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• capable of amphibious rescue, route reconnaissance, wide-area damage assessments, and point-of-distribution
• commercial on-road, off-road, and very unique water-overland mobility, supporting level one point of distribution
• operations, distributed logistics and resupply with a fleet of heavy and lightweight trailers, amphibious
• operations, distributed logistics and resupply with a fleet of heavy and lightweight trailers, amphibious
• Over the last six years, our division has distributed nearly $11.5 billion in disaster funding.

Summary: The Transportation and Economic Development Budget Subcommittee met to organize for the session, take roll, and hear introductory remarks from members and agency heads. Members briefly introduced themselves and their districts, with several noting transportation, economic development, emergency response, military, and hurricane recovery issues in their areas. Chair Shove then outlined the subcommittee’s jurisdiction and current-year budget, noting a total of about $20.3 billion, with most funding coming from trust funds and only a small share from general revenue. The committee also heard that upcoming meetings would include presentations from major agencies in the subcommittee’s purview. The first agency presentation was from the Department of Military Affairs and the Florida National Guard. Major General John Haas described the Guard’s three missions—supporting national security, responding to state emergencies, and adding value to the state—and highlighted deployments for hurricanes, border security support, and ongoing support to the Department of Corrections. He emphasized that the Guard is understrength relative to Florida’s size and demand, said recruiting is strong, and identified force structure growth as the main challenge. Members asked about aircraft, funding sources, and recruiting; Haas explained the Guard’s helicopter and fixed-wing fleet, said aircraft purchases are funded through legislative appropriations, and reported strong interest in the Florida State Guard’s recruiting pipeline. Executive Director Mark Thieme then described the Florida State Guard’s expansion into air, ground, and maritime capabilities, including Black Hawks, boats, drones, canine search-and-rescue teams, and ground support units. He said the agency supported immigration enforcement and hurricane response, and asked for continued legislative support to expand aviation, maritime, and medical capabilities. Members praised the Guard’s disaster response work and asked about aircraft, funding, and staffing. Secretary Cord Byrd of the Department of State followed, focusing on election administration, election security, the SunBiz and voter registration IT systems, arts and culture, corporations, libraries, and historical resources. He said Florida’s election system remains a national model, reported two prosecutions for non-citizen voting, and discussed modernization needs for legacy IT systems. The committee also asked about voter lookup tools, password privacy for SunBiz, and arts funding vetoes. Secretary Alex Kelly of the Department of Commerce described the agency’s broad portfolio, including workforce, economic, community, and international commerce functions, plus housing recovery, broadband, small business support, rural infrastructure, defense-community grants, and law enforcement recruitment bonuses. He said access to capital is the biggest barrier for small businesses and noted ongoing work with CareerSource, the Department of Corrections, and other partners on workforce and reentry. Secretary Jared Perdue of the Department of Transportation then outlined FDOT’s record budget and five-year work program, emphasizing emergency response, preservation and maintenance, safety, and major investments in roads, ports, airports, transit, and spaceport infrastructure. He said the department has removed millions of cubic yards of storm debris, is ahead of schedule on the Moving Florida Forward initiative, and faces a large unfunded project backlog. Members asked about supply chain issues, project priorities, and workforce needs, and Perdue said FDOT is open to collaboration on recruitment and retention.

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• In the header on it says distribution of Minnesota population by primary insurance coverage in 2024.
• In the header on it says distribution of Minnesota population by primary insurance coverage in 2024.
• <01:09:37.359> of the header on it says distribution of the header on it says distribution
• <01:30:08.080> That<01:30:08.320> is to to um distribute to everyone.
• That is to to um distribute to everyone. That is not<01:30:08.639> capped.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• distribution team core function<00:43:57.359> like<00:43:57.480> the<00:43:57.599>
• systems in order to allow for the interconnection of distributed generation projects.
• locations on utility Distribution locations on utility Distribution Systems<01:29:44.199> in<
• projects the distributed generation projects the legislation<01:29:51.440> also<01:29:51.760>
• interconnection work under distribution interconnection work under this<01:30:04.560> provision

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Competitive awards have been distributed to 279 research and infrastructure projects.
• uh between the university distribution uh between the university and<01:12:04.679> Mayo<01:12
• And as you can see, with each of these five examples, we have a distribution of who the leader is on
• That is distributed to the programs that are awarded after the process of application and peer review
• Our objective is to distribute the totality of the allocation within a biennium to the investigators

