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• On the second slide or the 2025 legislative summary slide of our priorities here, of course, coming into
• made some changes there, of course, to provide for some guardrails that ensure all projects are priority
• what the ero does for us there is limits our ability to move forward with any of the construction priorities
• future administrations didn't take the bonding authority and deviate from some of the principal priorities
• , the, the team at DOT has done a phenomenal job identifying the conditions of those routes, the priority

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• Look, we're going to show up every day and make sure that we're putting forward our priorities.
• Look, we're going to show up every day and make sure that we're putting forward our priorities.
• Look, we're going to show up every day and make sure that we're putting forward our priorities.
• Look, we're going to show up every day and make sure that we're putting forward our priorities.
• Look, we're going to show up every day and make sure that we're putting forward our priorities.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• APD must also publish the number of individuals in each priority category by county of residence.
• Codifying it, showing the priority of it, Senator, the bill, excuse me, the office as it functions today
• It is a priority for us in Florida to have an elevated level toward the initiatives that are faith- and
• And so really, it's just establishing that in statute to show the importance and priority of it.
• The statute to show the importance and priority of it. You recognize. Thank you.

Summary: The Appropriations Committee met with a quorum and considered a series of bills, most of them receiving favorable reports. SB 132, as amended, would require the Department of Financial Services to contract for a study on whether Florida should recognize gold and silver as legal tender; an amendment advanced the report deadline to December 1, 2025, and the bill was reported favorably. SB 1050, also amended, expands the intellectual and developmental disabilities managed care pilot program statewide, emphasizes that enrollment is voluntary, adds transparency and reporting requirements for APD, creates a statewide family care council, and requires related studies and coordination; it was reported favorably after supportive testimony about reducing the APD wait list. SB 820 codifies the Office of Faith and Community in the Governor’s office, and the bill drew extended debate over church-state separation and concerns about political activity by the office; despite opposition from several senators, it was reported favorably. SB 1060 creates a joint legislative oversight committee for Medicaid financing and operations, with supporters citing the size of the program and the need for stronger legislative review; it passed favorably. SB 7032 presumes Medicaid eligibility for permanently disabled individuals receiving certain long-term services during redetermination, to prevent gaps in care, and was reported favorably with broad support. SB 12, a claim bill for a minor injured in a DCF-related case, was also reported favorably without opposition. The committee also approved several infrastructure and tax-related measures. SJR 318 proposes an ad valorem exemption for certain tangible personal property used in agriculture or agritourism, such as equipment and tractors, and was reported favorably with support from agricultural and business groups. SB 818, as amended, revises utility relocation funding for public road and rail projects, shifting the financing structure after constitutional concerns were raised and adding a $50 million grant program; it passed after discussion of the impact on local governments and utilities. SB 1348 modernizes DMV services through tax collectors, adds a distracted driving course option, bans appointment scalping, and extends certain disabled parking permit terms; it was reported favorably. SB 1664 requires voter reapproval of local taxes, including tourist development taxes and local option sales taxes, when they expire, with special rules for taxes tied to revenue bonds; it drew significant debate over impacts on tourism-dependent counties and was reported favorably despite opposition from some members and local government groups. SB 1050, SB 820, SB 1060, SB 7032, SB 12, SJR 318, SB 818, SB 1348, and SB 1664 all received favorable committee votes, and the meeting ended with final missed-vote requests and adjournment.

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• We have submitted our 2025 legislative priorities, which includes looking at the feasibility of helping
• We have submitted our 2025 legislative priorities, which includes looking at the feasibility of helping
• We have submitted our 2025 legislative priorities, which includes looking at the feasibility of helping
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Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint meeting of the Senate committees on Public Safety and Military Affairs and Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs heard testimony on several resolutions focused on community safety, emergency preparedness, and commemorative actions. STR 16 and SR 30 sought permission for the City and County of Honolulu to use restricted vacant land on the Pearl City Peninsula for youth ball programs; Pearl City Neighborhood Board chair Larry Vere testified in support, describing a shortage of youth sports space and the availability of the former Navy fuel farm area. STR 22 asked Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to work with other agencies on outreach to help kūpuna prepare for emergencies; testimony from AARP Hawaii, neighborhood boards, and others emphasized lessons from the Lahaina wildfires and the need for statewide, community-based preparedness efforts. Testifiers also urged that disabled seniors be included, and committee members discussed coordination with neighborhood boards, area agencies on aging, and nonprofits. STR 112 and SR 93 proposed lighting City Hall purple on August 7 for National Purple Heart Day, and STR 84 and SR 67 addressed disaster preparedness and drills in Maui after the wildfires. STR 184 and SR 146 would direct county police to enforce registration rules for out-of-state vehicles, and STR 229 and SR 205 would call for explosion-detection technology to respond to illegal fireworks and gunfire; Larry Vere supported the latter as a way to speed law enforcement response, while one senator said she would vote no on the vehicle-registration measure pending more information about possible effects on the Nation/Kingdom of Hawaii community. In decision-making, both committees adopted recommendations to pass STR 16, STR 22, STR 84/SR 67, and STR 184/SR 146, with STR 112/SR 93 and STR 229/SR 205 passed with technical, nonsubstantive amendments. The committee report for STR 22 was also noted to include disabled seniors and to engage neighborhood boards and community groups already working on preparedness. For STR 184/SR 146, one senator recorded a no vote because of concerns about impacts on Native Hawaiian sovereignty-related communities. The meeting concluded after all listed measures were acted on and the joint committee hearings were adjourned.

