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• Fiscal year 2024 would still have some of those unwinding recipients on the rolls.
• You can see here, just for due note, that in 2024, the general fund of...
• Note that in 2024, the general fund is at 863 million.
• 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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• I think it is fiscally irresponsible, and it is our job to be fiscally responsible.
• <00:27:00.120> I job to be be fiscally responsible I job to be be fiscally responsible I would
• million increase in fiscal 27.
• 26 good 30 million increase in fiscal 26 good 30 and<01:05:09.599> fiscal and fiscal and fiscal
• 26 and $765,000 in fiscal 27.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Finance Division II work session considered several amendments to HB 2. The first two items were rejected: a proposal to add a new “Lakes” license plate with proceeds to the cyanobacteria fund failed 7-8, and Amendment 1040, which would have imposed a 5% administrative fee on certain dedicated funds to raise general fund revenue, failed 4-5. Representative Maguire explained the fee would apply only to new revenue going forward and would not change existing fund balances; he also described exemptions for federal funds, bequests, and other special cases. Representative Murray questioned the consistency of the approach and who currently pays administrative costs, while Maguire said the charges are often handled case-by-case by agencies or the treasurer. The committee then revisited revenue distribution changes in HB 2. Members first reconsidered and reversed prior acceptance of sections affecting the Education Trust Fund, then adopted Amendment 1381H, which changes the distribution of business profits tax and business enterprise tax revenue, along with related sections, to shift more money to the General Fund. Supporters argued the change was needed to address revenue shortfalls and to align with historical distributions; opponents said it reduced support for education. The reconsideration motion passed 7-3, and the amendment itself passed 5-3. The committee also adopted Amendment 1413H, incorporating the language of HB 741 on open enrollment and student attendance in public schools. Supporters said it was House policy and had sufficient policy and fiscal impact to belong in HB 2; opponents noted the underlying bill had been controversial and passed the House by a relatively close margin. Finally, the committee considered a USNH budget reduction proposal that would cut the University System of New Hampshire by $25 million per year net. Supporters said the cut was necessary to balance the budget and that K-12 obligations had to take priority, while opponents argued the cut would harm workforce development, the state economy, and student retention. The transcript cuts off during extended debate, and no final vote on the USNH item is shown in the provided text.

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• On a more personal note, and why I stand today to introduce them, my wife and my brother-in-law were
• impact whatsoever on the revenues of the state, and there is no fiscal note attached to our report.
• <00:23:25.760> impact so therefore there is no fiscal impact so therefore there is no fiscal
• <00:23:32.320> note of the state and there is no fiscal note of the state and there is no
• fiscal note attached<00:23:33.360> to<00:23:33.520> our<00:23:33.840> report.

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House opened with a devotional led by Rep. Bram Kleppner, who spoke about ethics, the virtues of kindness, wisdom, and courage, and offered an atheist’s prayer focused on those themes for legislative work. After the devotional, the chamber handled first readings of four bills: H.913 on prohibiting certain prediction markets securities, H.914 on compensating the city of Barre for an education property tax overpayment, H.915 on an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers, and H.916 on education fund expenditures review. H.913 was referred to Government Operations and Military Affairs, H.914 to Ways and Means, H.915 to Ways and Means under House Rule 35A because it affects state revenue, and H.916 to Education. Members also made several announcements recognizing outside groups and events, including a Universal Health Care Caucus meeting, the organization Lond, visiting Vermont NEA educators for “Stand Up for Students Day,” a Federation of Sportsmen mixer, a Vermont State Employees Association reception and dinner, a Council of State Governments East reception, a mental health first aid class reminder, and State House apparel sales. The House then took up orders of the day, first postponing action on H.205, an act relating to agreements not to compete, for one legislative day. The chamber passed H.639 on genetic data privacy, H.694 on amendments to the Bennington town charter concerning the town manager, and H.907 on legislative review of reporting requirements. It then considered H.566 on sealing postcharge court diversion records upon successful completion. The Judiciary Committee explained the bill would replace expungement with sealing for juvenile and adult diversion records, add a limited Burlington Community Justice Center pilot for certain municipal ordinance violations, and align the law with prior record-clearance reforms; Judiciary reported it favorably 10-1. Ways and Means said removal of a proposed fee eliminated any fiscal impact and reported the bill ought to pass 11-0. The House agreed to the Judiciary amendment and ordered third reading. Finally, the House postponed H.635, which would eliminate Department of Correction supervisory fees, for one legislative day, heard additional announcements, and adjourned until Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 3:30 p.m.

