Legislators supported student representation in principle but questioned whether the proposal should require one or two student members to avoid board tie issues, why some districts do not already have student trustees, and how the mandate would be funded if it became a state requirement. They also raised technical concerns about the scope of motioning power and the fiscal impact of converting a voluntary local practice into a statewide mandate. Later panels proposed adding middle school financial literacy instruction, expanding restorative justice practices, and creating more structured mental health education time. On financial literacy, students suggested integrating finance into existing middle school classes and teacher training over time; members worried about curriculum overload and suggested aligning the idea with the already-approved high school finance course. On restorative justice, students proposed a CDE task force and training for PPS-certified staff; legislators discussed prior related bills, confidentiality concerns in discipline hearings, and the likely cost of a state task force. On mental health, students proposed short, twice-semester classroom sessions focused on coping skills and awareness of resources, but members questioned whether such brief lessons could be effective and suggested that wellness centers, student-led awareness, and outside referrals might be more practical. No votes were taken; the hearing was informational and ended with encouragement for students to refine their proposals and follow up with legislators.

Transcript Highlights:

• We are only requesting that student board members be included in regular board training, which already
• In our district, the LCAP is on a different budget cycle than the academic year.
• because they weren't there to see the full budget cycle through.
• Giving them the confidence to manage daily finances, budgeting, job checks, and make informed choices
• Giving them the confidence to manage daily finances, budgeting, job checks, and make informed choices

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• 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

Transcript Highlights:

• Request is going to look like. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Thank you, Representative.
• We have a New Mexico Water Resources Research Institute that can, you know. map the water budget and
• How we access that is up to the institutions, Madam Chair, making the requests.
• Like I said before, we plan to petition the Water Quality Control Commission by December. to request
• Is there any anticipation as to how much more efficient that will be in terms of a person requesting

Committee: House Water & Natural Resources Committee

Transcript Highlights:

• As stated on the form, failure to provide and return the requested data in 30 days will result in the
• denial of your license request and cancellation of your driving privileges.
• and cancellation of your license request and cancellation of your driving<00:09:00.360><c> privileges
• We've posted this on our Twin Cities telework website on a small budget.
• We've posted this on our Twin Cities telework website on a small budget.

Bills: HF2382 , HF639 , SF1075 , HF1243 , HF1087 , SF1360 , HF739 , HF2337 , HF1220 , HF712 , HF1219

Committee: House Transportation Finance and Policy

Keywords: accident reporting, law enforcement, data privacy, contracted service providers, public safety, HF639, Minnesota driver license, Department of Public Safety, driver medical review, loss of consciousness, voluntary control, seizure, nonepileptic seizure, epilepsy, antiseizure medication, physician statement, medical certification, commercial driver, CDL, medical examiner's certificate

Transcript Highlights:

• If I can also make a request to the CPUC for some of the public hearings that you have, I know my team
• And on that, with a previous budget, I advocated to delay $500 million in General Fund FFA dollars to
• the 58 counties, a certain amount of funding allocation was identified in each county based on the budget
• the 58 counties a certain amount of funding allocation was identified in each county based on the budget
• Similarly, oral arguments are only held on request of parties, so only some cases will have those.

Summary: The Communications and Conveyance Committee held an oversight hearing on the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), focused on telecommunications, broadband deployment, resiliency, and the California Teleconnect Fund. Chair Tasha Boerner said the hearing was intended to examine structural issues at the CPUC, including whether telecommunications oversight should remain within the commission, while also reviewing major programs such as Last Mile, BEAD, carrier of last resort, and emergency preparedness. CPUC President John Reynolds and Deputy Executive Director Anna Maria Johnson described the commission’s work on public safety, universal service, broadband grants, Lifeline modernization, and network resiliency, including the 72-hour backup power requirement and merger review. Members questioned CPUC officials about the pace and metrics for Last Mile and BEAD projects, the relationship between middle-mile and last-mile buildout, and how the commission balances carrier obligations with the risk of driving providers out of high-cost areas. They also pressed the CPUC on the California Lifeline home broadband pilot, asking when enrollment would be available, which providers were participating, how much of the state would be covered, and what the surcharge impact would be. CPUC said 15 providers had been approved, one was already serving customers, and the rest were still onboarding, and it committed to provide follow-up information on timelines, coverage, and costs. A major portion of the hearing centered on the California Teleconnect Fund and proposed changes to how schools would access the program. Superintendent Tony Thurmond argued strongly against shifting administration from county offices of education and districts to individual schools, saying it would add burden, worsen inequities, and risk underuse of a valuable broadband subsidy. Committee members echoed concerns that smaller schools and districts may lack the staff to manage direct applications and reporting. In public comment, the Los Angeles County Office of Education supported the CDE’s position and urged changes that would align the program more closely with E-Rate and reduce administrative burdens. No formal vote was taken, and Chair Boerner closed by saying she remained committed to pursuing reforms to the CPUC and referenced her bills AB 2289 and ACA 9.

