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• So it's not like this is our top one and this is our second priority there.
• So, to read this SEG section, you're looking at the And I will top row, row 2, that $4.5 billion, $4.499
• Not many differences here at the top.
• We're again seeing prior year membership, which is how it's funded, and the growth units on top of it
• transfer from the Grow Your Own from the Grow Your Own T-Shirt Fund, that $300,000 that was piled on top

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• inhibitor for getting an intern is the main barrier is cost and pay, and we know that Just off the top
• So, Madam Chair, I don't have the percentage off the top of my head. I don't have my Volume 1.
• That's on top of increasing workloads in previous years. We're up to 3,440 hearings.
• my big ask today is, and I don't know if it's appropriate for me to ask a question as well, but my top
• And Representative Silva, I don't know off the top of my head, but I'll get back to you on.

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• Off the top of my head, I'm not sure exactly how to achieve that without promoting that issue more and
• She's on top of it, and we appreciate everything she does.
• are also going to propose legislation that says out of the $781 funds, $1 million would come off the top
• You're going to dispose of 20 cases if you're on top of your game.
• So, those are the three top items.

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• And then on to the top you see claims date claim state.
• So looking at the age distributions, they're stacked on top of each other.
• We see that on the the the top top class, the largest proportion of patients and the medical on a program
• So what we see the very top is and countess for some second infectious diseases that makes perfect sense
• Top prioritize studies on effectiveness, woke indications and safety concerns.

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• The top is a picture of what that AFERS system looks like from our view, and then the bottom one is actually
• And what we really want to focus on, again, is that top right corner and the changes between 2023–25
• this data, which I think will be a little clearer, but these numbers essentially capture... and the top
• And what we really want to focus on, again, is that top right corner and the changes between 2325 and
• And so, again, looking at this top right corner, you'll see that the share of funding UW has been getting

Summary: The Joint Higher Education Committee met for a work session on higher education accounting practices and financial transparency. OFM Deputy Director Sarah Rupp explained how state accounting rules and higher education reporting differ, including what data is captured in AFRS today and what will move into Workday, with universities generally reporting summary-level fund data, mandatory codes, and most balance sheet and income statement activity, but not transaction-level detail or vendor payment information. Representatives from the University of Washington and Washington State University described the complexity of their own accounting systems, the many entities and business lines they must track for audits and compliance, and the need to reconcile university-level accrual accounting with state reporting requirements. The committee also heard from the Education Research and Data Center on the public four-year finance dashboard created under Senate Bill 5512; ERDC said the dashboard is based on publicly available data, is best used to examine institutions individually rather than compare them directly, and will be updated with additional metrics in 2025 and 2026. The committee then received a presentation from the Washington Student Achievement Council on the Workforce Education Investment Account (WIA). Joel Anderson reviewed WIA’s creation under House Bill 2158, its revenue sources, and its intended uses for higher education, financial aid, and workforce development. He said recent legislation significantly increased WIA revenues and that, in the 2025–27 budget, the account is being used in new ways, including to replace general fund support for University of Washington operations and to fund a larger share of the Washington College Grant and some faculty compensation costs. Anderson said roughly 98% of current WIA appropriations go to higher education, but the share used to supplant other higher education funding has grown, and he estimated about 60% to 70% of current spending still aligns with the account’s original intent. He also described a new effort to track WIA appropriations across biennia in more detail and noted the WIA Oversight Board’s role in recommending uses of the account and monitoring outcomes. No votes were taken; the committee ended by moving into executive session for staffing issues and then adjourned.

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• Because a lot of times that is not discussed in this building; we are dictating from the top down.
• So, as you can see, the top mental health priority concerns are higher denial rates for mental health
• They often appeared in the data submitted by insurers as being among the top 25 most costly drugs and
• the top 25 drugs with the highest increase in total spending.
• But Wegovy was by far the least reported on the top 25 lists compared to the other GLP-1s that are used

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• I move that Assembly Bill 494 be taken from its place on General File and be placed at the top of General
• move that Assembly Bills 386, 534, and 238 be taken from the Chief Clerk's desk and be placed at the top
• that Assembly Bills 397, 463, and 597 be taken from their place on general file and be placed at the top
• I move that all Assembly bills be moved to the top of General File, with the exception of Assembly Bill
• I move that Senate Bill 88 and 348 be taken from their place on General File and be moved to the top