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee met and approved the minutes from the previous meeting. The chair noted that agency overviews from the Office of Higher Education and other state agencies were not available, so the committee proceeded with University of Minnesota presentations instead. The committee also reviewed posted committee rules. University of Minnesota representatives gave an overview of the university’s research enterprise, describing it as a system of five campuses with a possible expansion to St. Cloud, and highlighting research strengths across campuses in agriculture, energy, natural resources, health, and the Twin Cities flagship campus. They said the university has more than $1.3 billion in annual research expenditures, receives most of its research funding from federal sources, and is ranked highly for both overall research and interdisciplinary research. Examples discussed included the Clinical and Translational Science Institute, the Forever Green initiative, and research tied to sustainable crops, health, and commercialization. Members asked questions about specific research areas, including biodegradable or renewable plastics, wheat research, food dyes, health and environmental toxins, and the market for winter camelina and winter pennycress. University staff said they could follow up with more detailed information and explained that the winter crop work is intended to become market-driven over time, while also improving soil health and creating new revenue streams for farmers. They also clarified that the university’s federal research funding includes money from NIH, NSF, DOE, DOD, and other agencies, and that the “other” funding category includes foundations, subawards, and internal university seed funding. The committee then heard a second University of Minnesota presentation focused on partnerships, commercialization, and workforce development. Testimony highlighted collaborations with industry and government partners such as U.S. Steel, 3M, Medtronic, Cisco, and defense-related industry leaders, as well as programs supporting microelectronics, AI, cybersecurity, and sustainable aviation fuels. No formal votes were taken beyond approving the minutes, and the committee ended the segment by moving on to the next testifier.

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• elaborate more on some of those barriers within the rural counties where you're not seeing The distribution
• An approximation of 41 youth who are in need of MAT services, but I don't know the distribution between
• I know you all will probably have questions, but we're really looking at how we can distribute this money
• I was very involved in the language that the funding must be equitably distributed and prioritized for
• How will it be distributed? And how do we make sure that Luna County is talking to Hidalgo County?

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• broader cuts to both Medicaid and, for sure, to the provider tax and the state-directed payment distribution
• And how's it distributed to the rural hospitals? Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• Let me ask you, what is the distribution of the first payments? March that are going out.
• it make sense that the state would go in as one grant for the Rural Stabilization Fund for the distribution
• It does not discuss at all what the requirements will be for the distribution within the state of their

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• First, in section one, subsection H, it adds the line in accordance with the distribution. policy adopted
• This bill is relating to public school policies and programs regarding the production or distribution
• He distributed that to the school over the weekend, and on Monday I got to come in and hear the comments
• That's whether it's AI, that's whether it's real, that's whether they were distributed. voluntarily or
• Many also operate as behavioral health treatment sites and distribute resources like can.

Bills: SB604, SB843, SB1636, SB2395, SB571, SB1224, SB1832, SB2392, SB747, SB2623, SB2624, SB2185

Keywords: bonds, education funding, Texas Permanent School Fund, financial transparency, speculative rating, school funding, deferred maintenance, tax revenue, education budget, school districts, education, finance, Texas Education Code, misconduct, child abuse, educators, investigation, criminal offense, education law, suspension

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• And that is being distributed. Um, did you want to touch on the A1 again?
• Um, did you want to touch distributed.
• Members, the presentation that she's sharing has been distributed to the committee.
• have been distributed to the committee. have been distributed to the committee.
• A home a home ownership distribution.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• What comes to mind for me is when you think of empowering the distribution network that Western Union
• them to go and to efficiently distribute them to go and to efficiently distribute payments<00:36
• So as you look to manage how distributions are made, we can track them for you.
• made, we can track them distributions made, we can track them for<01:30:28.960> you.
• So, um, but— I have invited the DRA and the Treasurer's office to the distribution list.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The commission met to review stable tokens, real-world asset tokenization, and blockchain-based trust, approved the agenda and December 12 minutes, and heard a presentation from Anchorage Digital after postponing a planned Bitco presentation because of its IPO quiet period. Anchorage’s Melinda Delos, Joe Mioli, and Kevin Wasaki introduced the firm, describing it as a global digital assets platform and the first crypto-native institution in the U.S. to receive a federal banking charter. They said their approach emphasizes security, regulated custody and trading services, and responsible innovation for institutional clients, banks, states, and sovereigns. The presentation focused on post-Genius Act momentum in the stablecoin market. Anchorage said the law provided regulatory clarity and helped spur activity with major clients, including Athena, Tether, and Western Union. The speakers highlighted Western Union’s planned stablecoin as especially significant because it reflects adoption by a long-established traditional payments company, and they said the project illustrates how stablecoins can support programmable, real-time, interoperable payments. They also noted that Anchorage is providing issuance infrastructure for the Western Union project. The commission and presenters also discussed government uses of tokenized assets, including reserve legislation, digital assets for tax collection and fees, and a Marshall Islands initiative to use a tokenized sovereign bond for direct citizen payments. In response to a question, Anchorage said it would follow up on which states are using digital assets for revenue collection, mentioning Louisiana and Pennsylvania as examples. The banking discussion centered on remittances, instant payments, and interbank settlement, with Anchorage arguing that stablecoins can reduce settlement time, fees, and foreign exchange risk while improving traceability and auditability.

