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• But sustaining and scaling those programs is going to take additional funding in the SEG because those
• across the state and how you all can provide additional flexible funding in the SCG to sustain and scale
• So, I've heard from several entities that they're using innovation zone grants to pay for personnel or
• It doesn't actually Scale funding by the size of the district or charter itself, right?
• In theory, as you get smaller, you have less economies of scale.

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• By my math, where we currently pay our statewide elected officers, I think the governor is the highest
• think you're going to have the commission that's, you know, going to discuss that and approve that pay
• By my math, where we currently pay our statewide elected officers, I think the governor is the highest
• By my math, where we currently pay our statewide elected officers, I think the governor is the highest
• think you're going to have the commission that's, you know, going to discuss that and approve that pay

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Attendance Roll Call 01:00 SB 100 Discussion 02:09 SB 100 Roll Call Vote 10:50 SB 8 Discussion 11:46 SB 8 Roll Call Vote 15:44 SB 49 Discussion 16:32 SB 49 Roll Call Vote 25:43 SB 222 Discussion 28:23 SB 222 Roll Call Vote 29:48, 958, all

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• <01:03:44.480> the funding, leaving us to pay the funding, leaving us to pay the difference
• constantly struggling to pay the rent. constantly struggling to pay the rent.
• <01:25:49.360> that reverse to for the tenant to pay that reverse to for the tenant to pay
• We estimate that about 800 of our members are currently unable to pay rent, and those who are paying
• of being left in want to pay their rent, but they're want to pay their rent, but they're being<01:36

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• economies of scale. economies of scale.
• increasing by double digits and paying increasing by double digits and paying them<01:43:08.200>
• One has lower co-pays and everyone else has slightly higher co-pays.
• One has lower co-pays and everyone else has slightly higher co-pays.
• ><01:46:51.880> co-pays.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• have had and to offset any of that homestead exclusion that they're missing and that they've been paying
• their mortgage, paying all this stuff.
• Veterans are actually having to sometimes refinance their mortgage, know that to continue to pay the
• their mortgage, paying all this stuff, veterans are actually having to sometimes go into our refinance
• their mortgage, know that to continue to pay the bills because everything is getting expensive.

Bills: HF3727, HF3684, HF3467

Keywords: veterans property tax, homestead exclusion, disabled veteran, totally and permanently disabled, service-connected disability, property tax relief, market value exclusion, surviving spouse, family caregiver, county veterans service officer, Minnesota property tax, assessment year 2027, homestead tax benefit, veterans tax exemption, DD214, VA disability rating, veterans, veterans affairs, Department of Veterans Affairs, grant standards

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• Where, uh, my primary law enforcement department, um, the compensation scale for other departments is
• Is that the money that individual HOAs or MUDs are paying to contract with y'all? No, ma'am.
• And finally, Um, the pay scale issue, respectfully, uh, that's sort of the newest wrinkle as we talk
• So they will pay for the deputy, um, out of tax funds collected by the mud.
• And then finally, the last thing is the pay scale issue has become the most recent wrinkle.

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• People have to pay their taxes.
• People have to pay their taxes.
• People have to pay their taxes.
• People have to pay their taxes.
• People have to pay state level does. People have to pay their<03:10:25.359> taxes.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We would pay for airfare.
• There's the pay, and we're the chase.
• And as you move along that scale towards the middle of the scale, that's where you get into the more
• So this was around like $120, $130 an hour kind of thing, paying more than you pay a primary.
• So this was around like $120, $130 an hour kind of thing, paying more than you pay a primary care doctor

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• specialized expertise and assistance in applying for and obtaining energy credits under the direct pay
• So you get the payroll that is approved by an agency, they let you know, and then you pay it out.
• That's largely correct. ...let you know and then you pay it out. Is that correct?
• Program within our Department of Veterans Affairs that pays minimum wage.
• Is it that our pay scale isn't comparable with the outside pay scale for those technicians?

Keywords: 962, all

Summary: The Finance Advisory Committee approved the minutes of its April 2 meeting and then took up three budget transfers. The first, FAC 2026-6 for the Office of the State Treasurer, moved $75,000 from personal services to other expenses to pay for consultant help applying for federal energy credits under the Inflation Reduction Act’s direct pay provisions. Treasurer’s office staff said the agency had one open position and several others pending posting, and members discussed how the transfer related to vacant positions and the committee’s budget display. The second item, FAC 2026-7 for the Office of the State Controller, transferred $700,000 from personal services to other expenses to cover higher Core-CT software maintenance and licensing costs. Comptroller staff said the office had 21 open positions, most in Core-CT, and explained that the system, implemented in 2003, receives regular quarterly and monthly updates from Oracle. Members also discussed how the system serves payroll, HR, purchasing, accounting, and related functions for many state agencies, including UConn and the Board of Regents. The final item, FAC 2026-8 for the Department of Veterans Affairs, transferred $700,000 from personal services, the veterans opportunity pilot, and headstones accounts to other expenses for year-end operational needs. Commissioner Ron Welch said most vacancies were in the skilled nursing facility, food service, and physical plant, with staffing challenges especially for nurses and aides. He also explained that the veterans opportunity pilot never fully launched, that the Institutional General Welfare Fund has been depleted and the agency now relies more on general fund support, and that the department faces rising food, utility, and pharmaceutical costs, including a federal VA reimbursement change that will leave the state responsible for medication costs by 2027. All three transfers were approved, and the meeting adjourned.

