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• and the state program and how much funding was in that program, because we are looking at the methodology
• We've been talking a lot about the ABC program versus the federal programs because we get to make our
• I have a question about federally funded slots.
• instead of relying on a federal grant that changes. ...state programs instead of relying on a federal
• fund a bunch of siloed programs.

Summary: The committee met to review early childhood education funding, access, and program sustainability, with Secretary Aleva and Director Ashland Abney providing updates on Arkansas’s ABC state-funded preschool program and the federal CCDF/SRA program. Members discussed the long-standing flat funding for ABC, which rose from $11 million to $14 million in 2018, compared with roughly $137 million in federal CCDF/SRA funding. Officials said ABC serves about 23,000 children, while SRA serves about 14,871 children and has a wait list of about 2,971 children. Members also asked for more data on rural versus urban access, provider types, and the number of slots and providers by region. A major topic was how to improve quality and access while aligning early childhood with K-12. Officials said the department is moving from the Better Beginnings environmental rating system toward CLASS observations, using local leads and a kindergarten-readiness strategy tied to quality improvement. Members raised concerns about deserts and islands in service availability, the cost of school-based versus community-based providers, and the need to support infant-toddler care as well as preschool. The commissioner said early learning should be part of long-term state education investment, but that simply adding money would not solve access gaps without broader structural changes. The committee also discussed recent funding changes and their effects on providers and families. Officials said a $14.741 million PDG-BFV competitive grant will support systems-building work, including local leads, workforce, data systems, and third-party CLASS observations, but it is a one-year grant and not direct service funding. Members questioned the impact of new co-pays, provider closures, and slot reallocations; officials said eight closures were tied specifically to funding changes, and that paying only for enrolled children rather than allocated slots saved about $576,000. They also discussed dual enrollment in home visiting and ABC, with officials estimating that limiting double enrollment could save about $2.4 million and potentially serve about 470 more children. The meeting ended with agreement to continue regular updates and further discussion, and the committee adjourned without a vote on legislation.

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• be stewards of this federal funding won't be looked at.
• A single audit is a compliance audit of a particular federal program, and many of these federal programs
• And right now, of those federal dollars, there are federal programs in there that get audited.
• a reduction in federal funding.
• federal... ...agent auditor come back in audit through their state funds, through their federal funds

Bills: SB145, SB143

Keywords: auditing, financial reporting, state auditor, public agencies, capital outlay, compliance, federal audits, agriculture, New Mexico Department of Agriculture, fee update, regulatory fees, egg inspection, egg grading, egg dealer, pesticide control, pesticide registration, pesticide applicator, pest management consultant, plant protection, nursery license

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• As far as state funds, we actually started getting non-reoccurring state funds for this program two years
• with federal funds.
• By the way, this program is funded with federal dollars through GUSNIP.
• The 24% is what we help fund our program with, in addition to various grants. and contracts, federal
• more funding for The Agricultural Workforce Development Program is a really good program, and none of

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• The federal low-income housing tax credit is the main way the federal government funds affordable housing
• program, I do not support the funding program, I do not support the funding because<00:26:59.960
• funding for these programs out of DHS?
• funding for these programs out of DHS?
• funding for these programs out of DHS? funding for these programs out of DHS?

Bills: HF4234, HF3697, HF1183, HF4738

Keywords: HF4234, Minnesota private activity bonds, tax-exempt bonds, bond cap, aggregate bond limitation, residential rental projects, multifamily housing, affordable housing finance, housing bonds, public finance, bond allocation, private activity bond cap, Minnesota Statutes 474A.02, tax committee, tax refund, Minnesota Statutes, time limit, claims, tax overpayment, taxation

