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• In essence, Senate Bill 83 appropriates $1.94 million from the General Fund.
• Senate Bill 83 appropriates $1.94 million from the General Fund to the University of New Mexico for the
• Chairman and Senator Campos, you are making an appropriation to the Board of Regents of UNM.
• And it's an appropriation of $1,937,000 from the general fund. Mr.
• In FY 2024, we appropriated $20 million for this program.

Bills: SB83, SB106, SB107, SB123, SJR1

Keywords: ecological monitoring, sustainability, tribal engagement, education, research funding, graduate scholarship, higher education funding, New Mexico, appropriation, financial aid, out-of-school programming, education funding, youth programs, affordability, nonprofit organizations, defibrillators, public schools, health and safety, emergency response, school elections

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• Quick note for everybody, our House Appropriations and Finance Committee, A quick note for everybody,
• our House Appropriations and Finance Committee is meeting at 9:30 this morning, so we're hoping to get
• , we have quite a number of members that sit on House Appropriations and Finance.
• One of the things I have to emphasize is that our response has to be appropriate.
• serve students online, as that is the most appropriate approach.

Bills: SB83, SB106, SB107, SB123, SJR1

Keywords: ecological monitoring, sustainability, tribal engagement, education, research funding, graduate scholarship, higher education funding, New Mexico, appropriation, financial aid, out-of-school programming, education funding, youth programs, affordability, nonprofit organizations, defibrillators, public schools, health and safety, emergency response, school elections

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• one-time appropriations. one-time appropriations.
• :14.760> in<00:48:15.080> fiscal bill appropriates $12 million in fiscal bill appropriates
• <00:58:09.040> appropriation<00:58:10.240> reflecting appropriation appropriation reflecting
• appropriation appropriation reflecting bipartisan<00:58:11.480> recognition<00:58:12.000>
• It was a one-time appropriation.

Bills: HF1082, HF2099, HF4177, HF2742

Keywords: public safety, law enforcement, mental health, domestic violence, appropriations, criminal justice, Minnesota corrections, victim services, task force, personal safety, emergency management, local government, funding, preparedness, Minnesota, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, Independent Use of Force Investigations Unit, use of force, police accountability

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• mentioned, there are 109 appropriations mentioned, there are 109 appropriations uh<00:09:48.640>
• appropriations related to resiliency. appropriations related to resiliency.
• > contains appropriations related to contains appropriations related to water.<00:10:48.399> Um,
• subdivision includes 19 appropriations subdivision includes 19 appropriations for<00:12:04.399><
• appropriately appropriately uh<00:29:54.159> watched.

Bills: HF3426, HF3428

Keywords: natural resources, environment, sustainability, conservation, outdoor recreation, land acquisition, real property, trust fund, commissioner approval, Department of Natural Resources, DNR, conservation easement, land purchase, state land, public lands, property acquisition, value assessment, tax assessed value, Metropolitan Council, Board of Water and Soil Resources

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• Chair and members, Senate Bill 1156 appropriates $20 million. Mr.
• Chair members, this, as staff said, appropriates $20 million, and why are we doing this?
• for high-tech fencing and other kinds of oversight would be appropriate.
• Appropriate, and this is an appropriation for that purpose. Any questions?
• But if you don't have the floor and the chair hasn't given you the floor, it's appropriate for him to

Bills: SB1152, SB1156, SB1157, SB1213, SB1232, SB1268

Keywords: immigration, public benefits, asylum, verification, Arizona Revised Statutes, appropriation, public safety, detention, unauthorized aliens, local government funding, border security, fencing, appropriations, southern border, local government, immigration enforcement, probation, law enforcement, court notification, civil rights

Summary: The Military Affairs and Border Security Committee met and approved the January 26, 2026 minutes, then took up several bills related to veterans, immigration, and border security. SB 1268 was described as an emergency cleanup measure clarifying that a 100% service-connected disabled veteran’s primary residence is fully exempt from property tax, including when jointly owned with a spouse; county assessors supported it as needed to fix ambiguous language before the 2026 tax year, and it passed 7-0. SB 1152 would make people with pending asylum applications eligible for state or local public benefits until asylum is granted; supporters framed it as limiting state spending on pending cases, while opponents argued it was redundant, could encourage racial profiling, and conflicted with humanitarian and economic considerations. It passed 4-3. SB 1156 would appropriate $20 million to reimburse cities, towns, and counties for short-term detention costs involving unauthorized persons; supporters said local governments were bearing an unfair burden, while opponents said the money should go elsewhere and that the state was already spending heavily on border issues. It passed 4-3.

