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• INFORMATION AND I TRY TO DO RESEARCH QUICKLY, I WAS NOT ABLE TO FIND ADEQUATE INFORMATION OF THE FINANCING
• I CAN TOTALLY THE MEZZANINE FINANCING PROVISION IS OUT IN THE AMENDMENT I AM ABOUT TO EXPLAIN. >> Sen
• THAT IS DATA STRUCK FROM THE BILL AND WOULD ANSWER PREVIOUS QUESTION ABOUT MEZZANINE FINANCING THAT
• I READ THIS BILL THOROUGHLY MY ONLY QUESTION WAS ABOUT MEZZANINE FINANCING WHEN YOU CAME BACK WITH THE
• THE EXEMPTION PERTAINS TO RECORDS HELD BY THE DEPARTMENT COMMERCE, FLUID HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION,

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• What financing vehicles do you guys currently have available?
• know facilities District or financing know facilities District or financing District<00:42:12.680
• tools to go in and Tools financing tools to go in and partner<00:43:23.720> with<00:43:24.160
• But with financing districts, with TIF, they all have to be underwritten, right, for the bonds.
• Adopt the Budget and Finance amendments amending the preamble accordingly to demonstrate a clear nexus

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard several transportation and arts-related measures. HB 307 on special member plates drew written support from Protect Ohana, and HB 531 on a University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center specialty plate received strong support from the Cancer Center and the American Cancer Society, both emphasizing cancer research, patient care, outreach, and public awareness. HB 706 would require skateboard users under 16 to wear helmets, and HB 1231 would expand red light photo enforcement; both drew support from transportation and safety advocates, while the Judiciary raised concerns about citation volume, staffing, manual processing, and the need for consultation and a phased rollout. The committee also discussed HB 54, which increases penalties for repeated excessive speeding offenses; the Attorney General’s office supported the enforcement rationale and fingerprinting language, while the Public Defender opposed the bill, arguing it adds harsh penalties and jail time despite broader efforts to reduce excessive punishment. For the camera-enforcement bills, the Department of Transportation said the red-light and speed-camera programs would be expanded gradually, with existing intersections converted first and additional locations added over time, and noted that the system would require about $2 million and significant automation for the Judiciary. The Judiciary repeatedly asked for more time, public input on camera locations, and effective dates that would allow staffing and system changes. On HB 1166, which funds the automated speed enforcement program, DOT proposed technical amendments to make the citations non-moving violations and to align the statute with the red-light program; the Judiciary again said it had no position on the policy but needed time and consultation to absorb the workload. HB 235, a North Shore red-light imaging bill, drew similar Judiciary concerns and support from a testifier who said enforcement would improve compliance and reduce crashes. The committee also heard HB 1159 on commercial harbor evacuations, with Hawaii Emergency Management Agency supporting the bill as a way to give harbor masters enforceable authority to order vessels out during emergencies. The discussion focused on whether the measure would affect all commercial harbor users, including smaller fishing vessels, and whether it would conflict with Coast Guard authority; the bill’s proponents said it would let the state enforce orders already issued by the captain of the port and protect cargo lanes during crises. Finally, HB 17 on the Hawaiʻi Community Development Authority was described by HCDA as a housekeeping and structural bill that would update its purposes, allow it to assist other agencies, and replace multiple county boards with a single program reporting to the 17-member board. DHHL supported the bill because of potential transit and infrastructure benefits for Kapolei and nearby homestead developments, and committee members discussed future financing tools such as improvement districts, TIF, and other mechanisms to fund infrastructure early in the development process.