Transcript Highlights:

• And this just takes the study out, I think, as we move through these difficult budget times, in favor
• And this just takes the study out, I think, as we move through these difficult budget times, I think,
• as we move through these difficult budget times, studies like this can wait for a future day.
• entities, businesses, we would love to do that if the sponsor or anyone is open to that amendment request
• entities businesses we would love to do that if if the sponsor or anyone is open to that amendment request

Summary: The Housing Committee heard public testimony on Senate Bill 5496, which would limit certain business and investment entities from buying additional single-family homes after reaching 100 holdings, with exemptions for banks, nonprofits making affordability-related improvements, and some development/foreclosure situations. Senator Alvarado said the bill is intended to curb speculation and help Washington families compete for homes, while opponents argued it would interfere with the market, reduce rental supply, and could affect REITs and retirement investments. Supporters, including Habitat for Humanity, said institutional buying has made homeownership harder and that the bill would create needed guardrails; opponents from the building and rental housing industries said the data did not justify the restriction and asked for clearer exemptions or data on impacts. The committee also heard Senate Bill 6200, which would prohibit landlords under the residential and manufactured/mobile home landlord-tenant laws from banning tenants from installing portable cooling devices, subject to safety, code, egress, insurance, and damage-related exceptions. Senator Slatter and supporters framed the bill as a public health response to deadly heat events, especially the 2021 heat dome, and said it would help renters, seniors, and people with disabilities stay safe during extreme heat. Landlord and property management representatives were generally neutral or cautiously supportive, but asked for changes on notice, lease language, insurance, and window-unit safety; one testifier raised concerns about evaporative coolers and potential moisture damage. In executive session, the committee acted on several bills. It adopted an amendment to Senate Bill 5156 on elevator standards in smaller apartment buildings and reported the bill out with a due pass recommendation. It rejected amendments to Senate Bill 5938 on the foreclosure prevention fee, adopted an amendment removing a study requirement, and then reported the bill out as amended with a due pass recommendation. It also adopted an amendment to Senate Bill 6054 on fire-hardened building materials and reported that bill out as amended with a due pass recommendation. Finally, the committee reported out Senate Bill 6237B on flood disclosure with a due pass recommendation. After those votes, the committee reopened public hearing on SB 6200 and SB 5496 to hear additional testimony, then adjourned for the day.

Transcript Highlights:

• And worth mentioning that the secure and trusted communications plan at the federal level requests, or
• And then to initiate the first year, we would have to have budget for about roughly $1.5 million to implement
• I just would like to see more conversation around the budget, like Representative Cavero brought up,
• I just would like to see more conversation around the budget, like Representative Cavero brought up,
• It’s more of a comment but also a request because I’d love to see things.

Bills: HB2121 , HB2134 , HB2451 , HB2700

Committee: House Science & Technology

Keywords: modification, electronic equipment, consumer rights, OEM restrictions, civil penalties, intellectual property, critical infrastructure, foreign adversaries, China, communications, security, Arizona Space Commission, strategic plan, aerospace, economic development, space industry, education, workforce training, assistive technology, disability services

Transcript Highlights:

• Forecasting and Research provides nonpartisan, rigorous data analysis and research to support policy and budget
• analysis due to the major policy shift, the importance of international trade to our state, and also by request
• and foremost, we focus on the four-year horizon to match our fiscal timeline, which requires the budget
• And our state is recognized nationally for meeting that request and has a pretty great track record for
• This year's state budget cuts reduced our funding by 50%, prompting our first reduction in force.

Summary: The committee held a work session focused on the effects of tariffs on Washington’s economy, agriculture, and small businesses, followed by updates on emergency management, cybersecurity, disaster resilience, tsunami preparedness, and World Cup security planning. Office of Financial Management economist Abdelamintrawe Trieri said tariff increases are expected to raise prices, reduce output and employment, and lower state revenue over a four-year horizon, with the hardest-hit sectors including aerospace, food and beverage manufacturing, and agriculture. Members asked about updated tariff scenarios, crop-specific impacts, inflation versus deflation in different goods, and whether some manufacturing sectors could benefit; staff said updated numbers would need to be rerun as tariff rates changed. Washington Department of Agriculture representative Ryan Hamm described how tariffs raise costs for farm inputs such as equipment, parts, packaging, and fertilizer, while also affecting exports of key commodities like wheat, potatoes, apples, cherries, dairy, and wine. He said some sectors support tariffs on competing imports, but retaliation and market restrictions have hurt exports, especially to China and, in the wine sector, Canada. Department of Commerce representative Andrea Chartock outlined export assistance, business finance, recruitment, and industry-sector development programs, and proposed expanding tariff-resilience support through market diversification, supply-chain optimization, and efforts to attract investment and federal funding. She also noted uncertainty around delayed federal STEP funding for small business export assistance. Emergency Management Division Director Robert Ezell warned that federal disaster and mitigation funding is becoming less reliable, citing the denied bomb cyclone disaster declaration, delays in FEMA grant processing, and possible restructuring of FEMA that could shift more responsibility to states. He said Washington may need stronger state-funded public assistance, individual assistance, and mitigation programs, along with broader coordination among state agencies and local governments. Cybersecurity staff described state efforts to support local governments through the Cybersecurity Advisory Committee, threat intelligence sharing, vulnerability assessments, and a proposed volunteer incident response team, while noting the loss of MS-ISAC funding and the importance of continued state matching funds for cybersecurity grants. Hazard mitigation and tsunami staff emphasized the need for sustained investment in flood, wildfire, earthquake, lahar, and tsunami resilience, including vertical evacuation structures and language-access outreach. Ezell also briefed the committee on World Cup security preparations and federal grants for counter-unmanned aircraft systems, explaining that the state can buy mitigation capabilities but current authority to use them remains largely federal; the committee asked follow-up questions about fan zones, training, and the meaning of drone mitigation. No votes were taken, and the meeting ended with adjournment after the presentations and questions.