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• Uh, these are both cost saving measures, but also care appropriate pathways for some individuals.

Bills: HB231

Keywords: HB 231, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, permit exemption, dam, reservoir, erosion control, flood control, floodwater control, sediment control, watershed protection, Natural Resources Conservation Service, NRCS, Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act, local sponsor, water appropriation, small dam, water diversion, maintenance, rehabilitation

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• As we were working to establish an appropriate fiscal note for this bill, additional clarity was needed
• 00:02:55.360> to<00:02:55.920> establish<00:02:56.520> an<00:02:56.640> appropriate
• were working to establish an appropriate were working to establish an appropriate fiscal<00:02:57.800
• And like stated before, the idea is that this gives you OHE the ability, if there is a surplus, they
• , they have the if there is a surplus, they have the ability<00:51:14.360> to<00:51:14.440>

Bills: HF1323, HF4266, HF4413, HF3101, HF4572, HF4698, HF3650, HF2634

Keywords: undocumented, financial aid, state policy, higher education, noncitizen eligibility, state grants, college affordability, Office of Higher Education, Minnesota State Grant, need analysis, expected family contribution, student aid, grant formula, living and miscellaneous expense allowance, dependent student, independent student, parental contribution, student contribution, surplus appropriation, biennium

Bills: HB207, SB269, SB279, SB291, SB266

Keywords: cybersecurity, Office of Information Technology, data management, telecommunications, state government, emergency management, public awareness, promotional materials, education, state funding, Alabama State House, Montgomery, Legislative Council, demolition, state capitol, state capitol building, historic preservation, state property, inventory removal, fixtures

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• This is the Texas law on Texas arbitration for surplus lines of insurance that we...
• With approximately 400 surplus lines brokers, over 100 surplus lines companies, and 200 associates, I
• It's different; it applies to all types of... contracts, surplus lines contracts.
• And surplus... lines carriers leaving the state doesn't help Texans.
• carrier, the surplus lines association.

Bills: SB388, SB455, SB917, SB925, SB1006

Keywords: dispatchable generation, electricity, natural gas, ERCOT, energy credits, utilities regulation, renewable energy, arbitration, insurance contracts, surplus lines, Texas law, insurance policy, boiler inspection, boiler safety, inspection report deadline, certificate inspection, authorized inspector, inspection agency, Health and Safety Code, board of boiler rules

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• Hunden applies the economic benefits appropriately so that both the state and city leaders can better
• 20.800> benefits Hunden applies the economic benefits Hunden applies the economic benefits appropriately
• 22.560> both<00:05:22.800> the<00:05:23.039> state<00:05:23.280> and appropriately
• so that both the state and appropriately so that both the state and city<00:05:23.919> leaders
• The bill appropriates $2 million annually beginning in fiscal year 2027 from revenue generated from the

Bills: HF4912, HF4664

Keywords: electronic pull-tabs, pull-tabs, tipboards, gambling tax, Minnesota Racing Commission, Thoroughbred, horse racing, Minnesota-bred horses, breeders, owners, racing purses, industry subsidy, gambling revenue dedication, problem gambling, compulsive gambling treatment, general fund appropriation, state affiliate National Council on Problem Gambling, racing incentives, equine industry, public officers

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• This is your Committee of Appropriations. Today is Wednesday, March 25th.
• But this is appropriate. Okay.
• But this is an appropriate. Okay.
• The legislature would then make the decision to appropriate.
• And I’m sorry, I should have had my appropriations hat on.

Bills: SB1112, SB1517, SB1537, SB1584, SB1673, SB1776

Keywords: mental health, hearings, acquaintance witnesses, patient rights, treatment evaluation, barbering, cosmetology, appropriation, funding, licensing, board operations, peace officer, training, public safety, traffic offenses, judicial system, corrections, recruitment, state budget, crime victims

