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• While a reduction in renewal or transfer fee revenue is expected over time, it is offset by. reduced
• The reduction in sales by utilities to rooftop solar customers are not an expense for the utilities.
• regretfully opposed to ab 967 As it will increase the board's workload without making making a meaningful reduction
• It is not expected to make a substantial reduction in the time needed to review an application and issue

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Next up, we have SB 1433, SD2/HD2, relating to harm reduction. thin chair.
• up,<02:24:51.200> we<02:24:51.600> have SB 1433, SD2/HD2, relating to harm reduction
• So, relating to harm reduction is the Department of Health sterile needle and syringe exchange program
• But at the same time, I do think this proposal has merit, and it has shown, frankly, substantial reduction
• shown frankly um substantial reduction shown frankly um substantial reduction in<02:26:55.680>

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• The meteoric growth stands out, both immediately following the reduction of administrative burdens and
• local taxing entities reduce their property taxes in an equivalent amount and make sure that this reduction
• My hope is that, ultimately in this case, we'll see a reduction in property taxes.
• should go down a little bit, even though some of the smaller cities will have just an incremental reduction
• declines in revenue as we did our analyses and calculations of scenarios that would include the reduction

Bills: HB511, HB972, HB 1035, HB2481, HB2723, HB2742, HB2894, HB2962, HB3077, HB3093, HB3307, HB3684, HJR67, HJR72

Keywords: ad valorem taxation, caregiver exemption, Medicaid, long-term services, tax relief, assisted living, housing support, property tax exemption, caregiver support, residence homestead, tax exemption, unpaid caregiver, state tax code, property tax, caregiver, waiting list, intellectual disability, developmental disability, ad valorem tax, family support

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• brings total LCFF funding to $83.4 billion in 2025-26, including costs for TK expansion and TK ratio reduction
• This allocation is consistent with your previous intent to restore the $1.1 billion reduction from 2023
• There was a reduction. So, this is the January budget proposal.
• This year is to restore the first of three commitments to pay back that reduction.
• In terms of the repayment of the reduction, is there any research on what COVID-related learning and

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• WE RECOGNIZE A 45% REDUCTION OF THOSE PARTICIPATING AND WE ARE IN 18 FACILITIES AND WE HOPE TO GO STATEWIDE
• I JUMP INTO THESE TREND SLIDES WE LOOK BACK OVER THE LAST 24 YEARS AND WE HAVE SEEN SIGNIFICANT REDUCTIONS
• SO AGAIN JUVENILE ARRESTS, ALMOST A 70% PERCENT REDUCTION OVER THE LAST SEVEN YEARS.
• AGAIN, SIGNIFICANT REDUCTIONS.
• Garcia: YOU ARE RECOGNIZED FOR A BACK-AND-FORTH SENATOR SIMON. >> Eric Hall: WHEN WE LOOK AT THE REDUCTIONS

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Uh, but this bill prohibits HICKPUF from using multiple procedure payment reductions, compound billing
• :26:02.800> payments using multiple procedure payments using multiple procedure payments reductions
• ,<01:26:04.960> compound<01:26:05.640> billing reductions, compound billing reductions,
• <01:30:21.320> for procedure payment reduction for procedure payment reduction for outpatient
• It matches federal language reductions.

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, approved the corrected journal, and spent much of the opening period on recognitions and announcements. Members welcomed students and staff from the San Luis Valley BOCES Transition Program, recognized Purple Up Day and military children at the Capitol, noted committee meetings later in the day, and observed a moment honoring former Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell. Several members also shared personal remarks about being military children and invited colleagues to a Bible study. The chamber then took up Senate Joint Resolution 16, concerning retirement readiness and financial well-being. The sponsor said the resolution affirms Colorado’s commitment to strengthening retirement security through tools such as financial education, automatic enrollment, employer matches, and lifetime income options. The resolution was adopted by a vote of 59 ayes, 1 no, and 5 excused, with Representatives Rutnel and Lindsay listed as co-sponsors. The House next moved into special orders and considered House Bill 1233 on property tax procedures for non-residential properties. An amendment clarifying petty offense liability and appeal timelines was adopted, while another amendment on notice to property owners was defeated. Supporters said the bill adds penalties for false information, allows counties to request district court review, and improves fairness and accountability in non-residential property tax appeals; opponents argued it would impose costly new burdens on businesses. The committee report, as amended, and the bill were both adopted. The chamber also adopted Senate Bill 128, which exempts certain destination management company fees from sales and use tax. Supporters said the bill codifies current practice, clarifies the definition of destination management company, and avoids taxing services twice; the Finance Committee report was adopted first, then the bill passed. Consideration then began on House Bill 1195, which restricts the use of artificial intelligence in psychotherapy services. Sponsors described a multi-page amendment adding definitions, allowing certain FDA-approved AI uses, moving some provisions to the Consumer Protection Act, and clarifying liability and consent; members broadly supported the need for guardrails and patient protections, and discussion continued on additional consent language.

