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• Gone is the trigger coffee and quiet.
• Thank you. to fiscal, going to the council and to fiscal, going to the council and doing<04:21:52.720
• take on an amendment that has a fiscal take on an amendment that has a fiscal note<04:36:38.240>
• current fiscal year adjusted authorized.
• <06:04:05.760> So, with when we're doing fiscal. Okay. So, with when we're doing fiscal.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• <01:22:23.199> issues neutral in terms of triggering issues neutral in terms of triggering
• <03:15:06.399> some an eligible adult, he now triggered some an eligible adult, he now triggered
• <04:01:20.399> We because there was a fiscal note. We because there was a fiscal note.
• And if we drove a fiscal note, the fiscal note wouldn't be magically zero. Let's see. Zero.
• And if we drove a fiscal note, the fiscal note wouldn't be magically zero. Let's see. Zero.

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House convened with a color guard presentation by Colorado Military Academy cadets and the pledge led by Olivia and Owen Curry. After roll call established a quorum, members approved the journal of Friday, March 6, 2026, as corrected. Several committees then announced upcoming hearings, including Agriculture, Water, and Natural Resources; State, Civic, Military, and Veterans Affairs; and Finance. The chamber then took up House Joint Resolution 1020, designating March 8, 2026, as International Women’s Day in Colorado. The resolution praised women’s contributions across history and society, highlighted Colorado’s early adoption of women’s suffrage, and recognized trailblazing women in the General Assembly. Sponsors and supporters spoke at length about women’s leadership, economic and civic contributions, and the need to continue advancing equality. The resolution also drew recognition of women and advocacy organizations present in the chamber. Representative Bradley and other Republican members criticized the resolution as partisan and said Republican women were not included in drafting or sponsoring it. They argued the measure should have been more inclusive and should have better reflected women’s roles in the home and the broader bipartisan history of women’s history observances. Bradley announced she would vote no. In response, Representative Ricks said an amendment would be accepted from the minority caucus to address concerns about traditional roles of women, and he moved Amendment L002 for consideration.

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• But even with the $1 million Hold Harmless provision, if you look back at the fiscal impact reports and
• The fiscal impact report (FIR) is about $3 million, I believe, in LESC it was $5 million, and the PED
• One, their fiscal year 26 units have to be less than their fiscal year 25 units, so they lost units overall
• In fiscal year 26, we saw most LEAs shrink their calendars, with 118 of them actually... actually go
• Take away their fiscal accountabilities with their districts.

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• And so I trust that Commissioner Brown will make good decisions on setting guidance for these time triggers
• You know, the original bill had some nice time triggers, but I think, in my opinion, she did a good job
• on Texas windstorm triggers.
• Just to make sure that these time triggers are in place that neither side can use or misuse this process

Bills: HB345, HB721, HB2580, SB815, HB3057, HB4603, HB3233, SB495, HB3863, HB3914, HB4570, HB5099, HB5173, SB458

Keywords: insurance, appraisal process, disputed losses, residential property, policyholder rights, insurer obligations, natural disasters, appraisal expenses, umpire selection, policyholder, insurer, umpire, claims management, health care, cost disclosure, benefit plan, administrators, traumatic brain injury, health benefit plans, insurance coverage

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• So with registry for this fiscal year.
• And in considering my fiscal And in considering my fiscal responsibility<04:39:58.920> to<04:39
• It's essential to maintain fiscal It's essential to maintain fiscal responsibility<05:45:42.760>
• That this is a more fiscally responsible approach.
• <05:54:20.640> responsible That this is a more fiscally responsible That this is a more fiscally