Summary: The Appropriations Committee met on March 25 for what was described as its last regular meeting, with a possible special meeting tentatively planned for the following Tuesday. The committee first took up Senate Bill 1112, as amended by a strike-everything amendment that would appropriate $1 million from the Special Services Fund in FY2027 to the Arizona Department of Corrections for holistic, studio-based rehabilitative programming, with a required report due by June 30, 2028 on spending and outcomes such as self-harm, discipline, and recidivism. Testimony from the founder of Art of Our Soul and a formerly incarcerated peer facilitator emphasized trauma-informed art and music therapy, reductions in disciplinary violations and self-harm, and benefits for both incarcerated people and staff. The committee adopted the amendment and then gave SB 1112 a do-pass recommendation. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1776, which would allow urban Indian organizations to provide traditional healing services reimbursable through AHCCCS or the Arizona Long-Term Care System. The sponsor said the bill was intended to align Arizona with federal approval and other states’ models. AHCCCS testified neutral but said the bill would require a waiver change, likely at standard FMAP rather than 100%, and estimated a $1.3 million general fund impact; the chair said a COW amendment and fiscal note were needed. Members raised concerns about cost and access, and the sponsor clarified the bill was meant for American Indians and family members served through IHS-related facilities. The committee ultimately passed the bill out with a do-pass recommendation, though several members voted no or present over funding concerns. Senate Bill 1537, which would rename the Peace Officer Training Equipment Fund as the Public Safety De-escalation and Life Safety Fund and repeal an inactive advisory commission, failed after testimony from a legislative liaison explaining the fund’s history and use for equipment and de-escalation tools. Some members supported the cleanup, but others objected after the Arizona Police Association opposed the change and argued the commission should be reformed rather than repealed. The committee then considered Senate Bill 1584, as amended, which would provide $1 million for Department of Corrections recruitment and training, funded instead from the Peace Officer Training Equipment Fund. Testimony supported the need to address DOC staffing shortages, but some members objected that the fund was restricted to peace officer equipment; the committee adopted the amendment and passed the bill out. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 1673, which would fund the law enforcement crime victim notification system. A chair amendment shifted the source from the general fund to the victim compensation fund and reduced the amount to about $2.5 million. Testimony from the Arizona Sheriffs Association, a vendor, and the City of Phoenix described the notification system as constitutionally required, widely used, and important for victim safety and communication, but several members argued the amendment would take money from victim compensation and “rob Peter to pay Paul.” The committee adopted the amendment and then gave SB 1673, as amended, a do-pass recommendation. The chair closed by noting the committee was adjourned and that a special meeting might be posted for the following week.

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• Section three includes the appropriations that Ms. Beckel can walk you through.
• Section 3 is the appropriations for PELSB.
• That is the biennium that you are appropriating for.
• This is a one-time appropriation of $30 million in fiscal year 2020. Only.
• They were appropriated $4.2 million in the fiscal year 24-25.

Bills: HF1388

Keywords: BARR Center, Building Assets, Reducing Risks, education finance, school funding, grant appropriation, evidence-based program, student achievement, social and emotional learning, school climate, teacher effectiveness, high school graduation, students in poverty, students of color, BIPOC, equity in education, Minnesota Department of Education, urban schools, suburban schools, rural schools, school coaching

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• and doing a lot priming it appropriately and doing a lot of<00:26:45.360> work<00:26:45.480><
• You changed that last session by appropriating new money to DVS with the blackout plate and increasing
• You changed that last session by appropriating new money to DVS with the blackout plate and increasing
• new money to DVS with the appropriating new money to DVS with the blackout<00:46:02.119> plate
• So we are engaged in, again, I think you appropriately hit it, especially looking at the maintenance

Bills: HF1167, HF1242

Keywords: Northern Lights Express, NLX, Minneapolis-Duluth rail, passenger rail, intercity passenger rail, high-speed rail, Duluth, Minneapolis, MnDOT, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Metropolitan Council, transportation funding, rail appropriation, general fund, trunk highway fund, rail project cancellation, infrastructure spending, commercial driver training, CDL, financial assistance

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• bianium uh that you are appropriating bianium uh that you are appropriating for.<00:27:13.279>
• And then on line appropriation savings.
• Uh, so they were appropriated $4.2 million in the fiscal year 24-25 appropriation.
• in<00:30:59.440> the<00:30:59.520> fiscal appropriated $4.2 million in the fiscal appropriated
• Uh it is year 2425 appropriation.

