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• It provides up to 12 weeks of family leave, partially paid.
• It does not provide full salary, but it's a partial salary.
• There's a partial pension benefit if you've hit five years or more, disability benefits and survivorship

Keywords: 908, all

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• Um, my father-in-law became uh partially... identify yourself and let us know why identify yourself and
• 29.680> father-in-law<00:16:30.639> became<00:16:31.519> uh<00:16:31.759> partially
• My father-in-law became partially paralyzed for 13 years, and we became caregivers for him, my wife

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Health and Human Services Committee heard a series of gubernatorial nominations, primarily to the State Rehabilitation Council, the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs (PABEA), the Hawaii State LGBTQ+ Commission, and the Center for Nursing Advisory Board. Nominees included Patrick Gartside, Judith Daniels, James Montgomery (not present), Christine Park, Tammy Napoleon, Scott Spelina, Roy Katsuda, and Dr. Sylvia Rom. Each nominee described their background and why they wanted to serve, with recurring themes of disability advocacy, vocational rehabilitation, nursing workforce development, elder issues, and LGBTQ+ health and community support. Department of Human Services and Executive Office on Aging representatives generally testified in strong support of the nominees and emphasized their qualifications and relevance to the boards’ missions. Members and agency witnesses also discussed substantive policy issues during the nominations. For PABEA nominee Scott Spelina, the committee asked about a bill involving strict liability and elder abuse-related criminal penalties; Spelina supported the approach, saying it would be easier to enforce and better protect seniors. For other nominees, testimony highlighted the need for stronger rehabilitation services, qualified vocational rehabilitation counselors, adult education partnerships, and nursing recruitment and retention, especially on Kauaʻi. Dr. Sylvia Rom’s nomination drew broad support from commission members and community supporters, with testimony focusing on LGBTQ+ health, gender-expansive youth, and intersectional advocacy. No final votes were taken during the hearing. The chair repeatedly stated that decision-making would be deferred until later in the calendar, and in some cases until the nominee was present or quorum was available. One nomination, James Montgomery, was skipped because he was not present on Zoom, and Kevin Nakamura’s nomination was also deferred to a later date. The committee accepted written and oral testimony and generally moved through the nominations without questions from members.

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• So that's a partial<00:20:10.480> answer.
• 20:11.720> do<00:20:11.840> some<00:20:12.000> more<00:20:12.120> work partial
• We can do some more work partial answer.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• SNAP benefits was unlawful and ordered the federal government to fund the program, either fully or partially
• The Trump administration chose to use the SNAP contingency funds but only restored partial benefits,
• temporary Supreme Court pause, the USDA directed states to stop issuing full benefits and instead provide partial

Summary: The joint informational hearing focused on CalFresh enrollment, food insecurity in California, the recent federal shutdown’s disruption of SNAP benefits, and the long-term effects of H.R. 1 on eligibility, benefits, and state and county costs. Opening remarks emphasized that millions of Californians rely on CalFresh, that the shutdown briefly delayed benefits for the first time in the program’s history, and that state and local governments, including Alameda County, stepped in with emergency food aid and funding. Members also framed the issue as both a hunger and affordability problem, with several noting that California’s agricultural abundance contrasts sharply with persistent food insecurity. The first panel presented research and advocacy perspectives on food hardship. PPIC’s Tess Thorman described food insecurity rates, disparities affecting households with children and Black and Latino households, and the role of nutrition programs in reducing poverty. Nourish California’s Betzabel Estudio argued that hunger is a policy choice and highlighted campaigns to expand state-funded food assistance for immigrants, support reentry populations, and continue the CalFresh fruit-and-vegetable incentive program. The California Association of Food Banks’ Josh Wright said food banks are seeing sustained high demand, lower federal food supplies, and cannot replace CalFresh, while urging more state support for food purchasing, school meals, and SunBucks. The second panel reviewed CalFresh operations and participation. The California Department of Social Services reported that CalFresh participation has risen over the past decade, with the state closing much of the participation gap through outreach, simplified applications, and demonstration projects such as the Elderly Simplified Application Project and a minimum nutrition benefit pilot. Alameda County Social Services described local caseloads, application trends, and emergency food distributions during the shutdown, while also warning that H.R. 1’s work requirements, immigrant eligibility restrictions, and possible cost-sharing could reduce enrollment. A student CalFresh ambassador testified about the burdensome application and recertification process and urged more funding for campus basic-needs centers and outreach to reduce stigma and administrative friction. In the final panel, county, food bank, and policy witnesses described the shutdown response and the expected impact of H.R. 1. Alameda County Community Food Bank and the County Welfare Directors Association said counties, food banks, and community partners mobilized emergency funds, pop-up pantries, and food purchasing to bridge the shutdown gap, but warned that hundreds of thousands of Californians could lose benefits under the new federal rules. The California Budget and Policy Center began outlining the scale of federal cuts, noting that H.R. 1 will significantly reduce SNAP funding and shift costs to states. No votes or formal committee actions were taken; the hearing was informational and concluded with discussion of possible state responses, including backfilling benefits, preserving outreach funding, and improving administrative systems to protect enrollment.