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• Just a note there for our capital outlay and building maintenance and equipment, all.
• through June 14 all the way through, um, fiscal year, uh, 25 in green, for example, column N.
• Tom Taylor, and, um, since we're right at the tail end of fiscal year 25, going into fiscal year 26,
• Um, so one of the projects though, that still is within our fiscally constrained is.
• Chair, I just want to note that um NMFA Oversight is meeting in Demming in September.

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• Gross adjusted collections for this fiscal year to date is $7.76 billion.
• That is up 4.4% from the last fiscal year to date at $7.44 billion.
• That is up $7.7 billion from the last fiscal year to date, which was $5.9 billion.
• As for fiscal year 2026, the allocations were included in your packet.
• It's a request for approval of special maintenance funding for fiscal year 27.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• will be noted as excused for the remainder of this agenda unless otherwise noted.
• Senate Bill 30 304, SD1, HD1... this agenda unless otherwise noted are this agenda unless otherwise noted
• <02:00:59.679> IR fiscal IR fiscal IR responsibility<02:01:02.040> thank<02:01:02.239><
• This is terrible fiscal policy.
• will be noted as excused for the remainder of this agenda unless otherwise noted.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• and welcome to Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 1 on Health, covering the state's investments and fiscal
• Well, with that, just a few housekeeping notes.
• We're requesting $21.7 million in fiscal year 2025-26 and ongoing, tied to increased patient service
• The patient-driven operating expenses and equipment were requesting 21.7 million in fiscal year 25, 26
• In these times of fiscal uncertainty...

Summary: The hearing opened with remarks from the chair and members about recent federal cuts to public health, mental health, family planning, and Title X funding, with strong concern about the impact on California programs and providers. The committee then turned to the Department of State Hospitals, which presented its 2025-26 budget proposal of $3.4 billion, including new positions, capital improvements, and funding tied to increased patient costs and incompetent-to-stand-trial services. DSH reported major progress in reducing the IST waitlist and wait times, said it had met the court’s 28-day treatment benchmark for those without extenuating circumstances, and described workforce recruitment and retention efforts such as residency programs, fellowships, outreach, and hiring streamlining. Members asked about future IST referral trends, SB 1323’s effect on diversion and community treatment, and workforce lessons in high-cost regions; public comment urged reconsideration of county IST growth cap methodology in light of new criminal justice initiatives. The committee next received an informational overview of Proposition 1 and its changes to behavioral health funding and governance. The Legislative Analyst’s Office explained that Prop. 1 restructured county MHSA funding buckets, expanded the Commission for Behavioral Health, shifted prevention and early intervention responsibilities, and authorized a $6.4 billion bond, including $4.4 billion for behavioral health facilities through BHCIP. DHCS said it had released guidance for county integrated plans and was receiving extensive public comment. Members focused on BHCIP application requirements, especially letters of support and tribal projects, and raised concerns about whether DHCS’s implementation matched statutory intent. DHCS said it had authority to set application requirements and that tribal entities were treated differently because of sovereignty and funding structure. DHCS then updated the committee on BHCIP, the Behavioral Health Bridge Housing Program, and related bond implementation. The department said BHCIP had awarded about $1.7 billion across five rounds, with more than 130 projects and 223 distinct facilities funded, and that it was preparing to award the new bond funds after receiving nearly $8 billion in applications. The LAO’s assessment found that more than half of awards served at least 80% Medi-Cal enrollees, but also raised concerns that the regional allocation model could reinforce inequities, that the program had not sufficiently addressed the highest-need regions such as the southern San Joaquin Valley, and that smaller counties and less launch-ready applicants faced barriers. For bridge housing, DHCS said more than $1.1 billion had been awarded, serving over 5,000 people and supporting more than 2,000 operational beds, but the Governor’s budget proposes to eliminate Round 4 funding as the administration weighs other statewide investments and Proposition 1 implementation workload. Public commenters and members urged more accountability, better regional equity, stronger labor and community involvement, and caution about funding for for-profit psychiatric facilities. Finally, the committee heard on the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative. CalHHS and DHCS described CYBHI as a broad prevention- and equity-focused effort with more than 1,300 organizations funded, over $2.1 billion awarded, and multiple work streams spanning schools, community programs, workforce, and digital supports. DHCS highlighted school-based services, the fee schedule rollout, and digital platforms BrightLife Kids and Soluna, which it said are reaching users statewide and providing low-barrier access to coaching and support. Members and public commenters raised concerns about delays in school fee schedule implementation, the large share of funding going to digital tools, the need for more in-person services, and whether the initiative is sufficiently tracking outcomes and equity impacts. No formal votes were taken during the hearing.