Transcript Highlights:

• Senators, there's been a unanimous consent request for expert witnesses to enter the chamber.
• This is also my co-sponsor, so before we go to our opening, I request unanimous consent for an expert
• just to give the members an update, I understand the House is currently on the floor with the The budget
• We're going to attack their budgets. We're going to cut this, cut that.
• That's very important that we do recognize the contribution they make to our state's budget, the jobs

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• They were able to plan for it and budget for it, and it works.
• when I requested to be on the board of directors for Health Trust.
• Public nonprofit, our budgets are very tight.
• Two, it creates unpredictability and additional costs in municipal budgeting.
• ,</c> additional costs in municipal budgeting, additional costs in municipal budgeting, let's<02:16:45.280

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So, we will begin with Senate File 2688, and I'll walk through each section as requested.
• We will begin with Senate File 2688, and I'll walk through each section as requested.
• It does not come from the legislative budget office.
• </c><01:14:55.280><c> It</c><01:14:55.520><c> would</c> our our budget issue here.
• It would our our budget issue here.

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• by students, we guide and We maintain transcripts, we share them as they're requested by students, we
• So you said 28 requests, hardship requests.
• One of the requests we've had recently is looking at admin percentage compared to total budget.
• One of the requests we've had recently is looking at admin percentage compared to total budget.
• , and they gave the spending authority in the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction budget.

Committee: Joint Education Committee

Summary: The meeting focused heavily on dual credit programming across North Dakota, with presentations from Valley City State University, Lake Region State College, Fargo Public Schools, and teachers from West Fargo and Drake-Anamoose. Speakers described dual credit as a way to give high school students college-level rigor, reduce future tuition costs, and help students explore academic and career pathways. Several presenters emphasized that strong local relationships between colleges and school districts are central to program quality, especially in rural areas where access to advanced coursework can be limited. Valley City State University outlined its quality-control model, including annual teacher trainings, syllabus and outcomes alignment, faculty evaluations, qualification standards, school visits, and a goal of building 24-credit College Studies Certificates. The university reported about 504 students in the fall and 559 in the spring, with roughly 5,539 projected credit hours and about 130 students expected to earn the 24-credit certificate. Members asked about faculty qualifications, online versus in-person delivery, student retention, revenue, and whether a more centralized statewide model might be more efficient; the presenter said centralization could reduce duplication but might weaken local relationships and choice. Lake Region State College described a broader regional model, with about 913 dual credit students last fall across 44 school districts, roughly half of them taking online college courses and half taking face-to-face courses taught by qualified high school teachers serving as adjuncts. The college said it has paid for graduate credits to help teachers meet credentialing requirements and reimburses districts for teacher support and materials. Fargo Public Schools reported 50 dual credit courses through multiple higher-ed partners, 1,571 enrollments, and a 12.61% increase in participation, while also raising concerns about inconsistent registration systems, credentialing requirements, and transfer clarity across institutions. Teachers from West Fargo and Drake-Anamoose reinforced the value of dual credit, while noting concerns about retention in foundational science courses and the importance of maintaining rigor and support for students.

Transcript Highlights:

• and um I Minnesota management and budget and um I understand<00:25:01.200><c> you</c><00:25:01.279><
• My colleagues at Minnesota Management and Budget conducted that analysis.
• conduct conducted that analysis budget conduct conducted that analysis one<00:45:54.400><c> of</c><00
• from the Minnesota us as a request from the Minnesota Medical<01:08:03.039><c> Association</c><01:08
• not to have this patient has requested not to have any<01:08:44.640><c> opioids</c><01:08:45.640><c>

Bills: HF696 , HF1429 , HF1379

Committee: House Health Finance and Policy

Keywords: HF696, rural EMS, ambulance, emergency medical services, uncompensated care, payment pool, rural health, Office of Emergency Medical Services, public safety answering point, PSAP, nontransport, unpaid ambulance calls, EMS reimbursement, rural ambulance provider, general fund appropriation, Minnesota health finance, specialized life support, metropolitan counties, emergency response funding, HF1429

Transcript Highlights:

• I have not requested that there.
• I have not requested that there.
• I have not requested that there.
• I have not requested that there.
• </c> on whether it's a budget year. on whether it's a budget year.

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 1191, senate, all