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• We have. grown quite a few crops with the treated municipal wastewater, partially because that was the
• You have some partial info. We got Troy Wiesler.
• So, in this system, we have all state police's data, we have BCSO integrated, and APD is partially integrated

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• Chairman, Representative Lord, we have the opportunity to reach a partial early settlement that would
• It's a ranch, and it's right here, and it's partially in Sandoval and partially in Bernalillo, OK, but

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• Positions are at least partially funded by federal funds.
• We have 2000 that are 100% funded by federal employees and 3800 but partially funded.
• the Medicaid-based population, about 370,000 children, and then there's, uh, other groups with the partial

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• The 15th floor at the time was partially updated, largely old, a lot of maybe original doors and narrow
• their delegation of authority from my office, and then we had one department that was requesting a partial
• delegation of authority the way it's formatted and everything to a department, it's not—you can't do a partial
• reached out to several of the departments and specifically the one department that was looking for a partial
• So in that circumstance, the Fargo Fire Department, because they were requesting a partial and with our

Keywords: 908, all

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• The 15th floor at the time was partially updated, largely old, a lot of maybe original doors and narrow
• their delegation of authority from my office, and then we had one department that was requesting a partial
• the delegation of authority the way it's formatted and everything to a department, you can't do a partial
• reached out to several of the departments, and specifically the one department that was looking for a partial
• So in that circumstance, the Fargo Fire Department, because they were requesting a partial rescind and

Summary: The committee began with roll call, introductions of a new fiscal analyst and a new member, and approval of the March 19 minutes. The first major presentation was from the Office of Management and Budget on the state’s general fund and special fund status through May. OMB reported general fund revenues were running below the legislative forecast by about $76 million, driven largely by weaker individual income tax and sales tax collections, though the projected ending balance remained positive and above the budgeted level. The budget stabilization fund was above its cap and would transfer excess earnings to the general fund, and the legacy fund balance continued to grow. Members also asked about federal funding uncertainty and mineral leasing revenue variability. The committee then reviewed compliance reports and trust fund analyses, followed by discussion of a bill draft for the fixed-route city transportation network study. The draft would create a $15 million general fund grant program with a formula-based distribution to eligible fixed-route transit cities, intended to support operating and capital needs and help match federal transit funds. Transit officials from Minot and Fargo testified in support, explaining local fare and match structures and the difficulty of replacing aging buses and securing federal matching dollars. Several members questioned whether the program should be limited to the current four cities or broadened to future eligible urban areas, and whether local funding sources should be explored further. The committee did not finalize the bill draft at that point and planned to continue discussion at a later meeting. The committee also approved a bill draft repealing obsolete language related to approval of a bi-state authority with South Dakota, after staff explained that no agreements had ever been implemented and the provision appeared outdated. A roll call vote was taken and the motion carried. Later, the Department of Commerce and the Northern Plains UAS Test Site presented updates on uncrewed aircraft systems initiatives, including the Vantis radar data enclave, the drone replacement program, and efforts to build a revenue model for Vantis. Test site officials said FAA approval had been secured for the radar data program, replacement of noncompliant drones was underway, and future revenue could come from state and external users once pricing and intellectual property arrangements are finalized. Members asked about Chinese-made drones, supply chain issues, automation, and how the system would manage beyond-visual-line-of-sight operations. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation then presented on the design of a new minimum-security prison and a reentry housing study. Officials said the proposed facility would relocate the minimum-security prison to the penitentiary campus, reduce costs from an earlier estimate, and provide more beds and programming space, with construction potentially beginning in 2027 and opening around 2031. They also described staffing needs, the planned move of women to the New England facility, and possible expansion of men’s housing there. The parole and probation chief described a reentry housing task force studying housing needs for people leaving incarceration, with a goal of developing data-driven recommendations for subsidies and support services; a representative from Protection and Advocacy closed by expressing general support for fixed-route and paratransit funding.

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• Partially, Mr. Chairman. You're right about the sales tax penalty. There's a property tax penalty.
• Partially, Mr. Chairman, you're right about the sales tax penalty. There's property tax penalty.
• And I think I can at least partially answer that question now.
• But I just want to flag for the committee, we now are functionally getting partial information because
• And I tend to view this 2127 as a partial answer to that problem.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• And that is a dangerous combination when you give someone partial responsibility but limited authority
• when you<00:42:00.000> give<00:42:00.360> someone you give someone you give someone partial
• <00:42:02.360> responsibility partial responsibility partial responsibility but<00:42:04.120><
• “So, I was thinking about what you just said about partial responsibility and limited authority.

