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• It'll show you the total number of projects, the total funding, and the amount remaining.
• , or amounts if there's multiple appropriations, and then the unfunded amount, which is hopefully going
• Differences in amounts recommended in both frameworks for projects that were both funding.
• Chair, Senator, I don't know the exact amount either.
• We have Enormous amounts of opportunities.

Bills: HB1

Keywords: feed bill, legislative appropriations, legislative branch, New Mexico Legislature, general fund, legislative council service, legislative finance committee, legislative education study committee, house chief clerk, senate chief clerk, per diem, mileage, session expenses, interim committees, district staff, capitol complex, capital outlay data system, legislative processing system, redistricting, census redistricting

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• I would note that your resolution does have both a good amount of content in there that outlines what
• for the opportunity today to present SB 898, which requires manufacturers to disclose the minimum amount
• for the opportunity today to present SB 898, which requires manufacturers to disclose the minimum amount
• I would encourage anybody that is here to register for that because the amount of information that data
• Furthermore, large-scale deletion across distributed systems and backups is costly and operationally

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I can reach an astonishing amount of people with my art because it is exhibited at CLUES.
• Scouts help refurbish rods and reels and distribute them to local community programs.
• Committee Member that helps distribute Committee Member that helps distribute Minnesota<00:51:45.160
• And if you look at the amounts, it says how much you get paid per month.
• And if you look at the amounts, it says how much you get paid per month.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• , ensuring the integrity of the medication abortion supply chain process from manufacturing to distribution
• People are often surprised to learn that throughout our residencies, our salaries amount to essentially
• I've had an opportunity, actually, to spend a good amount of time with the residents, and it's been very
• For decades, Essential Access has been a trusted partner of federal and state agencies, distributing
• And also another amendment changed the part about syringe distribution.

Summary: The Assembly Health Committee met on April 8 and heard a long series of bills, beginning with AB 54 on medication abortion access. The author and supporters, including the Attorney General’s office and reproductive justice advocates, said the bill would protect California’s medication abortion supply chain and shield providers and manufacturers from civil, criminal, and professional liability. Opponents from the California Family Council argued the bill removes safeguards and increases risks. The bill was moved forward on a committee motion. The committee then heard several reproductive and public health measures, including AB 551 to create a pilot program supporting emergency departments in providing reproductive health services, AB 260 to protect medication abortion access and telehealth, AB 309 to remove sunset dates on laws allowing pharmacy syringe sales and lawful possession of sterile syringes, AB 536 to preserve colorectal cancer screening coverage if federal guidelines are challenged, AB 804 to make housing support services a Medi-Cal benefit, AB 594 to address student health insurance billing and transparency, AB 836 to study and expand the midwifery workforce, AB 1418 to collect data on health coverage for eligible employees, and AB 1500 to maintain and expand the abortion.ca.gov information site. Supporters emphasized access, preventive care, workforce shortages, and public health benefits, while opponents raised concerns about abortion, syringe distribution, and the focus of state resources. Most measures were advanced by committee vote, with roll calls showing broad support and a few no votes from members on some bills. The final bill discussed in the transcript was AB 1037, which would update substance use disorder laws to reflect evidence-based, harm-reduction approaches and remove barriers to treatment. The author and supporters described it as a compassionate response to overdose and treatment access problems, while law enforcement opposition argued it would encourage drug use and endanger communities. The transcript cuts off during testimony on AB 1037, so no final committee action on that bill is shown in the provided text.

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• Uh and then $500,000 in that amount.
• So the full amounts will spreadsheet.
• And the amount in public subsidy and the amount in rolling up numbers from November forecast into the
• And the amount in public subsidy and the amount in rolling up numbers from November forecast into the
• the case that um and we're distributing the case that um and we're distributing a<01:21:25.600><

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• That's the FSP amount? Yes. I need to look at that, all right.
• Any amount above that, they do not pay the 2%. on.
• you know, maybe a dollar amount that, on those contracts or...
• So it's not a. large list in their small dollar amount.
• We've basically split that amount in half.

Keywords: infrastructure, water supply, flood mitigation, Texas Water Fund, community projects, funding allocations

Summary: During this committee meeting, the focus was on discussing critical infrastructure funding, especially related to water supply and flood mitigation projects. Chairwoman Stepney and the Water Development Board presented extensive details regarding the Texas Water Fund, which included $1 billion appropriated to assist various financial programs and tackle pressing water and wastewater issues. Additionally, funding allocations aimed at compromising the state's flood risk and improving water conservation were hotly debated, emphasizing collaboration among committee members and the necessity of addressing community needs in such projects.

