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• extra appropriation extra appropriation that<00:04:30.000> would<00:04:30.320> allow
• difference in the appropriation difference in the appropriation between<00:07:06.319> what
• <00:24:07.280> to fiscal, uh, would it be appropriate to fiscal, uh, would it be appropriate
• 00:36:28.079> $185 only appropriated, I think, $185 only appropriated, I think, $185 million.
• have a cushion for what is appropriated? have a cushion for what is appropriated?

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Fiscal Committee met on December 19, with Senators Long and Lang serving as replacements. The committee approved the November 21 minutes and adopted the consent calendar after removing two Department of Health and Human Services items for separate discussion. It then took up an HHS request involving nursing facility rates, where Nathan White explained that $2.2 million would be transferred from a long-term care Medicaid eligibility contract to the nursing facilities budget. He said the funds would offset an otherwise projected 3.9% average rate decrease and bring the overall average change to zero for the next six months, with rates reset again in July under state law. Members asked about the budget adjustment factor, bed counts, and whether additional funds could raise rates further; White said the factor is statutory, capped at 28.76%, and that more money would lower the factor and increase rates. The committee also corrected a date in the request from February 1, 2025 to February 1, 2026, and approved the item. The committee next approved another HHS item related to rural health transformation grants. Members confirmed the request covered the full amount applied for this biennium, and asked about the technology component. HHS said the grant is not solely about AI, but about broader technology improvements such as electronic medical records, back-end systems, and tools to improve access and sustainability in underserved areas. The committee approved that item as well. The Judicial Council then requested funds for contract attorneys providing indigent defense on a fixed-fee basis. The council said current funds had already been exhausted and that the new appropriation would be used immediately. Members questioned the size of the request and the number of people awaiting counsel; the council reported about 150 incarcerated people and about 300 non-incarcerated people waiting for counsel, more than in recent years. It attributed the increase to competition for attorneys, public defender offices closing intake in some locations because of caseload limits, and broader case and court-system changes. One member raised constitutional concerns about delays in counsel for incarcerated defendants. The committee ultimately amended the request downward to $1 million, approved it, and then approved a motion to place several annual financial reports on file and release them to the public when available. The committee also discussed dashboard reporting from HHS, asking for more detail on community mental health center caseloads and budget-reduction information, and HHS agreed to provide more useful monthly detail.

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• Appropriate notice will be posted, and please avoid using trademark or copyrighted images.
• notice will be in the case appropriate notice will be posted<00:15:31.399> and<00:15:31.519><
• department when appropriate County department when disposing<00:15:58.040> of<00:15:58.120>
• County Animal Services or appropriate County Animal Services or Animal<00:16:06.560> Service<
• 00:16:06.959> contractors<00:16:07.639> appropriates Animal Service contractors appropriates

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Transportation Committee met on February 6, 2025, and heard testimony on several transportation-related bills. HB 667 would require DOT or county departments to scan deceased cats or dogs found on public roadways for microchips, record information, and report it to county animal services. DOT said it supported the bill, and the Hawaiʻi Humane Society and others strongly backed it, describing it as important for grieving pet owners. A private citizen also testified in support, saying the measure could help families learn what happened to missing pets. The chair noted there were nine supporters. The committee then heard HB 230 on sending a carbon copy of traffic citations to vehicle owners, followed by HB 77, which would make civil identification cards free to issue or renew. The Attorney General’s office said it had already submitted comments on HB 77, DOT opposed it, and a private citizen supported it as a way to reduce barriers to basic services. HB 668, which would make license suspension mandatory for operating a vehicle without insurance, drew opposition from the Office of the Public Defender and DOT. The Public Defender argued current law already allows suspension and that a mandatory rule would discourage people from obtaining insurance, increase court burdens, and disproportionately affect indigent drivers; the chair emphasized that driving is a privilege and raised concerns about uninsured driving in rural areas. The Public Defender also said it would look into whether state insurance options could help people who cannot get traditional coverage. The committee also took up HB 12, which would bar inspection certificates for mopeds or vehicles modified to increase NOx emissions. DOT offered comments, Citizens Against Noise supported it, and the Motorcycle Industry Council opposed it; the chair noted six additional supporters and ten opponents. HB 169 would raise the minimum age for moped operators from 15 to 16 and increase the helmet requirement age from 18 to 21; DOT supported it, while Moped Doctors, Moped’s Direct, and seven individuals opposed it. HB 220 would require moped operators to carry insurance under motorcycle/motor scooter insurance laws; DCCA offered comments, DOT supported it, and Moped Doctors and ten individuals opposed it. Finally, the committee heard HB 277, which would establish a statewide vehicle pursuit policy for law enforcement agencies. The Policing Project at NYU and the ACLU of Hawaiʻi supported the bill, citing national data on deaths and injuries from pursuits and arguing for a baseline limit on pursuits for minor offenses; the Hawaii Police Department and Maui Police Department opposed it. The committee also heard HB 54, which would make a third or subsequent excessive speeding offense a Class C felony and allow vehicle forfeiture. DOT supported it, while the Public Defender opposed it, arguing the bill was overly harsh, internally inconsistent, and likely to strain courts, law enforcement, and probation systems by turning a traffic offense into a felony with prison exposure and jury-trial rights. No votes or final actions were taken on the measures in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• and does it in the appropriate chapters. and does it in the appropriate chapters.
• a $50 million appropriation for PFAS.
• a $50 million appropriation for PFAS.
• And um appropriate pots of money.
• . appropriately. appropriately.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• You get the appropriations for two years. It changes every two years.
• Subdivision 4, Water Resources, includes $11.81 million for 23 appropriations.
• That is it for appropriations.
• Sections 3 and 4 of the bill include technical changes to prior appropriations.
• Prior Appropriations again no additional Prior Appropriations again no additional funding<00:46:18.200