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• HB 2746, Trade Office study committee — Finance.
• HB 2751, Arizona Competes Fund repeal — Finance.
• HB 2289, truth and taxation bonds notices — Finance.
• HB 2289, truth and taxation bonds notices — Finance.
• HB 2903, social credit use prohibition — Finance.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The meeting opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, and several guest introductions, including the Doctor of the Day, realtors visiting for Realtor Day, and a representative from Home of Hope. The Senate then handled a large number of bill referrals and second-reading items before moving into Committee of the Whole on multiple calendars. Several bills were advanced with committee and floor amendments, including SB 1494, SB 1497, SB 1503, SB 1535, SB 1544, SB 1580, SB 1582, SB 1584, SB 1585, SB 1602, SB 1632, SB 1723, and SB 1798. Many of the amendments were described as technical cleanups, but some made substantive changes, such as SB 1535’s provisions on sealing records for sex-trafficking victims and SB 1723’s domestic-violence release and monitoring provisions. The Committee of the Whole also adopted a report recommending several bills do pass as amended. The chamber adopted House Concurrent Resolution 264 honoring former Senator Barbara Leff, followed by a moment of silence and remarks from her family. The Senate then returned to Committee of the Whole for Calendar 1, where it retained SB 1332 and advanced SB 1654, SB 1711, SB 1743, SCR 1047, and HB 2993. HB 2993 drew the most debate: opponents argued it had a single-subject problem, relied on funding from the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Fraud Fund, and could create unnecessary outside-counsel costs for DPS, while supporters cited the need for the supplemental and defended the funding approach. The motion to report HB 2993 do pass carried by division, 16-13. In third reading, the Senate passed HB 4115 and a series of Senate bills, including SB 1012, SB 1213, SB 1416, SB 1474, SB 1511, SB 1549, SB 1573, SB 1634, SB 1647, and SB 1649, with several passing on close 16-13 votes. Debate centered heavily on immigration enforcement, concealed carry in businesses serving alcohol, CDL and driver-license issues, campaign finance disclosure, and a digital asset reserve fund. Members on both sides repeatedly explained votes on constitutional, public safety, fiscal, and civil-rights grounds. The session ended with bills transmitted to the House after passage.

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• I don't finance at 511 p.m. in room 329.
• Isn't that the finance room? Yeah. 309. Okay. Today.
• Isn't that the finance room? right? Isn't that the finance room? Yeah.<00:13:24.880> 309.
• <00:57:06.480> of uh, uh, partial public financing of uh, uh, partial public financing of
• So that's the finance room. Was there any resolution on the civil legal?

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• And, um, we have seen and we're trying to curb that a lot in the finance committee. So, Mr.
• And, um, we have seen and we're trying to curb that a lot in the finance committee. So, Mr.
• And, uh, by the way, on the grant administration, you know, when you get to Finance, you can amend it
• to finance, you can amend it that way. to finance, you can amend it that way.
• <00:30:17.679> and omnibus which will go to finance and omnibus which will go to finance and

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• President, your Committee on Finance, having had under consideration HB 2120 relating to property tax
• President, your Committee on Finance, having had under consideration HB 2120 relating to property tax
• I move the Finance Committee amendment be adopted for House Bill 2120.
• I move the Finance Committee amendment be adopted for House Bill 2174.
• President your committee on finance the bill to pass sent jade mr. Mr.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The Arizona Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, welcomed guests from the Arizona Psychiatric Society and Brigadier General John Connolly, and adopted a lighthearted April Fool’s proclamation directing the sergeant-at-arms to wear a silk top hat. The chamber also approved a House request to adjourn from April 2 to April 7, and transmitted Senate Bills 1181 and 1473 to the Governor. Later, the Senate observed a moment of silence for Passion Swartz after a personal privilege statement about her disappearance and death, and discussed the need to improve turquoise alert practices. The Senate then considered two Committee of the Whole calendars. On the first, it advanced HB 2120 on property tax exemptions and disability determinations, HB 2174 on insurance modeling/data organizations, HB 2289 on truth-in-taxation bond notices, HB 2861 on marital/postnuptial agreements, and HB 2903 on banks and financial institutions, all receiving do-pass recommendations and later passing the Senate. On the second calendar, it advanced HB 208 on school libraries and professional associations, HB 2040 on public educational institutions and adoption information, HB 2075 on school employee contracts, HB 2203 on Department of Education reporting requirements, HB 2255 on school employee training, HB 2383 on school district leases and housing development, and HB 257 on a special plate tied to the mining museum; all were adopted from committee and passed the Senate, with HB 2255 requiring and receiving a three-quarters vote. Several bills drew floor debate and recorded opposition. Senators argued that HB 2075 unfairly applied transparency rules only to school districts, HB 2174 weakened insurance consumer protections, HB 2289 could bias voters on bond measures, HB 2903 used vague “social credit score” language, HB 2008 attacked school librarians, and HB 2040 imposed adoption messaging in health settings. Despite these objections, the Senate passed each measure by recorded vote, with HB 2223 and HB 2203 passing unanimously or near-unanimously, and the remaining bills passing by varying margins before being transmitted to the House.