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• But when we're creating this for the person who is actually just doing the distribution of the drug,
• <00:57:51.920> distribution, the distribution, the distribution, I<00:57:54.559> get<00
• way that reduce the amount of rules and<01:17:28.000> procedures.
• something like jury duty because that's the amount of volume in some of these counties.
• <01:54:34.239> of jury duty because that's the amount of jury duty because that's the amount

Keywords: 916, all

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• What was that amount you said? Was it 2.5 to 7.3 million a year?
• What was that amount you said? Was it 2.5 to 7.3 million a year?
• amount of money or not.
• amount of money or not.
• <00:32:20.200> charges<00:32:20.639> transmission distribution charges transmission distribution

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 224, which would redirect most money from New Hampshire’s renewable energy fund back to electric ratepayers. The bill sponsor argued the measure would lower energy costs, noting recent utility rate increases and estimating annual savings of roughly $2.5 million to $7.3 million for ratepayers. Supporters said the fund has accumulated money that should be returned to customers rather than used for subsidies, and they emphasized that the state has already rebated similar funds from RGGI for years. Opponents, including Rep. Kat McGee, argued the renewable energy fund is a successful, nonlapsing dedicated fund that supports local clean-energy projects, energy resilience, emissions reductions, and private investment. McGee said the fiscal note overstated the benefit of rebates and understated the loss of investment, claiming the average annual rebate would amount to less than $10 per customer while the program has helped leverage significant private dollars and nearly 10,000 projects. She urged the committee to reject the bill as a poor deal for the state and ratepayers. Committee members questioned the fiscal note, the size of the rebate, whether the bill would set a precedent for other dedicated funds, and whether the program’s incentives amount to picking winners and losers. The Department of Energy testified neutrally, explaining how the renewable energy fund works, including renewable energy credits, alternative compliance payments, and the fund’s use for renewable energy initiatives. No vote was taken in the portion of the hearing provided.

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• The principal amount has to stay intact, and this bill only changes the amount of principal, and it allows
• The principal amount has to stay intact, and this bill only changes the amount of principal, and it allows
• of contents um the bank take the amount of contents um the bank would<00:15:23.519> ultimately
• ><00:15:23.839> distribute<00:15:24.320> those would ultimately distribute those would
• ultimately distribute those contents<00:15:24.800> to<00:15:24.959> the<00:15:25.120>

Keywords: Business and Financial Institutions - Room 409, 2 February, 2026; 2:00 P.M., 925, all

Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 2725, which would shorten the required hold period for pawn brokers on precious metal coins and bullion from 21 days to 3 days, change fingerprinting renewal from annually to every three years to match FBI requirements, and make a technical address update. The sponsor and a Mississippi Pawn Brokers Association representative said the change was needed because gold and silver prices are volatile and pawn brokers are disadvantaged compared with jewelry stores. After questions about whether the bill affected pawn loans, the committee adopted a do pass motion and passed the committee substitute. Next, Senate Bill 2530 on perpetual care cemeteries would raise the trust-fund threshold from $50,000 to $75,000 and allow longer-term CDs so cemetery funds can earn more interest. Members discussed Secretary of State oversight, annual reporting, and the fact that only interest, not principal, may be used for cemetery care. The committee then moved the bill out with a title sufficient do pass recommendation. The committee also considered Senate Bill 2712, which would allow small lenders to charge up to a $10 fee for insurance in lieu of filing a UCC on certain collateralized loans. It was described as a way to reduce costs and follow guidance from the Department of Banking and Consumer Finance, and it was passed out on a do pass motion. Senate Bill 2714, a major unclaimed property bill, drew extended discussion about creating a legal process for abandoned safe deposit boxes: banks would inventory contents with a notary and two officers, notify owners and heirs, transfer contents to the Treasurer after notice periods, and allow the Treasurer to auction items while preserving proceeds for claimants. Members raised concerns about notice methods, privacy, wills and other documents, and whether first-class mail should be changed to registered mail; the committee adopted a conceptual amendment to use registered mail and added a reverse repealer, then passed the bill out. Finally, Senate Bill 2732 was introduced to combat identity theft by allowing a child’s credit to be frozen at birth through a form provided with the birth certificate. The sponsor said the bill is aimed at protecting minors from fraud and noted that credit freezes and unfreezes are free. The discussion was brief, and the bill was presented as a consumer protection measure for children.