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Appropriation Subcommittee 6 will meet in Room 409 at 10:30 a.m. today.
• Appropriation Subcommittee 6 will meet in Room 409 at 10:30 a.m. today.
• Appropriation Subcommittee 6 will meet in Room 409 at 10:30 a.m. today.
• Appropriation Subcommittee 6 will meet in Room 409 at 10:30 a.m. today.
• On Thursday, appropriation 216.

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 28 January, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, received an invocation from Pastor Jonathan Gary of Hikes Retreat Baptist Church, and recited the pledge of allegiance. Routine procedural motions followed to dispense with the reading of the journal, committee reports, and bill titles, all approved by voice vote. The chamber also introduced several guests, including members of the Domestic Violence Review Board and domestic violence shelter directors, visitors from the Aspire Learning Center in Simpson County, and representatives of the Mississippi Airports Association and Jackson Municipal Airport Authority. The main legislative action was on House Bill 3, described as a technical cleanup bill related to CO issues that had previously been vetoed in part by the governor. Senator Brian explained that the new version removed the objectionable provision, contained only minor technical changes, and was essentially the same bill passed earlier. The Senate adopted the bill by use of the morning roll call, with one member recorded as voting no and another present, and then granted immediate release to the governor for signature. The remainder of the meeting consisted largely of announcements about committee schedules and cancellations, including meetings for appropriations subcommittees, business and financial institutions, highways and transportation, public health and welfare, universities and colleges, education, elections, public property, government structure, and others. The presiding officer also announced the Senate would begin at 9:00 a.m. the next day to allow members to attend the speaker’s father’s funeral, that the chamber would work on Friday, and that the Senate would stand in recess until the last committee report was filed or 5:00 p.m., at which time it would be considered adjourned until 9:00 a.m. Thursday.

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• Senate Bill 135, introduced by Senator Cannizzaro, makes an appropriation to the Communities and Schools
• If appropriations to the department are insufficient, then the department must go to the reserve for
• Assembly Bill 572 makes a general fund appropriation totaling $332,739 over the 2025-2027 biennium to
• Assembly Bill 593 makes a general fund appropriation of $53.5 million and a highway fund appropriation
• Finally, the bill makes a general fund appropriation of $68,900,000 in each year.

Keywords: 909, all

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• It could be appropriated for non-recurring expenses.
• Chairman, the pot of money that we generally look at for non-recurring appropriations and expenses. appropriations
• in FY26 for non-recurring appropriations.
• non-recurring appropriations.
• with no cuts to those appropriations.

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• Um this very important um appropriation.
• appropriation thereof. appropriation thereof.
• or their um general fund appropriation. or their um general fund appropriation.
• and making an appropriation thereof. and making an appropriation thereof.
• receive that 2026 appropriation. receive that 2026 appropriation.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee opened a work session on 17 retained bills and moved through several measures, often with motions to ought to pass or inexpedient to legislate. House Bill 54, allowing alternative treatment centers to operate for profit, was supported as a way to improve efficiency and potentially lower costs for medical cannabis users, and it was recommended OTP by a 9-0 vote. House Bill 97, an appropriation for wastewater infrastructure, drew mixed views: supporters said the Senate’s reduced funding still met the bill’s intent, while opponents argued the funding was inadequate for critical infrastructure needs; the committee voted 5-4 to ITL. House Bill 111, extending the Right to Know Ombudsman and exempting certain assistance from unauthorized practice of law, was recommended ITL 9-0. House Bill 197, concerning state payment of a portion of local retirement contributions, was discussed as a recurring issue; members noted an amendment could fund it starting in fiscal 2027, but the committee ultimately voted 5-4 to recommend the bill itself rather than ITL. House Bill 215, requiring landfill permit applicants to submit a harms-and-benefits report, was amended to narrow its scope to future privately owned landfills only; the amendment and the bill as amended both passed 9-0. House Bill 216, on workers’ compensation credit toward retirement service, was ITL’d 9-0 after the sponsor said the proposal was too open-ended and could affect unknown numbers of people.