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• from the funding history I presented that funding has changed in different years depending on the priorities
• So regardless of the college, this goes back to the priority of the presidents to make sure, and what
• In 23-24, we ceded quite a bit of money for semiconductor initiatives that were a big statewide priority
• In 23-24, we ceded quite a bit of money for semiconductor initiatives that were a big statewide priority
• So we don't have big research priorities that are tasked in the Florida College System.

Summary: The Higher Education Budget Subcommittee met to review funding models for the Florida College System and district workforce education programs, with an emphasis on how new dollars are allocated in the program fund and how performance and targeted funding are incorporated. Chancellor Hebda explained the Florida College System model, including base program funding, student success and pipeline funds, performance incentives for industry certifications, and the 2022 president-developed formula that weights enrollment, workforce enrollment, completions, small-college factors, and regional cost differences, plus a targeted funding floor for colleges below a minimum per-FTE level. Vice Chancellor Goodman then outlined the district workforce model, which uses lagged enrollment, program cost weights, local revenue offsets, small-district adjustments, and unmet-need calculations to distribute lump-sum appropriations to school districts offering workforce education. The department also provided updates on several grant programs and funding delays. Goodman said the Workforce Development Incentive Grant, Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant, Graduation Alternative to Traditional Education Startup Grant, and teacher apprenticeship/mentor bonus programs all involve multi-year awards and often require reversions and reappropriations because projects are delayed, extended, or not fully obligated by year-end. She said the department is moving toward an electronic grants system and had already adjusted internal deadlines to speed awards, while acknowledging some reimbursement delays and explaining that mentor bonuses for teacher apprentices will not be paid until the first cohort reaches the statutory timing requirement. Members asked about tracking whether CTE students work in their trained fields, how Xello is used to inform students about career pathways, how FTE is calculated, whether the funding formulas could encourage growth over quality, and how students with disabilities are counted in workforce funding. Questions also focused on tuition, enrollment trends, and the gap between college and university funding. The committee heard that tuition has remained flat for more than a decade, enrollment has rebounded from COVID and is projected to exceed pre-pandemic levels, and the college system’s funding per FTE varies widely. Valencia College President Kathleen Plinsky testified in support of the proposed formula and an additional $200 million for the Florida College System, saying Valencia is the second-largest college in the state but ranks last in per-FTE funding, which has made it difficult to recruit and retain faculty and admit qualified students in high-demand programs like nursing. The committee took no vote and adjourned after the presentations and questions.

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• Medicaid is our number one priority. One issue in the state of New Mexico every single year.
• our priorities for the reserve, and so that is one vehicle for oversight so that attitude could change
• Chair, Senator, the attitude in terms of what our priority Are? Correct, yeah.
• It can change, but the basis for our priority is compact compliance, endangered species, and if this
• To administer by priority, which would mean that people would be cut off.

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• <00:35:49.440> which the typical priority regulation which the typical priority regulation
• <00:43:53.200> So,<00:43:53.440> some<00:43:53.760> senior priority regulation
• So, some senior priority regulation.
• Maintaining water for agricultural purposes is a top priority for our members, and we think this bill
• And anyway, I was priority and stuff.

Bills: SF0050, SF0084, HB0133, HB0116, HB0011, HB0044

Keywords: groundwater, water resource management, state engineer, aquifer study, corrective controls, monitoring wells, public reporting, water conservation, Colorado River, drought, irrigation, water rights, voluntary program, interstate agreements, conservation districts, supervisors, elections, agriculture, local governance, beneficial use

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• That $6.2 million is for New Mexico Care; this is a governor's priority.
• Our second big priority area is New Mexico Care, and New Mexico Care, as you heard from both Lori and
• Was the question about priority consultations and the district court and the amount that's spent?
• Adding new prosecutors to the districts was a priority of the executive.
• If our priority is for public safety, and this is a crime, everyone has said their priority is crime,