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Throughout his legislative service, George focused on fiscal policy, economic expansion, and investing
• Throughout his legislative service, George focused on fiscal policy, economic expansion, and investing
• research and education to lawmakers and the public on policies that affect the economic, social, and fiscal
• research and education to lawmakers and the public on policies that affect the economic, social, and fiscal
• In five or so more years, we'll probably trigger the next drought level down.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and recognition of the Doctor of the Day and several guests in the gallery. Members also adopted a death resolution honoring former lawmaker and University of Arizona administrator George Cunningham, with remarks from colleagues and a moment of respectful silence. The House then handled several procedural motions, including committee substitutions, bill withdrawals and referrals, and a motion to rescind a prior action on HB 2758 so it could be reconsidered. The bulk of the meeting consisted of Committee of the Whole action on multiple bills. The House advanced HB 2049, HB 2090, HB 2092, HB 2179, and HB 2228; HB 2111, HB 2114, HB 2256, HCM 2007, and HR 2003; HB 2098, HB 2265, HB 2663, HB 2666, and HB 2756; and HB 2192, HB 2476, HB 2693, and HB 2877, while retaining HB 2875 on the calendar. Several amendments were adopted, including water-related amendments to HB 2758 and HB 2756, a technical amendment to HB 2265, a felony-related amendment to HB 2666, and a memorial amendment to HCM 2007. HB 2758 drew the most debate, with supporters arguing it protected water transportation and opponents calling it unfair to rural groundwater users; it ultimately advanced from committee and later passed third reading by a 32-24 vote. On third reading, the House passed HB 2089, HB 2258, HB 2322, HB 2786, HB 2758, and HB 2825, with HB 2322 drawing comments about child safety system failures and the need to protect children in state custody. Members also explained votes on HB 2758, reflecting the same split over groundwater transfers and Colorado River shortages. The chamber then read Senate messages and first-read HB 2211, and several members made personal privilege announcements, including recognitions, birthday wishes, a Black History Month reflection, and an announcement that one member plans to resign next week to focus on a congressional campaign. The House adjourned until 1:30 p.m. Monday, February 23, 2026.

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• and author then prop 65 already has this is the requirement for warnings if you are at levels that trigger
• it feels to me like, and I know we're in a policy committee, apologies, and we can talk about the fiscal
• part of this in a fiscal committee, but to me, it does not feel like a prudent use of It feels to me
• we think that there should be, again in this, you know usually we talk about these things in the fiscal
• Good health care policy and smart fiscal policy. Let's move on to our next committee member.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The Committee on Fiscal Policy will now come to order. Michelle, please call the roll.
• Good afternoon, Chair and everyone on the Fiscal Policy Committee.
• independently... speaking come on you are recognized yes hello good afternoon chair and everyone on the fiscal
• Hello, members of the Senate, Senators of the Fiscal Policy Committee.
• It's extremely dangerous and can trigger my disease.

Summary: The Committee on Fiscal Policy considered several bills and reported all of them favorably. SB 70-24, on state planning and budgeting, was presented as a modernization of the long-range planning program to simplify reporting, remove outdated measures, and focus on key data points and outcomes; it passed without opposition. CS/SB 166, on administrative efficiency in public schools, made broad changes to school accountability and operations, including lowering the stakes of certain student assessments, giving districts more flexibility on evaluations, contracts, certification, calendars, facilities, and VPK oversight. Two amendments were adopted: one clarifying that Title I funds may be used for STEM services, and another refining how advanced degrees count on salary schedules. The bill passed favorably after testimony both supporting and opposing the changes, with supporters emphasizing flexibility and opponents raising concerns about teacher evaluation and instructional practice. CS/SB 164, on vessel accountability, was described as a measure to address derelict and at-risk vessels by improving owner identification, creating a free long-term anchoring permit program, increasing penalties, and authorizing grants for local governments in the FWC prevention program. It received support from marine industry groups and was reported favorably. CS/SB 472, on education and correctional facilities for licensed professions, would allow inmates to receive credit toward licensure for qualifying coursework; a strike-all amendment added coordination with DBPR and professional boards. The bill drew support from criminal justice, business, and policy groups and passed unanimously. The committee spent the most time on CS/SB 438, on food and hemp products. Senator Burton and co-sponsor Senator Davis argued the bill was needed to regulate intoxicating hemp products, restrict child-appealing packaging and signage, ban synthetic hemp products, cap THC content in edibles and beverages, and require hemp beverages to be sold through alcohol-style distribution channels. Supporters, including alcohol distributors and some public safety advocates, said the bill would improve testing, labeling, and consumer protection. Opponents, including hemp retailers, farmers, and libertarian advocates, argued it would harm small businesses, reduce consumer choice, and push sales to the black market. After extensive debate, the bill was reported favorably. At the end of the meeting, senators requested to be recorded as voting in the affirmative on tab five, and the committee adjourned.

