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• Mark Fincham, Senator from Legislative District 1, Prescott.
• It's going to be good for the financial benefit of the districts.
• Senator Mark Fincham, Legislative District 1.
• Senator Mark Fincham, Legislative District 1.
• Joint Legislative Committee jointly provide notifications as prescribed and the legislature enacts legislation

Bills: SB1004, SB1424, SB1497, SB1507, SB1572, SB1684, SB1711, SB1741, SB1754, SB1763, SB1798, SCR1012, SCR1041, SCR1051

Keywords: sex offender registration, sex offender registry, A.R.S. 13-3821, sexual offenses, public safety, GPS monitoring, electronic monitoring, transient offender, homeless registrant, online identifiers, internet identifiers, sheriff notification, Department of Public Safety, DPS, DNA collection, juvenile adjudication, kidnapping of a minor, unlawful imprisonment of a minor, lifetime registration, community notification

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• </c><00:25:45.600><c> body,</c> members of this legislative body, members of this legislative body, nothing
• </c><00:43:08.880><c> was</c> initial vote as this legislation was initial vote as this legislation was
• </c> trying to combat unnecessary legislation trying to combat unnecessary legislation or<01:28:02.159
• So we already have this legislation.
• So we already have this legislation.

Bills: HB0130, HB0147

Keywords: Second Amendment, firearms, state rights, federal regulation, law enforcement, civil penalties, government liability, property tax, homeowner exemption, Wyoming, voter initiative, tax legislation, 916, all

Bills: HM64, HM65

Keywords: capital outlay, Indian nations, tribes, technical assistance, state funding, resource allocation, firearm safety, public health, task force, violence prevention, alcohol misuse, legislation, 996, all

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• I think that you're trying to criminalize the least, the last, and those in the worst position, financially
• The financial consequences brought up do hurt the schools too because they base funding on average daily

Bills: HB2947, HB3276, HB3513

Keywords: truancy, school attendance, parent responsibility, education code, community service, criminal record nondisclosure, juvenile board, Moore County, appointments, juvenile justice, county legislation, 1184, house, all

Bills: HB310, HB363

Keywords: campaign finance, electronic notifications, civil penalties, Fair Campaign Practices Act, Secretary of State, foreign contributions, political parties, electoral integrity, state legislation, 1136, house, all

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• Of the legislative committee with MCPR, and then I'm also the Agronomy Sales Manager at Cottonwood Co-op
• That some families may not be able to, you know, endure financially, or maybe they're making more than
• Investing significant effort in keeping financial information confidential should not make it publicly
• I can walk through the current legislative framework and how it creates these problems, but I'll need
• So, you know, we all know that making assumptions and legislating is a bad idea.

Bills: HF2233, HF1524, HF1893, HF1396, HF2456, HF2959, HF2300, HF2412, HF3022, HF2825, HF1862, HF1373, HF1039, HF3070

Keywords: Uniform Special Deposits Act, special deposit, banking law, financial institutions, escrow, escrow account, trust account, security deposit, beneficiary, depositor, creditor process, garnishment, attachment, levy, setoff, recoupment, financial market infrastructure, retirement benefits, compensation, earnest money

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• The legislation that expanded the scope of expungement was passed in the 2014 legislative session and
• :21.759><c> scope</c><00:06:22.080><c> of</c> legislation that expanded the scope of legislation that
• /c><00:23:56.799><c> of</c> considered the legislative intent of considered the legislative intent of
• </c> um all of the office of legislative um all of the office of legislative auditor<00:43:24.800><c>
• </c> was envisioned by the 2022 legislation was envisioned by the 2022 legislation and<00:54:38.960><

Bills: HF2233, HF1524, HF1893, HF1396, HF2456, HF2959, HF2300, HF2412, HF3022, HF2825, HF1862, HF1373, HF1039, HF3070

Keywords: Uniform Special Deposits Act, special deposit, banking law, financial institutions, escrow, escrow account, trust account, security deposit, beneficiary, depositor, creditor process, garnishment, attachment, levy, setoff, recoupment, financial market infrastructure, retirement benefits, compensation, earnest money