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• have been distributed to the members. have been distributed to the members.
• <00:59:02.160> to copies of which have been distributed to copies of which have been distributed
• <01:00:40.960> to<01:00:41.119> the which have been distributed to the which have been
• distributed to the members.<01:00:41.760> Senator<01:00:42.160> Elephante.
• been distributed to the members. been distributed to the members.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• House Bill 2257, relating to watercraft fund distribution of monies.
• It requires the Arizona Department of Administration to distribute the $2 million transfer to the school
• It requires the Arizona Department of Administration to distribute the $2 million transfer to the school
• $1 million from the Peace Officer Training Equipment Fund in FY 2027 to the State Treasurer to distribute
• their school principal and all the school officials to finally figure out how could we possibly distribute

Summary: The meeting began with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, and a guest introduction for Deputy Frank Sloop. The Senate then moved through multiple Committee of the Whole calendars, with most measures receiving do-pass recommendations after brief explanations and, in several cases, floor amendments. Topics included public records, capital outlay review, local government, taxation, state budget implementation, higher education appropriations, utility regulation, towing regulation, homeowners association disclosures, nursing board regulation, veteran services, criminal justice, human services, K-12 education, state property management, and the continuation of the Arizona State Board of Nursing. Several bills were amended on the floor before receiving favorable recommendations. House Bill 2114 on motorcycle-related provisions was amended to require that at least one registered owner be legally licensed to operate a motorcycle in Arizona. House Bill 2397 on HOA/condominium disclosures was amended to change disclosure timing and fee rules and make other conforming changes. House Bill 2408 on nursing board regulatory action was amended to remove a clear-and-convincing-evidence burden in disciplinary matters and clarify complaint-sharing procedures. House Bill 2957 on driver’s license/handheld provisions, House Bill 2305 on towing regulation, and House Bill 2321 on DCS-related reporting also received amendments before do-pass recommendations. The largest item was Senate Bill 1847, the 2026-2027 General Appropriations Act. Senators offered extensive floor amendments affecting agriculture, corrections, criminal justice, school safety, law enforcement equipment, vehicle theft task force funding, liquor licensing, and other budget items. During third reading and debate on the budget, Democratic senators praised negotiated gains such as funding for aging services, food assistance, civil legal aid, school meals, heat relief, and a three-year moratorium on new data center tax incentives, while criticizing border-related funding, ESA/voucher policy, and cuts to higher education and adult education. One member’s remarks were ruled dilatory after repeated off-topic comments, and the ruling of the chair was sustained by a 16-12 vote. The transcript ends with additional budget-related explanation of votes continuing after the budget’s third reading.

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• These consequences will affect Kentuckians like Cheryl, who showed up at a food distribution at Facing
• <00:18:43.960> at<00:18:44.080> Facing<00:18:44.440> Hunger a food distribution
• at Facing Hunger a food distribution at Facing Hunger Food<00:18:44.840> Bank<00:18:45.160>
• <00:20:53.080> last at an Eastern Kentucky distribution last at an Eastern Kentucky distribution
• Feeding Kentucky shares the sponsors' interest in ensuring nutrition assistance is distributed effectively

Keywords: 958, all

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• So, of the 75% that goes to the Treasurer's office, it's distributed based on lottery sales to different
• of my head the original language, but a few years ago there was a bill to slightly modify that distribution
• formula so that the states distribution formula so that the states with<00:30:13.120> states<
• So, it will tell you for fiscal year 25 where all of the money was distributed. >> Perfect.
• . distributed. distributed.