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• almost the scale of sea coast. almost the scale of sea coast.
• I, I pay... Oh, I can't tell you what I pay for a bus in New Hampshire.
• continue to pay what you currently pay. continue to pay what you currently pay.
• easy pass, you pay 95%. easy pass, you pay 95%.
• how how is they can't pay? how how is they can't pay?

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Students cannot pay our way out of structural budget problems, and we should not shoulder this financial
• With this success, direct admissions is expanding to 16 CSU campuses, and SB 640 will help scale this
• Have you begun to do an analysis on your economies of scale and where that makes a difference?
• Yes, economies of scale, right. When was the last time that the formula was reviewed?
• You talked about some of these very specific reductions and reaching those economies of scale.

Summary: The joint Assembly Higher Education and Budget Subcommittee hearing focused on the future of the California State University system, with opening remarks emphasizing CSU’s major role in California’s economy, workforce, and degree production. Chairs and members said the hearing was intended to inform 2026 budget decisions and to examine three main issues: declining enrollment at some campuses, cost controls and possible consolidation, and oversight of recent state investments at campuses such as Humboldt and Sonoma. The meeting was briefly delayed by microphone and sound problems before reconvening. The first panel featured CSU Academic Senate Chair Dr. Elizabeth Boyd and Cal State Student Association Vice President Katie Karam. Boyd urged the Legislature to protect academic freedom, strengthen faculty governance, provide stable ongoing funding, end unfunded mandates, support student food and housing security, fund flexible course schedules, improve transfer systems such as ASSIST, avoid over-centralizing academic programs, protect immigrant students, and expand intersegmental collaboration. Karam said students are feeling the effects of budget shortfalls through fewer course sections, reduced advising and services, longer time to degree, and tuition pressure, and she called for transparency, meaningful student involvement in budget decisions, and sustained state investment rather than cuts that harm the student experience. The second panel covered enrollment management and included CSU Chancellor’s Office and campus administrators from Chico State, Cal State L.A., and San Diego State. Dr. Delcy Perez said CSU Forward and the new systemwide enrollment plan are aimed at expanding access, aligning programs with workforce needs, and increasing resident enrollment; she reported systemwide enrollment gains and strong application numbers, including a direct-admissions pilot that expanded from Riverside to more campuses. Campus representatives described local recruitment and retention strategies, including early outreach to high school students, community college partnerships, guaranteed admission programs, and expanded advising and student support. San Diego State highlighted record enrollment and high demand, while Cal State L.A. described efforts to recover from impaction and rebuild enrollment. Members pressed CSU officials on the accuracy of enrollment data, the gap between funded targets and actual enrollment, and the system’s reallocation formula. CSU staff explained that campuses below target will see a 5% ongoing reallocation beginning in 2026-27, with one-time reserve funding also being directed to campuses that can grow, and that fiscal health reviews have been completed for 21 of 22 campuses. Legislators also asked about turnaround plans required by the budget act; CSU said those plans are being developed and will be shared in the spring after campus consultation. No formal votes were taken.

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• And their program provides the full-scale, immersive college experience, non-degree.
• So the students pay $5,000 a semester to receive the additional comprehensive services in addition to
• Obviously, the students pay tuition, depending on whether they are Arkansas students or out-of-state
• And so Cato Springs providing that venue for us to scale.
• We do pay the registered behavior technicians more than we pay our regular staff.

