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• developing methodologies for budget requests ask and they they pull data from the systems in order to equitably
• And then once the legislature makes it appropriation, they use this data to equitably allocate resources
• I just wanted to share that the Supreme Court like this committee and the Florida Senate has an interest
• They sure had a cold case bill, and he did here and in this committee and very interested in this issue

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• The state has a statewide interest in ensuring that California's roads are getting progressively safer
• Yeah, it's an interesting idea.
• This perfect storm of high electricity costs, rising interest rates, elimination of federal tax credits
• So carving out much of California from eligibility for SB 1 isn't an equitable approach at this stage
• planning scenario stage and so carving out much of California from eligibility for SB1 isn't an equitable

Summary: The Assembly Transportation Committee heard several bills focused on active transportation, transit, road safety, and local enforcement. SB 569 would restrict removal or downgrading of bikeways built with state General Fund dollars for at least 20 years, require public hearings before major changes, and was supported by bicycle advocates and some local and environmental groups. The City of Encinitas opposed the bill, arguing it could limit needed safety fixes and should apply only to future projects; committee members discussed whether the bill still allowed safety-based modifications. The bill passed on a due pass vote to Appropriations. SB 741 would streamline the Low-Carbon Transit Operations Program by reducing administrative burden and giving transit agencies more flexibility to use funds for service improvements, fare programs, and other transit needs while maintaining oversight and disadvantaged community requirements. Transit agencies and advocacy groups supported the measure, saying it would help agencies respond to post-pandemic ridership and financial challenges. The committee approved the bill on a due pass as amended vote to Appropriations. The committee also heard SB 1167, which would tighten consumer protections by clarifying that high-powered e-motos and similar motor vehicles are not e-bikes, requiring clearer disclosures and labels, and improving crash reporting. Supporters said the bill would reduce confusion and improve safety for riders, pedestrians, and parents; the Motorcycle Industry Council opposed unless amended, arguing the term “e-bike” is used broadly and the bill could affect existing businesses. The bill passed to Appropriations. Later, SB 953, dealing with vehicular manslaughter cases dismissed through misdemeanor diversion, would add DMV points so fatal conduct remains reflected on driving records; the bill was supported by the victim’s family and safety advocates and passed to Appropriations. The committee then heard SB 1218, which would let local agencies boot vehicles tied to repeated unpaid illegal dumping citations instead of using DMV enforcement. Oakland officials and community groups supported the bill as a needed deterrent, while the ACLU opposed it as punitive debt collection without a sufficient nexus to the vehicle. The bill passed to Appropriations. Finally, SB 739 would revise the Clean Miles Standard for rideshare companies by allowing CARB and CPUC to adjust electric vehicle mileage targets in light of current market conditions; Uber and Lyft supported the flexibility, while clean air advocates began raising concerns about weakening climate goals as the transcript cut off.

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• And so just wanted to note that the Minnesota House of Representatives, we appreciate your interest in
• We visited the Robbinsdale Water Treatment Facility, which was assisted by a low-interest loan from the
• The RFA offers low-interest loans for land purchases, farm improvements, equipment, operating capital
• The RFA offers low interest financing.
• The RFA offers low interest loans<00:14:32.399> for<00:14:32.639> land<00:14:32.880>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• This is not equitable, the way we distribute building aid today.
• This is not equitable the way we losers.
• And we really need to do our work and figure out a more equitable funding system.
• our work and figure out a more equitable our work and figure out a more equitable funding<03:24:
• I would hope that would equitable.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The work session began with HB 656, as amended, which would treat federal funds received by school districts as unanticipated money unless already listed in the annual report, and would require notices and school board minutes to identify the grant and summarize any obligations attached to accepting it. Supporters said the bill was aimed at transparency so voters would understand the “strings attached” to grants, while opponents raised concerns that the amendment was new, potentially vague, and could require districts to publish lengthy or redundant information, increasing costs and administrative burden. Several members suggested alternative approaches, such as a state-level list of common grant obligations or posting grant documents online. No vote was taken, and some members argued the bill was not ready for action. The committee then moved to HB 665, which would expand eligibility for free school meals to households at up to 300% of federal poverty guidelines and use education trust fund money to cover the added cost. Representative Damon strongly supported the bill, citing food insecurity and arguing the fiscal note likely overstated costs because the bill requires at least one free meal, not necessarily both breakfast and lunch. The discussion was just beginning when the transcript ended, and no vote or final action on HB 665 was recorded in the excerpt.