Bills: SF0052, SF0024

Keywords: wildlife management, environmental restoration, funding, invasive species, aquatic ecosystems, native fish, habitat conservation, lottery, debit card payments, gambling regulations, state revenue, financial transactions, 916, all

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• They should be distributed to the committee.
• , whereas some new enrollees who were on the lower end of the income distribution would not have access
• enrollees would continue to have access, including those on the sort of higher end of the income distribution
• , whereas some new enrollees who were on the lower end of the income distribution would not have access
• And we summarize this plan actually in our handout that we distributed.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Health held the first of several hearings on the Governor’s May Revision for health care, with opening remarks focused on the state’s projected $12 billion deficit, looming federal Medicaid changes, and the potential impact on Medi-Cal, public health, reproductive health, and safety-net providers. Several members criticized the proposal as balancing the budget on vulnerable Californians, while others defended the need for cost containment and questioned the administration’s assumptions. The chair set ground rules for respectful, focused questioning and outlined three topics: the Medi-Cal proposals, Proposition 35, and Proposition 56. DHCS Director Michelle Baas presented the May Revision’s Medi-Cal package, saying the department’s budget totals $200.6 billion overall, including $45.2 billion General Fund, and that the proposals are intended to address rising caseloads, pharmacy costs, and managed care spending. She described proposed changes for adults with unsatisfactory immigration status, including a freeze on new full-scope enrollment for those 19 and older, $100 monthly premiums beginning in 2027, elimination of adult dental and long-term care coverage, removal of PPS/RAP payments to FQHCs and rural health clinics for that population, and a pharmacy rebate aggregator. Other proposals included eliminating certain OTC drug classes, removing GLP-1 coverage for weight loss, prior authorization and step therapy changes, reinstating the Medi-Cal asset test, eliminating acupuncture as an optional benefit, allowing utilization management for hospice, raising the managed care minimum medical loss ratio to 90%, reducing PACE capitation rates toward the midpoint of the actuarial range, eliminating the skilled nursing facility workforce and quality incentive program, and suspending the SNF backup power requirement. The LAO said the revised Medi-Cal spending estimate is about $2.5 billion higher than the Governor’s Budget in the budget year, and that the increase appears driven more by higher per-enrollee costs than by caseload alone. The LAO said the budget solutions are concentrated in a few areas, are largely ongoing, and should be considered in light of federal uncertainty, but suggested the Legislature could explore alternatives such as more targeted income thresholds for the undocumented expansion and simpler asset-test rules. Department of Finance officials said the proposals are difficult but necessary to address a third consecutive deficit and rising Medi-Cal costs. Members then pressed the administration on the methodology and impacts of the proposals, especially the enrollment freeze, premiums, asset test, hospice controls, PACE reductions, and the elimination of benefits and provider payments. No votes or formal actions were taken at this hearing.

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• vendors, to help with common problems in the state, for example, making the process of federally distributed
• vendors, to help with common problems in the state, for example, making the process of federally distributed
• vendors, to help with common problems in the state, for example, making the process of federally distributed
• for making the process<00:27:12.760> of<00:27:12.919> federally<00:27:13.440> distributed
• <00:27:13.960> dollars process of federally distributed dollars process of federally distributed

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Health and Human Services committee heard several gubernatorial nominations and appointments, beginning with Sunshine Cho and Barbara Tom for the Language Access Advisory Council. Both nominees said they stood on their written testimony and expressed interest in continuing to serve, and multiple organizations testified in strong support. No opposition or questions were raised on either nomination, and the committee moved on after hearing the testimony. The bulk of the meeting focused on GM 642, the nomination of Ryan Yamane to be Director of the Department of Human Services. Yamane gave an extensive opening statement describing his social work background, long public service career, and philosophy of compassionate, balanced leadership. He emphasized DHS’s role in helping people from keiki to kūpuna with dignity and support, and shared personal stories from disaster response and family-service work to illustrate his approach. Support testimony came from a wide range of state officials, agency directors, community organizations, health systems, advocacy groups, and former colleagues, who praised his leadership, problem-solving, communication skills, and empathy. One witness, Moani Kiala Katherine Tu Alun, testified in opposition, raising concerns about retaliation and safety issues affecting foster youth and alleging harmful treatment within Child Welfare Services. Another witness, Angela Melody Young, supported the nomination and said Yamane could help overcome barriers for vulnerable communities and improve DHS programs such as financial assistance, SNAP, and disability services. The committee also heard from DHS staff and related officials about the uncertainty surrounding possible federal funding and staffing cuts; Yamane said the department is gathering information, coordinating with Budget and Finance and federal partners, and preparing to prioritize services and adjust if federal changes affect programs. No votes were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• So in 2023, uh, it was adjusted and the Roth IRA distributions were not part of the calculation for household
• and the 2023 uh it was it was adjusted and the Roth<00:02:14.760> IRA<00:02:15.519> distributions
• > were<00:02:16.680> not<00:02:17.200> are<00:02:17.400> now Roth IRA distributions
• were not are now Roth IRA distributions were not are now not<00:02:18.160> part<00:02:18.400>
• just specific to you the distributions just specific to you the distributions of<00:05:04.919>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• if you could join us and help prepare them uh, more hands make it go faster, and then we'll be distributing
• um, if you could join us and help prepare them, more hands make it go faster, and then we'll be distributing
• um, if you could join us and help prepare them, more hands make it go faster, and then we'll be distributing

