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• </c> So that absolutely could be contributing So that absolutely could be contributing to<00:44:55.359
• ), the retirement system we have.
• to the the 403b, the contributions to the the 403b, the retirement<00:51:16.960><c> system</c><00:51
• </c> not um members of the retirement system. not um members of the retirement system.
• ><c> governor's</c> contributions at the governor's contributions at the governor's recommended<01:02

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• From the first pilot that we did, uh, we were there were retired members of that class that were not
• </c><00:03:10.400><c> members</c><00:03:10.760><c> of</c> we were there were uh retired members of we
• I know Chris himself is a retired officer.
• Two of those that did retire did so because of age, not because of other job-related stressors.
• Two of those that did retire did so because of age, not because of other job-related stressors.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I understand you need a lot more work since you're now retired.
• I understand you need a lot more work since you're now retired.
• I understand you need a lot more work since you're now retired.
• </c><00:03:21.760><c> So,</c> since you're now retired. So, since you're now retired.
• </c> proven his ability to contribute proven his ability to contribute meaningfully<00:09:43.280><c>

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard gubernatorial nominations for the Advisory Committee on Pesticides and the Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity. For GM 615, Matthew Liam was nominated to the Advisory Committee on Pesticides. The Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, CGAPS, and the Hawaii Farm Bureau testified in strong support, citing his landscape industry leadership, pesticide training background, and prior service. Members asked about his experience in Australia and his approach to restricted-use pesticides; he said he avoided using restricted-use pesticides in his landscaping business but applied related safety and recordkeeping practices. Testimony was unanimous in support, with no opposition or comments. For GM 616, N. Young was nominated to the Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity. Support testimony from the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Hawaii Farm Bureau, and Hawaii Cattlemen's Council highlighted his experience with Lanai agriculture, Sensei, the Food Basket, Pacific Gateway Center, Kamehameha Schools, and institutional purchasing. In response to questions, he discussed balancing public and private funding, the need for adequate capitalization of agricultural projects, and using financial tools to help farmers and accelerate agricultural income streams. He also said the board should focus on making agricultural land productive and strengthening food security. The nomination drew strong support, with no opposition or comments. For GM 617, Jason Moniz was nominated to the Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity. The Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Hawaii Farm Bureau, and Hawaii Cattlemen's Council supported him, emphasizing his decades of veterinary and animal disease control experience, ranching background, and knowledge of biosecurity, leases, and livestock issues. Moniz said his priorities would be preserving agricultural land and water resources, improving biosecurity, supporting farmers and ranchers, and increasing food production in Hawaii. He also said he would be willing to speak up for agriculture and not let the department be sidelined. The nomination received 29 written and oral supports, with no opposition or comments.

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• I'm the chief operating and financial officer of the Public Employees' Retirement System.
• then Bill 1602, which allowed political subdivisions to withdraw from the newly formed defined contribution
• on the same page adds references to BCI and the public safety plan in the definition of normal retirement
• The newly established defined contribution plan under 54-52.6 does have a number of edits that we are
• The change on Section 1 of 71-08-02 again clarifies that defined contribution plan members do not get

Keywords: 908, all

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• contributions, health insurance premiums, FICA, etc.
• And obviously we contribute for each of our employees as well.
• But that $524 million is on top of what the contributions were in fiscal year 2012-13.
• But as an example, changes in employee benefits, health care costs, retirement contributions, and across-the-board
• But as an example, changes in employee benefits, health care costs, retirement contributions, and across-the-board