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• revenue reduction to all funds of $310,000 in fiscal 26.
• general fund estimated Revenue reduction general fund estimated Revenue reduction in<00:30:48.880
• to all funds of ated Revenue reduction to all funds of 310,000<00:31:01.080> in<00:31:01.519>
• Those funds are distributed to state funds as well, and so if there is a reduction in sales tax, there
• Those funds are distributed to state funds as well, and so if there is a reduction in sales tax, there

Bills: HF1833, HF148, HF1127, HF1227, HF1681, HF1974, HF1106, HF1016, HF2197

Keywords: sales tax, education funding, construction, Aitkin Public Schools, tax exemption, refundable credit, HF148, use of force training, deadly force, peace officer training, police training, law enforcement, POST Board, Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training, scenario-based training, de-escalation, defensive tactics, force-on-force training, stress management, officer wellness

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• As far as carbon reduction, the number that's been used for many years for B100 and carbon reduction
• Chair. far as B100 and carbon reduction is 74%. far as B100 and carbon reduction is 74%.
• <01:08:39.040> number<01:08:39.279> is<01:08:39.520> is that carbon reduction
• number is is that carbon reduction number is is closer<01:08:40.080> to<01:08:40.319> 90%.
• And what we're talking about is the reduction of carbon emissions that we have peaking plants that are

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The third item is the general fund reduction.
• um this is general fund uh reduction um this is significant<00:15:36.680> amount<00:15:36.880
• Can you talk more about the impact of this reduction, this 32?
• when we're talking about the reduction when we're talking about the reduction uh<00:43:20.280>
• in our abilities a significant reduction in our abilities um<00:43:31.000> I<00:43:31.079>

Bills: HF5

Keywords: tax modification, transportation funding, electric vehicle tax, Social Security subtraction, retail delivery fee, motor vehicle registration, state budget, transportation policy, 1183, house

Summary: The committee began with member and staff introductions, then heard an overview of the governor’s transportation budget recommendations from fiscal staff Andy Lee. He explained that the spreadsheet showed only proposed changes, not base spending, and highlighted General Fund and trunk highway adjustments for MnDOT and the Department of Public Safety, including operating changes, extensions of prior appropriations, increased state road construction and Blatnik Bridge authority tied to anticipated federal funds, State Patrol hiring and a metro headquarters item, aeronautics changes, and revenue adjustments in the Driver and Vehicle Services special revenue account. The main testimony came from Metropolitan Council Chair Charlie Zelle, who outlined three budget-related items: advancing funds to MnDOT to help coordinate a highway reconstruction with a transitway project, making Metro Mobility riders eligible for free fixed-route transit, and reducing the Metro Transit general fund appropriation by $32.454 million annually. He said the advance would speed delivery and reduce disruption, the free-fare pilot had been successful and could save money if even a small share of Metro Mobility trips shifted to fixed-route service, and the general fund reduction was manageable in the near term because of new revenue streams but could constrain future expansion and capital maintenance. Members questioned the long-term effects of the proposed reduction, possible impacts on safety, service expansion, and capital maintenance, and whether federal funding uncertainty could affect operations and bus procurement. Zelle said the cuts would not affect immediate operations but could limit future BRT, microtransit, and transitway expansion, while also noting that capital maintenance needs include platform rebuilds, track work, rolling stock, and station repairs. He also said the 2023 funding package had accelerated projects and that the council was opening three transit lines this year. No votes or formal actions were taken in the portion provided.