Summary: The committee first adopted the April 14, 2026 minutes as amended, correcting a misspelling in the reference to Chair Davids. It then heard House File 4234, a tax-exempt bonding/affordable housing bill from Representative Rey Rower, and adopted a technical A1 amendment before laying the bill over for possible inclusion in the 2026 tax bill. The bill would conform Minnesota law to recent federal changes to low-income housing tax credit rules by lowering the amount of tax-exempt bonds needed for projects to qualify, with the stated goal of spreading bond allocations across more projects and increasing affordable housing production without additional state funds. Testimony in support came from the bill author, the Greater Minnesota Housing Fund, and Mary Tingerthal, who said the change would increase efficiency in the use of federal bond authority and could raise the number of funded housing projects from about 16 to 25 per year, bringing in roughly $120 million more annually for housing. Members discussed where the benefits would be felt statewide, including greater Minnesota and larger metro areas, and the author said the bill would help address shortages in affordable and senior housing. The committee took no final vote on the bill, instead laying it over. The committee next heard House File 3697 from Vice Chair Norris, which would change Minnesota’s tax refund claim timelines to better align with federal law and most other states. The author and a tax attorney testifier said the bill would reduce confusion and help taxpayers, especially vulnerable individuals who may overpay or be overassessed and then miss the current deadline to seek refunds. The Department of Revenue said it had no concerns with the language and did not oppose the bill, and the committee laid the bill over for possible inclusion in the 2026 tax bill. Finally, the committee began hearing House File 4738 from Representative Keeler, a Safe Harbor funding proposal for victims of sex trafficking and sexually exploited youth. The author described Safe Harbor as a statewide program serving youth across Minnesota and said the committee should consider creative funding options, but Chair Davids stated the proposed funding source would not work because it would take money from women’s sports scholarships. Testifiers from Lake House in Duluth and a former Safe Harbor youth described the program’s impact on homeless and trafficked youth, including shelter, mental health services, education, and transition to adulthood. The hearing continued with testimony, but no action was taken in the portion provided.

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• So my mineral royalty team is a program; it's a grant that we receive some funds from the federal government
• Even though those are federally funded programs, you still have to authorize the use of those funds and
• Even though those are federally funded programs, you still have to authorize the use of those funds and
• So if that was part of a federally funded program, which is most Likely it was, we do look at certain
• There is federal funding.

Keywords: 908, all

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• structure for this program is definitely a line item for federal funds. on page six, this is what is
• > those funds, pull down federal funds, those funds, pull down federal funds, those are<01:36:
• federal funds. federal funds.
• entitlement program that does not pull down any federal funds, and at the same time, you cut the programs
• that does not pull down any program that does not pull down any federal<01:54:27.840> funds,<

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the February 18, 2026 journal, and received several committee and House messages. Judiciary reported juvenile parole board appointments to the consent calendar for confirmation, and Transportation and Energy reported Senate Bills 28 and 25 along with other measures. The House transmitted multiple bills to the Reviser of Statutes, and the Senate later agreed to take up a large group of House bills on special order and consent calendar. A major portion of the meeting was devoted to personal-privilege remarks recognizing visiting groups, including the Mad Moms and Mad Dads advocating for people with serious mental illness, and the Colorado Gifted and Talented Association. Members spoke about stigma and the need for mental health legislation, and about supporting gifted students and their families. These remarks were welcomed by the chair and other senators. The Senate then considered a package of supplemental appropriation bills, including House Bills 1150 through 1179, covering agency budgets, school finance adjustments, education fund uses, and capital construction transfers. The committee of the whole adopted the package on second reading, and the full Senate later adopted the committee report by a vote of 33 ayes, with one excused and one vacant seat. The bills were ordered placed on the calendar for third reading and final passage. House Bill 1151, a supplemental appropriation to the Department of Corrections, drew extended debate. Supporters argued the bill was needed to cover existing obligations, avoid more costly jail backlogs, and prevent unsafe conditions, while critics said the department’s population management failures and broader sentencing policies were driving unnecessary costs and called for accountability and structural reform before more funding. Despite the debate, the bill was included in the adopted second-reading package.

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• THAT WAS THE ONLY HOSPITAL I CAN TELL YOU SIR, SINCE THE FULL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FEDERAL PROGRAM IN
• SENATE BILL 7016 AND 2024 ESTABLISHED THE TRAINING EDUCATION AND CLINICALS AND HEALTH FUNDING PROGRAM
• WHAT IS NOT ON THE SLIDE IS A PIECE DIRECTED BY THE LEGISLATION FEDERAL APPROVAL COMBATING FEDERAL FUNDING
• THROUGH THE USE OF ADDITIONAL FEDERAL GRANT FUNDING AND LOCAL FUNDING THE DEPARTMENT ISSUED A TOTAL OF
• LAST YEAR WE WERE ABLE TO ADD AN ADDITIONAL $200,000 IN FEDERAL GRANT FUNDING AND A HUNDRED 2000 FROM

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• programs, how our funding program works, scoring criteria in particular.
• And then in terms of federal funding, I mentioned, for state fiscal year 26, we received three federal
• Our Clean Water State Revolving Fund programs, other federal agencies like USDA Rural Development that
• Our Clean Water State Revolving Fund programs, their programs, our Clean Water State Revolving Fund programs
• Federal agencies are not. loan from our program. We haven't done that. Federal agencies are not.