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer by Deacon Bruce Richards of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Waconia, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a roll call establishing a quorum. The journal from the previous day was approved, and reports from standing committees and divisions were adopted without objection. The chamber then moved through second readings of several House Files, introduced House Files 5051 through 5066, and received multiple Senate Files for first reading. Several Senate Files were referred to committees or paired with House Files for comparison, including SF 1943 (commerce), SF 2691 (housing), SF 4282 (forecast adjustments), and SF 4760 (public safety). The House also received a Rules and Legislative Administration report designating a number of bills for the April 23 calendar and requiring pre-filing of amendments for those measures. The Speaker announced a Senate message seeking House concurrence on amendments related to HF 3437. During announcements, Representative Hansen noted Arbor Day tree distribution plans and invited members to help prepare trees the next day. Representative Lilly offered birthday wishes to Representative O'Driscoll. Representative Niska announced a safety drill after adjournment and moved to adjourn the House until 1:00 p.m. Thursday, April 23, 2026; both the adjournment-time motion and the motion to adjourn prevailed.

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• It changed from 'distributed' to 'transfer.'
• It just changed the words from 'distributed' to 'transfer.' And thank you for that.
• over the last three years of what has been awarded between special appropriations and the current distribution

Bills: SB193

Keywords: SB193, acequia, community ditch, irrigation works construction fund, water infrastructure, ditch infrastructure, irrigation, New Mexico water law, agricultural water, farmers, Rio Grande, acequia association, forest land protection revolving fund, state fund transfer, irrigation projects, 996, all

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• down through a pipeline across the Red River and then redistributes treated water throughout the distribution
• through a pipeline across the Red River and it then redistributes treated water throughout the distribution
• This benefits both cities, but the money stays with Texarkana, Texas, to appropriately distribute for

Summary: The Committee on State-Federal Relations heard testimony on HB 3484, which would formalize agreements between border municipalities and treat certain infrastructure, services, and facilities as Texas assets for funding eligibility if they are within 30 miles of the border. Representative Van Deaver and a witness from Texarkana described how the bill would help Texarkana, Texas, secure state funding for jointly used facilities such as wastewater, water treatment, and airport assets that are physically located in Arkansas but serve Texas residents. Members asked about whether Arkansas benefits from the facilities and whether the bill would apply only to U.S. border cities; testimony clarified that it applies to Texas municipalities bordering another U.S. state, and the bill was left pending after the committee substitute was withdrawn. The committee also heard HCR 112, by Representative Perez, which urges Congress to allow state-issued Real ID cards, including Texas driver’s licenses, to be accepted as identification for U.S. citizens re-entering the country at land and sea ports of entry. Perez argued that Texas already verifies citizenship and lawful presence for Real ID issuance, that most Texans already have Real ID-compliant licenses, and that acceptance at the border would reduce costs and delays for routine cross-border travel without weakening security. Members asked about the security features of Real ID, implementation timing, passport delays, and how border crossings currently work; Perez said the resolution would not replace passports for international air travel and would apply only to U.S. citizens returning at land and sea ports. HCR 112 was also left pending, and the committee adjourned after HDR 125 was withdrawn from the schedule.

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• It will be electronically distributed to remind you and your staff of the rules and guidelines governing
• Or employee of political subdivision of this state from distributing certain voter registration application
• HB 4242 by Kane relating to the production, sale, distribution, delivery, and regulation of hemp, creating