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• I've got to tell you, it's been interesting the whole discussion about pipelines.
• You probably heard some of that discussion a while back, but it's interesting.
• You probably heard some of that discussion a while back, but it's interesting.
• Because we're hearing back that it's really something we're really interested in.
• As you may recall, the accrued interest...

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The joint budget hearing opened the FY27 budget process with remarks from the Senate and House Ways and Means chairs, who described the fiscal outlook as challenging because of slow revenue growth, rising health care and other costs, and uncertainty from federal policy changes. Governor Healey and Secretary of Administration and Finance Matthew Gorzkowicz then presented House 2, a $62.8 billion budget that they said grows by about 1% and does not raise taxes or fees. They emphasized affordability, fiscal discipline, protection of core services, and continued investment in education, transportation, housing, child care, health care, and public safety. The administration also discussed a separate bill to delay and phase in certain federal tax-code changes from the so-called OB3 law, especially research and experimental expense provisions, to reduce immediate budget impacts and preserve competitiveness. A major portion of the hearing focused on education and municipal aid. The administration said House 2 provides about $7.6 billion for Chapter 70 aid, fully funds the final year of the Student Opportunity Act, increases special education circuit breaker funding, and raises rural school aid. Senators and representatives from both parties raised concerns that Chapter 70 and other aid formulas are not equitable for small, rural, and low-wealth communities and are not keeping pace with inflation, and several called for broader review of the formula and related funding streams. The governor and secretary said they are open to further discussion, pointed to additional support through rural aid, special education, transportation reimbursements, and minimum aid, and said total Student Opportunity Act investment would reach about $2.1 billion over the life of the law. Transportation, housing, and fair share spending were also central topics. The administration said fair share revenues are being used holistically, with education-heavy spending in the operating budget and transportation-heavy spending in the supplemental budget, and estimated the overall split to date at roughly 57% education and 43% transportation. They highlighted MBTA stabilization, regional transit authority support, microtransit, fare-free regional transit, and bridge and commuter rail investments, while noting the MBTA remains a major fiscal concern. On housing, the governor stressed production, permitting reform, ADUs, down-payment assistance, and support for public housing authorities, while lawmakers pressed for more funding for local housing authorities and for ways to address out-migration, energy costs, and affordability. The governor also said the administration will not withhold fire safety grants from communities over MBTA Communities Act noncompliance and will handle such issues case by case. No votes were taken at the hearing; it was an informational presentation and question-and-answer session.

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• Why would we ever think that this was going to be equitable?
• to revenue that caused the federal deficit to rise, but even more importantly, just given where interest
• Thank you. ...the federal deficit to rise, but even more importantly, just given where interest rates
• counterfactual that we would see cuts to education, but if it cuts federal revenue without other ways to equitably
• And if the only people who can donate to an SGO are those who are wealthy, then this is not an equitable

Bills: SB1042, SB1043, SB1044, SB1135, SB1136, SB1142, SB1180, SB1221, SB1252, SB1254, SCR1003

Keywords: public funds, virtual currency, bitcoin, investment, Arizona Strategic Digital Asset Reserve Act, state treasurer, retirement system, state payments, cryptocurrency, Arizona law, payment methods, government transactions, property tax, tax exemption, Arizona Revised Statutes, digital currency, workers' compensation, death benefits, burial costs, spousal compensation

