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• We will discuss Subsequent Injury Benefits Trust Fund or SIBTF reform, EDD next, and get updates on the
• I'm here to present on item five the subsequent injury benefits trust fund trailer bill language.
• the existing backlog of pending applications, minimize impacts on the uninsured employers' benefit trust
• And it was also paired with a staff increase for claims examiners for subsequent injury benefit trust
• to absolutely zero injured workers when they did that study.

Summary: The Budget Subcommittee on State Administration heard presentations on the Department of Industrial Relations’ labor-related budget items, with the main focus on proposed trailer bill language to reform the Subsequent Injury Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF) and a related budget change proposal for staffing. DIR said SIBTF has grown far beyond its original purpose, citing the 2020 Todd decision, expanded eligibility based on chronic or asymptomatic conditions, and a backlog that has grown to more than 30,000 pending cases. The administration argued the reforms would restore guardrails, reduce liabilities and employer assessments, and speed processing for severely injured workers; the LAO said the proposal was largely consistent with its prior recommendations. Members raised concerns about using trailer bill language for major policy changes, the retroactive application to open cases, and the impact on workers already in the queue, while supporters from employer groups and public agencies backed the proposal as necessary to control costs and restore sustainability. Public comment was split, with injured-worker advocates opposing the retroactive changes and business/public employer representatives supporting the reforms. The committee then heard the SIBTF workload request, which would phase in 177 positions over five years at a cost of $36.5 million, including staff for the Division of Workers’ Compensation, the Office of the Director Legal Unit, and administrative support. DIR said the additional staffing is intended to address very high caseloads and reduce processing times, but emphasized that the request assumes the reform package is adopted; LAO agreed the staffing increase made sense if paired with reforms. Members asked about vacancy rates, current staffing, and whether the workload request would become the new normal, and DIR said it would monitor caseload trends and adjust future requests as needed. Finally, the committee received an update on the California Workplace Outreach Program (CWOP), which DIR described as a partnership with community-based organizations to educate workers and help employers comply with labor laws. DIR reported that CWOP has reached 1.75 million workers and employers and made 8 million touchpoints since 2020, with the current round awarding $50.7 million to 87 partners for a two-year period through June 2027. Members and public commenters highlighted the program’s role in reaching immigrant, farmworker, janitorial, nail salon, and other vulnerable communities, and several speakers urged continued funding at $30 million per year for five years. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• And then in Section 5, there's a $500,000 general fund transfer to the Veterans Post War Trust Fund,
• So this is how we're doing it in the CTE budget, so it's zeroing it out of the CTE budget.
• Final vote shows 91 yeas, zero nays. House Bill 1537 is determined... 91 yeas, zero nays.
• There's a trust in my community that the librarians do a great job of filtering out which books can and
• Final vote shows 90 ayes, zero nays. Final vote shows 90 ayes, zero nays.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer, pledge, and roll call, establishing a quorum. It then took up a series of appropriations and policy bills, with the most extensive debate centered on Senate Bill 2025, the Department of Veterans Affairs budget. The House approved amendments that shifted governance of the department and veterans’ home from ACOVA to the governor, citing concerns about ACOVA’s salary-setting actions and broader appropriation oversight. Members opposed to the change argued ACOVA had studied compensation and acted within its role. The amended bill passed 57-34, and the final bill passed 69-22 with the emergency clause carrying. The House also passed Senate Bill 2001, the legislative branch budget, which funds the 2027 session, legislative staff, chamber upgrades, IT improvements, and salary adjustments for legislative leaders; the bill passed 62-29, but the emergency clause failed. Senate Bill 2019, the Career and Technical Education budget, passed 82-10 with emergency clause. Senate Bill 2021, the Information Technology Department budget, passed 75-17 after discussion of data center migration, service automation, mainframe transition, ERP study, and DPI’s move from PowerSchool to Infinite Campus. Other measures passed included Senate Bill 2228 for rural grocery store sustainability grants, Senate Bill 2390 creating a rural catalyst community grant program, Senate Bill 2188 adjusting the Clean Sustainable Energy Authority, and Senate Bill 2265 authorizing a veterans national cemetery grant and line of credit with added reporting safeguards. Several House bills returned from the Senate were concurred in and then passed, including House Bill 1361 on mandatory minimum sentences for human trafficking offenders, House Bill 1017 for the Game and Fish Department, House Bill 1588 on firearms and dangerous weapons provisions, House Bill 1429 on harassment and stalking involving robots, House Bill 1591 on county fair resiliency grants, House Bill 1537 on service agreement protection for water projects, House Bill 1203 on edible medical marijuana products, and House Bill 1027 transferring administration of the State Fire and Tornado Fund from the Insurance Commissioner to OMB. The House also rejected a motion to reconsider Senate Bill 2307, which dealt with library materials and obscenity-related restrictions, by a vote of 48-51. In addition, the chamber appointed conference committees on several House and Senate measures where concurrence had failed, and laid over Senate Bill 2340 for two legislative days.