Summary: The task force met to focus on funding systems and incentive structures for a proposed regional waste infrastructure effort, including how a future WIPA framework might support solid waste planning in the Willamette Valley. Staff and members heard presentations from DEQ on the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, from Business Oregon on the Special Public Works Fund, and from Oregon State Treasury on state bonding capacity and the bond issuance process. Presenters explained how their programs are structured, how projects are scored or approved, what kinds of public entities and projects are eligible, and how interagency coordination and co-funding can work. DEQ emphasized that its revolving loan fund is driven by water-quality benefits and public-health criteria, while Business Oregon described a broader infrastructure loan program for public entities with no scoring system, and Treasury outlined the state’s debt-capacity process and the differences between general obligation and lottery bonds. Members used the presentations to discuss whether similar funding tools could support solid waste infrastructure, especially for transfer stations, regional hubs, and related facilities that may need to be built before Coffin Butte reaches the end of its lifespan. Several questions centered on whether public-private partnerships could qualify, whether equipment inside facilities could be financed, how repayment would work, and whether planning costs could be covered. DEQ and Business Oregon both said they could potentially collaborate on scoring or co-funding, but noted eligibility limits and the need for public ownership in many cases. Treasury said bond capacity is limited and competitive, especially for lottery bonds, and that project authorization generally runs on a two-year cycle, though unused authority can sometimes be reauthorized. In task force discussion, members debated whether the group should pursue a dedicated funding lane for the seven-county region rather than having local governments compete with other statewide needs. Some members stressed the importance of criteria to avoid stranded assets and to ensure funding is available when projects are ready, while others raised concerns about how cities and counties would generate revenue to repay debt during construction and early operations. The group also discussed flow control, system fees, and the need for regional collaboration among counties, cities, and haulers to create enough waste volume to support new infrastructure. Staff noted that pre-session filing materials for the legislature are due September 11, and the chair said the August meeting will focus on organizational structure and identifying partners. During public comment, Representative Kevin Mannix submitted written testimony supporting the WIPA concept and urging the task force to endorse it. Commissioner Bubba King of Yamhill County urged the task force to compare alternatives objectively and warned against adding bureaucracy before evaluating existing infrastructure and costs. Commissioners Kevin Cameron and Roger Nyquist of Marion and Linn counties described regional hub-and-spoke concepts, transfer stations, and intermodal options, emphasizing the need for planning, strategic siting, and collaboration with haulers and local governments.

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• We are working on permits that are necessary for this program, both local permits as well as federal
• And I think that really is a nice segue into the next session, which is program funding updates.
• this program and fund us through the early design and the planning process.
• Finally, I just have to say federal funding is very, very much in doubt.
• Finally, I just have to say federal funding is very, very much in doubt.

Summary: The committee met jointly with the Washington-Oregon Legislative Action Committee for an update on the Interstate 5 Bridge Replacement (IBR) program. Members first adopted the proposed committee rules, then received program updates from staff on environmental review, permitting, design, tribal consultation, and public engagement. Staff said the project remains in the supplemental EIS process, with a final supplemental EIS and amended record of decision expected in early 2026, which would allow construction to begin. They also described ongoing work on Coast Guard navigation clearance, Section 106 historic-property coordination, and architectural guidelines for the bridge and five-mile corridor, emphasizing that the visualizations shown were conceptual and that public and partner feedback has already influenced design considerations such as accessibility and shared-use path connections. Members raised concerns about schedule delays, rising costs, and whether the project is being designed to be functional, safe, and economical. Staff acknowledged that the timeline has slipped from earlier expectations and said the delay reflects the complexity of the environmental and federal review process, as well as the need to avoid redoing steps. They said the updated cost estimate is being prepared now that design has advanced to roughly 30 percent, and that it will account for inflation, risk factors, and both fixed-span and movable-span options. Staff estimated a movable span would add more than $400 million and said the first construction work after environmental approval would likely be preliminary freeway and retaining-wall work in late 2026, followed by the bridge procurement. The committee also received funding and tolling updates. Staff reported that major federal grants have been executed, including Mega and Bridge Investment Grant agreements, and that state STIP amendments are advancing to allow access to federal funds. The tolling team described Level 3 traffic-and-revenue work, a bi-state tolling subcommittee process, and possible toll scenarios aimed at supporting either about $1.24 billion or $1.6 billion in toll revenue. Members questioned low-income toll relief timing, truck toll rates, and the effect of tolls on freight users. Staff said low-income discounts are being analyzed for both revenue and operational feasibility, that tribal exemptions and other policy exemptions are under review, and that the commissions expect to move into public outreach on toll rates and policies in 2026, with tolling on the existing bridges currently projected to begin in spring 2027.