Keywords: 996, all

Summary: The committee first heard an Aging and Long-Term Services Department budget presentation comparing the LFC and executive recommendations. The main differences were in the Aging Network, Adult Protective Services, Program Support, and Long-Term Care Division, especially the executive’s proposed $10 million infusion into the Kiki Savadra Senior Dignity Fund and $6.2 million for expanding New Mexico Care. LFC staff explained that the committee recommendation was lower in general fund and fund-balance use, while the executive emphasized rising senior population needs, meal and transportation costs, and the cost savings of keeping older adults at home. The secretary also reviewed the department’s special requests, including the conference on aging, outreach, emergency preparedness, and the Kiki fund, and described New Mexico Care’s growth, its evaluation results, and the department’s plan to separate Kiki into its own accounting fund. Members largely focused on senior services, rural meal delivery, transportation, caregiver support, and the Kiki fund. Several members urged stronger support for non-metro aging providers and for New Mexico Care, citing its role in keeping seniors out of nursing homes and the program’s reported savings and outcomes. Questions also covered eligibility, background checks for caregivers, respite care, dementia and Alzheimer’s screening, and whether Kiki funds can support home modifications such as ramps. The committee then voted to adopt the LFC recommendation with one executive language change: adding the executive’s page 14 language allowing an additional 12.5% distribution for initial payments to aging network providers at the start of FY27. Representative Dow opposed the motion. The committee then moved to the Attorney General’s budget. LFC staff explained that the office’s budget relies heavily on the Consumer Settlement Fund, with both recommendations reducing general fund revenue while increasing settlement-fund use, and that performance measures were in consensus. The Attorney General said the office was not seeking more general fund, but wanted greater ability to use funds it recovers. He highlighted major consumer and public safety work, including litigation against major social media and AI platforms, a case involving Snapchat and child exploitation/extortion, the statewide crime gun intelligence center, efforts to address oilfield theft, work on missing and murdered Indigenous persons, and efforts to protect federal funds coming into New Mexico.

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• restoring health as a national priority restoring health as a national priority with<00:03:31.800
• This needs to be a priority.
• This needs to be a priority.
• This needs to be a priority.
• needs to be a priority for us. needs to be a priority for us.

Keywords: Roll Call - 00:10 Discussion on SCR 61 – 01:46 Vote on SCR 61 – 11:33 Discussion on SR 18 – 12:30 Vote on SR 18 - 30:01 Discussion on Ky Residential Autism Services – 32:34 Questions & Comments – 56:56, 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and first considered Senate Concurrent Resolution 61, sponsored by Senator Shelley Funke Frommeyer and Representative Matt Lockett. The resolution, as amended by committee substitute, would create a legislative task force tied to the MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) framework to study Kentucky health policy, including Medicaid drug approvals, preventive and alternative therapies, holistic health education, oversight and transparency in health care, and research into integrative approaches. Supporters said the goal was to address chronic disease and reduce over-medication, while emphasizing the effort was not intended as an attack on agriculture or the pharmaceutical industry. The resolution received favorable expression and passed the committee 9-0. The committee then heard Senate Resolution 18 from Senator Neal, urging Kentucky to maximize participation in the federal SNAP Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) program. Testimony from Jessica Klein of the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy and Secretary Eric Friedlander explained that SNAP E&T provides job training, education, and support services for SNAP participants, and that the program is federally matched and does not require additional General Assembly funding in the normal course. Members discussed how the program works, whether it could create new state costs, and how it fits with efforts to connect food assistance, workforce development, and local agriculture. Questions also focused on whether SNAP spending can be steered toward healthier foods and farmers markets, including Kentucky’s Double Dollars program, which was described as helping participants buy produce, meat, and dairy at participating markets and some retailers. Several members expressed support for the workforce goals but asked for more information on fiscal impacts and purchasing data. Secretary Friedlander said the SNAP E&T funds are separate from nutrition benefits, and that the state match generally comes from employer, university, or workforce partner contributions rather than new state appropriations. Senator Herron explained her vote in favor by saying the program could help people gain education and employment and reduce reliance on SNAP over time. Senate Resolution 18 was then adopted by the committee.

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• <03:06:58.800> Wyoming<03:06:59.439> families<03:07:00.240> need budget priority
• Wyoming families need budget priority.
• So, in terms of priority, that broader CTE dollars is really where the ask is.
• So, in terms of<03:22:52.800> priority,<03:22:53.760> that<03:22:53.840> that<03
• :22:54.399> broader<03:22:54.800> CTE of priority, that that broader CTE of priority, that