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• We are going to consider that before we consider the appropriations.
• The appropriations we'll do as a batch, as two separate batches by page.
• This is the appropriation for, and it contains EFAs.
• This is the appropriation related to the Pregnancy Crisis Centers grant program. Questions?
• House Bill 1052 by joint budget, an act to make an appropriation for state turnback for counties and

Keywords: 1204, all

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• SB 1409, feminine hygiene product school appropriation.
• SB 45, appropriation State Route 24 extensions. Appropriations, Transportation, Technology.
• SCR 1026, general appropriation bill continued appropriation.
• Appropriations, Transportation, Technology.
• SB 1373, appropriation center youth employment program.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• We have two former appropriators on this committee.
• uh remove it when when appropriating uh remove it when when appropriating funds.<00:14:47.519>
• <00:24:48.080> of two uh uh there's appropriation of two uh uh there's appropriation of 25,000
• Um, this will go to appropriations.
• Um, this will go to appropriations. off. Um, this will go to appropriations.

Bills: SF0012, SF0013, SF0067

Keywords: military, national guard, reenlistment, extension bonus, funding, Wyoming, Wyoming National Guard, recruitment, referral bonus, military service, eligibility expansion, incentive program, Wyoming state guard, emergency response, governor authority, state council of defense, 916, all

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• On the base appropriations, remember we have base and one-time appropriations.
• On the addendum, page 72, section B 1100 of the one-time appropriations.
• The conference report has a lot of new language on this appropriation.
• If I could inquire of the reporter of the appropriations...
• Where we didn't see any grandstanding was from our Appropriations Committees.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• are an extension of are an appropriate are an extension of an<00:06:42.639> appropriation<00:
• state road. 72 is an appropriation state road. 72 is an appropriation increase<00:07:46.800>
• c> trunk<00:08:34.719> highway appropriation from the trunk highway appropriation from the
• 86 is a general fund appropriation 86 is a general fund appropriation extension<00:08:43.440>
• That's 500,000 left of that appropriation. appropriation. appropriation.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I will be recommending an aye at the appropriate time.
• For that reason, we urge your aye vote at the appropriate time.
• We think that's a more appropriate standard in this case.
• She can at the appropriate time. Just one moment.
• The motion is due pass to the Appropriations Committee. Schultz, aye.

Summary: The committee heard several public safety bills and took testimony on each, with members often noting amendments and continuing negotiations. SB 1009 by Senator Becker would require juvenile courts to find that less restrictive alternatives are unsuitable before ordering detention, and would require periodic review of continued detention and consideration of alternatives at disposition. Supporters argued it would reduce unnecessary youth detention and improve transparency; probation, judges, and police groups opposed it as an undue limit on judicial discretion and potentially unsafe in serious cases. The chair said he would recommend an aye with amendments, but the bill was held pending quorum and later remained on call. SB 1130 by Senator Gomez Reyes would update privacy law for wearable recording devices such as smart glasses, requiring consent before recording in places where people have a reasonable expectation of privacy and banning devices or accessories designed to defeat recording indicators. Supporters said the bill addresses secret recording and invasive surveillance; opponents from tech and hospitality groups sought clarification to avoid unintended liability for businesses and exempt workplace communication devices. Members discussed those exemptions, and the chair recommended an aye, but the measure also remained on call. Senator Blake Spear presented SB 99, which would let courts consider military protective orders in domestic violence proceedings and require better communication between civilian law enforcement and military authorities. Supporters from the Department of Defense, local officials, and military representatives said it would close protection gaps for military families; the ACLU opposed it on due process grounds because MPOs are issued without judicial process. The chair and author emphasized that the bill only allows consideration of MPOs and does not require civilian enforcement of them. The bill passed out on a vote, though it remained on call for additional members. The committee also heard SB 937 by Senator Gonzalez, restricting flashbang use for crowd control and banning flashbangs and explosive breaching charges in immigration enforcement, and SB 1022, creating a statewide anti-trafficking task force. SB 937 drew support from civil rights and community groups and opposition from police and sheriffs over the use-of-force standard and limits on tactics; it passed out on a vote but remained on call. SB 1022 was supported by survivor and faith groups and opposed by public defenders and sex worker advocates who raised concerns about racial disparities and enforcement harms; it also passed out on a vote. Later, SB 1395, extending criminal protective orders for certain felony sex offenses against minors up to 20 years, and SB 1230, increasing penalties for repeat illegal dumping, were both heard with mixed testimony and were held on call after committee votes. The committee also adopted a consent calendar and several bills were moved forward with amendments.