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• A summary of TEA's federally funded programs can be found on page 29.
• On page 29 and federal funds.
• There are three rows: state funds, federal funds, and all funds.
• One is federal funds are...
• As mentioned previously, the expiration of federal funds means that many programs that are funded through

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• chunk but um federal funds are a decent chunk but um currently<00:30:57.720> that<00:30:58.159
• out is the electric school bus program, which has both been a federal and state match, and that has
• The electric school bus program, which has both been a federal and state match, has gotten, I believe
• <01:00:07.760> funding could be number one key Federal funding could be number one key Federal
• c> the often Federal program permits so the often Federal program permits so the title<01:14:05.440

Bills: HF276, HF413, HF411

Keywords: human services, Medical Assistance, Medicaid, long-term services and supports, LTSS, public assistance, application process, eligibility determination, customer service survey, wait times, form complexity, lead agencies, Department of Human Services, Department of Children Youth and Families, streamlining, administrative reform, case management, reassessment, intake system, adaptive eligibility form

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• These funds are directed towards expansion of MOUD and public health offices and the programming that
• When we look at the data, reproductive health services for The whole entire DOH funded program is about
• Even with the potential for Changes to the federal landscape. The HCAP is pretty well funded.
• So we were able to save state money, save Affordability Fund dollars, and leverage additional federal
• The secretary is going to give a presentation to the Federal Funding Stabilization Committee next week

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• So, for example, the federally designated coalition is required and funded by the federal government
• And there are federal funds that go through the coalition? This group? No.
• And there are federal funds that go through... ...this group? No.
• Would we be able to draw down the federal funds if we didn't have a federally designated... ...we would
• They might run a prevention program, and they pass through funds or develop funds, securing funds through

Summary: The committee held a panel discussion on Florida’s domestic violence system, focusing on how state and federally funded services are coordinated, the role of the Florida Partnership to End Domestic Violence (FPEDV), the Florida Domestic Violence Collaborative, DCF, and certified domestic violence centers. Members reviewed the post-2020 restructuring after the dissolution of FCADV, the current hotline, legal services, training, and technical assistance contracts, and the Legislature’s recent work on lethality assessments under SB 1224. Panelists also described prevention, shelter, counseling, child advocacy, and legal support services, along with the statewide network of 41 certified centers serving all 67 counties. Testimony highlighted both collaboration and tension. FPEDV and Women in Distress described overlapping training and technical assistance roles, but FPEDV said its relationship with DCF has been difficult and at times obstructive, while DCF said communication and coordination are ongoing. Women in Distress and other providers emphasized the importance of direct services, the statewide hotline, injunction assistance, child welfare co-located advocates, and prevention programs. Several members asked about funding flows, certification, and whether the current structure is sufficient for rural counties; witnesses said federal FVPSA funds are formula-based, DCF contracts directly with centers, and rural programs face staffing and fundraising challenges that limit beds and services. A major portion of the discussion centered on the lethality assessment work group and implementation of the new statewide tool. FDLE explained that the work group concluded the Maryland model was copyrighted and costly to replicate exactly, so Florida adopted a statutory assessment that is not evidence-based in the same way, with training available online and 46 of about 400 law enforcement agencies having completed it so far. Senators raised concerns about multiple assessments, redacted police reports, and whether the tool will be useful without better coordination and data collection. Witnesses also discussed rising domestic violence, teen dating violence, and strangulation cases, with providers reporting increased demand, full shelters, and greater use of hotels and mobile crisis responses. No formal votes or actions were taken.

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• , and it would free up the $75 million of federal funds that we have programmed currently in the 10-year
• c><00:26:41.840> programmed federal funds that we have programmed federal funds that we have programmed
• Um, mandated federal, those are required federal programs that come with specific federal funding to
• c> funding that come with specific federal funding that come with specific federal funding to<00:
• > the<00:35:59.920> federal<00:36:00.160> funds funds come most of the federal funds

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• If that school fully participates in the federal reimbursement programs and encourages their parents
• In the second paragraph here, it talks about if the school participated in federal school meal funding
• So we'll lose those federal funding dollars. Do you know what I'm asking?
• government does not want states to use federal money to operate a state-initiated program.
• So it's just not—those school meal programs have to be self-funded.