Keywords: 958, all

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• If they are enrolled for a partial year, it is prorated.
• If they're enrolled for a partial year.
• If they're enrolled for a partial year,<01:27:11.760> it's<01:27:12.000> prrated.
• <01:49:45.119> at >> Right now, it is we are guaranteeing at >> Right now, it
• is we are guaranteeing at least<01:49:45.600> 80%<01:49:46.320> of<01:49:46.560> the

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Almost 50% of schools are implementing a highly aligned curriculum, and 51% of districts are using a partially
• I think the information that was shared with you was only partial information. I don't think Mr.
• There is no guarantee that what your school district under the current formula got this year will get

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So if you want more money in reserve, this is a good way to guarantee it, because those boards will act
• Nearly every swimming pool in this state is funded partially or almost fully through dollars from this
• Nearly every swimming pool in this state is funded partially or almost fully through dollars from this

Bills: HB0147, HB0127

Keywords: property tax, homeowner exemption, Wyoming, voter initiative, tax legislation, HB0127, recreation mill levy, recreational facilities, public recreation, mill levy, local tax, county commissioners, school district levy, voter approval, ballot measure, general election, tax referendum, special purpose tax, Wyoming taxation, W.S. 18-9-201

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• I can guarantee you that 95% of people working in the office today have no clue that this is happening
• I can guarantee you that 95% of people working in the office today have no clue that this is happening
• I can guarantee you that 95% of people working in the office today have no clue that this is happening
• I can guarantee you that 95% of people working in the office today have no clue that this is happening

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• These items are a partial or a complete listing of the agency's exceptional items, which I believe they'll

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Second, because the districts working with us, it would allow us to um partially fund this program and
• <00:21:18.520> to<00:21:19.160> um it would allow us to um it would allow us to um partially
• 20.920> this<00:21:21.080> program<00:21:21.640> and<00:21:21.800> with partially
• fund this program and with partially fund this program and with seek<00:21:22.480> with<00:21

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Votruba Young Scholars Academy 00:01:55 Taxation of Financial Deposit Institutions 00:36:50, 958, all

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• For a partial fiscal year, which would be October 1st, 2027, it would be just under $12 million.
• > is<01:09:24.719> um<01:09:25.279> for<01:09:25.839> a<01:09:26.159> partial
• <01:09:26.560> fiscal<01:09:27.040> year, >> Sure. is um for a partial fiscal
• year, >> Sure. is um for a partial fiscal year, which<01:09:27.759> would<01:09:28.000>

Keywords: 10:00am HB 1260 11:00am HB 1574 12:00pm HB 1816 2:30pm HB 1499 2:45pm HB 1709, 928, house, all

Summary: The conference committee first met on HB 1260, a bill requested by municipal clerks to allow certain divorce-related records to be kept confidential. House members argued the Senate amendment would reverse the presumption of openness established in the Keene Sentinel case and raise constitutional issues under the state constitution’s privacy and open-government provisions. Senate members responded that the 2018 privacy amendment, the limited scope of the proposal, and modern internet risks justified the change, but the House maintained the issue needed a full hearing in a separate bill. The committee ultimately voted unanimously for the Senate to recede and adopt the House version, preserving the underlying bill without the Senate amendment, and both sides said they would revisit the topic in a future session. The committee then took up HB 1574, which extends free and reduced-price breakfast and lunch programs and provides funding for SNAP administrative costs. The main dispute was the Senate’s addition of $4.4 million for SNAP administration, which DHHS said was needed because federal law would shift more administrative costs to the state and could increase the state’s SNAP error rate, potentially triggering much larger future penalties. DHHS officials reported the current error rate was 7.57% for federal fiscal year 2024, below the national average, and estimated that if the rate rose above 8%, the state could owe about 10% of SNAP benefits, or roughly $12 million for a partial year and nearly $16 million for a full year. Some House members supported the added funding as a preventive measure, while others objected that the underlying bill was modest and the amendment resembled a previously rejected proposal. The discussion ended with the committee moving toward the House position and the bill’s future depending on the chamber’s vote on the Senate amendment.