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• We received $947,800 for fiscal year 26 and $479,880 for fiscal year 27 to be expended by the Department
• Uh, just so the public is aware, we have $50,000 for fiscal year 26 and $50,000 for fiscal year 27.
• Uh, room 225 at 5:46. for fiscal year 27. So So chair on my for fiscal year 27.
• We did remove Section 3 requesting the appropriation necessary for the fiscal year 2025-26 and the fiscal
• appropriation necessary for the fiscal appropriation necessary for the fiscal year year year 202526

Keywords: Conference Notices: AGR 2:30 PM:, 910, house, all

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• And to the author, is there a fiscal note that's been requested for this?
• My understanding is that a fiscal note has been requested. Yes.
• note or well know there's no fiscal note or well there's<00:43:24.720> there's<00:43:24.960><
• note<01:25:11.520> for<01:25:11.679> compliance is there a fiscal note for compliance
• 30.000> back<01:25:30.239> here sending that fiscal note back here sending that fiscal

Bills: HF3477, HF3480, HF3781, HF3357, HF3737, HF3664, HF3621

Keywords: civil rights, law enforcement, federal collaboration, accountability, state law, immigration enforcement, economic impact, Operation Metro Surge, study, appropriation, local government, Legislative Commission on Legislative Security, legislator security, elected official security, staff security, statehouse security, capitol security, legislative district safety, political violence prevention, threat assessment

Summary: The committee first attempted to approve minutes from February 24 and March 3, but members identified multiple spelling errors in names, so approval was held and the motion withdrawn. The committee then took up House File 3477, a bill by Representative Long proposing a civil remedy for constitutional violations by government actors, including federal actors. An author’s amendment (A4) was adopted to remove a subdivision and clarify retroactivity. In discussion, members raised concerns about Supremacy Clause and immigration-related issues; the author responded that the bill applies evenly to state and federal actors and is meant to enforce constitutional rights, not immigration law. After debate, the motion to re-refer the bill to the general register failed on a 6-7 vote, with one member excused. The committee next heard House File 3480, authored by Representative Howard, which would commission an independent economic impact study of Operation Metro Surge. An A2 amendment was adopted to add a dollar amount for the study and clarify timing. Representative Howard said the study would help the legislature understand statewide impacts and noted reported harm to businesses, child care, schools, and local governments. Testimony in support came from Laura Santiago, reading a statement from Christopher Gomez of Willmar, who described ICE agents entering his family’s restaurant, the detention and deportation of family members, and resulting business losses. Rachel Ser, Minneapolis emergency management director, cited a preliminary city assessment estimating major impacts including food insecurity, lost wages, business revenue losses, hotel cancellations, and rental assistance needs. Some members questioned the cost and usefulness of the study, while others said suburban and greater Minnesota communities also wanted the data. The transcript ends during continued discussion of the bill.