Keywords: 908, all

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• So, for example, the federally designated coalition is required and funded by the federal government
• And there are federal funds that go through... ...this group? No.
• Would we be able to draw down the federal funds if we didn't have a federally designated coalition?
• They might run a prevention program that they pass through funds or they develop... ...housing program
• They might run a prevention program that they pass through funds or they develop funds, secure funds

Summary: The committee held a panel discussion on Florida’s domestic violence system, focusing on the roles of the state, the federally designated coalition, direct-service providers, and law enforcement. Members reviewed the history of the system after the dissolution of the former coalition in 2020, the creation of the Florida Partnership to End Domestic Violence, DCF’s Office of Domestic Violence, and the current contract structure involving Women in Distress and its subcontractors for hotline and legal services. Panelists also discussed the 2024 lethality assessment law, the workgroup’s conclusion that the evidence-based Maryland tool could not be used because of copyright and cost issues, and the state’s current use of statutory questions instead. DCF and FDLE described the statewide certification and funding framework, including more than $60 million in domestic violence funding for fiscal year 2025-26 and the requirement that law enforcement complete lethality-assessment training by October 1, 2026. Testimony highlighted both collaboration and conflict. Florida Partnership to End Domestic Violence and Women in Distress described overlapping training and technical-assistance roles, but disagreed sharply about the quality of their relationship with DCF and whether the current structure is duplicative. DCF said it maintains communication with both the coalition and the centers and emphasized that the coalition is federally required, while the coalition argued that the department has obstructed its work. Women in Distress and Hope Villages stressed direct services, prevention, and the need for more housing, staffing, and funding, especially in rural areas. They also described programs in schools, hospitals, and child welfare settings, and noted that children exposed to domestic violence often need specialized services. Members asked about funding flows, certification, rural coverage, the number of centers, and the lethality assessment rollout. DCF said the 41 certified centers serve all 67 counties and that no new applications have been received in about 15 years. FDLE reported that 46 of roughly 400 law enforcement agencies had completed the lethality-assessment training and attestation, with the statutory deadline still ahead. Panelists said domestic violence appears to be increasing, citing higher hotline demand, shelter occupancy, and local case numbers, while also noting that statewide crime data remains outdated. The discussion ended with calls for better coordination, clearer implementation of statutes, more funding, and possible legislative fixes to improve data collection, training, and service delivery.

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• , because this is a federal program.
• We implementation of a federal program.
• > IDA on tit on federal title one funding IDA on tit on federal title one funding IDA funding<01:
• funding and other federal education funding and other federal education dollars.<01:31:52.480>
• And the federal legislation program.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, approved the journal, excused absent members, and suspended rules to allow co-sponsorship and vote modifications. The Senate reported passage of Senate Bills 52 and 124, and several House committees reported favorable action on bills including HB 1, HB 2, HB 94, HB 246, HB 282, HB 299, HB 307, HB 519, HB 613, and HB 648. Most of those measures were ordered to first reading and placed on the calendar; HB 1 and HB 307 were sent to the Rules Committee after having had two previous readings. The House then recessed briefly before returning to the orders of the day. The chamber took up HB 568, relating to public adjusters. The sponsor explained that the bill would prohibit new public adjuster licenses, allow current licensees to renew, impose conflict-of-interest and contract requirements, set a 5% fee cap, and bar public adjusters from negotiating claims, citing consumer protection concerns and legal opinions about the practice of law. After debate and a brief explanation of vote from a member citing local storm-related abuses, the House voted on roll call and passed HB 568 with one nay vote. The House then considered HB 1, which would opt Kentucky into the federal education freedom tax credit program. Supporters said it would allow private donations to scholarship-granting organizations to benefit Kentucky students without using state general funds, and argued it could help public, private, and homeschool families with education-related expenses. Opponents criticized the speed of the process, warned it could open the door to vouchers and charters, and argued it would mainly benefit wealthier donors while public schools remain underfunded. Members also questioned the bill’s waiver of 11th Amendment immunity and received explanations that the waiver was limited to federal-court jurisdiction over the federal program and would not create individual liability for state actors. A motion to table the bill failed with 19 votes in favor, and debate continued.

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• On line 40 to... ...the Federal Reimbursement Revolving Fund, what is our balance in that fund?
• So it has some more flexibility than federally funded programs.
• So that's part, I think, of the yearly funding of this program: it's a good supplement to federally funded
• Supply Program Fund, and $15 million for the River Stewardship Program.
• And then line 267 funding to support the Federal Nutritional Services Income Program.

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• to compete for federal military construction funding.
• funded. million each year in federal million each year in federal construction<00:45:48.720> and<
• So not possible to include funding for all programs requested.
• I don't see funding for the local bridge replacement program.
• <01:37:37.199> through programs that have been funded through programs that have been funded

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• that those federal dollars to fund that those federal dollars to fund that program<01:02:39.760><
• Much of the funding for the developmental disabilities program is federal funding.
• Much of the funding for the developmental disabilities program is federal funding.
• Much of the funding for the developmental disabilities program is federal funding.
• Much of the funding for the developmental disabilities program is federal funding.

Keywords: 924, joint, all