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• option to donate to the fund on license applications will make a significant difference. impact on the amount
• Enormous amount of paperwork, especially in the registered...
• the PC uses for the for decisions in expedited electric utility rate matters known as DC RF or distribution
• Of investment in distribution facilities has been available to electric utilities for several years.
• schedules must be supported. by testimony and the testimony must include a list of the completed distribution

Bills: SB 384, SB 503, SB 565, SB 616, SB 740

Keywords: hunting license, fishing license, donation, operation game thief fund, wildlife conservation, livestock, electronic registry, marks and brands, Texas Animal Health Commission, animal identification, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement, enforcement suspension, utility consolidation, regionalization, water supply, sewer

Summary: The Senate Committee on Water and Agriculture and Rural Affairs convened under the leadership of Chairman Kelly Hancock, who opened the meeting with a prayer in remembrance of Chairman Perry, who was absent due to a personal loss. The session focused on the discussions surrounding SB384, which aims to support the longstanding initiative known as Operation Game Thief. Senator Flores presented the bill, emphasizing its essential role in the fight against poaching through public support. The operation has a successful track record of convictions but is currently dependent on donations and merchandise sales for funding. The committee aimed to vote on multiple bills during this session, contingent on achieving a quorum. Notably, discussions also revolved around fiscal notes on two bills that were set aside for later consideration, indicating the committee's intention to carefully manage their legislative decisions. The meeting showcased a productive atmosphere, with committee members actively engaged in the review and potential advancement of key legislative measures.

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• We did leverage it for one award that we received, and I believe the total amount was two million from
• in statute thanks in large part to your leadership, allows us to fund that fund through a tax distribution
• The local government road fund, also created in statute, receives distributions from what I believe is
• these same types of projects just without the limitation of breaking up the funding by percent distributions
• Chair, the reason that I asked that question is because there's a significant amount of money that's

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• That amount is inclusive of a general fund cut in 26 and 27 of $3.4 million, and in 28 and 29 of $5.1
• The amount delimited here is the amount that was authorized in the 2023 legislature for appropriations
• Section 2 is a Governor's initiative and modifies the distribution of methadone. by which American Indian
• Health special emphasis grants are distributed.
• The provider communities and making sure that we can bring whatever amount of stability we can from the

Bills: HF2435

Keywords: healthcare, dementia services, public health funding, opioid prevention, women's health, community health boards, mental health

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• you look in the House column, the House has done the first biennium part of that and only a small amount
• The House bill takes that same amount of money.
• It goes back to the full amount in the tails.
• amounts that are consistent with the national teaching program requirements. program requirements.
• We urge you to reconsider the amount you have allocated for the DCYF operating adjustment.

Bills: HF2436

Keywords: child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras

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• WE RECEIVED APPLICATIONS AND WE WANT TO PUBLISH THE PROGRAM DISTRIBUTION AS WELL AS THE REPORT IN THE
• THE APPLICANTS ASK FOR CERTAIN AMOUNT. WE ARE REVIEWING IT. WE ARE REVIEWING THE AMOUNT.
• I WILL GET BACK TO YOU IF WE WILL EXTEND THE FULL AMOUNT OF DOLLARS.
• WE APPROPRIATED ENOUGH FOR GETTING THE EXACT AMOUNT. I HAVE TO GET MY NOTES OUT.
• AS REQUIRED THE REPORT DETAILS A VARIETY OF METRICS RELATED TO THE NUMBER AND DISTRIBUTION OF AWARDS

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• I hold a tremendous amount of gratitude in my heart for his belief in this mission and the belief of
• 00:04:59.919> hold<00:05:00.200> a<00:05:00.240> tremendous<00:05:00.880> amount
• <00:05:01.160> of<00:05:01.280> gratitude I hold a tremendous amount of gratitude I
• testimony and that can be distributed testimony and that can be distributed now,<00:40:46.080>
• , and sprinkler service, gas distribution, and sprinkler fitting. fitting. fitting.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I don't know if you plan to distribute that. It was the data poll that we did.
• And we can distribute that to the committee. Okay.
• the time that the amount of experience a person must have from four years to eight years.
• They give us permission to do up to a certain amount of work.
• We cannot go anywhere outside of the tier distribution system that exists in Florida.