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• Under no circumstances shall the commission issue zero landowner licenses in limited quota hunt areas
• Under no circumstances shall the commission issue zero landowner licenses in limited quota hunt areas
• Under no circumstances shall the commission issue zero landowner licenses in limited quota hunt areas
• <01:25:46.480> We Cowboy State Agricultural Trust Fund.
• We Cowboy State Agricultural Trust Fund.

Bills: SF0025, SF0027, SF0043, SF0066

Keywords: landowner licenses, hunting, wildlife management, quota hunt areas, game and fish commission, game management, hunting regulations, black bear, tracking dogs, wildlife conservation, conservation, contracting, supervisor, funding, districts, hunting licenses, donated licenses, life-threatening illness, vision impairment, nonprofit organizations

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• You have a relationship, and you trust that person, because if you don't trust that person, you're not
• If I have somebody producing food for me and I don't trust it, I'm not going to buy it.
• that person because ship and you trust that person because if<00:56:59.760> you<00:56:59.839>
• 00.920> you're if you don't trust that person you're if you don't trust that person you're not
• <01:26:15.280> it's earned it doesn't reset at zero it's earned it doesn't reset at zero it's

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Seven ayes, zero no. Members, by a vote of 7 to 0, you passed House Bill 2256.
• Seven ayes, zero no, zero not voting. House Bill 2979 will not go to the floor. Thank you.
• Seven ayes, zero no, zero not voting. Members, by a vote of seven to zero, House Bill 2996 passes.
• We know what we trusted.
• We know what we trusted.

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

Summary: The committee first approved the March 9, 2026 minutes and held House Bills 29 and 2939 at the sponsor’s request. It then took up House Bill 2016, which would eliminate the late-filing penalty for taxpayers with zero income tax liability; after discussion about whether taxpayers still need to file to establish that they owe nothing, the committee adopted an amendment narrowing the bill to income tax filers and passed the bill 4-3. The Department of Revenue said it was neutral on the bill but supported the amendment. The committee next heard House Bill 2289, which updates the property-value examples used in bond/override election pamphlets and truth-in-taxation notices from older low values to $300,000. Supporters said the figures are outdated and should better reflect current home values; opponents questioned whether $300,000 was the best benchmark and whether adding another example would confuse voters. The bill passed 4-3. The committee also approved House Bill 4103, which bars school districts from calling bond elections if enrollment is below 50% of capacity. Supporters argued districts should use or monetize excess space before asking taxpayers for more debt, while school administrators and others said the measure would block needed maintenance, safety upgrades, and local decision-making. It passed 4-3. Two related agricultural property bills, House Bills 2104 and 2105, were both amended and passed 4-3. HB 2104 creates a four-year period after a successful agricultural property tax appeal during which assessors generally may not reclassify or reinspect the property absent changes in use, ownership, splits, or improvements. HB 2105 requires advance notice of inspections and inspection reports and provides a three-year inspection exemption after the most recent inspection, with similar exceptions. Farm and ranch groups said the bills provide fairness and certainty after successful appeals; county assessors opposed them as limiting oversight and creating unequal treatment. The committee also passed House Bill 2256 unanimously, which sets notice and title procedures for salvage auction dealers when insurance claims are denied or unpaid, and House Bill 2979 unanimously, which updates credit union regulatory timelines and procedures. Later, the committee passed House Bill 2996 unanimously, clarifying that certificates of insurance are informational only and cannot expand coverage or rights, with penalties for misrepresentations. It also heard House Bill 2174, which renames and updates regulation of insurance modeling and data organizations, requires model filings, and revises related reinsurance provisions; the discussion focused on how DIFI would regulate models versus the companies that create them, but no vote was taken in the portion provided. Finally, House Bill 2477 was introduced to conform Arizona’s 529 plan to federal law by increasing the K-12 withdrawal limit to $20,000, adding post-secondary credentialing expenses, and allowing rollovers to ABLE accounts and Roth IRAs if requirements are met; the sponsor and Treasurer’s Office supported it as a cleanup/conformity measure, and discussion began on how the new rollover options would work.