Summary: The committee held an informational hearing on higher education funding, focusing on how Florida’s university system should be financed and whether a new funding model is needed. University system financial officers and Chancellor Ray Rodriguez discussed major cost drivers, including wages and benefits, utilities, maintenance, financial aid, research, and the effects of geography, institutional mission, and student mix. UF highlighted the cost of research and graduate programs; UCF and FAU pointed to growth, location, and cost of living; FAMU emphasized recruiting top-tier talent while relying on other revenue sources; and UNF noted the challenges of growth and long-term planning. Members also discussed the role of internal controls and audits in addressing excessive spending and questioned whether out-of-state tuition should be adjusted to help offset costs. On revenue sources beyond state appropriations and tuition, the panel described auxiliaries, restricted funds, capital projects, and component units such as foundations and health systems. Several universities noted that some revenues are restricted to specific purposes and cannot be used for general operations. FAMU explained that a large share of its capital project funding reflected active campus construction, while UF said its component-unit revenue is largely tied to UF Health. The Chancellor emphasized that the system’s low tuition and strong state support are central to Florida’s national standing, but also noted that some auxiliary revenues are pledged to debt and must be managed carefully. When discussing the current funding process, witnesses praised Florida’s performance-based funding model for aligning incentives with student success, transparency, and accountability. They also raised concerns about non-recurring appropriations, rising employee benefit costs, unfunded mandates, deferred maintenance, and the difficulty of multi-year planning. Suggestions for improvement included more recurring funding, better coverage of mandated costs, greater flexibility in fee-setting, and possible weighting for mission, geography, and institutional type. The Chancellor said the Board of Governors is considering a “version 3.0” of performance-based funding that would benchmark institutions against peers and Carnegie classifications, but any changes would require legislative action. On out-of-state tuition, most universities said they would prefer local board flexibility, while the Chancellor cautioned that increasing out-of-state enrollment or fees could affect future state support and should be balanced carefully.

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• </c> 847 relating to Hawaii retirement 847 relating to Hawaii retirement savings<00:51:30.280><c> ACT
• I’m Alani Kyoki, Executive Director of the Hawaii Retirement Savings Program.
• Finally, we have HB A47, relating to the Hawaii retirement savings act.
• </c><01:07:10.720><c> savings</c> relating to the Hoy retirement savings relating to the Hoy retirement
• Hawaii retirement savings act and as Hawaii retirement savings act and as such<01:07:48.720><c> I'm</

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• </c> calculated contribution is below zero. calculated contribution is below zero.
• will treat it as zero when determining the family's expected contribution.
• </c><00:05:06.000><c> is</c> uh family's calculated contribution is uh family's calculated contribution
• </c><00:05:12.880><c> In</c> family's expected contribution. In family's expected contribution.
• </c> a student or their family can contribute a student or their family can contribute towards<00:05:

Bills: HF4266

Keywords: higher education, state grants, financial aid, college affordability, Office of Higher Education, Minnesota State Grant, need analysis, expected family contribution, student aid, grant formula, living and miscellaneous expense allowance, dependent student, independent student, parental contribution, student contribution, surplus appropriation, biennium, summer 2026, 1183, house

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• House Bill 543 by Commerce and Human Resources Committee, an act relating to the public employee retirement
• system, to revise provisions regarding qualified pre-tax contributions and investment earnings, and
• certain qualified Roth contributions and investment earnings.
• system, to revise provisions regarding qualified pre-tax contributions and investment earnings, and
• certain qualified Roth contributions and investment earnings.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, received the journal, and heard a prayer and pledge. After committee reports and messages from the House, several bills were advanced through first and second reading, including House Concurrent Resolution 28 on a day of fasting and prayer, and bills on midwifery, electronic registration, soil and water conservation, and public employee retirement contributions. The chamber also took up third-reading legislation and held Senate Bill 1254 and 1264 for one legislative day. On final passage, the Senate approved Senate Bill 1255, which updates Idaho’s involuntary commitment law to allow tribal health care facilities to hold individuals in mental health crisis and recognizes tribal police officers for that purpose. Senators supporting the bill said it would improve coordination on reservations without changing commitment proceedings. The Senate also passed Senate Bill 1256, a cleanup bill for the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired; Senate Bill 1262, which revises insurer investment limits by setting a clearer 10% miscellaneous investment allowance; Senate Bill 1265, a technical cleanup of the Petroleum Clean Water Trust Fund Act; and Senate Bill 1266, which expands expedited foster placement eligibility to kin with significant family-like relationships. The Senate then passed House Bill 504, which addresses Idaho Lottery practices by defining terms and creating safeguards against bulk ticket purchases by out-of-state entities; supporters said the bill protects fairness and lottery integrity, while one senator voted no. Most of the final votes were 33-0 or 34-0, and House Bill 504 passed 30-4. In miscellaneous business, senators made announcements about local girls basketball championships, upcoming amendment deadlines, and caucuses, and the chamber adjourned until 11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

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• This is General Jack Fox, retired.
• This is General Jack Fox retired.
• Rochelle Rentadilla, who is a retired public school special education teacher.
• She's a retired educator of 27 years.
• We have states that do not contribute as much that have enacted policy.