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• All the fiscal sponsor for donations.
• fiscal year.
• end of the fiscal year la last<01:04:12.640> fiscal<01:04:13.039> year.
• a targeted temporary fiscal a targeted temporary fiscal stabilization<01:48:39.760> mechanism
• <02:00:08.320> The extraordinary fiscal challenges. The extraordinary fiscal challenges.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• There are two important notes for Cannon only.
• Our audit period was state fiscal years 2020 through 2023.
• to address the backlog in state fiscal to address the backlog in state fiscal year<00:44:23.640>
• It's important to note not every case follows the same path.
• No cases went to public hearing during state fiscal year 2023.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Fiscal Committee met on February 21 and first approved the January 30 minutes and the consent calendar, with item 2540 removed by the Department of Education and item 25057 set aside for discussion. The committee then took up FIS 25057, a Department of Transportation request tied to a federal grant for building information modeling and related data standardization across DOT systems. Transportation officials explained that the $2.405 million consultant-heavy request would connect surveying, design, construction, and asset management systems, improve efficiency and long-term asset tracking, and help the department catch up with other states. Several senators questioned the lack of immediate, quantifiable budget savings and the reliance on consultants, but the item was ultimately adopted. The committee next approved FIS 25054 for the Department of Health and Human Services after questioning a $16 million shortfall in the Children’s Health Insurance Program. DHHS explained the variance as a budgeting and accounting issue tied to separating CHIP from Medicaid managed care, pandemic-era continuous enrollment, and the new federal requirement for 12 months of continuous coverage for children. Members also approved a Cannon Mountain fee item, where park officials described a proposed price freeze for early-bird passes, a new in-season tier, and modest increases in off-season pricing, while noting operating cost pressures, strong snow conditions, and favorable customer value ratings. That item was adopted unanimously. The committee also approved the Department of Corrections item after discussion of staffing, retirement eligibility, overtime, and recidivism. Commissioner Helen Hanks said retirement-eligible staff had declined slightly, recruitment was improving, overtime hours were down, one housing floor had been closed because of lower population, and the department had reduced reincarceration by 8% over seven years, which she said produced substantial savings. The item was adopted. During informational items, the committee heard a Legislative Budget Assistant performance audit of the New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights. The audit found the commission inefficient and ineffective in processing complaints, with average case closure taking 840 days, significant backlogs dating back decades, expired administrative rules, weak management controls, disorganized and outdated procedures, unreliable data, and unresolved prior audit findings. The audit included 25 recommendations, two of which may require legislative action. Commission staff said they appreciated the recommendations and expected the additional resources from the prior budget cycle to help address the backlog and improve transparency and efficiency.

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• Back in the day, someone would slide a note underneath your door with information.
• The bill appropriates $12 million in fiscal year 2026 and another $12 million in fiscal year 2020 from
• A lot of times around here, we'll say like, "Oh, it's a misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, no fiscal note
• It has a fiscal note to somebody, and I think with the new formula and the way it flows through the Department
• note or somehow come up with sustainable funding.

Bills: HF1354, HF1901, HF2124, HF2130, HF2260, HF2099, HF104, HF134, HF1769

Keywords: public safety, school safety, active shooter, active shooter drill, violence prevention, threat reporting, anonymous tip line, See It, Say It, Send It, Minnesota Fusion Center, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, officer-involved death, missing person, endangered missing person, criminal background check, national background check, FBI fingerprint check, adult entertainment license, massage license, correctional facilities

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• I think we're close, but I'm not going to state that I can do a fiscal note myself.
• <00:27:02.240> So,<00:27:02.400> I<00:27:02.559> know can do a fiscal note myself
• So, I know can do a fiscal note myself.
• note.
• Um, so this would be moving on if this passed today to Ways and Means as amended, with that fiscal note

Bills: HF3393

Keywords: unemployment insurance, iron ore mining, additional benefits, labor force, economic support, 1183, house

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• It is worth noting that most public health offices do not stock MAT medications. MAT medications.
• To help support our MOUD program for this fiscal year, for fiscal year 26, we're usually getting about
• It would appear that for fiscal year 2025, there will be a similar number of referrals.
• The average population in fiscal year 2025 was 114.
• YDVC, I will, one additional note, just to finish some renovations to increase capacity as well.