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• To the contrary notwithstanding, is recognized to explain the specific appropriation.
• Show the appropriation reinstated, veto of the governor to the contrary notwithstanding.
• Show the appropriations proviso reinstated, notwithstanding the veto of the governor.
• Notwithstanding, you are recognized to explain the specific appropriation. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• Show the amendment deadlines for the General Appropriations Act adopted.

Keywords: sales tax reduction, budget cuts, boating safety, water treatment, municipal utilities, school safety, medical malpractice, firearm purchase age, cursive writing instruction, first responder support, veto overrides, veterans funding, infrastructure projects

Summary: The Florida House convened for regular business, with Speaker Perez announcing historic budget plans including the largest state tax cut in Florida history - a permanent 0.75% sales tax reduction from 6% to 5.25%, saving Floridians nearly $5 billion annually. The House will propose a budget lower than both the Governor's proposal and last year's budget. Several bills passed including Lucy's Law (boating safety), water access facilities funding, municipal utility rate corrections, hazardous walking conditions for schools, and medical malpractice 'Free Kill Law' repeal. The controversial firearm purchase age bill (HB 759) passed 78-34, lowering the minimum age from 21 to 18, despite emotional opposition citing the Parkland shooting. Other bills addressed cursive writing instruction, peer support for first responders, and government sunset reviews. Multiple veto override motions were approved unanimously, reinstating funding for veterans programs and infrastructure projects.

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• The appropriations on the bottom third there, we've got the legislative one-time appropriations, both
• what you appropriated during the regular session and what you appropriated during the special session
• , along with the ongoing appropriations.
• There is an appropriation from that fund for the school K-12 funding formula.
• authority, where we don't need to be appropriated those dollars.

Keywords: 908, all

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• Introductory House Bond Appropriations.
• appropriate committees. Thank you. appropriate committees. Thank you.
• Capital Budget Subcommittee on Appropriations will meet on Monday at 3:00 p.m. in the Appropriations
• >> Baltimore City, Appropriations. >> Baltimore City, Appropriations.
• <00:14:29.640> We'll Appropriations Committee Room. We'll Appropriations Committee Room.

Keywords: House streaming session for Friday, March 6, 2026, 957, house, all

Summary: The House met on February 24, 2026, with 110 members initially present and later 126 present after additional quorum calls. The chamber handled routine introductions and referrals, including House bills 1629-1631 and Introductory House Bond Initiatives 60 and 61, and received Senate Bill 9 and Supplemental Budget Number One, both of which were read and referred to the appropriate committees. The supplemental budget was submitted as an amendment to the fiscal 2027 budget and referred to Appropriations. The House then took up third reading and final passage on several bills. House Bills 311 (public schools, individuals with disabilities, accessibility, and emergency planning), 359 (property tax credit for urban agricultural property alterations), 396 (residential child care programs and training), 430 (family child care providers and reserve component members), 735 (earned income tax credit assistance program implementation delay and study), and 851 (Maryland Statewide Independent Living Council legal status) all passed, with HB 396 receiving four negative votes and the others passing overwhelmingly or unanimously. House Bill 805, the Building Homes Act, also passed after brief floor questions about whether the tax credit would apply to nonprofits and what safeguards existed; the sponsor explained it was an enabling bill and that local governments could set their own requirements. The floor session included several personal and guest recognitions, including visitors in the gallery, a doctor of the day, a birthday recognition, Women in Construction Week, African Advocacy Day, District 16 night, and a foster youth shadow day announcement. Members also discussed the addition of children’s books in the lounge and thanked the pages for their work. Committee and subcommittee announcements followed, and the House recessed until Monday, March 9, at 8:00 p.m. legislative day February 25.

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• Is this the appropriate time to have an amendment to offer? Yes, this is the appropriate time.
• appropriate time. appropriate time.
• <00:04:49.000> by we currently have upon appropriation by we currently have upon appropriation
• <00:09:10.440> the Uh with the costs, we appropriated the Uh with the costs, we appropriated
• will be listed in the appropriations will be listed in the appropriations bill. bill. bill.