Bills: HF1388

Keywords: BARR Center, Building Assets, Reducing Risks, education finance, school funding, grant appropriation, evidence-based program, student achievement, social and emotional learning, school climate, teacher effectiveness, high school graduation, students in poverty, students of color, BIPOC, equity in education, Minnesota Department of Education, urban schools, suburban schools, rural schools, school coaching

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• I just want to point out on the DE2 that in line 3.2 there is a blank appropriation from the general
• <00:03:23.280> from<00:03:23.600> the there is a blank appropriation from the there
• Representative Schultz, you're asking about the blank appropriation.
• I just want to note blank appropriation.
• it doesn't fit and it's not appropriate it doesn't fit and it's not appropriate for<01:26:33.360

Bills: HF4477

Keywords: Minnesota business recovery loan program, small business loan, zero-interest loan, forgivable loan, business recovery, economic development, small business emergency loan account, Minnesota Initiative Foundations, nonprofit lenders, greater Minnesota, Twin Cities metro, seven-county metropolitan area, immigration enforcement, business interruption, revenue loss, job preservation, business stabilization, state appropriation, forward fund, loan forgiveness

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• So, we respectfully request a small appropriation.
• <01:25:59.520> We asking for a small appropriation. We asking for a small appropriation.
• We're asking for a small appropriation We're asking for a small appropriation um<01:26:03.760>
• We respect that the small appropriation.
• We respect have direct appropriations.

Bills: HF3004, HF3663

Keywords: workforce development, youth employment, internships, mentoring, job opportunities, digital platform, online portal, career pathways, youth workforce, employment and economic development, DEED, general fund appropriation, nonprofit grant, social media outreach, digital outreach, workforce opportunities, teen jobs, young adults, career exploration, Minnesota youth

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• In essence, what Senate Bill 211 does is it appropriates $5 million dollars, Senate Bill 211 does is
• it appropriates $5 million for the Las Vegas Rodriguez Park.
• And I'll go ahead and stand for questions, but in essence, it's to seek that appropriation.
• , and we think it's appropriate in the context of building height, the number of stories.
• And I believe this is just a one-time appropriation.

Bills: SB211, SB131, SB183, SB222, SB246, SB254

Keywords: appropriation, local government, Las Vegas, Rodriguez Park, public facilities, zoning reform, building regulations, residential apartments, commercial use, multigenerational housing, local government authority, healthcare, urgent care, emergency services, feasibility study, medical facilities, physician training, medical residency, New Mexico, massage therapy

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• This is not an additional $10 million appropriation.
• The appropriation in this section would replace the appropriation from 2023.
• an additional $10 million appropriation an additional $10 million appropriation um<00:23:42.760>
• :43.720> section um the appropriation in this section um the appropriation in this section would
• > from would replace the appropriation from would replace the appropriation from 2023<00:23:48.559

Bills: HF2274, HF1932

Keywords: taxation, income tax, property tax, corporate tax, homestead credit, local government aid, tax credits, economic development, taxpayer assistance, tax credit outreach, tax preparation, free tax help, IRS, Department of Revenue, general fund appropriation, earned income tax credit, child tax credit, volunteer income tax assistance, VITA, low-income taxpayers

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• may be seeing some in associations having to turn to the what's called the excess market, or our surplus
• had to turn that some associations have had to turn to<00:38:08.960> the<00:38:09.079> Surplus
• > and<00:38:09.680> excess<00:38:10.079> market<00:38:10.720> for to the Surplus
• and excess market for to the Surplus and excess market for coverage<00:38:11.440> because<00:
• to an entity some small appropriation to an entity who<01:39:53.520> would<01:39:54.360> put

Bills: HF1865, HF2014, HF2028

Keywords: mortgage, qualified mortgage, QM, points and fees, conventional loan, consumer lending, home loan, residential real estate, lender fees, service charge, finance charge, closing costs, Minnesota Statutes 47.20, housing finance, borrower protections, cooperative apartment loan, contract for deed, real estate lending, foreclosure, notice requirements

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• be necessary to reschedule a hearing or schedule a meeting for decision-making; in that case, an appropriate
• We will be adding $1 to the appropriation in section one, subsection one, subpart one.

Bills: HB2240, HB2272, HB2273, HB2274, HB2275

Keywords: appropriations, legislative expenses, auditor, legislative reference bureau, state ethics commission, ombudsman, government transparency, HB2272, Act 026, public employment cost items, emergency appropriations, collective bargaining, bargaining unit 11, BU-11, state employees, excluded employees, salary increases, cost adjustments, health premium payments, benefits