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• Chairman, members of the committee, my name is Daniel, and I cover public school finance for the LESC
• The Senate doesn't have any of the Education Committee on the Senate Finance Committee, and therefore
• And that's what most of that Senate Finance Committee hearing was about.
• I mean, was that voted on by Finance? Committee members, you know, who came up with that?
• They're the, you know, the finance funding experts. We're the education experts.

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• The finance committee.
• Um I I'm good with one in finance.
• During my nine terms on finance, I've During my nine terms on finance, I've supported<03:39:39.600>
• made by the governor and the finance made by the governor and the finance committee.<03:40:43.359
• The finance these.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• <00:53:24.520> public governments to help them Finance public governments to help them Finance
• in the case of issuer a when finance in the case of issuer a when they<00:59:36.760> were<00:
• Tax-exempt bonds have helped finance projects at low borrowing costs for decades.
• <01:15:48.880> that impact would be on uh the financing that impact would be on uh the financing
• <01:23:30.000> for well as least purchase financings for well as least purchase financings

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Thank you. financing and so that uh in this financing and so that uh in this particular<00:12:43.839>
• So, Senator, I apologize, David White, finance manager, the structure of the programs that they apply
• It expands the use of monies in the revolving fund to allow financing as matching funds for CDFIs to
• <01:00:46.400> as revolving fund to allow financing as revolving fund to allow financing as
• Finance, finance manager.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 834, which would change restrictions on transfers of real property under chapter 201H, HRS, and was discussed in the context of Hawaiian homelands and HHFDC-funded projects. Supporters, including HHFDC, DHHL, and individual testifiers, said the bill would clarify that Hawaiian homelands should not be subject to the 201H buyback and appreciation restrictions, while preserving affordability requirements tied to federal mortgage and tax credit programs. HHFDC explained that the main concern was the buyback/share-appreciation provisions, especially for DHHL projects using LIHTC or similar financing, and said aligning the statute with DHHL’s program goals would not be a problem. Members questioned whether removing the restrictions could weaken affordability protections, and whether the state could still prioritize beneficiaries and workforce housing, but no vote was taken in the portion provided. The committee then took up SB 759, which would add the DHHL chairperson or designee to the HHFDC board of directors and adjust quorum requirements. DHHL and several supporters argued the measure would give Hawaiian Homes a seat at the table, improve access to HHFDC funding sources such as tax credits, private activity bonds, and revolving funds, and help leverage limited resources to reduce the Hawaiian Homes waitlist. One testifier supported the bill but urged safeguards to prevent favoritism or abuse of power, and another raised concerns about whether a DHHL representative would need to recuse from voting on projects involving DHHL. HHFDC testified that DHHL projects still must compete under the same criteria and set-asides as other applicants, and that the board already includes multiple public and executive representatives. Members pressed on whether DHHL could achieve the same informational goals without a voting seat, and whether the added board role would create leverage or conflicts. The DHHL witness said a nonvoting role could provide information, but a voting seat would be more useful for decision-making and advocacy. The discussion also covered DHHL’s use of LIHTC, rent-to-own models, transitional housing, and other layered financing, as well as the broader need to coordinate state housing resources. The transcript ends during continued questioning, with no final committee action or vote shown.