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• We have zero control over federal tax policy.
• There being 63 ayes and zero nos, the bill is passed and its title agreed to.
• There have been 61 eyes's and zero role.
• There have been 61 eyes's and zero nazs. There have been 61 eyes's and zero nazs.
• There have been 61 eyes and zero role.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• AB 1576 makes necessary reforms to the Subsequent Injury Benefit Trust Fund.
• AB 1576 makes necessary reforms to the Subsequent Injury Benefit Trust Fund.
• We have a vote of three to zero on the consent calendar. It is on call.
• We have a vote of three to zero. The bill is on call and will be taken up when the members return.
• We have a vote of four to zero. That bill is on call. Thank you.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• emissions, which is an important goal, just like we're moving other vehicle fleets toward zero emissions
• Uber is still deeply committed to a zero-emission future.
• Finally, the bill tries to earn the trust that is needed by accounting for the existing conditions, some
• And then finally, the bill tries to earn the trust that is. emission targets.
• Julian trusted the driver. He was a passenger, hoping to get him there safely.

Summary: The Assembly Transportation Committee heard several bills focused on active transportation, transit, road safety, and local enforcement. SB 569 would restrict removal or downgrading of bikeways built with state General Fund dollars for at least 20 years, require public hearings before major changes, and was supported by bicycle advocates and some local and environmental groups. The City of Encinitas opposed the bill, arguing it could limit needed safety fixes and should apply only to future projects; committee members discussed whether the bill still allowed safety-based modifications. The bill passed on a due pass vote to Appropriations. SB 741 would streamline the Low-Carbon Transit Operations Program by reducing administrative burden and giving transit agencies more flexibility to use funds for service improvements, fare programs, and other transit needs while maintaining oversight and disadvantaged community requirements. Transit agencies and advocacy groups supported the measure, saying it would help agencies respond to post-pandemic ridership and financial challenges. The committee approved the bill on a due pass as amended vote to Appropriations. The committee also heard SB 1167, which would tighten consumer protections by clarifying that high-powered e-motos and similar motor vehicles are not e-bikes, requiring clearer disclosures and labels, and improving crash reporting. Supporters said the bill would reduce confusion and improve safety for riders, pedestrians, and parents; the Motorcycle Industry Council opposed unless amended, arguing the term “e-bike” is used broadly and the bill could affect existing businesses. The bill passed to Appropriations. Later, SB 953, dealing with vehicular manslaughter cases dismissed through misdemeanor diversion, would add DMV points so fatal conduct remains reflected on driving records; the bill was supported by the victim’s family and safety advocates and passed to Appropriations. The committee then heard SB 1218, which would let local agencies boot vehicles tied to repeated unpaid illegal dumping citations instead of using DMV enforcement. Oakland officials and community groups supported the bill as a needed deterrent, while the ACLU opposed it as punitive debt collection without a sufficient nexus to the vehicle. The bill passed to Appropriations. Finally, SB 739 would revise the Clean Miles Standard for rideshare companies by allowing CARB and CPUC to adjust electric vehicle mileage targets in light of current market conditions; Uber and Lyft supported the flexibility, while clean air advocates began raising concerns about weakening climate goals as the transcript cut off.