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• > as<01:15:59.840> amended, fiscal note regarding H.931 as amended, fiscal note regarding
• fiscal 2027. fiscal 2027.
• We heard from the following witnesses: a fiscal analyst from the Joint Fiscal Office.
• > dated<01:37:16.920> March fiscal note regarding H.211 dated March fiscal note regarding
• analyst from the Joint senior fiscal analyst from the Joint Fiscal<01:38:43.480> Office<01:38

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House opened with a devotional and the Pledge of Allegiance, then moved through first readings and referrals of several bills. House Bill 950, the pay act for certain state employees, was read and referred to Appropriations, and House Bill 951, the government appropriations bill, was read and referred to Ways and Means. Senate bills referred included S. 138 on commercial property assessed clean energy projects, S. 181 on eliminating a pre-sentence investigation requirement for deferred sentences, S. 206 on licensure of early childhood educators, S. 219 on an energy navigator program report, S. 239 on the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Working Group, and S. 291 on travel disclosures for legislators and certain executive officers, each sent to the appropriate committee. The chamber also read several House concurrent resolutions adopted on the consent calendar. These included resolutions congratulating Rice Memorial High School’s Division Two girls soccer team and Division One field hockey team, designating March 2026 as Athletic Trainers Month in Vermont, and remembering the 2011 Tohoku earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disasters in Japan. The Japan remembrance resolution included a message from the Japanese consul general expressing gratitude for Vermont’s solidarity and friendship after the disaster. Later, members offered announcements recognizing guests in the gallery, including Rice Memorial athletes and coaches, representatives of the Vermont Association of Athletic Trainers, and students and teachers from Pondbrook and Sterling College. The House also heard a detailed floor speech in support of House Bill 861, which would establish a statewide Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator. The sponsor described accessibility barriers faced by disabled Vermonters, argued that ADA responsibilities are currently uneven across state government, and said a coordinator would improve coordination, compliance, and access across agencies. The House then announced the order of upcoming bills, starting with H. 861 and H. 931, but no final vote on H. 861 was taken in the portion provided.

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• <00:28:54.160> for trying to create some triggers for trying to create some triggers for projects
• There is a a fiscal note of 5.3 million. There is a a fiscal note of 5.3 million.
• <00:49:56.680> impact alive, but because of the fiscal impact alive, but because of the fiscal
• Uh 9.3 million dollars is the fiscal Uh 9.3 million dollars is the fiscal note,<00:57:27.840>
• We had a fiscal note done on this.

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 10 February, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, received an invocation from Dr. Denise Pope, and led the pledge of allegiance. The body then dispensed with the reading of the journal, committee reports, and bill titles. Several guests were introduced, including the doctor of the day, student pages, Carthage Christian Academy, Mississippi Valley State University visitors, the University of Southern Mississippi’s DuBard School and related programs, and members of the Mississippi Association of Nurse Anesthetists. The Senate took up Senate Bill 2896, which revises the Department of Public Safety salary schedule for MHP and MBN officers. Senator Hopson explained it as the vehicle for possible pay raises for troopers, NBI, and MBN officers, and the chamber adopted the committee substitute and passed the bill by morning roll call. The Senate also passed Senate Bill 2917, a recurring appropriations cleanup measure; its main change would allow Mississippi Valley State University to use previously designated dormitory funds for repair and renovation instead. A reverse repealer amendment was adopted before final passage by morning roll call. Senate Bill 2825, the Mississippi Health Care Industry Zone Act, was then considered. Senator Harkins said the bill extends the repealer for the health care industry zone incentive program to 2028 and noted the program has generated significant investment and jobs statewide. An amendment requested by the Mississippi Development Authority was adopted to revise eligibility language, including replacing a CON requirement with a requirement that a hospital have at least 25 acute care beds and deleting a section under current law. The bill then passed by morning roll call. Finally, the Senate considered Senate Bill 2894 on local improvement projects and the return of unexpended funds and earned interest. Senator Harkins explained that the bill would require older local improvement project funds to be returned if projects were not moving forward, require reporting to DFA and the Legislative Budget Office, allow audits, and permit limited extensions, while also withholding a portion of other state distributions for noncompliance. Senators raised concerns about projects that are already obligated or delayed by workforce and engineering constraints, and Harkins said the bill would be refined with a reverse repealer to work with LBO and avoid disrupting active projects. The bill was discussed but not finally disposed of in the portion of the transcript provided.