Keywords: Public Property - Room 409, 26 February, 2026; 11:00 P.M., 925, all

Summary: The committee took up several public property bills and reported each one out after brief discussion. HB 1041, authorizing the Mississippi Soil and Water Conservation Commission to construct and maintain a levee system along the Yazoo River, was explained as a flood-control measure and passed without questions. HB 1520, which would allow the Department of Archives and History to convey about 23 acres associated with the Dancing Rabbit Creek Treaty back to the tribe, was also reported out. HB 1732, concerning sale of DPS property in the Lauderdale County/Meridian area, was amended so proceeds from any sale or lease would go to the state general fund, then passed as amended. HB 1731, the ABC warehouse bill in Gluckstadt, drew the most discussion. Members clarified that the bill concerns the old warehouse and not current ABC operations. Two amendments were adopted: one corrected a reference to the Department of Finance and Administration and directed proceeds from the sale to defray Department of Revenue costs tied to the new warehouse, and another specified the property recipient as the Madison County Economic Development Authority rather than a generic entity. After questions about whether sale proceeds should instead return to the general fund and whether the language properly covered warehouse debt, the committee voted to report the bill out as amended. The committee then discussed HB 1716, a Mississippi Main Street revitalization grant bill. Supporters said the bill expands eligible recipients to include Main Street network associate communities and business improvement districts, requires only local cash matches, bars state funds from being used for the match, shifts administration to MDA, and caps administrative costs at 2 percent. Members also reviewed how the bill was intended to address a backlog of grant applicants and the governor’s concerns about prior administration of the program. After questions about the grant list, funding process, and the 2 percent cap, the committee voted to report HB 1716 out, and the meeting adjourned.

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• For example, one appropriating funds to stop the spread of the spongy moth or one congratulating a Mano
• and trails general fund appropriation and trails general fund appropriation has<00:20:00.160>
• like the lottery loo uh appropriation like the lottery loo and<00:20:32.640> all<00:20:32.799
• and under the arts and appropriation and under the arts and cultural<00:24:57.120> bucket.
• to our Minnesota zoo you appropriation to our Minnesota zoo you know<00:25:23.120> our<00:25:

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• appropriations are somewhat different. appropriations are somewhat different.
• And then R2 is the beginning of appropriations and the Supreme Court appropriations for House and Senate
• And then R2 is the beginning of appropriations and the Supreme Court appropriations for House and Senate
• And then R2 is the beginning of appropriations and the Supreme Court appropriations for House and Senate
• <00:18:56.520> to<00:18:56.640> the standing appropriation to the standing appropriation

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The Safety and Security Conference Committee met on May 13, 2026, with a quorum present and no immediate vote taken. Chairs explained the committee was working ahead of a possible target so it could act quickly later if needed, then proceeded with member introductions and a reminder about committee decorum. Staff noted a microphone delay and said the meeting would include a side-by-side walk-through of the House and Senate policy language and a review of the fiscal spreadsheet. Fiscal staff summarized major differences in court, public safety, and legislative security funding. The House and Senate proposals differed on safety and security funding for the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and District Courts, as well as on courthouse grants, capital security enhancements, and a new legislative/protective services unit. Staff also reviewed Senate-only and House-only items, including a Senate proposal to require removal of insignia from public safety vehicles sold to the public, and House provisions for a security services task force and member security costs. Total general fund impacts were reviewed, with the House total corrected to include an open appropriation that had been omitted from the spreadsheet totals. Nonpartisan staff then walked through the policy differences. The Senate language focused on a Protective Services Unit and security for principal state officials, while the House language focused on a Legislative Services Unit and security for legislators. Both bills included provisions on Capitol Complex Security, reporting requirements, and reimbursement arrangements with local law enforcement, but differed on details such as whether elected officials must provide contact information to DPS and how requests for personal protective services are handled. The House-only amendment A8 was presented for discussion; it would revise emergency contact provisions, replace the House’s personal protective services request language with a more detailed threat assessment and mitigation framework, direct implementation of the new unit, and make related reimbursement and technical changes. Judge Richard Kyle, president of the Minnesota District Judges Association, testified in support of stronger judicial and court safety measures. He described rising threats against judges, citing survey results showing high rates of judges limiting personal information, receiving inappropriate communications, changing personal behavior, and experiencing threats to themselves and family members. He said the association supports legislative authorization and funding for home security and personal data protections for judicial officers, and emphasized that safety concerns for judges and court staff have become more serious in recent years.