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• Prior to the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau, we had five other agencies who had the consumer finance
• That will allow us to continue to provide the consumer protection that's needed. campaign Finance the
• Consumer Finance campaign Finance the Consumer Finance Protection<00:06:40.840> Bureau<00:06:
• <00:06:50.400> or<00:06:50.599> or<00:06:50.800> consumer Consumer Finance or
• or consumer Consumer Finance or or consumer protections<00:06:52.120> moving<00:06:52.440>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• This bill will move to the finance committee.
• This bill moves to the finance committee.
• This bill will advance to the Finance Committee.
• This bill will move to the Finance Committee as well.
• The bill advances to the Finance Committee.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Energy and Telecommunications, chaired by Senator Kevin Parker, considered a lengthy agenda of energy- and utility-related bills. The committee discussed measures on utility outage penalties for combination utilities, a NYSERDA-backed electric landscaping rebate program, stronger utility storm response compliance, a study on utility reporting of late payments to credit agencies, a used zero-emission vehicle rebate program, alternative fuels along the New York State Thruway, a property tax exemption for energy-related utility real property, a NYSERDA pilot microgrid at Glenwood Houses, a prohibition on PSC approval of certain utility rate increases, a sustainable aviation fuel tax credit, a usage monitoring program, and a bill on denial of increased utility rates and charges. Several bills prompted questions about who would pay for the programs or penalties, with sponsors and staff repeatedly stating that fines would be paid by utilities and that many programs would be funded through NYSERDA or existing appropriations, though members raised concerns about whether ratepayer funds or system benefits charges could be used. The electric landscaping rebate bill drew extended debate over whether its equipment definitions could allow companies to use battery equipment charged by generators, while the microgrid pilot and used EV rebate bills were defended as investments to improve reliability, lower peak costs, and build a secondary EV market. Senator May spoke in support of the Glenwood Houses microgrid and the related investment rationale. Most bills were advanced after motions and votes, often with some no votes or without-recommendation votes. The committee reported several measures to third reading, including the utility outage penalties bill, the utility storm response bill, the utility rate increase restriction bill, the usage monitoring program, and the denial of increased utility rates and charges bill. Other bills were advanced to the Finance Committee, Budget and Revenue Committee, or Local Government Committee, including the electric landscaping rebate program, the used EV rebate program, the alternative fuels bill, the tax exemption bill, the Glenwood Houses microgrid pilot, and the sustainable aviation fuel tax credit.

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• Senate Resolution 18 by Senator McNerney, relative to campaign finance reform.
• Senate Resolution 18 by Senator McNerney, relative to campaign finance reform.
• In campaign events everywhere, people respond most strongly when I talk about campaign finance reform
• On my own time, the problem we have with campaign finance has been...
• And in my opinion, that is the most serious challenge we have relative to campaign finance.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized several birthdays and guests. The body then handled procedural motions, including a successful motion to advance measures reported by the Budget and Fiscal Review Committee and to adopt authors’ amendments, both on 28-8 votes. AB 28 and AB 2539 were moved to the inactive file at the request of the authors. The Senate also confirmed two gubernatorial appointments: Maggie Hallahan to the Bodina Waterways Commission and Kansasaki to the Building Standards Commission, both by unanimous roll call. On third reading, the Senate adopted SR 112, designating June 14-20 as Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Awareness Week, with remarks emphasizing the importance of family health history, early screening, and cancer prevention. The chamber also adopted SCR 181, declaring June 10 Family Justice Center Day in California; supporters described Family Justice Centers as trauma-informed, wraparound service hubs for survivors of domestic violence, elder abuse, child abuse, and human trafficking, and several members and advocates from the California Family Justice Center Network were introduced in the gallery. The Senate then debated and passed SJR 18, a resolution opposing Citizens United and urging limits on corporate and dark-money spending in elections. Supporters argued that unlimited political spending undermines democracy and transparency, while opponents raised concerns about unions, nonprofit advocacy, and the need for broader campaign finance reform; the resolution passed 28-8. The consent calendar and special consent calendar were adopted without objection, with item 93 receiving a 35-0 vote and the remaining consent items passing unanimously. The session concluded with adjournment-in-memory tributes for Larry Mazzola, Sr., a longtime San Francisco labor leader; Steve Zaley, a longtime county and state public servant; and James J. McClain Sr., a retired Air Force master sergeant and postal worker. The Senate announced it would recess and reconvene on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 2 p.m.