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• This continues with a $900,000 cancellation in fiscal 26 and 27 and ongoing in fiscal 28 and 29.
• That has a fiscal impact of $7.6 million in fiscal 28 and 29.
• And fiscal 26 and 27 is $241.946 million, and in fiscal 28 and 29, $166.496 million.
• 26 and 27, $7.6 million in fiscal 28 and 29.
• And ongoing in fiscal 26 and 27 and fiscal 28 and 29, those reflect the same cancellation numbers from

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• HCR 61 requests a study examining how certain other jurisdictions produce fiscal notes.
• 03.640> produce how certain other jurisdictions produce how certain other jurisdictions produce fiscal
• fiscal fiscal notes notes notes um<00:23:07.679> nobody<00:23:08.679> um<00:23:09.200>
• Members, voting on HCR 60 and HR 56, noting the presence of all members except R.
• Last one on this agenda: HCR 61 on fiscal notes. Recommendation is to pass as is.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Although I'll note that there's... Return to full domestic service.
• I'll also point out, on the right-hand side, there are some notes.
• I'll add just sort of two notes.
• He noted that this last item has been an area of increasing challenges.
• As noted on here, we have about 500-plus snowplows.

Summary: The committee received a detailed staff presentation on Washington State Ferries’ capital needs, current fleet status, and long-range funding outlook. Staff described the current service pattern, ridership recovery since the pandemic, the aging fleet, and the state’s plan to add three new hybrid-electric Olympic-class vessels under the 2025 budget, with delivery expected around 2030-2032. Members also heard that the fleet is operating with no reserve vessel, that preservation time is below the desired level, and that terminal electrification and vessel conversion plans face timing, cost, and procurement risks. Questions focused on ridership trends, biofuel supply, design-risk allocation in vessel contracts, sequencing of terminal electrification with new vessel delivery, and the cost and feasibility of restoring international Sidney service, which would require a SOLAS-certified vessel. Staff then outlined ferry capital funding, saying recent spending and programmed needs are far above regular ferry-specific revenues and that the system relies on a mix of dedicated accounts, transportation package money, federal grants, and transfers. They said the near-term budget is balanced through 2027-29, but the longer-term capital outlook shows a shortfall of roughly $250 million to $300 million per biennium, with broader unmet needs much higher. The presentation estimated costs for future vessels, life extensions, terminal electrification, and additional Jumbo Mark II conversions, and noted that the current enacted plan does not fully fund fleet replacement, full electrification, or life extension of older vessels. Members asked for follow-up information on terminal seismic/environmental issues, contract options for additional vessels, and the timing and cost of alternative vessel designs. The committee then shifted to WSDOT maintenance and preservation. Pascoe Focktich described maintenance operations, including winter response, guardrail repair, facilities, equipment, and the effects of underfunding and inflation. He said most of the maintenance budget is fixed cost and labor, that material prices have risen sharply, and that many facilities are in poor condition with asbestos issues and deferred upkeep. He also noted growing guardrail damage, increasing pavement claims, and the burden of maintaining aging bridges and facilities. Members asked about prior planning for these needs, the role of asbestos, and whether more proactive sequencing could help budget decisions. Troy Suing then presented the highway preservation program, saying WSDOT is in the early stages of critical failure and has stretched preservation dollars as far as possible. He explained the distinction between pavement, bridge, and other highway asset preservation, said the department is largely reactive, and estimated that delaying work can make it three to five times more expensive later. He said about 40% of roadways are currently due or overdue for preservation, bridge conditions are nearing the federal poor-bridge threshold, and the department’s 10-year preservation need is about $8 billion. Members asked about the cost of deferring work, whether the department could do more if funded, how priorities are set, and whether other states face similar problems. Finally, Evan Grimm and Mike Fay briefed the committee on bridge strikes by overheight vehicles. They described recent incidents on I-90 near Cle Elum and SR 410 near White River, the damage and closures caused, and possible countermeasures such as public outreach, improved trip-planning tools, and a pilot warning system with sensors and flashing beacons. Fay explained the state’s financial recovery process for third-party damage, saying WSDOT recovers roughly $20 million per biennium and about 78% to 80% of billed damages, with money going to the motor vehicle fund. Members asked about prevention, insurance recovery, and whether the state uses claim data to inform future design or safety changes.

Transcript Highlights:

• There was a fiscal impact. The final determination on that full application.
• There was a fiscal impact. It's one-time fiscal impact based on system changes of $96,800 total.
• There is a fiscal impact, I believe, of about $38 million for this rule.
• However, there was no fiscal impact to doing so.
• There is no fiscal impact and there is no known opposition.