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• being allocated to anything, giving us the opportunity to figure that out, which is why you see the zeros
• That's the out-of-school time education, the learning, and it says zero. Mr.
• Madam Chair, Representative, as someone who knows math, yes, that is essentially a net-zero switch.
• So you're saying the executive request was 6.3, we did zero, but we put it back 5 million.
• This would put $20 million to the Mortgage Finance Authority, to the Housing Trust Fund.

Keywords: 996, all

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• >> Well, the EFA program is basically a net zero for the state and a net positive for taxpayers overall
• EFA program is basically a a >> Well, the EFA program is basically a a net<00:31:51.679> zero
• :52.399> state<00:31:52.559> and<00:31:52.720> a<00:31:52.960> net net zero
• >> how is this a net zero? >> how is this a net zero?
• fund warrant so it open and trust fund warrant so it doesn't<00:41:56.240> impact<00:41:56.560

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• And we know Zone Zero, hot topic, kind of a lot of conversation around it still.
• So, my member— that risk around that ignition free zone, and that quote unquote zone zero.
• You know, we've talked about the zone zero, hopefully. we can do to mitigate that risk.
• We have our individual opinions on Zone Zero or other efforts that are underway.
• I mean, adoption of Zone Zero. Yeah, on that, you hit it on the head.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The hearing focused on lessons from the 2017 Tubbs Fire and how Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, and state partners have changed wildfire prevention, recovery, and rebuilding practices since then. Opening remarks emphasized that catastrophic wildfire is now a statewide issue, that California has shifted more toward prevention and resilience, and that Sonoma County’s recovery has become a model for other communities. Panelists included fire, water, permitting, community recovery, and insurance experts, who described how local experience has informed broader policy discussions. Santa Rosa fire and city officials described major changes in prevention and preparedness, including stronger public education, a vegetation management ordinance, an ignition-free/Zone Zero approach, and more detailed community wildfire protection planning. They said these efforts helped reduce damage in later fires, such as the Glass Fire, and noted ongoing challenges with prescribed burning, smoke management, grant delays, and maintaining vegetation treatments over time. Santa Rosa Water described improvements in regional coordination, backup power, generator redesign, and wildfire contamination response protocols after the city became the first utility to identify wildfire-related contamination in its water system. Community recovery leaders stressed the importance of block captain networks, neighborhood organization, and trusted local information in helping residents rebuild and avoid fraud. They argued for more formal support, training, and funding for block captain programs, as well as better long-term financing for local mitigation work and utility upgrades. Permit Sonoma officials said the county tried to balance speed and safety in rebuilding by streamlining permits, reducing fees, and helping residents rebuild to stronger standards, though they noted the loss of a major BRIC grant has slowed home-hardening outreach. Insurance advocate Amy Bach said wildfire risk reduction is increasingly influencing insurer behavior, with some companies offering discounts or more favorable treatment for Firewise communities and homes meeting wildfire-prepared standards. She urged continued funding for mitigation grants, better disclosure when insurers use aerial imagery to non-renew policies, and caution against removing wildfire coverage from standard homeowners policies. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken in the hearing; it was an informational discussion intended to gather testimony and policy recommendations.

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• There being five ayes and zero nays, the motion prevails. Thank you very much.
• Currently, there are zero advanced wafers in the U.S., and all other.
• Again, we're talking zero advanced.
• Without a study by a trusted third party that we both can rely on... it would be very difficult to come
• We think this is the right way, working with a third party, trusted expert who's independent.

Bills: SB1757, SB1758, SB1898, SB2050

Keywords: rock crushing, permits, air quality, environmental monitoring, aggregate production, seismicity, public meeting, land use, SB 1758, cement kiln, portland cement, aggregate production operation, aggregate quarry, semiconductor wafer manufacturing, chip fabrication, semiconductor plant, vibration, seismic disturbance, liability limitation, TCEQ

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• It would also allow that increment to be transferred to a local housing trust fund and provides rules
• as how the fiscal impact was heard when the bill was discussed or they are provisions that have a zero
• They have a zero fiscal impact and are the same as how they were heard in the tax committee.
• Line 30 and 31 are the community land trust provisions that are also unchanged from how they were heard
• I'm going to turn it over to... for cities to transfer access to affordable housing trust funds.