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• We reported it to finance and eventually to the floor each of the last year.
• I'll be looking once again for a motion to report to finance. ...and it went to the floor each of the
• last years, and I'll be looking once again for a motion to report to finance.
• We will be looking for a motion to report to finance. Any questions or discussion? Oh, yes.
• We'll be looking for a motion to report to Finance.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Housing, Construction, and Community Development met on March 31, 2026, with a quorum present and noted that the Legislature was in budget negotiations and approaching a scheduled break. The committee took up several housing-related bills, with most being reported to Finance after discussion. The first bill, S.3742A, would require information to be provided in new and renewal leases for certain housing accommodations, and it was reported without opposition. S.4659B, the Rental Emergency Stabilization for Tenants Act, generated the longest debate; supporters said it would give local governments outside New York City a more flexible way to determine a housing emergency and opt into rent stabilization, while opponents argued it lacked a clear vacancy-rate standard, could discourage development, and would benefit higher-income tenants. The bill was ultimately reported, with some negative votes and one or more votes without recommendation. The committee then discussed S.8168, which would create a deconstruction and salvage framework for building materials, including local options, technical assistance, grants, and related code updates. Supporters said it could reduce landfill use, lower disposal costs, and encourage reuse markets, while opponents questioned costs, market demand, and whether the program would raise housing and demolition expenses. The bill was reported, again with some negative or without-recommendation votes. S.8595, dealing with how certain valuations and amounts due are calculated in foreclosure actions, was also reported. S.8672, the Employer-Assisted Housing Matching Grant Act, would provide a state match for employer housing assistance for certain nonprofit human services employers; members raised concerns about scope, possible double-dipping, and whether the program should be expanded to other workers, but the bill was reported with some negative and without-recommendation votes. The final bill, S.94A, made a minor amendment to the Housing Access Voucher Pilot Program regarding priority applicants and unit inspections, and it was reported as well. Throughout the meeting, members repeatedly emphasized that several proposals were optional for local governments or employers rather than mandates, and many of the exchanges focused on affordability, housing supply, local control, and the fiscal effects of the bills. No floor votes were taken; the committee’s actions were limited to reporting the bills to Finance, with some reported favorably and others reported with negative or without-recommendation votes.

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• With all this criteria, we'll have the New Mexico Finance Authority on the committee.
• Just referring back to the Legislative Finance Committee report that was generated in January of 2024
• And I am just, I just have confidence, extreme confidence in the Finance Authority.
• I just have confidence, extreme confidence in the Finance Authority, and it is awesome to sit on the
• Finance Authority oversight because we do the checks and balances.

Keywords: 996, all

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• . >> Finance will meet Monday at 3:00 in room 216. >> 216. Mr. Clerk, any other announcements?
• Finance will meet on Monday in room 216 at 3:00 p.m.
• Finance will meet on Monday in room 216 at 3:00 p.m.
• >> Finance will meet Monday at 3:00 in room >> Finance will meet Monday at 3:00 in room 216
• Finance will meet on Monday, 3:00 p.m.