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• there probably still is some commercial tax relief in this, even with it passing, just merely by the reduction
• So, being that they're probably seeing a slight reduction versus a substantial reduction, I haven't heard
• much of a concern about that happening as if we were doing something that would... ...substantial reduction
• If this expires, they will pay about 15% less, so we're talking like a $3 million, $2.9 million reduction

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Revenue held a hybrid hearing on 17 late-file and miscellaneous bills, with testimony focused on several local tax and fee proposals. The first major item was H. 4687 for Watertown, which would permanently continue a special property tax classification allowing the city to maintain a 50% residential minimum factor and a 175% commercial shift. Watertown officials and local legislators said the measure is needed to prevent an estimated 18% residential tax increase when the current temporary authority expires, arguing that the city’s commercial growth and 1988 tax rules have created an unintended burden on homeowners, especially seniors. Committee members asked about the regional business impact, whether major taxpayers might leave, and why a permanent change was sought instead of another short extension; Watertown officials said the policy had not deterred commercial growth and that the city’s fiscal planning and stabilization funds were being used for schools, infrastructure, and bond rating support. The committee also heard H. 4435 from Charlemont, which would authorize a local tax on commercial recreation services. Town officials described Charlemont as a small rural community with a large visitor burden from skiing, rafting, and other recreation, saying police, fire, and EMS costs rise sharply during peak seasons and that the tax would help shift some of those costs to visitors rather than local residents. A committee member questioned the legal structure of taxing recreation services versus goods, but the town said the proposal was modeled on the meals and rooms tax and had local business support. Finally, testimony was taken on H. 4722, promoting fair tax treatment for zero-emission vehicles, especially electric school buses and Class 3-8 trucks. Supporters, including EV advocates, a school transportation company, and Rep. Gentile, said the bill would cap sales and excise taxes on EV vehicles at the level of comparable diesel vehicles to remove an unintended tax penalty, keep revenue neutral, and support the state’s climate goals while helping school districts and private bus operators manage higher upfront costs. Rep. Gentile also spoke in support of H. 4755, which would amend Sudbury’s means-tested senior property tax exemption so the town would not need new special legislation if the program is renewed again in the future. No votes were taken, and the hearing concluded after public testimony and committee questions.

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• the broader question that you're, or the perspective you're describing, is a perspective of harm reduction
• I think it's a little unclear in substance abuse whether a harm reduction approach is always the right
• We, in our Safe with Your First Birthday model, it takes kind of a harm reduction approach to safe sleep
• So, you know, whether a harm reduction strategy makes sense or not with a family that’s struggling in
• in the past, so I don’t know if you can take a look at that one too while you’re looking at harm reduction

Keywords: 970, all

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• members, as affected homes will face the same overhead and operating costs while experiencing a reduction
• members, as affected homes will face the same overhead and operating costs while experiencing a reduction
• As a senior living home provider, I'm deeply concerned about the recent occupancy reduction in Paradise
• Valley as a potential precedent. ...concerned about the recent occupancy reduction in Paradise Valley
• If similar reductions occur statewide, Arizona could face an unintended senior housing crisis.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The House Committee on Government heard several measures related to property fraud, assisted living regulation, and memorials tied to free speech. SB 1479 would require photo identification and other identifying measures for deeds and real property documents notarized at county recorder offices, and would increase the penalty for knowingly submitting a false claim or forgery against real property from a Class 1 misdemeanor to a Class 5 felony. Testimony from a deed fraud victim, county assessors, the Attorney General’s Office, and an online notary stakeholder emphasized the prevalence of deed fraud and the value of parcel-specific notification systems; the chair also said he would run a floor amendment to tighten the bill. The committee voted 7-0 to return SB 1479 with a do pass recommendation. SB 1473 would bar municipalities and counties from capping the number of residents in assisted living homes, restricting such homes on residentially zoned property, or imposing extra administrative requirements based solely on resident count. Supporters from the Arizona Assisted Living Homes Association and an assisted living home operator said recent local occupancy reductions, especially in Paradise Valley, threatened small homes, affordability, and access to care for seniors and vulnerable adults. Members discussed parking concerns and the need for residential care options; the bill was described as a property rights issue as well as a care-access issue. The committee approved SB 1473 on a 7-0 vote. The committee then considered SB 1663, which creates a Freedom of Speech Monument Committee to nominate two deceased individuals each year from different political parties for recognition on a monument in the Governmental Mall. The sponsor’s statement framed the measure as honoring Arizonans who preserved free speech, while one public witness opposed it. The bill passed 4-1, with Rep. Márquez voting no. Finally, SB 1686, which renames Wesley Bolin Plaza and authorizes memorials for Charlie Kirk and Don Bowles, drew extended debate over whether the memorials should be combined. An amendment to separate the memorials failed 3-4, and after sponsor testimony and public comment both for and against, the committee approved SB 1686 on a 4-3 vote.