Summary: The committee heard presentations on three Arkansas programs serving students and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. University of Arkansas representatives described the Empower Program, a non-degree, four-year inclusive postsecondary program for young adults with mild intellectual disabilities, and the Autism Support Program, which provides intensive academic, peer, and career coaching for degree-seeking students with autism. They explained the programs’ person-centered planning, residential and employment supports, fee structure of $5,000 per semester for each program, and scholarship/fundraising efforts to offset costs. Members asked about dorm arrangements, mentoring, individualized plans, and how students move in and out of support services, and the presenters emphasized independence, integrated campus life, and transition planning. Pulaski Technical College staff then presented the 3D program, a three-year transition program in culinary, baking, and hospitality for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They outlined integrated classes, internships, job placement outcomes, and data showing strong completion and employment retention rates. Questions focused on how success is measured, tuition and financial aid, and the challenge of securing community partners for practicum and employment sites. The presenters said the program uses rubrics that include technical and professional skills, charges $5,700 per semester, and is pursuing accreditation through the Inclusive Higher Education Accreditation Council. The final presentation was from SLS Community, a Fayetteville nonprofit serving neurodivergent adults through residential supports, supported employment, and community initiatives. Leaders described their vision for a future mixed-use “live-work-play” development at Cato Springs, current residential and vocational services, and community events such as a 5K and a neurodiversity health care conference. Family members testified about the need for adult services, trained direct support professionals, and better reimbursement and behavioral health supports after age 21. No formal votes were taken beyond approving the prior meeting minutes, and members also announced upcoming autism-related events and requested future discussion on task force appointments and ABA-related issues.

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• And their program provides the full-scale, immersive college experience, non-degree.
• So the students pay $5,000 a semester to receive the additional comprehensive services in addition to
• We want to scale as a service provider on this development.
• And so Cato Springs is providing that venue for us to scale.
• We do pay the registered behavior tax more than we pay our regular staff.

Summary: The meeting opened with routine business, including approval of the January 13, 2026 minutes, and a brief recognition of Autism Awareness Month. The task force then heard a presentation from the University of Arkansas College of Education and Health Professions on two student support programs: the Empower Program for non-degree-seeking students ages 18–24 with mild intellectual disabilities, and the Autism Support Program for degree-seeking students with autism. Speakers described academic coaching, peer and career coaching, residential supports, person-centered planning, internships, and scholarship/fee structures, noting that both programs charge a $5,000 per-semester fee and rely on scholarships and fundraising to offset costs. Members asked about dorm arrangements, individualized plans, and how students transition in and out of supports; presenters explained that Empower students remain in the program throughout, while Autism Support Program students may enter or leave services as needed. The committee next heard from Pulaski Technical College’s 3D program, a three-year transition and post-secondary program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities focused on culinary, baking, and hospitality training. Presenters outlined integrated classes with traditional students, faded support over time, internships, and outcomes such as 97 students enrolled since the program began, 57 graduates, strong completion rates, and many graduates obtaining and retaining jobs in the food service industry. Members asked about how success is measured, why rates are not 100 percent, the role of integrated classes, tuition, and community partnerships; staff explained that grading includes technical and professional skills, tuition is $5,700 per semester, and scholarships such as GETS and FAFSA help reduce costs. They also noted plans to expand offerings and pursue accreditation through the Inclusive Higher Education Accreditation Council. Finally, the task force received a presentation from SLS Community, a Fayetteville nonprofit serving neurodivergent adults through residential supports, supported employment, community activities, and advocacy. Leaders described a long-term vision tied to the Cato Springs mixed-use development, where housing, jobs, clinical services, and community amenities would be integrated in a “live, work, play” model. They discussed a residential program, a new vocational program called Program Forge, community events, and the challenges of the “services cliff” after age 21, especially for adults with complex support needs. Members and parents spoke about the importance of trained direct support professionals, ABA-based supports, and the need for better funding and service models for adults. The meeting ended with announcements about upcoming autism-related events and a request for future discussion on task force appointments and broader issues around ABA oversight and misuse.

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• The admin fund<01:53:40.960> pays<01:53:41.360> for fund pays for fund pays for some<01
• pay more and let's give those who pay pay more and let's give those who can<04:39:39.200> least
• Um, and again, businesses don't pay taxes, people pay taxes.
• Businesses don't pay taxes. Businesses don't pay taxes.
• pay taxes, people pay businesses don't pay taxes, people pay taxes.<04:45:57.280> So,<04:45:57.520

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• <00:57:21.920> for we just want to pay pay a fair price for we just want to pay pay a fair
• don't have to pay any of that.
• don't have to pay any of that.
• don't have to pay any of that.
• who's going to pay, you pay the linemen?

Bills: HF3830, HF3688

Keywords: utilities, rate cases, cost recovery, reporting requirements, gas infrastructure, 1183, house

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• California's working families will pay the price.
• We're paying for it with our tax dollars that aren't going to other things, but we're also paying for
• I pay a lot less for my gas prices.
• Royal Shell would pay 0.54%. Chevron, 0.53%.
• They're wondering, how do you pay for it? They're wondering, how do you pay for it?