Summary: The committee began with staff and page introductions, then took up a series of previously heard bills, mostly related to cryptocurrency and tax administration. SB 1042, SB 1043, SB 1044, and SCR 1003 dealt with allowing public entities to invest in virtual currency, accept cryptocurrency payments, and exempt virtual currency from property tax. Supporters framed the measures as modernization, while opponents argued crypto is risky, fraudulent, and a poor use of public funds. All four measures were recommended do pass on narrow 4-3 votes, with Democrats generally opposed. The committee also heard SB 1221, which would require the Department of Revenue to notify legislative tax chairs before adopting a new interpretation or application of tax law that could adversely affect taxpayers. The sponsor said the bill was meant to front-load disputes and avoid surprise tax changes; it passed 4-3. SB 1142, which would have Arizona opt into a new federal scholarship tax credit program and require ADOR to administer it, drew extensive testimony. Supporters said it would expand scholarship opportunities for students in public, charter, private, and home education settings and keep donations in Arizona. Opponents argued it would divert money from public schools, lack accountability, and primarily benefit wealthier families. The bill passed 4-3 after lengthy debate. The committee then questioned Department of Revenue officials about a press release on Arizona tax forms and federal conformity after H.R. 1. Members focused on why the department told taxpayers not to wait to file, how the state conforms to federal changes, and whether amended returns would be needed if the Legislature changes the forms later. DOR said the forms were issued assuming conformity, that most taxpayers would not be affected by pending changes, and that amended returns could be required for some retroactive provisions; members criticized the guidance as confusing and potentially costly. Finally, the committee heard SB 1254, which would require both grantor and grantee signatures on conveyance documents before recording, to reduce deed fraud and clarify acceptance of property transfers. County assessors supported the bill, saying it would close a loophole and improve records; it passed 6-0 with one member not voting. The committee then began SB 1252, the Uniform Assignment for Benefit of Creditors Act, with testimony from the Arizona Uniform Laws Commission explaining that it would create a more uniform framework for asset assignments and creditor claims, but the transcript cuts off before any vote on that measure.

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• I mean, I wouldn't have expected a small child to be that interested in a concert that was more or...
• ><01:23:12.159> that expected a small child to be that expected a small child to be that interested
• But we also know there are a lot of competing interests at the university, right?
• There are many for-sale housing projects that have been stalled because of high interest rates, and this
• rates and this because of high interest rates and this bill<03:32:55.359> provides<03:32:55.840

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• But is it equitable to all students? And I'm going to answer that question right now: no, it's not.
• And so we're going to do, I think, some pretty interesting and hopefully unique analysis of this.
• There's also some interesting national research that just came out where they have this really interesting
• If whatever that's interesting, whether it be... ...e-sports or whatever, I don't care.
• I've noted interest in these, and then to your point around adult education, as you know, LASC is.

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• IN THIS DISCUSSION AND LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH ALL OF YOU TO ENSURE OUR BUDGET DECISIONS ARE EQUITABLE
• INTERESTING STATISTIC, PEOPLE KNOW 50% OF THOSE IN CUSTODY GET OUT IN ONE DAY AND THAT'S PEOPLE KNOW
• 50% OF THOSE IN CUSTODY GET OUT IN ONE DAY AND THAT'S INTERESTING BUT WHAT'S MORE INTERESTING TO ME IS
• IS TWO OR THREE HOURS AWAY FROM THEIR HOME SO WE ARE CONSIDERING EVERY PRISONER IN FLORIDA AND INTERESTED
• WHEN IMPLEMENTING THIS, THIS WOULD BE ALSO AN INTERESTING TYPE OF APPROACH?