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• </c> executive chair of the legislative executive chair of the legislative committee<00:04:55.199><c>
• I can walk through the current legislative framework and how it creates these problems.
• I can walk through the current legislative framework and how it creates these problems.
• I can walk through the current legislative framework and how it creates these problems.
• </c> exceptions under our current legislative exceptions under our current legislative framework<01:08

Bills: HF2233, HF1524, HF1893, HF1396, HF2456, HF2959, HF2300, HF2412, HF3022, HF2825, HF1862, HF1373, HF1039, HF3070

Keywords: Uniform Special Deposits Act, special deposit, banking law, financial institutions, escrow, escrow account, trust account, security deposit, beneficiary, depositor, creditor process, garnishment, attachment, levy, setoff, recoupment, financial market infrastructure, retirement benefits, compensation, earnest money

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• On line 70, Representative Travis, it says the Legislative Services Agency shall endeavor to complete
• already said, but if we see one, even 30 days, even if we see one, you know, trying to get to the legislative
• already said, but if we see one, even 30 days, even if we see one, you know, trying to get to the legislative
• </c><00:11:56.399><c> And</c><00:11:56.560><c> so</c><00:11:57.200><c> at</c> had to pass legislatively
• And so at had to pass legislatively.

Bills: HB558, HB558

Keywords: education funding, public schools, student achievement, RAISE Act, K-12 education, state budget, accountability, rural impact, legislation, report, government analysis, community assessment, 1136, house, all

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• These requirements carry real administrative and financial costs.
• These requirements carry real administrative and financial costs.
• </c><00:42:54.160><c> records</c> ability to subpoena financial records ability to subpoena financial
• </c> financial participation for the unit. financial participation for the unit. repres. repres. repres
• Fraudsters always find financial strain.

Bills: HF3423, HF2354, HF3634

Keywords: healthcare, provider enrollment, medical assistance, legislation, state funds, fraud prevention, subpoena authority, criminal penalties, consumer protection, service verification, Medicaid, human services, electronic documentation, 1183, house

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• This is a piece of legislation. It was briefed very well by staff.
• So this piece of legislation... ...there just isn't an obvious path to this.
• Part of the issue is financial for institutions, correct? Correct.
• for the Passport to Careers program into the state financial aid account.
• This bill helps address that, and we have fantastic financial aid programs in the state.

Bills: SB6258, SB5963

Keywords: Washington Medical Commission, medical license, license relinquishment, voluntary surrender, nondisciplinary pathway, physician regulation, health professional licensing, disciplinary database, National Practitioner Data Bank, license renewal, license reinstatement, medical board, professional discipline, credential surrender, healthcare regulation, SB 5963, passport to careers, Washington College Grant, financial aid, higher education

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• Supreme Court, but we did Wayfair legislation in 2019.
• That was the purpose of the Wayfair legislation.
• By creating a simple voluntary mechanism within the tax filing process, the legislation transforms tax
• By creating a simple voluntary mechanism within the tax filing process, the legislation transforms tax
• I'm Representative Stacy Travers and Legislative District 12. Thank you for your testimony.

Bills: HB2143, HB2273, HB2290, HB2373, HB2784, HB2794, HB4037

Keywords: public safety, retirement system, investments, trust fund, board of trustees, financial report, income tax rebate, Pinal County, taxpayer eligibility, state revenue, financial assistance, transaction privilege tax, business location, tangible personal property, shared vehicle, sourcing, income tax, veterans, donations, tax refunds

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• Amendment 10, offered by Senator Gildon, directs the Office of Financial Management to study the...
• Amendment 10, offered by Senator Gildon, directs the Office of Financial Management to study the impacts
• And it does assume passage of the most unpopular bill in Washington state legislative history, which

Bills: SB5998

Keywords: fiscal appropriations, budget, state funding, financial management, operating expenses, 904, all

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• So NCAD was the best choice for me, location-wise and financially.
• We need to secure our financial foundation to cover the care.
• I live in the 24th legislative district. I am signed in as other on SB 5598.
• I am in the 16th Legislative District. Hello, Senator Perry.
• veto of our legislative funding, we cannot currently receive placements.