Summary: The committee hearing centered first on AB 1243, the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act of 2025, which would direct CalEPA to identify major fossil fuel companies, study California’s climate damages, and assess fees on the largest polluters to fund resilience, recovery, and related projects. The author and supporters argued the bill would make polluters help pay for climate harms, protect taxpayers, create jobs in construction and clean energy, and dedicate at least 40% of funds to disadvantaged communities. Support testimony came from environmental justice groups, labor, youth advocates, health organizations, and many individual witnesses, while opponents from the building trades, chambers of commerce, petroleum, and business groups warned it would raise fuel and consumer costs, threaten refinery jobs, and create legal and economic uncertainty. Committee members debated the bill’s impact on affordability, jobs, refinery closures, and whether cap-and-trade already addresses climate funding needs. The committee ultimately voted to give AB 1243 a due pass recommendation to the Judiciary Committee, with the roll left open. After AB 1243, the committee moved to another bill on wildfire mitigation and related resilience work. The author said the measure addresses a long-running wildfire problem and accepted committee amendments, describing the bill as a response to increasingly severe wildfire seasons and the need to help communities stay safe and rebuild after disasters. The transcript cuts off as that presentation begins, so no final action on the second bill is shown in the excerpt.

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• Senate Bill 233, establishing an energy reliability and large-scale storage task force.
• pay for energy across the entire grid. pay for energy across the entire grid.
• We pay for the diesel we generate.
• <05:46:41.920> for slightly, it can more than pay for slightly, it can more than pay for itself
• you a sense of the the sense of scale you a sense of the the sense of scale there.<06:14:37.638>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Many of our students had to think about whether they pay their rent or whether they're buying books.
• Think about how we might scale it up. Thank you.
• And so I think scaling that across the state so that folks do know what they do have access to in their
• So I think that's one thing that we should continue and try to really scale it and make sure that the
• So I think those are examples that can be shared and scaled throughout the state.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Let's vindicate the state of Florida and pay these families.
• So those at the bottom of the income scale get first, and we move on up to 400 percent.
• So a sliding scale may work in that respect, Senator Harrell.
• It does not replace performance pay. It strengthens it.
• performance pay, it strengthens it.

Summary: The committee first took up SB 694, which would compensate the descendants of the Groveland Four—Charles Greenlee, Walter Irvin, Samuel Shepard, and Ernest Thomas—for the wrongful convictions, incarceration, and death tied to the 1949 case. Senator Bracey Davis described the bill as a final step after prior state apologies, pardons, and exonerations. The committee adopted a $4 million amendment that divided compensation equally among the four families and updated the recipient for Ernest Thomas’s share. Multiple family members and advocates testified in support, emphasizing the decades of trauma and the need for full justice. Senators in debate largely supported the bill, and it was reported favorably. The committee then approved SB 330, which clarifies disability provisions for firefighters, law enforcement officers, and correctional officers by refining the definition of heart disease and allowing certain officers who transfer agencies to rely on a prior physical under specified conditions. SB 474 also passed, expanding military leave protections to include public officials and employees who serve in the Coast Guard or Florida State Guard, adjusting pay eligibility for federal service, and updating related retirement and assistance provisions. SB 96, the Veterans Dental Care Grant Program bill, was amended to expand eligibility to veterans with incomes up to 400% of the federal poverty level and to move funding into the General Appropriations Act; members debated whether the broader eligibility could increase demand, but the bill was reported favorably. The committee also advanced SB 7018 on child welfare, making the Step Into Success pilot program permanent statewide, adjusting visitor/background-check rules for out-of-home placements, and creating a best-practices program through the Florida Institute for Child Welfare. CS/SB 480 on state IT governance was reported favorably after amendments that strengthened vendor performance metrics and restored state data center security provisions; it creates a new central IT governance structure under the Governor’s office and aims to improve oversight of procurement, spending, and technical debt. SB 1066, addressing partial restoration of the Ocklawaha River and Kirkpatrick Dam, passed after a late-file amendment and extensive testimony from environmental, recreation, and local economic interests. SB 1216, which gives school districts more flexibility in educator compensation, and SB 1120, which increases oversight and reporting for water management district spending, were also reported favorably. Finally, the committee considered SB 1366 on claims against the government, which raises sovereign immunity caps, ties future adjustments to CPI, shortens claim deadlines, and changes attorney-fee provisions. The bill drew support from local government and public-hospital groups as a compromise, but also significant concern from some senators about the impact on self-insured agencies and whether the fee changes would discourage attorneys from taking cases. The discussion remained ongoing, and the bill was still moving forward as the meeting continued.

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• Um, so I believe the pay goes up every year.
• Journeyman scale right now is, if someone could correct me if I'm wrong, but I think it's around $41
• up<00:21:17.600> every<00:21:17.919> year<00:21:18.640> um believe the pay
• goes up every year um believe the pay goes up every year um journeyman<00:21:20.520> scale<00
• :21:21.039> right<00:21:21.320> now journeyman scale right now journeyman scale right now

Keywords: 1183, house