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• We are all navigating a tight fiscal environment, but we remain fully committed to making smart, equitable
• the moment not only by tackling today's challenges, but by helping us build a more connected, more equitable
• Not to date, but I know some of those constituencies are interested in getting a Real ID, thinking that
• course of this contract with Keolis, as well as the feedback we've gotten from those folks that are interested
• We also maintain a double-A bond rating to keep our interest rates low and debt service expenses, allowing

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Transportation held an informational hearing with invited testimony from MassDOT leadership, the MBTA, Massport, and the state’s Federal Funds and Infrastructure Office. MassDOT officials outlined work across highways, rail and transit, the Registry of Motor Vehicles, and aeronautics, emphasizing major capital spending, bridge and roadway programs, transit grants, rail expansion, airport safety, and modernization efforts. They highlighted Chapter 90 and municipal grant programs, the Compass Rail and West-East Rail efforts, RMV upgrades such as electronic titles and driver licensing systems, and aeronautics work on airport pavement, drones, and advanced air mobility. Committee members focused on safety, service access, and project implementation. Questions to MassDOT covered automated enforcement and rising roadway fatalities, the Allston multimodal project’s federal funding, Complete Streets access for rural communities, and South Coast Rail staffing and future electrification. The RMV was asked about the Work and Family Mobility Act, Real ID demand, and appointment access, especially in Metro West. Members also raised concerns about South Coast Rail operations, Keolis staffing, and whether the Stoughton route remains part of future plans; MassDOT and MBTA officials said they are working on staffing, service reliability, and long-term expansion, while noting that nothing is off the table for future rail improvements. MBTA General Manager Phil Eng reported progress including workforce growth, elimination of subway speed restrictions, expanded reduced-fare access, bus network redesign, South Coast Rail launch, and commuter rail signal upgrades. He said the agency is pursuing a new commuter rail operating contract designed to support future regional rail, electrification, and higher-frequency service, while maintaining service and workforce stability amid funding uncertainty. Members also asked about fare collection data privacy and the impact of state funding levels; Eng said the MBTA needs the governor’s proposed funding to preserve service and staffing, and that the fare system’s data are encrypted and handled through a secure vendor system. Massport CEO Rich Davey reported record activity at Logan, Worcester, and the cruise and maritime facilities, along with major capital and climate investments such as sustainable aviation fuel planning, shore power at Flynn Cruiseport, renewable diesel, and expanded ground transportation. He said Massport is planning for continued passenger growth and managing congestion through parking, HOV, and curbside changes, while monitoring federal policy, tariffs, and air traffic control staffing issues. Federal Funds Director Quentin Palfrey described the administration’s efforts to secure federal infrastructure dollars, citing about $9 billion in federal awards since the start of the administration, including major transportation grants for the Cape Cod Bridges, Allston, West-East Rail, North Station drawbridge replacement, roadway safety, and clean school buses. He warned that changing federal policies, grant delays, and possible future congressional actions create uncertainty, but said the office is working case-by-case with municipalities and agencies to protect awarded funds and find alternative financing where needed.

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• Good jobs are the foundation of an equitable economy, and the caring community is the backbone of the
• I would go into detail about all of the important things that those provisions do, but in the interest
• In the interest of time, I'll just end there.
• This approach is neither fair nor equitable.
• So I've come back today, again, to thank you for your interest and support, and to tell you our needs

Bills: HF2434

Keywords: healthcare, personal care assistance, worker retention, disability services, state funding

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• I think I testified last time I was here that we also don't believe that that's in the best interest
• of the state of Texas or the best interest of this project.
• And that loan has accrued over time with a pick interest feature, which basically means that the interest
• Our intention is essentially to equitize that for the most part, you know, move forward with an unencumbered

Bills: HB2007, HB2462, HB2621, HB2921, HB3187, HB3331, HB3332, HJR144, HB3514, HB3528, HB3539, HB3563, HB3720, HB3726, HB3751, HB3859, HB3947, HB4148, HB4164, HB4337, HB4346, HB4368, HB4706, HB4916, HB4950, HB4967, HB5177, HB5603

Keywords: commercial signs, county approval, transportation code, regulations, road signage, high occupancy vehicle lane, pregnant operators, transportation, parental rights, motor vehicle regulations, live video feed, state agency, transparency, public safety, confidentiality, personal information, local government, airport data, public records, regional transportation