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• There's not going to be any reduction in the number of audits.
• There's not going to be any reduction in the number of audits.
• federal government, and the state as a whole will have to resolve those findings or be subject to a reduction
• auditor come back in audit through their state funds, through their federal funds, and so there is no reduction
• This bill has reserves at 30 percent, and that includes a reduction of removing grow out of the reserve

Bills: SB145, SB143

Keywords: auditing, financial reporting, state auditor, public agencies, capital outlay, compliance, federal audits, agriculture, New Mexico Department of Agriculture, fee update, regulatory fees, egg inspection, egg grading, egg dealer, pesticide control, pesticide registration, pesticide applicator, pest management consultant, plant protection, nursery license

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• influential programs from the authority are the Young Farmers Grant Program and the Interest Rate Reduction
• The Interest Rate Reduction Program helps Texas farmers and agricultural businesses get lowered interest
• Grant Program maximum award from $500,000 down to $100,000 and reduces the Farmer's Interest Rate Reduction
• A few days over these reductions. We'll probably hear a little bit about that today.
• proposed changes to reduce the matching requirements, the increased funding, and the interest rate reduction

Bills: HB43, HB519, HB1275, HB1592, HB2842, HB3088, HB3479, HB4163, SB823, HB609

Keywords: agriculture, finance, young farmers, financial assistance, pest control, honey production, beekeeping, food safety, local regulation, bovine producers, dairy farms, permits, bovine tuberculosis, public health, wildlife management, disease prevention, alert system, Texas A&M, white-tailed deer, public safety

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• Reductions in legacy support will diminish that impact statewide.
• The reduction in funds to children's museums is significant in this bill, and it's combined with the
• The current appropriation is looking at over a 40% reduction from prior years.
• Reduction of hours of operation from zoo exhibits would not allow us to scale up our education that reaches
• This committee has a surplus compared to other committees that have faced cuts and budget reductions.

Bills: HF2563

Keywords: HF2563, legacy finance bill, Legacy Amendment, outdoor heritage fund, clean water fund, parks and trails fund, arts and cultural heritage fund, Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council, Clean Water Council, Minnesota legacy funds, habitat conservation, prairie restoration, wetland restoration, forest conservation, riparian buffers, water quality, groundwater protection, drinking water, septic systems, watershed planning

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• But it could be across the board that there would have to be a reduction in some area.
• But it could be across the board that there would have to be a reduction in some area.
• But it could be across the board that there would have to be a reduction in some area.
• But it could be across the board that there would have to be a reduction in some area.
• But it could be across the board that there would have to be a reduction in some area.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:08:49.279> a<00:08:49.519> reduction<00:08:49.839> in from two years ago
• . a reduction in from two years ago. a reduction in $216,000<00:08:51.839> per<00:08:52.519>
• <00:09:08.959> of a reduction of a reduction of $199,000<00:09:10.720> per<00:09:11.040
• There is a slight reduction in the budget impact, and the savings are on line 286.
• There is a slight reduction in the budget impact, and the savings are on line 286.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• <00:19:22.080> of<00:19:22.200> the and then a further reduction of the and then a
• this committee had already approved in a House Bill 2 amendment earlier of $15 million, for a net reduction
• this committee had already approved in a House Bill 2 amendment earlier of $15 million, for a net reduction
• I think when you talk about the 2011 reductions that the university system did survive through, and where
• that the university 2011 um reductions that the university system<00:41:52.280> did<00:41:52.560