Bills: SB5998

Keywords: fiscal appropriations, budget, state funding, financial management, operating expenses, 904, all

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• As I mentioned, there's three tax pieces of legislation.
• And I anticipate that legislation coming forward, hopefully soon.
• Every single legislative session is a tough session.
• We've proposed legislation to do so.
• We've proposed legislation to do so.

Bills: SB5998

Keywords: fiscal appropriations, budget, state funding, financial management, operating expenses, 904, all

Summary: The Senate Ways and Means Committee heard an overview of Governor Ferguson’s 2026 supplemental budget from OFM Director Katie Chapman See. She said the budget was built in response to higher caseloads and inflation, a $390 million revenue decline, federal changes tied to H.R. 1, and a relatively small ending fund balance. The proposal prioritizes core services, affordability, and limited targeted responses to federal policy impacts. It includes about $1.1 billion in new near-general-fund spending, about $800 million in reductions, revenue shifts and tax preference changes, use of other funds, and about $1 billion from the budget stabilization account. She also noted the budget is balanced over two years but not fully over four years. Chapman See highlighted major reductions in child care, long-term care, developmental disabilities, higher education, K-12 support programs, and administrative costs, alongside increases for wildfire preparedness and suppression, health care subsidies, housing-related work, energy assistance, One Washington IT replacement, and some education and public safety items. She also described about $155 million in costs tied to H.R. 1, including SNAP and Medicaid system changes and food assistance impacts, and said the budget would close or modify several tax preferences, including data center and prescription drug wholesaler preferences. In response to questions, she said some spending was classified as “non-mandatory but necessary” based on the governor’s judgment, that Working Connections Child Care reductions would rely on attrition rather than cutting current families, and that the budget assumes future changes to developmental disability eligibility and maintains services for some clients affected by federal immigration-related eligibility losses. Statewide officials and advocates then testified. Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove urged full wildfire-prevention funding, saying the governor’s proposal falls short of the legislature’s prior commitment. Secretary of State Steve Hobbs objected to fund sweeps from his office, warning they would hinder cybersecurity and election-related needs. Public testimony on K-12 education was overwhelmingly opposed to the budget’s cuts to transition to kindergarten, local effort assistance, Running Start, and other programs, while some witnesses supported restoring funding for Ninth Grade Success, Graduation Success for foster youth, and homeless student supports. Higher education witnesses from community colleges and universities opposed across-the-board cuts and higher self-insurance costs, warning of reduced course offerings, staffing cuts, and harm to access and workforce training. Several speakers also criticized the proposed shift of Climate Commitment Act funds and urged new progressive revenue, including a millionaire’s tax, to avoid deeper cuts.

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• </c> legislators, not just the legislature. legislators, not just the legislature.
• ><c> that</c><00:21:25.840><c> highest</c> financial pressure is that highest financial pressure is that
• </c> giving um a select group of legislators giving um a select group of legislators to<01:26:50.800>
• </c> based on their own legislative judgment. based on their own legislative judgment.
• ,</c> this particular piece of legislation, this particular piece of legislation, House<01:36:00.800>

Bills: HB0117, HB0126

Keywords: informed consent, abortion, civil liability, coercion, healthcare rights, fetal heartbeat, termination of pregnancy, medical emergency, Wyoming legislation, rights of minors, healthcare regulations, parental consent, 916, all

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• I would go so far as to say legislating non-consensual acts against women's bodies.
• But we do not see parallel legislation holding men to the same level of scrutiny or accountability, where
• People who will live with the medical, financial, and emotional consequences long after this session

Bills: HB0117, HB0126

Keywords: informed consent, abortion, civil liability, coercion, healthcare rights, fetal heartbeat, termination of pregnancy, medical emergency, Wyoming legislation, rights of minors, healthcare regulations, parental consent, 916, all