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• They want and special interest donors.
• score act has not laid out an equitable score act has not laid out an equitable revenue<02:49:45.920
• the ones written by special interests the ones written by special interests are<02:58:28.800>
• getting<03:22:36.800> while special interests while getting while special interests while
• Congress that takes on special interests Congress that takes on special interests and<03:23:00.479

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• It only means that the utility can consider nuclear power and determine if it's in the interest of the
• I am absolutely nuclear curious, and I think some of the things going on are quite interesting.
• I am absolutely nuclear curious, and I think some of the things going on are quite interesting.
• So I want to say I am very interested in nuclear, but I think we have a unique situation here and in
• I agree with them on interest in nuclear.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And I think I testified last time I was here, we also don't believe that that's in the best interest
• of the state of Texas or in the best interest of this project.
• initiated a $327 million loan some time ago, and that loan has accrued over time, um, with a pick interest
• feature, which basically means that the interest is deferred and added to the principal balance.
• What, what, just, so what happened is our investment firm bought the controlling interest in Texas Central

Bills: HB 2007, HB 2462, HB 2621, HB 2921, HB 3187, HB 3331, HB 3332, HJR 144, HB 3514, HB 3528, HB 3539, HB 3563, HB 3720, HB 3726, HB 3751, HB 3859, HB 3947, HB 4148, HB 4164, HB 4337, HB 4346, HB 4368, HB 4706, HB 4916, HB 4950, HB 4967, HB 5177, HB 5603

Keywords: commercial signs, county approval, transportation code, regulations, road signage, high occupancy vehicle lane, pregnant operators, transportation, parental rights, motor vehicle regulations, live video feed, state agency, transparency, public safety, confidentiality, personal information, local government, airport data, public records, regional transportation

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• whether the court is removing a personal representative on its own motion or at the request of an interested
• It ensures the parent retains the presumption that they acted in the child's best interest.
• It's interesting.
• are handled by Texas courts, which should encourage economic growth and more. projects and more equitable
• Upon the owner's death, the home's interest is transferred to each surviving designated beneficiary who

Bills: SB302, SB1335, SB1734, SB1760, SB1975, SB2127

Keywords: probate court, statutory judge, reimbursement, court costs, court proceedings, judicial assignments, judge assignment, cost reimbursement, judicial expenses, estate management, statutory requirement, court expenses, estates, inheritance, representative duties, court authority, personal representative, real property, deed fraud, title fraud

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• whether the court is removing a personal representative on its own motion or at the request of an interested
• prevents situations where a parent voluntarily relinquishes custody to a non-parent in the child's best interest
• custody and ensures the parent retains the presumption that the parent acted in the child's best interest
• It's interesting. and there wasn't an approach in 23 in our session to bring a bill forward, or was there
• Upon the owner's death, the home's interest is transferred to each surviving designated beneficiary who

Bills: SB 302, SB 1335, SB 1734, SB 1760, SB 1975, SB 2127

Keywords: probate court, statutory judge, reimbursement, court costs, court proceedings, judicial assignments, judge assignment, cost reimbursement, judicial expenses, estate management, statutory requirement, court expenses, estates, inheritance, representative duties, court authority, personal representative, real property, deed fraud, title fraud