Keywords: 916, all

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• other topics at the end of our agenda are potential events for this commission, our legislative priorities
• Now I think we have our legislative priorities.
• froze too, but I'm just opening it up for thoughts on how to secure or identify our legislative priorities
• establishing working groups to target specific challenges, but we can't do that without knowing our priorities
• So we'll table that until we have our legislative priorities.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Ellen Story Commission for Postpartum Depression held its spring meeting with a large turnout, beginning with roll call and a review of the agenda. Co-chairs Representative Brandy Fluker-Reid and Senator Liz Miranda highlighted progress from the recently enacted maternal health omnibus law and the Moms Matter Act, including creation of a midwifery board, expansion of out-of-hospital birth options, doula services, lactation support, MassHealth coverage changes, and a trust fund for community-based behavioral health and substance use grants. Members also discussed implementation of the new law, the commission’s annual report, and the need to continue supporting birth centers and perinatal mental health services. A substantial portion of the meeting focused on commission membership and vacancies. Commissioners discussed whether to remain on the body, the need to fill several open seats, and whether the commission’s statutory composition should be updated to better reflect current practice and expertise. Members suggested adding more clinicians working directly with perinatal families, infant mental health experts, and a representative from PSI of Massachusetts, while also noting the value of having regulators and professional society representatives at the table. Several participants said any changes to membership would likely require legislation, and the co-chairs said they would explore options and possibly circulate a flyer or other invitation process for nominations. The commission also discussed meeting structure and future planning. Members generally supported moving to quarterly virtual meetings, with a preference for a 4 p.m. start time, and some suggested one annual in-person gathering. The group agreed to postpone the usual May Advocacy Day because the Great Hall was unavailable and instead aim for a fall event, with volunteers stepping forward to help plan it. Commissioners raised top-of-mind issues including postpartum depression screening reimbursement, care for people after miscarriage or abortion, access for undocumented pregnant people, and the impact of federal cuts. The meeting ended with agreement to crowdsource legislative priorities for the next quarter, consider future presentations from outside organizations, and send updates between meetings, followed by a motion to adjourn that passed unanimously.

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• That should be a priority.
• That should be a priority.<00:07:17.480> And<00:07:17.640> I<00:07:17.680> think
• 07:17.880> that's<00:07:18.120> why<00:07:18.240> a<00:07:18.320> lot priority
• And I think that's why a lot priority.
• Um, but it just needs to be a priority.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Those are top priorities for Minnesotans across the state, and we look forward to the work that will
• Those are top priorities for Minnesotans across the state, and we look forward to the work that will
• Those are top priorities for Minnesotans across the state, and we look forward to the work that will
• Those are top priorities for Minnesotans across the state, and we look forward to the work that will
• Those are top priorities for Minnesotans across the state, and we look forward to the work that will

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I'm not going to read through all of these, but these are the funding priorities that we were allowed
• So we really thought these were all really good priorities.
• You know, these were all really good priorities.
• with the federal government to design our detailed implementation plans and year one initiative priorities
• One of the items that wasn't in the LFC recommendation, but was a priority in the executive recommendation

Bills: SB193, SB132, SB35, SB145

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, SB132, DOIT, Department of Information Technology, software replacement, equipment replacement

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• But when you create a budget, you also create budget priorities.
• would ask those school districts that are looking at this from that particular lens to heighten the priorities
• Heighten the priority of their safety in your budget process.
• If we had a priority of ten things, I can't see how this is not almost top priority.

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• panel of staff, agency, and community partners, along with ongoing youth representatives, with a priority
• about education, each of the council's 36 members, who are from all across the state, have various priorities
• Priorities such as uplifting youth voices and substance abuse prevention.
• The Minnesota Youth Council gives us the important tools that we need to turn these priorities into positive
• student has the chance to reach their fullest potential by making school attendance a community priority

Bills: HF1966, HF54, HF2043, HF1171, HF2741

Keywords: HF1966, Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs, STARS program, alternative education, alternative programs, education finance, general fund appropriation, student support services, career readiness, employment skills, academic skills, social skills, student conferences, training grants, Minnesota Department of Education, specialized education, at-risk students, nontraditional education, HF54, Silver Lake

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• And then we have a pot for earmarked so members can say, 'This is my top priority in the district.'
• 00:12:34.320> of And then we have a pot for earmarked so members can say, 'This is my top priority
• say this<00:12:58.880> is<00:12:59.040> my<00:12:59.279> top<00:12:59.519> priority
• this is my top priority in the district. this is my top priority in the district.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• While the policy priority of providing more shelter capacity and availability is certainly a shared priority
• Because I hear you saying it's a priority, and then that you're against or have concerns with this bill
• MACO has a legislative platform and priorities listing for every session, and ours is built on guiding
• Attempting to reduce polling place confusion is always a priority.

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• Transit is a very big priority for our South Florida transportation, with our communities.
• At FDOT safety is our top priority. It's our top priority.
• So the financial transition became the first priority and was completed by on January. 1st of this year
• Because like I said, there are a lot of very big priorities for commuter rail expansion in South Florida

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• traditional presiding officer game of defining the work of session around the set of my own personal priorities
• Speaker: appearance before groups since that date, I have been asked the same question: What are my priorities
• I will not find meaning for my speakership in personal priorities.

Keywords: 998, house, all