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• justice, both to enhance public safety, to ensure kids are rehabilitated, and also to address the fiscal
• The fiscal challenge is that over-reliance I'd like to start by just quoting Greg Abbott, our governor
• Even if the juvenile correctional officer says something to trigger the kid, I'm not saying it's their
• We had two total confirmed inappropriate uses last fiscal year of all use of OC spray.
• In fiscal year '23 and '24, we had 14 youth-on-staff assaults resulting in over 2,000 hours...

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• The committee still does not have that fiscal note, and I think that fiscal note would be very helpful
• It needs a fiscal note.
• It needs a fiscal note.
• It needs a fiscal note.
• <00:23:09.880> note committee bill it needs a fiscal note committee bill it needs a fiscal

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• , so I trust that Commissioner Brown will make good decisions on setting guidance for these time triggers
• You know, the original bill had some nice time triggers in it, but I think in my opinion, she did a good
• job on Texas windstorm triggers.
• suggestion would be to also add the words "commenced and" concluded, just to make sure that these time triggers

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• I mean I think that's what triggers<00:42:38.960> our<00:42:39.280> big<00:42:39.680>
• because triggers our big biggest concern because um<00:42:43.119> individuals<00:42:44.319>
• fiscal note we could assume... opposed to the actual hearing to occur. opposed to the actual hearing
• don't believe since there was no fiscal don't believe since there was no fiscal impact<01:40:37.760
• impact the judicial put in this fiscal impact the judicial put in this fiscal note<01:40:39.520>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• . >> That was my only concern was it's not going to trigger re-referral, but perhaps maybe this could
• ><00:19:31.600> re-referral<00:19:32.160> but<00:19:32.400> perhaps going to trigger
• re-referral but perhaps going to trigger re-referral but perhaps maybe<00:19:33.360> this<00:
• you could you do have enough money in the fund now to where a ceiling raise could accomplish the fiscal
• <00:29:43.520> needs could accomplish the the fiscal needs could accomplish the the fiscal

Bills: SB2045, SB2354

Keywords: combat sports, boxing, mixed martial arts, health regulations, safety standards, licensing, event regulation, 912, senate, all

Summary: The committees first took up SB 2071 on rent-to-own housing. Testimony was generally supportive from HHFDC and Hawaii Realtors, but Sierra Club of Hawaii and others opposed the bill unless it was amended to exclude ceded lands from the 99-year lease provision. Members discussed the scope of ceded versus non-ceded lands and whether an inventory exists. The committees ultimately recommended passage with amendments, including HHFDC’s proposal to make the fixed-price period flexible by tying it to an option period and Sierra Club’s language limiting the program to non-ceded state or county land. They then heard SB 2191 on limited profit housing associations. HHFDC supported the measure, while the Tax Foundation of Hawaii and the Office of the Auditor urged caution about tax exclusions and asked for clearer, more targeted limits and measurable outcomes. The committees adopted amendments to add a statement of purpose, include measurable metrics, apply the tax provisions to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025, and delay the effective date to allow for administrative changes. SB 2191 was recommended for passage with amendments. The committees also considered SB 2197, which would have replaced the five-year fixed-price period in rent-to-own housing with an option period set by HHFDC, but deferred it indefinitely because its issues were addressed in SB 2071. SB 2180 on deposits of public funds drew comments from the Hawaii Bankers Association questioning definitions and noting banks are already subject to Community Reinvestment Act requirements; decision-making was deferred to the next day in the CPN committee and to a later date for the housing committee. Finally, SB 2210 on housing discrimination received support from disability advocates and the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission, which asked for one additional investigator; the committees passed it with amendments adding a blank appropriation for one full-time position and planned to notify Ways and Means for possible re-referral.

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• And so 302 projects were advertised and awarded for construction in this past fiscal year.
• Two hundred and two projects were advertised and awarded for construction in this past fiscal year.
• And so 302 projects were advertised and awarded for construction in this past fiscal year. two projects
• were advertised and awarded for construction in this past fiscal year.
• You gave a number of $1.7 billion in total projects to be completed in this or next fiscal year.