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• interest from private investment. interest from private investment. And<00:37:24.120> Mr.
• <01:15:17.320> Thank and in an equ- equitable manner.
• Thank and in an equ- equitable manner. Thank you. you. you.
• The best programs are equitably, you know, distributed.
• The best programs are equitably distributed.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• off of it and be ready for draw interest off of it and be ready for the<00:15:04.720> next<00
• Uh, in the interest of preserving your voices going forward, the motion to suspend the rules requires
• And that has seemed to me not very equitable.
• .<01:42:06.000> And<01:42:06.159> that's<01:42:06.400> another equitable.
• And that's another equitable.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The meeting opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then moved into committee and floor reports. Several measures received favorable committee reports and were ordered to first reading and placed on the calendar, including Current Resolution 9, Senate Joint Resolution 23, House Bill 145, House Bill 567, and House Bill 506 with House Committee Substitute 1. The chamber also noted that House Bills 500 and 504 had already received two readings and were sent to the Rules Committee before House Bill 500 was brought up for final consideration. Most of the discussion focused on House Bill 500, the executive branch budget bill. Members described it as a “good first draft” and emphasized a budget process they said was more transparent than in prior years. The bill was presented as a restrained two-year operating budget with spending growth kept at a little under 2% annually, while setting aside about 2% of projected revenues, or roughly $614 million, in the Budget Reserve Trust Fund for future needs. The budget also used base reductions in some areas while exempting others such as Medicaid benefits, SEEK, corrections, behavioral health, and veterans programs. Subcommittee chairs then outlined major spending areas. Education provisions included a 2% annual increase in base SEEK funding, transportation funding held flat, equalization for recallable nickel funding, continued retirement contributions, and major support for postsecondary access, dual credit, asset preservation, and workforce training. Health and family services provisions held Medicaid steady while adding waiver slots, behavioral health and substance use support, public health investments, and funding for rural health and laboratory capacity. Other sections covered personnel and pensions, veterans services, infrastructure, public safety, economic development, tourism, and environmental projects. The only recorded action on the floor was adoption of House Committee Substitute 1 to House Bill 500, followed by a motion for final passage of the bill as amended. The transcript ends as discussion on final passage begins, before any final vote is shown.

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• While I'm thumbing through this, for those who are interested, we're going to take a serious 2-hour run
• <00:07:51.759> uh this uh for those who are interested uh this uh for those who are interested
• otherwise so so you picked my interest otherwise so so you picked my interest because<00:23:14.720
• <00:27:51.720> in about Salesforce I'll be interested in about Salesforce I'll be interested
• I'm interested in hearing about those.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: House Finance Division III convened a work session on the DHHS budget, with the chair noting there would be no votes and that the committee would spend the day hearing from the commissioner’s office. Nathan White, DHHS Chief Financial Officer, opened with the Division of Finance/Office of Business Operations, explaining that the unit supports the department through daily financial management, AP/AR, audit work, expense projections, transfers, and procurement functions such as contracts, amendments, RFPs/RFAs, and grants management. He also described the division’s revenue and reporting work, including federal draws, CMS-64 reporting, and the public assistance cost allocation plan, and said the department had centralized rate-setting work and a small team handling Medicaid rate analysis and nursing facility rebase work. Members asked about vacancies, turnover, and budget changes. White said the division had 18 positions unfunded in the governor’s budget, reducing personal services from about $10.8 million to $9.9 million, and estimated the division’s vacancy rate at about 11 percent, below the department average. He said turnover was relatively low, with one retirement at the manager level and higher turnover mainly at lower AP-level positions. He also explained that some budget lines reflected reallocations rather than new spending, including fringe benefits centralized elsewhere and an EBT card contract moved into this unit because the staff member overseeing it works in Finance. When asked about a rent/lease increase, he said it was due to higher copier leasing costs under a statewide DAS contract. White highlighted several management and technology improvements. He said a business intelligence tool procured in 2022, using Salesforce and Excel-based data, helped DHHS better track federal revenue and maintenance-of-effort spending, reducing FY24 General Fund lapse by about 70 percent and federal/other revenue lapse by 88 percent compared with FY23; he warned that the tool is not funded in the current budget. He also described Lean Six Sigma efforts in the contracts team, training for vendors and nonprofits on procurement and indirect cost rules, and a Finance Academy to standardize policies and procedures. On the contracts side, he said the department uses Smartsheet for project management and DocuSign for electronic signatures, which cut contract execution time dramatically, but noted DocuSign is also not funded in the governor’s budget. The session ended as the committee prepared to move on to the Employee Assistance Program presentation.