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first considered an amendment to add a new “Lakes” license plate to HB 2, with proceeds directed to the cyanobacteria fund for lake cleanup. Representative McGuire said the bill had already passed on consent and asked that it be included in HB 2; members discussed that it had also gone to the Senate. The motion to adopt the amendment failed on a 7-8 vote. The committee then took up an amendment imposing a 5% administrative fee on certain dedicated funds, with several exemptions for funds that could not legally or appropriately be charged, such as those involving federal money or bequests. Supporters said it would make the treatment of dedicated funds more consistent and raise roughly $31 million over the biennium for the general fund, while opponents questioned the number of carve-outs and who currently pays the administrative costs. The amendment failed on a 4-5 vote. Next, the committee reconsidered and then adopted an amendment changing the distribution of business profits tax and business enterprise tax revenue, reducing the share going to the Education Trust Fund from 41% to 30% and increasing the General Fund share. Supporters argued the Senate had overfunded the Education Trust Fund and that the change would help balance the budget without changing education spending levels; opponents said they could not support taking money from the Education Trust Fund. The amendment passed 5-3. The committee also adopted, by the same 5-3 margin, an amendment incorporating HB 741 language on open enrollment and student attendance in public schools, with supporters calling it House policy and opponents noting it had been a close, partly partisan vote in the House. Finally, the committee considered a change to the University System of New Hampshire budget that would reduce general fund appropriations by $40 million per year, offset in part by $15 million in previously approved unique dollars for a net reduction of $25 million per year. Supporters said the cut was necessary to balance the budget and that other options had been exhausted; opponents called it harmful to the university system and argued the committee should instead look to other areas, including education freedom accounts, for savings. The discussion continued, but the transcript excerpt ends before a final vote on the UNH item.

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• track-caused derailments over the past year and a 25% reduction in equipment-caused derailments.
• track-caused derailments over the past year and a 25% reduction in equipment-caused derailments.
• track-caused derailments over the past year and a 25% reduction in equipment-caused derailments.
• track-caused derailments over the past year and a 25% reduction in equipment-caused derailments.
• track-caused derailments over the past year and a 25% reduction in equipment-caused derailments.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• That's resulted in successful reductions in patients getting multiple opioid prescriptions.
• in infection of resources the reduction in infection of course<00:30:49.720> is<00:30:49.919>
• in opioid prescribing and reduction in opioid prescribing and that's<00:31:21.960> resulted<00
• :31:22.360> in<00:31:22.919> successful<00:31:23.720> reductions that's resulted
• in successful reductions that's resulted in successful reductions in<00:31:24.960> patients<00

Keywords: 00:00 Call to Order/Roll Call 00:16 Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulations 25:49 Discussion of Hospital Rate Improvement Plan 58:50 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The committee began by reviewing a large slate of administrative regulations and explaining that it does not approve regulations but can find them deficient and send them back for further work. Members then asked questions on several items, including EMS reciprocity, dental hygienist licensure, and interpreter licensure. The EMS board explained that reciprocity would extend to applicants from any state, not just contiguous states, because the underlying statute had been amended. On the dental regulation, staff said the changes mainly clarified licensure requirements, reinstatement fees, and that dental hygienists administering local anesthetic must do so under direct dentist supervision. The most extended discussion involved the Board of Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. The board chair said the main concern was that the EIPA is an educational specialty assessment, not a nationally recognized certification, yet the regulation would allow it to support full licensure. Members discussed whether that could let educational interpreters work outside their intended scope and whether a separate educational license or statutory change would be more appropriate. The board said it did not think the regulation could be fixed further at this point and suggested a statute could create a narrower educational interpreter license. After discussion, the committee voted to defer both related interpreter regulations, 201 KAR 39:030 and the companion regulation, for further work. The committee then took up two community mental health regulations, 907 KAR 1:044 and 907 KAR 5:005, which had been found deficient in Administrative Regulations. Department for Medicaid Services staff said the rules would expand and rename the mental health associate role as a behavioral health associate, making the role available in many more facilities, but would also require additional coursework or progress toward licensure. Some members and providers raised access-to-care concerns, especially for rural areas and unlicensed staff already working in the field. Staff said the proposal had been revised through work with CMHCs and licensing boards, but the committee ultimately voted to defer both regulations as well. After finishing the regulation review, the committee heard a presentation from the Kentucky Hospital Association on the ATRIP hospital rate improvement program. Hospital representatives said ATRIP is a Medicaid state-directed payment program funded through a provider tax and federal matching dollars, allowing hospitals to receive payments tied to quality measures. They reported improvements including lower Medicaid readmissions, high sepsis screening rates, reduced infections and opioid prescribing, expanded postpartum depression and suicide screening, and training for more than 1,000 people. They said the program has helped hospitals invest in staffing and quality improvement and warned that without it, many hospitals would face severe financial strain.