Summary: The committee met for an information-only hearing with no votes or other action items. DOTD Secretary Glenn LaD and Deputy Secretary Beau Black gave an update on the department’s transformation efforts, focusing on faster project delivery, improved construction administration, and new technology. They said monthly contractor payment approvals have been reduced from roughly 35 days to 15 days or less, change orders from about 40-45 days to around five days, and that DOTD delivered 86% of its advertised projects in the last fiscal year. They also described new tools such as Headlight for field inspections, Smart PM for schedule tracking, Hall Hub for e-ticketing and work-zone mapping, and a pilot using advanced sensors on district vehicles to identify potholes, guardrail damage, and other asset issues. The department also outlined a district reorganization that replaces the area engineer model with dedicated district points of contact for construction, maintenance, and operations, with no increase in total staff. Members raised concerns about local maintenance issues, especially mowing, drainage, culverts, potholes, and communication with district offices. Several members asked for clearer coordination on jurisdictional questions, more frequent meetings with district administrators, and better public updates on long-running projects. LaD said DOTD would schedule follow-up meetings, use the coming customer service portal to track complaints, and improve public communication through project information officers, social media, and other outreach. Questions also covered contractor accountability, utility relocations, road transfer maps on the DOTD website, and whether maintenance work adjacent to capital projects should be handled by district crews or through new IDIQ contracts. The secretary also reviewed the Highway Priority Program process, saying DOTD will work between June and September to review projects not included in the prior program, explain why, and refine a five-year fiscally constrained plan before the fall road show. He said the department is using IDIQ authority to award bridge maintenance and other task-order work, and that this should help address a two-year bridge repair backlog. Members discussed whether current funding levels are enough to reduce the statewide backlog, and DOTD said the current program likely maintains rather than eliminates it absent new revenue. The hearing ended with a project-specific update that a barge struck the Black Bayou Pontoon Bridge that morning, causing significant damage; DOTD said divers and staff would inspect it and determine emergency repairs. After DOTD’s presentation, Archie Chesson of the Office of Louisiana Highway Construction gave a brief update on that office’s first year, describing its use of consultant pools, master service agreements, a public GIS map, and a data tool to prioritize rural road and bridge projects, with several early projects already completed or under construction.

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• This is a meeting of the Senate Committee on Revenue and Fiscal Affairs.
• And since it's property tax, there's no impact on the state fiscal situation. No fiscal. Okay.
• That would be the first trigger. If you can't meet that requirement, you're not eligible.
• to be moved up as the project needs it in subsequent fiscal years.
• year and enough P5 in reserve to move up in subsequent fiscal years.

Bills: HB214, HB217, HB514, HB593, HB618, HB732, HB908, HB961, HB1010

Keywords: property tax, blighted properties, urban rehabilitation, tax exemption, local government, financial incentives, blighted property, derelict property, property tax exemption, local redevelopment plans, rehabilitation standards, ad valorem tax, community development, senior citizens, homestead exemption, Louisiana Constitution, motor vehicles, local fees, transaction fees, funding

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• But our primary challenge in fiscal year 26 is the lack of funding for the Horizon program.
• So, to me, the supplemental wouldn't really make sense in this case Restoring it for the fiscal year
• By the time we're able to get this out the door, it would be done with the fiscal year.
• I mean, we'd be 8 or 9 months done with the fiscal year.
• You've got on your projects for fiscal year 2027, revising the annual school oversight process.

Keywords: 914, all

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• That's why we're using the most recent data we have, which is from fiscal year 2023.
• Fiscal year 2024 would still have some of those unwinding recipients on the rolls.
• Okay, this slide you have seen before—the fiscal 2024 Medicaid expenditure analysis.
• This is for fiscal year 2026, and it is what we need to run the program.
• So, what we're asking to be appropriated for fiscal year 2026 is 1.184 billion.

Keywords: 924, joint, all

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• As you can see, the 35,000 threshold is that he trigger for the competitive procurement process.
• The Texas DA our Review committee is triggered at. >> So in Texas, their procurement cycle is our their
• This marks maybe you could just speak to anything that exist right now to trigger centralized review.
• Can you remind us of the triggers whether statutory or in rule that require digital service have eyes
• I do not believe that as a trigger for for a further review, though.