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• Um, on the actual rule document, you will see on page 2, on the top of and through to the, to the top
• On the LESC rule overview document, you will find at the bottom of page 1 and on the top of page 2 the
• So of that $30 million 10% was taken off the top to support IED operational costs.
• Then the $800,000 about I think it's 856, that goes to everybody, and then we put additional money on top
• So of that additional money on top of that, how much of that is going per pupil for somewhere like the

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• I accept the committee amendments just off the top.
• I accept the committee amendments just off the top.
• And now, Madam Secretary, when you, at your leisure, just take it from the top.
• Now, Madam Secretary, when you, at your leisure, just take it from the top.
• Madam Secretary, please start from the top for folks to add on.

Summary: The Assembly Business and Professions Committee held its first regular bill hearing of 2025 and considered a wide range of measures on health care access, professional regulation, animal welfare, and consumer protection. Early in the hearing, the committee adopted its rules and then approved a consent calendar of several bills, including measures by Chen, Caloza, Carrillo, Arreguín, Berman, and Flora. The committee also took up AB 1082, which would allow California nursing students enrolled in out-of-state programs to complete clinical training in California; supporters said it would help address the nursing shortage and keep students closer to home, while opponents warned it could worsen already limited clinical placement capacity and reduce oversight. The bill passed on a do pass recommendation to Appropriations after a quorum was established. The committee then heard and advanced several health-related bills. AB 50, by Assembly Member Bonta, would ease Medi-Cal access to over-the-counter hormonal contraception by removing the need for a prescription for coverage purposes; pharmacists, reproductive health advocates, and medical groups supported the bill, and it passed unanimously to the Committee on Health. AB 489, also by Bonta, would prohibit AI systems from misrepresenting themselves as licensed health professionals; supporters from medical, psychiatric, behavioral health, and other professional groups said the bill would protect patients from misleading chatbot advice, and it passed to Privacy and Consumer Protection. AB 481, by Assembly Member Rubio, would expand the tasks that federally qualified lab personnel can perform under CLIA supervision to help address lab staffing shortages; labor groups raised concerns about training, certification, and supervision, but the bill passed to Appropriations with an amended do pass recommendation. The committee also considered animal welfare and access-to-care measures. AB 631, by Assembly Member Lee, would require animal shelters to post intake and outcome data online; supporters said the reporting would improve policy and resource allocation, while members discussed how the requirement would work for shelters without websites, and the bill passed to Appropriations. AB 867, also by Lee, would prohibit cat declawing except when medically necessary for the animal; animal welfare groups strongly supported the bill, while the veterinary association opposed it as an improper legislative regulation of veterinary surgery, and the bill passed to Appropriations. Finally, AB 1307 would create a pilot program allowing a limited number of qualified dentists trained in Mexico to practice in underserved California areas; supporters framed it as a cost-neutral way to address major dental access gaps, the California Dental Association remained opposed unless amended, and the bill passed to Appropriations. Several members later added their votes on the various items after the hearing, and the committee kept the hearing open briefly to allow additional add-ons.

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• FOR THE PAST FIVE PLUS YEARS TOP STRATEGIC PRIORITY IS TO GROW THE FORCE FOR FLORIDA'S OTHER LARGEST
• AND FASTEST GROWING FOR THE PAST FIVE PLUS YEARS TOP STRATEGIC PRIORITY IS TO GROW THE FORCE FOR FLORIDA'S
• I LIKE PICTURES OF THIS IS A VISUAL TOP LEFT PICTURE. YOU WILL HEAR FROM JOE AND A LITTLE BIT.
• TOP RIGHT IS THE WOMEN'S COUNCIL WHO ADVISES ME ON THE WOMEN'S VETERANS VOICE.
• JOBS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP AREN'T JUST OFF TO THE SIDE, IF ANYTHING THEY ARE AT THE TOP OF THE FUNNEL

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• Um, Tal—I know of, I'm trying to think off the top of my head.
• Um, Tal—I know of, I'm trying to think off the top of my head.
• Um, Tal—I know of, I'm trying to think off the top of my head.
• "I know of, I'm trying to think off the top of my head.
• Sorry, I'm just trying to think off the top of my head.