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 30 January, 2026; 9:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, heard an invocation from Pastor Joe Thrasher, and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. A national anthem was performed by Audrey Mapier, who was also recognized as a page for Senator Frazier. The chamber then dispensed with reading the journal, committee reports, and bill and resolution titles, and there were no messages or petitions. During the calendar, the Senate repeatedly took up items by motion to “pass and retain” across a long list of bills and resolutions, effectively postponing consideration of those measures. No substantive debate on individual bills was recorded in this segment. The body also recognized several guests in the gallery, including the pastor’s family, a newly appointed member of the State Cosmetology Board, and family members of senators. Multiple committee meeting announcements were made for later that day and for Monday, including Appropriations, Agriculture, Business and Financial Institutions, Medicaid, Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, Finance, Corrections, Universities and Colleges, Environmental Protection, Judiciary Division A and B, Tourism, Energy, Education, Highways and Transportation, Public Property, Municipalities, Economic and Workforce Development, and Ports and Marine Resources. Senators also requested that the chamber adjourn in memory of several individuals, including Miss Judy Fry, Rico Varnado, Pastor Ivon Lewis, and former state trooper and reverend David Ard. The Senate then voted to stand in recess until the last committee report is filed, with the journal to reflect adjournment until Monday at 1 p.m.

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• The Legislative Finance Committee. Voting members for the House. Representatives small chair.
• Uh, for those keeping score, that means that they can attend every meeting of legislative finance and
• Alright, we'll move next to Mortgage Finance Authority Oversight Committee, MFA.
• Alright, next we move to New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Committee. This is NMFA.
• Uh, I did talk to Uh, legislative finance.

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• I'm a shareholder in our public finance, uh, section and, uh, the attorney for the district.
• ago we began developing land that was formerly a gravel pit and sand mining operation, and we to finance
• So please note that the district is still required to finance such sewer infrastructure as well as to
• Mud number 70 will have the power to finance the construction of water, sewage, and drainage facilities
• Members of municipal utility districts are an important financing mechanism to support new residential

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• For today's hearing, Eric Ali at the Department of Finance will present the bills.
• It also authorizes the Department of Finance to approve expenditures up to $2 million from the Foster
• I believe that is accurately the deadline unless Finance has a different thing to jump in.
• I believe that is accurately the deadline unless Finance has a different thing to jump in.
• But before I do that, let me thank the Department of Finance. Let me thank the LAO.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Committee held an informational hearing on SB 100/AB 100, the early action budget bills, with a focus on Medi-Cal funding, wildfire recovery, and several smaller budget adjustments. The Department of Finance explained that the bill would add $2.8 billion General Fund and $8.3 billion federal funds for Medi-Cal, along with other items including wildfire-related local assistance for Los Angeles County, property tax backfills for fire-damaged local agencies, Cal OES wildfire monitoring authority, nonprofit security grants, the Property Tax Postponement Fund, FARMER and Clean Cars for All funding, foster family home insurance claims, Proposition 98 technical assistance for LA wildfire-impacted schools, teacher credentialing authority, and Proposition 4 climate bond appropriations for wildfire and forest resilience projects. Much of the member discussion centered on rising Medi-Cal costs, the recent $3.4 billion cash-flow loan, and whether the new appropriation would cover payments through June. Finance said the new funds were for program costs and cash flow, not repayment of the loan, and that no additional loan authority remained. Members also debated the causes of higher Medi-Cal spending, including expanded eligibility, higher enrollment, pharmacy costs, and federal policy changes. The LAO noted that forecasting errors are not unusual but that current revisions are somewhat higher than typical, though not unprecedented. Several members emphasized that Medi-Cal supports access to care and hospital stability, while others raised concerns about sustainability and future federal cuts. Public commenters largely supported the bill, especially the Medi-Cal funding and wildfire-related provisions. Health and labor advocates argued that the program is functioning as intended by covering more low-income Californians and preventing uncompensated care. Representatives of special districts and the Altadena Library District supported the property tax backfill provisions tied to the Eaton fire. The hearing ended without a vote, with the chair noting that the committee would adjourn for floor session and that the Assembly would vote on one of the early action bills later that morning.

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• I appreciate the Legislative Finance Committee.
• Our goal ultimately is to not have debt service with the Finance Authority.
• And then we'll go to local government finances. Mr.
• Okay, now we're going to go to local government finances.
• and Administration and reviews local government finances to catch or prevent problems.