Summary: The Senate opened with roll call, an invocation, pledges, and a series of announcements and guest introductions tied to several recognition days, including Disability Rights Awareness Day, Elevate the Spectrum Day, Geothermal Rising Legislative Day, DWI Awareness Day, and Adult Education and Literacy Day. Senators also welcomed guests for New Mexico Down Syndrome Day and other constituent visits, and the chamber read certificates recognizing the Hurley family and the New Mexico Military Museum, as well as adult education and literacy programs across the state. Testimony and remarks highlighted the service of the Hurley family, the importance of adult education for workforce and civic participation, and the contributions of people with disabilities and their families. The Senate adopted multiple committee reports and received House messages on several bills and resolutions. On third reading, the Senate passed Senate Bill 96, as amended, which streamlines child care licensing and reduces administrative barriers to opening or expanding child care homes and centers; an HOA-related floor amendment was adopted after discussion about local restrictions and neighborhood traffic concerns. The chamber then passed Senate Bill 14, as amended, which expands the state’s health professional loan repayment program with $25 million in funding split between physicians and allied health professionals/nurses, with questions focused on eligibility, prioritization, and whether the funding would be sufficient to address shortages. Senators also debated the bill’s support for part-time service and its role in helping New Mexico compete for medical workers. The Senate next passed Senate Bill 104 unanimously, establishing a process for removing a wildlife commissioner that requires gubernatorial initiation, notice and a hearing, and direct review by the state Supreme Court; debate centered on due process, the removal standard of incompetence, neglect of duty, or malfeasance, and how the new process compares with prior law. Finally, the chamber took up Senate Bill 50, which would give the Law Enforcement Training Standards Council more flexibility to set training curricula for officers, especially in rural departments; sponsors said the bill preserves minimum training while allowing updates for current issues, but several senators raised concerns that the measure could weaken explicit statutory requirements for domestic violence and sexual assault training and asked how those topics would remain protected in the future curriculum.

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• What's the annual contribution to the education program in Texas from the lottery?
• Historically, the agency has been able to contribute roughly 1.5 million dollars. $9.8 billion to the
• He should not be out just... resign, retire, and join his retirement, and we've got an agency that's
• It's funded through voluntary contributions from people renewing their vehicle registration.
• They not only reduced. turnover, they attract more people, but also they delay retirements.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• recommending the resolution filed by Representative Beal of Boston commending Bill Spain on his retirement
• from the Castle Island Association and his contributions to the historical preservation of Fort Independence
• Representative Beal of Boston commending Bill Spain on his retirement from the Castle Island Association
• and his contributions to the historical preservation of Fort Independence ought to be adopted.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several committee reports and procedural motions. It adopted a resolution commending Bill Spain on his retirement from the Castle Island Association and his work preserving Fort Independence. The House also concurred in a Senate petition concerning improved public access and climate resiliency on the Mystic River and referred it to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources. In addition, the House suspended Joint Rule 12 for two petitions: one establishing a sick leave bank for a Massachusetts Department of Transportation employee and another creating a Legion of Merit motor vehicle license plate. The chamber then advanced House Bill 4101, relative to the Dracut Water Supply District, suspending Rule 7A, taking a second reading, and ordering it to a third reading. On third reading, House Bill 5034, waiving the maximum age requirement for Boston police officers for Matthew Cummings, was passed to be engrossed. House Bill 1338, allowing fair compensation of Massachusetts credit union directors, was amended to add an emergency preamble and strike Section 2, then passed to be engrossed as amended. Later, the House recessed and then returned to final passage on House Bill 1646, concerning violations of regulations regarding the hot work process, and House Bill 5511, concerning teacher preparation and student literacy; both were passed to be enacted. The House also adopted an order to adjourn to meet the following Monday at 11 a.m., and then adjourned to that time in informal session.

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• recommending the resolution filed by Representative Beal of Boston commending Bill Spain on his retirement
• from the Castle Island Association and his contributions to the historical preservation of Fort Independence
• Representative Beal of Boston commending Bill Spain on his retirement from the Castle Island Association
• and his contributions to the historical preservation of Fort Independence ought to be adopted.