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Summary: The committee first heard SB 2627, which would exempt Hawaii Tourism Authority contracts and agreements for sports projects, events, and related marketing from the state procurement code and other competitive bidding requirements. HTA, DBEDT, and the State Procurement Office testified in support or with comments, while one individual offered general support for sports tourism. Senators focused on narrowing the bill so the exemption would apply more specifically to sports-related projects and marketing, rather than broad marketing activities, and discussed whether the bill should require notice to the State Procurement Office or approval by the chief procurement officer. Procurement officials said a reporting requirement would be the most expeditious option, while still allowing post-event monitoring and public posting of exemptions. Members also discussed whether the exemption should be limited to situations involving sole-source sports entities, such as major leagues or international sports organizations, to better justify bypassing procurement rules. The committee did not take a final vote in the portion provided, but members and testifiers agreed to continue working on the language. The hearing then moved to SB 2074 relating to state facilities and naming rights for the Aloha Stadium and Hawaii Convention Center. The Stadium Authority, HTA, and DBEDT testified in support, while the Outdoor Circle and other organizations opposed the measure. Opponents argued the bill could create fiscal and legal risk, echoing concerns raised in prior legislation and by the attorney general, and warned it would mark a major shift by treating public facilities as commercial branding opportunities. Supporters said naming rights could generate significant revenue to help fund the stadium project and reduce the burden on the state and developers. Senators questioned how signage would be handled, especially whether it would be exterior-facing or limited to inward-facing signage, and the Stadium Authority said it was willing to work with the Outdoor Circle on language that would preserve community aesthetics while allowing revenue generation. A senator cited a prior study estimating naming rights could bring in about $1.5 million per year over 20 years, and asked what that revenue would buy for the public; the Stadium Authority responded that it would help advance the project toward a larger, improved stadium. No final action was taken in the excerpt provided.

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• What are the top three reasons?
• The top three are... Wages and salaries is number one.
• So that's the top reason.
• So those are our top three. ...reported.
• Something else may rise to the top, and one of these may move out of the top three.

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• you know, safe school funding is one of you know, safe school funding is one of the<00:21:38.880> top
• priorities um that I'm hearing the top priorities um that I'm hearing about<00:21:41.200> back
• This should be one of the top priorities of the legislature.
• I know, um, again, compensatory aid and school safety are at the top of everybody's list, whether it's
• are at the top of everybody's list,<00:26:50.120> whether<00:26:50.360> it's<00:26:50.520

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• .. ...discuss the lack of the request for the materials in the year there, and that's just over the top
• This ensures that these matters are not processed in the general queue but are moved to the top of our
• So safety is a top priority.
• Reducing reliance on the small school adjustment is the top priority.
• Number one at the top of the list was the expiration of ESSER.

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Summary: The committee first heard the January 2026 follow-up to the special audit of the Arizona State Board of Chiropractic Examiners. The auditor’s contractor reported that the board had implemented or was in the process of implementing most of the 28 recommendations from the 2024 audit, but three remained unimplemented: resolving complaints within 180 days and two open meeting law recommendations. The follow-up also identified new concerns about outdated or incomplete public disciplinary records and the lack of a complete public records request log and response procedures. Committee members pressed the board on open meeting compliance, complaint delays, transparency, and lobbying activities, while the executive director said the board had adopted new policies, added staff and investigators, created an intake committee, improved complaint prioritization, and was transitioning to a new licensing platform. She also said the board had ended broad subpoenas, improved conflict-of-interest tracking, and was working to formalize its practices in rule. The committee did not take a vote or other formal action in the transcript provided. The committee then received the Arizona school district financial risk analysis for January 2026. The Auditor General’s office reported that the number of highest-risk districts increased from two to nine, and districts approaching the highest-risk category increased from seven to nine. The presentation explained the financial risk measures used, common risk patterns among the highest-risk districts, and the district action plans posted on the report website. Tucson Unified School District was used as an example of a highest-risk district, and Scottsdale Unified as an approaching-highest-risk district. Members asked about declining enrollment, reserve balances, negative fund balances, and the use of capital monies for operations. Sierra Vista Unified School District then presented its response to being identified as financially at risk. The superintendent said she had recently taken over and was implementing a turnaround plan that included a school closure, staffing reductions through attrition, spending freezes, tighter purchase controls, a three-year sustainable spending plan, and efforts to stabilize enrollment through outreach, customer-service changes, and alternative program offerings. She also said the district was redirecting some capital assistance to operations, renegotiating contracts, and improving communication with families and staff. Committee members questioned the district about declining enrollment, instructional spending, school safety, academic performance, and whether the action plan adequately addressed those issues. No formal vote or action was taken on the school district item in the transcript provided.