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• >> It's partially a state cost in that they're still on Medicaid, but the state contributes to, right
• >> It's<00:40:38.160> partially<00:40:38.560> a<00:40:38.720> state<00:40:
• 38.960> cost<00:40:39.119> in<00:40:39.359> that >> It's partially a state
• cost in that >> It's partially a state cost in that they're<00:40:39.680> still<00:40:39.839

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Public Safety held an informational briefing on best practices for medical or compassionate release programs used by correctional systems nationwide and how Hawaii’s current approach compares. Kristen Johnson of the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission introduced Molly Crane of Families for Justice Reform, noting that the commission, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, and the Hawaii Paroling Authority have all been involved in developing proposed legislation, though the bill itself was written by community advocate Bob Merse. Crane described FAM’s work on justice reform and said the group has studied compassionate release programs across the country, including federal reforms, to help Hawaii align with best practices. Crane argued that compassionate release is intended for people who are too ill or cognitively impaired to pose a public-safety risk and who are often the most expensive and resource-intensive people to incarcerate. She said Hawaii is the only state without a compassionate release statute and currently relies on an agency policy, which she described as complex and slow. She cited examples of severe medical cases in custody, including people with advanced dementia, multiple sclerosis, kidney failure, and hospice needs, and said the burden on correctional medical staff, overtime, off-site transport, and specialized care can consume a disproportionate share of staff time and state resources. She also said the recidivism rate for this population is under 1 percent, citing Vera Institute research. Members asked about the source of the recidivism figure, how a statute would streamline the process, and why the issue had not advanced in the past. Crane said the proposed bill would reduce layers in the process by moving cases from the medical director to the director and then to the Hawaii Paroling Authority, with a target timeline of about 30 business days from petition to hearing. Johnson said prior efforts failed in part because the agencies most affected were not included early in drafting and revision, and she said one attempt was vetoed, another was removed in conference committee, and another passed one chamber but did not advance. Johnson also explained that incarcerated people’s medical care is paid entirely by the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, with no private insurance or Medicaid/Medicare coverage while incarcerated, making severe cases a direct burden on state funds. No votes or formal actions were taken because the briefing was informational only.

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• We've not looked at economic impacts associated with this, partially because we don't have enough of
• this<00:53:22.480> uh impacts associated with this uh impacts associated with this uh partially
• :53:25.440> it<00:53:25.599> it<00:53:26.079> we<00:53:26.319> don't partially
• because it's um it it we don't partially because it's um it it we don't have<00:53:26.640> enough

Keywords: 00:01 Call to Order and Roll Call 00:47 Approval of Minutes 01:07 Airport Projects 12:17 Riverport Projects 38:27 Electric Vehicle Charging Program 54:10 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The Budget Review Subcommittee on Transportation met on July 15, 2025, approved the June 4 minutes, and heard updates on aviation and riverport funding programs. Commissioner Mark Carter of the Kentucky Department of Aviation reported on the $200,000 grants for general aviation airports included in House Bill 1, saying the money is being used mainly for hangar projects, fuel trucks, parking lot resurfacing, airport equipment, crew cars, and public education efforts. He said about 25 hangar-related projects were reported, with an estimated 60 T-hangars and four or five box hangars supported, and noted that the grants are often used to match federal funds. He also said the state’s jet fuel tax revenue generates about $23 million annually, up from about $19 million in 2021, and that most airports are now compliant with the ADS-B/VOR-related reporting system required in budget language, which has improved reported operations and may help airports qualify for FAA grants. Members asked about the pace of airport projects, the limited number of contractors for hangar construction, and whether airports could finance hangars themselves. Carter said timing has generally been good, though federal projects have slowed somewhat and contractor capacity remains a challenge, and he said there is no statute preventing airports from financing part or all of a hangar project. Questions also focused on the long-term need for hangars and the effect of the jet fuel cap, with Carter saying general aviation airports still have significant hangar demand and rely on state assistance because hangars are a key revenue source. Jeremy Edgeworth of the Transportation Cabinet and Brian Wright of the Kentucky Association of Riverports then reviewed riverport projects funded through House Bill 265 and House Bill 1. Edgeworth said the cabinet’s riverport grant program awarded $500,000 in each of fiscal years 2025 and 2026 for 13 projects under an 80/20 match, and that House Bill 1 provided $7.5 million per year for public riverports with no local match. He described completed or underway projects at multiple ports, including equipment replacements, dock and road repairs, material handling upgrades, mooring cell rehabilitation, and a waterline loop at Owensboro. He said $12.6 million of the KPRCM funds had been awarded across 20 projects, with about $2.4 million still to be awarded later in the fall. Wright said the riverport investments are helping ports replace aging assets, expand capacity, and match federal dollars, but he also said the statewide capital need remains large, with the current list of top projects already in the $90 million range and longer-term needs still estimated at $60 million to $90 million. Members asked about timelines and future needs, and Edgeworth said many of the larger projects will take two to five years because of permitting and coordination with the Army Corps of Engineers. No additional votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the minutes.