Keywords: 1204, all

Summary: The committee reviewed a series of Medicaid and health-related administrative rules, most of them tied to 2025 acts. Early items covered presumptive eligibility end dates, adding a definition of fictive kin for foster children, and updating ABLE account disability onset age. The committee also reviewed rules on continuous glucose monitors, RSV vaccine administration fees, ET3 telemedicine exemptions for ambulance services, dental rate increases, physical and occupational therapy access, and the Healthy Moms Healthy Babies and lactation consultant provisions. Most rules were reviewed without objection, though several members asked for fiscal and implementation details, especially on the CGM rule and the dental rate rule. The most extended discussion centered on the dental rate increase under Act 1025. DHS said the rule applies only to oral surgeons’ dental services as written, while the Arkansas State Dental Association and legislative sponsors argued the intent was to raise rates for a broader set of dentists performing the same procedures, especially for adults with special needs. Members discussed the statutory language, CMS constraints, bifurcated rates, and the estimated additional cost of about $1.5 million annually if general dentists were included. The committee ultimately reviewed the rule, but the chair noted the testimony and lawmakers indicated they would work on a fix next session. Another major exchange involved the CGM rule. Members questioned the reported $3 million two-year fiscal impact, the prior authorization process, and whether DME providers would be forced into a pharmacy-based system. DHS explained that the same vendor would handle prior authorizations and that the billing system changes were already live, but one member moved to expunge the earlier review vote and then said he would hold the rule pending further clarification. The committee also reviewed rules on adverse decisions appeals, CNA training, substance abuse and mental health network-status disclosures, new certification rules for doulas and community health workers, cosmetology/body art, massage therapy, lead-based paint, radiation control, radiologic technology licensure, and mobile home/RV park standards. The meeting ended with all remaining items reviewed and the committee adjourned.

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• It's very important to note that with the eligibility of 35 years, all these provisions have been agreed
• This is fiscally irresponsible and I can't do this to my constituents. So, I am a no. Thank you.
• This is fiscally irresponsible and I can't do this to my constituents. So, I am a no.
• This is fiscally irresponsible and I can't do this to my constituents. So, I am a no. Thank you.
• This is fiscally irresponsible and I can't do this to my constituents. So, I am a no. Thank you.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The fiscal note, when you look at these fiscal notes that say zero, that’s the direct cost to the state
• The fiscal note, when you look at these fiscal notes that say zero, that’s the direct cost to the state
• <01:53:55.040> note<01:53:55.440> of your fiscal note of your fiscal note of zero.<
• The fiscal note, when you look at these<01:54:17.520> fiscal<01:54:17.920> notes<01:54:
• 54:24.560> no fiscal notes have absolutely no fiscal notes have absolutely no consideration<01

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House convened, established a quorum, and approved the journal. Members then took up Senate Joint Resolution 4, which designates September 20-26, 2026, as Frontotemporal Degeneration Awareness Week in Colorado. The resolution was read at length, with Representative Clifford speaking in support and describing FTD as a devastating, early-onset dementia that affects families during working and child-rearing years. The resolution passed on a 60-0 vote. The chamber also handled scheduling motions, including removing House Bill 1110 from special orders and placing several bills on special orders for March 4. The meeting then shifted into committee-style consideration of House Bill 1205, concerning changes to state law to reflect the federal expansion of good neighbor authority agreements. After a minor committee-report correction adding wildlife habitat language and removing the safety clause, the report was adopted and the bill passed. Sponsors said the measure aligns state law with federal statute and supports recreation projects and cross-ownership coordination in wildfire-prone landscapes. The bulk of the discussion focused on House Bill 1145, concerning water quality in mobile home parks. Sponsors Velasco and Phillips said the bill responds to longstanding water problems in mobile home communities, including discolored, foul-smelling water and contaminants such as arsenic and E. coli, and that it strengthens testing, complaint, and enforcement authority. Two amendments were offered by Representative Richardson and Representative DeGraaf to narrow or clarify the bill’s standards and hearing provisions; both were defeated. The committee report was then adopted and the bill advanced, with supporters emphasizing public health and financial burdens on residents and opponents warning about vague standards, penalties, and possible unintended effects on park owners.