Keywords: 1212, all

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• In a state where rural and urban, long-established and newly arrived communities all contribute to our
• In a state where rural and urban, long-established, and newly arrived communities all contribute to our
• Members, please take your conversations to the alcoves or the retiring room.
• Members, please take your conversations to the alcoves or the retiring room.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• When the state reduced its retirement contributions for teachers, police, and firefighters from 35% to
• When the state reduced its retirement contributions for teachers, police, and firefighters from 35% to
• </c><00:34:54.560><c> contributions</c><00:34:55.200><c> for</c> reduced its retirement contributions
• for reduced its retirement contributions for teachers<00:34:55.879><c> police</c><00:34:56.159><c> and
• </c><01:39:37.960><c> just</c><01:39:38.159><c> $</c> state contributed just $ state contributed just

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Finance Committee opened a public hearing on House Bills 1 and 2, which concern the governor’s proposed FY 2026-2027 budget. The chair explained that the committee must fit the budget to House Ways and Means revenue, which is about $800 million below the governor’s estimate in an almost $16 billion budget. He also noted a projected current-budget overspend, the impact of recently passed legislation, possible fee updates, no new tax proposals at that time, and the importance of federal funding and Medicaid stability. Testimony was limited to three minutes, with the chair asking speakers to avoid duplication. Much of the testimony focused on Medicaid, disability services, and home- and community-based care. Speakers urged the committee to restore or protect funding for transportation, Medicaid, day programs, in-home supports, and behavioral health services. Several individuals and providers described how cuts would affect people with disabilities, medically fragile children, and families who rely on services to remain employed and avoid institutional care. A home care provider argued that a proposed 3% Medicaid cut would increase hospitalizations and costs, while a behavioral health representative asked for sustainable Medicaid rates, uncompensated care support, housing resources, and continued funding for community behavioral health clinics. Another major topic was the Group II retirement provisions in HB 2 for public safety workers. Representatives from police, fire, corrections, probation/parole, and related associations testified in support, saying prior pension changes hurt recruitment and retention, pushed experienced workers to neighboring states, and should be reversed to restore promised benefits. They argued the provisions would help keep public safety careers viable and honor commitments made to first responders. An executive counselor also warned that when the state shifts costs away from itself, local property taxpayers bear the burden, and she opposed cost shifts such as Medicaid premiums and universal vouchers. A separate speaker urged funding public schools rather than universal vouchers, arguing vouchers can leave other students behind as resources are diverted.

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• Speaker and members, I rise to recognize the upcoming retirement of a longtime Rules Committee employee
• Liz will be retiring this October after more than three decades of dedicated service with the Assembly
• And good luck in your retirement. Thank you. This institution is going to miss you a lot.
• And good luck in your retirement. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
• Retirement plans may also report and transfer unclaimed retirement distributions to the State Controller

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Colonel Gregory Watson, Lieutenant Colonel Gabriel Australia, retired Lieutenant Colonel Miles Middleton
• Brown later retired from San Diego State in 1997.
• Brown later retired from San Diego State in 1997, but in 2017, the university awarded him an honorary
• She was a classroom teacher with Los Angeles Unified and retired as an elementary school principal after
• After retiring from the military, Mike continued his commitment to public service in the City of Auburn

Summary: The Assembly met with an initial quorum call, then proceeded through routine floor business, guest introductions, and several procedural motions. Members approved requests to suspend rules for adjournment-in-memory remarks and guest seating, removed some bills from the consent calendar, and re-referred or withdrew several measures. The chamber also took up a number of second-reading and concurrence items later in the day. Two major bills drew floor debate. SB 762, a tax measure allowing eligible local governments to seek voter approval for transactions and use tax rates above the statutory cap, was presented as a response to local fiscal pressures and was described by supporters as giving voters local choice rather than imposing a tax increase. It passed with an urgency vote of 54-13 and was sent immediately to the Senate. AB 126, the education budget trailer bill, was presented as a major investment in TK-12 education, special education, community schools, and educator leave; one member supported many provisions but objected to policy changes affecting charter schools being included in a budget bill. The Assembly concurred in the Senate amendments on AB 126 by a vote of 56-1. The Assembly also concurred in AB 35, an urgency environmental protection bill intended to speed implementation of Proposition 4-funded projects by narrowing administrative delay; supporters said it would accelerate wildfire prevention, water, and other environmental projects. The measure passed unanimously, 66-0. The consent calendar was then adopted, including AB 2796 on criminal history information, which passed 67-0. The session concluded with multiple adjournment-in-memory tributes, including remarks honoring victims of a B-52 test flight crash at Edwards Air Force Base, former West Covina Mayor Lloyd Johnson, civil rights leader Harold Brown, educator and activist Kiyoko Nancy Oda, and Auburn Mayor John Mike Holmes, followed by announcements of summer recess and adjournment until August 3.