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• And then we have the legislative recommendations, where the department may propose to the legislature
• </c> and then we have the legislative and then we have the legislative recommendations<00:59:00.880><
• We've had two weekly calls and we've talked about this upcoming legislation.
• They are critical to cash flow and financial viability for our hospitals. consumer protection bill?
• They are critical to cash flow<01:32:56.080><c> and</c><01:32:56.320><c> financial</c><01:32:56.639><

Bills: HB0117, HB0126

Keywords: informed consent, abortion, civil liability, coercion, healthcare rights, fetal heartbeat, termination of pregnancy, medical emergency, Wyoming legislation, rights of minors, healthcare regulations, parental consent, 916, all

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• Thank you again for the record, Representative Justin Olson from Legislative District 10.
• It comes from model legislation from NCOIL.
• In Arizona, access to financial services should be based on financial facts, not ideological scoring.
• In Arizona, access to financial services should be based on financial facts, not ideological scoring.
• In Arizona, access to financial services should be based on financial facts, not ideological scoring.

Bills: HB2016, HB2104, HB2105, HB2174, HB2256, HB2289, HB2477, HB2903, HB2939, HB2979, HB2996, HB4103

Keywords: tax penalties, filing, tax returns, administration, Arizona Revised Statutes, agricultural property, classification, county assessor, property inspection, appeal process, property tax, agricultural classification, Department of Revenue, property valuation, inspection notice, inspection report, on-site inspection, full cash value, rural land, farm land

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• As part of that legislation and that deal, Actually, let me say one more thing.
• Like they're not going to pay for light bills for the legislative building.
• And for the record, I'm Senator Judy Warnick, 13th Legislative District.
• I represent the 28th legislative district.
• I'm Bidisha Biswas, the faculty legislative rep for Western.

Bills: SB6251, SB6259, SB6325, SB5978, SB6209, SB6217, SB6227, SB6235

Keywords: medical school, medical education, letter grades, grading system, pass/fail, tiered grading, student assessment, curriculum, University of Washington, Washington State University, School of Medicine, physician training, academic standards, coursework evaluation, RCW 28B, SB 6259, Washington, state financial aid, higher education, public college

Summary: The committee began with a work session on the Workforce Education Investment Act (WEA) Oversight Board, hearing from Jane Broome of Microsoft Philanthropies and Joel Anderson of WASAC. They reviewed the history and purpose of the WEA account, emphasizing that it was created as a dedicated, non-supplanting source to expand higher education and workforce investments, especially high-demand fields and financial aid. Broome and Anderson said the board has improved with WASAC staffing and better data, but they raised strong concerns that recent budget actions, especially shifting $400 million in University of Washington general-fund support to WEA, violated the original partnership and undermined trust. Senators asked about AI-related workforce needs, data transparency, and how to define “supplanting,” and the presenters said the board wants to stop supplanting and preserve WEA for its intended purposes. The committee then held public hearings on three bills. SB 6251 would require public medical schools to use letter grades or a tiered grading system; the sponsor said it was intended to standardize grading, but both WSU and UW opposed it, arguing that pass-fail and competency-based systems better support collaboration, mental health, and residency placement, and that only a small share of U.S. medical schools use letter grades. SB 6259 would make students who are found by a court to have caused major damage to a public higher education institution ineligible for state aid and require repayment of aid; the sponsor framed it as accountability for serious vandalism, while the lone testifier from WSU student government opposed it as unfair to lower-income students and potentially chilling to free expression. The final hearing was on SB 6235, which would reverse the “fund split” approach and require the state to fully fund compensation and central services for higher education rather than relying on tuition to cover those costs, while also directing a study on essential student services. Nearly all testimony was in support, from university and community college leaders, faculty, and labor representatives, who said the current system has led to hidden cuts, reduced COLAs, layoffs, program closures, larger class sizes, and reduced student services. After the hearing, the committee moved into executive session and adopted proposed substitutes and passed SB 5978, SB 6209, SB 6217, and SB 6227 to the Ways and Means Committee; SB 6235 was not acted on. The committee then adjourned.