Summary: The subcommittee heard and approved four bills focused on reducing or modernizing professional regulation. HB 6015, by Rep. Oliver, repeals the word “reusable” from the wine keg statute to allow businesses more flexibility in container materials; members joked about the possibility of a Home Depot bucket, and the bill passed 16-0. HB 339, by Rep. Abbott, creates an alternative temporary licensure pathway for surveyors and mappers based on employer recommendation and exam passage, but members raised concerns about qualifications, liability, and oversight; Abbott said he was open to amendments, and the bill passed 14-1 with Rep. Overdorf dissenting. HB 139, by Rep. Lopez, allows pawnbrokers to use digital transaction forms instead of only printed forms; a technical amendment added readability and placement requirements for digital forms, and the bill passed unanimously. HB 195, by Rep. Chambliss, lets the Department of Corrections coordinate with DBPR boards so inmates who complete licensure-related classes can receive credit toward professional licensure; supporters framed it as a second-chance and workforce bill, an amendment clarified that DBPR handles professions without boards, and the bill passed favorably 15-0. The committee then received a presentation from DBPR Secretary Melanie Griffin on the department’s role overseeing more than 1.7 million businesses and professionals across over 30 fields. She highlighted enforcement and complaint data, including more than 24,000 inspections and complaints handled in the last fiscal year, a preference for education and voluntary compliance over formal discipline, and the department’s alternative dispute resolution program, which returned $2.7 million to consumers and saved $270,000 in costs. Griffin also reviewed recent deregulatory and efficiency efforts, including endorsement/reciprocity reforms, fee waivers, reduced processing times, and shorter call wait times, and said DBPR is continuing to look for ways to cut red tape while protecting public safety. Members questioned Griffin about permitting, continuing education, complaint processing, board vacancies, fraud in cosmetology and construction, coordination with other agencies, and whether schools can block students from taking state exams over unpaid tuition. DBPR staff said complaints are generally processed within 60 days, schools cannot bar graduates from taking the exam because of tuition debt, and the department works with other agencies when issues cross jurisdictional lines. The panel discussion that followed featured industry representatives from landscape architecture, building/code administration, pools, roofing, construction, HVAC/electrical, and hospitality, who generally supported reducing local permitting burdens, standardizing requirements, improving reciprocity and training pathways, and using technology and clearer scopes of work to make licensure and inspections more efficient.

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• And that amount will change because, again, these are the January numbers.
• It's 15% of that amount. Representative Nathie? Mr.
• There's a committed amount. We have a current balance of about $1.2 billion.
• Those amounts do become more diluted when you look at it across the board.
• And those fees are distributed to a number of different funds.

Summary: The Government Finance Committee met with new leadership, approved the December 11 minutes, and received a series of informational updates on the state’s finances and related policy issues. The Office of Management and Budget reported the general fund is tracking very close to forecast, with revenues about $2 million above forecast and an estimated ending balance of about $397 million, higher than previously expected. OMB also reviewed balances in major funds, including the budget stabilization fund, legacy fund, foundation aid stabilization fund, social services fund, and strategic investment and improvements fund, and answered questions about oil tax revenues and fund management. The Tax Department provided updates on taxable sales and purchases by county and industry, noting Cass County as the largest county by taxable sales and that retail trade remains the largest industry sector. Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus also discussed the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act and its estimated effects on North Dakota income tax collections, explaining that the projected revenue impacts are measured against a 2025 baseline and that some provisions are temporary while others are permanent. He also reported that primary residence tax credit applications were running ahead of last year, with more than 154,000 received so far and an expectation of roughly 160,000-plus applications. The committee also heard fee-study presentations from the Department of Transportation and the Information Technology Department. DOT explained that driver’s license fees cover only about half of program costs and that the shortfall is subsidized by the highway fund, while also noting recent changes such as the blackout plate and motor vehicle excise tax distribution changes. NDIT described its internal service fund model, current billing structure, and possible future changes to simplify invoices and billing frequency. Legislative staff also updated the committee on office space needs in Bismarck-Mandan and on legislative branch space planning, and subcommittees reported progress on fixed-route transit funding and regional jail capacity, including a visit to the Burleigh-Morton detention facility and discussion of future prison bed needs. No formal votes or legislative actions beyond approving the minutes were taken, and the committee adjourned with its next meeting set for June 25.

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• Because what we would really like to see is the ability to use the resource and the equivalent amount
• So this distribution decided by national formula.
• I think it's important for us to have an amount of healthy skepticism, which was offered today.
• of money to 600 for this... ...transfers an amount of money, $650,000 from the general fund.
• Is that the requested amount? Is it adequate? And will it need to be supplemented?

Bills: SB5, SB6, SB8

Keywords: physician residency, healthcare, rural communities, medical education, appropriation, education, medical school, New Mexico, construction, behavioral health, funding, mental health services, general fund transfer, 996, all

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• This is an unprecedented, arbitrary, and immediate pause in the distribution of critical resources that's
• So we have felt that by having that regional application, you'll also—excuse me—distribution of funding
• One thing we wanted to call out is that the amounts currently included in our B.H.
• One thing we wanted to call out is that the amounts currently included in our B.H.
• It's a small amount of money with a huge amount of impact.

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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• the products related to them in hemp, that significantly changes the way this bill structures distribution
• milligrams, and that would be clearly labeled on the package what each piece was, but does not limit the amount
• It does not limit the amount of THC in the package.
• Members, House Bill 3851 is a bill about the process of selling private label and how they're distributed

Bills: HB3334, HB4248, HB4454, HB3851

Keywords: alcohol regulation, retail, recordkeeping, reporting, state laws, HB4248, hemp beverage, hemp drinks, THC beverage, cannabis beverage, intoxicating hemp, age restriction, under 21, minor possession, youth access, public health and safety, Title 63, Oklahoma Statutes, retail sales, alcohol-style regulation