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• Gracious God, we thank you for Virginia's essential contribution to our nation's founding.
• Virginia's essential contribution to our nation's founding.
• system to revise a provision regarding the re-employment of retired members, declaring an emergency
• A county sheriff has a chief deputy, and that chief deputy retires.
• What is your retirement walkout song? I think we'll pick "I Still Believe" by The Call.

Summary: The Senate convened with 32 members present, approved the journal, and received communications including the designation of Brian Merrill as a substitute senator for District 23. Senators also adopted a consent request to read petitions, resolutions, and memorials by number and title only, and Senate Concurrent Resolution 120 was introduced and referred to Judiciary and Rules for printing. Committee reports were received on several measures, including enrolled Senate Bill 1222 and Senate Joint Memorial 108, and multiple bills were reported out for second reading or referral, such as SB 1276, SB 1291, SB 1292, SB 1293, and HB 613. The Senate also received House-passed bills and referred them to the appropriate committees, including HB 528, 521, 498, 539, 516, 522, 635, 594, and 610. On third reading, the Senate passed SB 1242, a cleanup bill for the Idaho Potato Commission, by a 35-0 vote, and SB 1243, which removed obsolete references to the Idaho One Plan, also by 35-0. The Senate then passed HB 514, allowing cosmetology students to take licensing exams after completing 80% of required hours, and HB 515, which removed an unused state bullying-reporting requirement while strengthening parent notification when suspensions occur; both passed 35-0. The chamber also passed SB 1244, repealing outdated regional library system statutes, by unanimous consent using the same roll call vote. The Senate next took up SB 1261, which revises PERSI re-employment rules so retired members appointed or elected to certain offices can serve without losing benefits; it passed 35-0 and was declared an emergency measure with an effective date. After the floor business, the Senate recessed for page graduation and held a lengthy recognition program for the pages, including remarks about their future plans and a musical performance. The meeting concluded with announcements and adjournment until 11:00 a.m. the following day.

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• Gracious God, we thank you for Virginia's essential contribution to our nation's founding.
• Virginia's essential contribution to our nation's founding.
• system to revise a provision regarding the re-employment of retired members, declaring an emergency
• A county sheriff has a chief deputy, and that chief deputy retires.
• What is your retirement walkout song? I think we'll pick 'I Still Believe' by The Call.

Keywords: 989, all

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• State employees retirement system also referenced Act 71, which was passed in 2021 and codified rules
• House Bill 2051 amends HRS section 11-364 to provide that an excess contribution of more than $100 in
• That's great that the excess contribution will go to the Hawaii election campaign fund.
• And so although I agree we should not be actively soliciting campaign contributions, I would like to
• ,</c> campaign contributions, campaign contributions, uh<00:40:50.240><c> I</c><00:40:50.560><c> would

Bills: HR11, HB1872, HB2171, HB2161, HB2416, HB2518, HB2617, HB2159, HB2606, HB2362, HB2385, HB2476, HB1923, HB2444, HB1608, HB1967, HB1968, HB2502, HB1782, HB2357, HB2445, HB1870, HB1838, HB2137, HB2208, HB2458, HB1972, HB2007, HB2160, HB2343, HB2315, HB2505, HB1857, HB469, HB1452, HB814, HB1621, HB1880, HB1831, HB1572, HB2119, HB2139, HB2459, HB2194, HB2561, HB2017, HB1931, HB1700, HB1719, HB1726, HB1737, HB1742, HB2049, HB2383, HB2116, HB2446, HB2249, HB2255, HB2320, HB2360, HB2581, HB2443, HB1531, HB2622, HB9, HB2290, HB2291, HB2235, HB2263, HB2498, HB1579, HB1728, HB1900

Keywords: 808 Elite, youth football, American Youth Football National Championships, AYF, Hawaii football, youth athletics, sports recognition, commendation, House resolution, student-athletes, sportsmanship, teamwork, state pride, Hawaii youth sports, national championship, early learning, apprenticeship, child care, education funding, workforce development

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• As Carlos prepares for retirement, this award is a fitting way to honor the business they built, the
• Now retired, Mr.
• In 2025, these efforts helped generate nearly $159 billion in tourism-related spending and contributed
• There are many proud LGBTQ Jewish Californians who continue to contribute to our state and strengthen
• There are many proud LGBTQ Jewish Californians who continue to contribute to our state and strengthen

Keywords: 987, senate, all