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• so I sat down with Chief Medina and said, hey, what if I bring in Aaron Jones and put him over the top
• And so sat down with Chief Medina and said, hey, what if I bring in Aaron Jones and put him over the top
• He knows all the area command. put him over the top of the guard work.
• And in Española, we are in our military uniform, still with a carrier over the top, still with National
• Military uniform, still with a carrier over the top, still with National Guard stuff on it.

Bills: SB100

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• I'm at the top of page seven if you would like to follow along.
• I am really very concerned... about bottom of six and top of seven.
• So then the table on top is what? It is, Mr.
• This comes from a national health study, and New Mexico sits at the top.
• So I'm going to start with the memo on top.

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• So those are the four main sections, but if you turn back to the top of Page 1, we'll start with the
• the top of the list—is your top priority.
• And I'll just start at the top. So the first—and your bill drafts are in the order of the blurb.
• We'll start at the top with the suspension of individual school board members.
• It's not to make sure they don't take another job on top of teaching.

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• We compared the top 20 behavioral health codes in the state that were used and we compared them to both
• That's at the top of page 7.
• I want to cast your attention to the blue banner at the top, and you can see that the timeliness for
• I really enjoyed the fact that you showed what doctors value most, and you have that top six.
• At the top, we're supporting training on the eSIM model, the Sequential Intercept Model.

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• Of course, the first one is just what are your top priorities?
• We know this has been top of mind for many members, and we think GGRF can be a really important tool
• It was a top priority during the last reauthorization.
• It needs to be a top priority with this reauthorization as well.
• Obviously, that's a top priority for the state right now.

Summary: The Budget Subcommittee No. 4 hearing focused on the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) and cap-and-trade reauthorization, with members and panelists discussing how to balance climate goals, affordability, and legislative oversight. The chair emphasized the hearing as a broad review of past GGRF spending and future options, while the LAO outlined how GGRF revenues are generated, how variable they have been, and the tradeoffs between continuous appropriations and annual budget control. Two academic panelists, Dr. Kyle Meng and Danny Cullen Ward, argued that cap-and-trade remains an effective climate policy, but stressed that future revenue will depend heavily on market design, allowance allocation, and price levels. They also raised the idea that GGRF could be used more directly for affordability, especially by lowering electricity costs, and for targeted investments in technologies that the market would not otherwise support. Committee members pressed the panelists on where revenues come from, how much has actually been spent, and whether continuous appropriations reduce oversight. CARB staff said more than $33 billion has been generated to date and a little over $11–12 billion has been spent, with the rest committed or in process, and noted that project timelines can be lengthy. Members also asked about ways to lower electricity rates, reduce wildfire-related utility liabilities, and support electrification. The panelists said transportation fuels are the largest source of GGRF revenue, that industrial emitters receive a smaller share of free allowances, and that reducing wildfire liability and investing in grid-scale batteries could help lower costs and speed decarbonization. Public commenters largely urged the Legislature to preserve or expand continuous appropriations for specific climate programs. Speakers supported funding for nature-based solutions, natural and working lands, urban greening, agricultural climate solutions, waste and composting programs, clean transportation, AB 617 community air protection, clean cars, transit, affordable housing near transit, and dairy digesters. Several groups argued these programs are cost-effective, provide public health and affordability benefits, and should receive dedicated shares of GGRF. Others urged reducing free allowances and using more GGRF revenue to directly lower energy costs for households. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• The top two concerns were cost and fear of debt.
• As a result of the state's investment in the university's work, Texas now leads the nation in top-tier
• Regarding the personal information must be top priorities.
• However, our graduates are also hired by many top companies and organizations, including Exxon.
• Usually within the top three or four of those across the U.S. I'm a graduate.

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