Bills: HF2730, HF2257, HF2768, HF1932, HF2437

Keywords: local government debt, municipal bonds, county bonds, capital improvements, public financing, bond issuance, public hearing, notice period, bond guarantee, Minnesota Public Facilities Authority, volume cap, private activity bonds, housing finance, residential rental bonds, LIHTC, low-income housing tax credits, redevelopment, courthouse financing, jail financing, law enforcement center

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• Seven ayes and zero nays. Senate Bill 1612.
• There being eight ayes and zero nays, the committee substitute to Senate Bill 2717 is adopted and reported
• We need someone, a third disinterested party, that we can trust to provide us with actual timelines.
• A lot of these bills only have zero or one witness, so we'll get you out after the hearing.
• This does not include those individuals because they are trusted business partners; this only refers

Bills: SB 438, SB 512, SB 647, SB 648, SB 1495, SB 2121, SB 2145, SB 2154, SB 2167, SB 2184, SB 2211, SB 2268, SB 2349, SB 2443, SB 2629, SB 2702, SB 2902

Keywords: SB 438, Texas, State Office of Administrative Hearings, SOAH, administrative law judge, ALJ, public information act, open records, confidentiality, privacy, home address, home telephone number, emergency contact information, social security number, family members, Government Code 552.117, Government Code 552.1175, Tax Code 25.025, public records, government transparency

Summary: The meeting of the committee commenced with the establishment of a quorum, where members discussed and voted on five significant bills related to energy efficiency, insurance regulation, and public utility governance. Notably, Senate Bill 2717 was presented, incorporating feedback to foster collaboration among various state agencies for improved energy efficiency performance. This was followed by a detailed discussion on Senate Bill 1642, which proposed changes to the Texas Department of Insurance's executive structure to optimize management and consumer focus. Each bill saw active participation from senators who moved to adopt committee substitutes for clarity and responsiveness to stakeholder concerns, indicating a proactive approach to legislative issues.

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• We're here for House Bill 113 and our Animal Welfare Program and Trust Fund, and I will have...
• Welfare Trust Fund and Animal Welfare Program Fund, making an appropriation, providing for a transfer
• from the General Fund to the Animal Welfare Trust Fund.
• Or which have a blend of services provided by municipal or government agencies and which have zero.
• Then I will trust your sway with those committees.

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• To some, he's a trusted adviserss.
• Zero problem. The mine wasn't stopped.
• Zero problem. The its waste disposal. Zero problem.
• And to round it out with Z, the Zero And to round it out with Z, the Zero Emission<02:36:03.359>
• wolf population the lowest 48 to zero. wolf population the lowest 48 to zero.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, December 18, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• In our moments of hurt and pain, turn us to trust and deeper faith.
• Ayes 34, no zero. The appointment is confirmed.
• Ayes 36, no zero. The appointment is confirmed. Ayes 36, no. The appointment is confirmed.
• Ayes 35, no zero. Call the absent members. Hurtado. Limon. Richardson. Smallwood-Cuevas. Stern.
• Ayes 35, no zero. The resolution is adopted.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the journals, referred AB 1457 to Rules, and moved SB 1241 and SB 1422 to the inactive file. The chamber then took up two gubernatorial appointments: Tanya Pacheco Werner to the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District Board and Dr. Paulette Brown-Hines to the California Transportation Commission. Both nominees were presented by Senator Grove, noted as having been approved unanimously by the Rules Committee, and both were confirmed by floor vote, 34-0 and 36-0 respectively. Senator Becker then presented SR 104, which recognizes healthy aging and longevity research as a public health and economic priority and encourages prevention, early intervention, and collaboration on aging-related research and innovation. Senator Weber Pierson spoke in strong support, emphasizing aging as a major risk factor for chronic disease, health inequities affecting communities of color, and the need for more diverse research participation. The resolution was adopted on a 35-0 vote. The Senate also heard remarks introducing guests from USC, UC Berkeley, the Buck Institute, the Alliance for Longevity Initiatives, Retro Biosciences, California Chronic Care Coalition, LeadingAge California, and AgingBio, in connection with the healthy aging resolution. Committee announcements followed, and members then offered adjournment-in-memory tributes for Larry Vane of Pacific Palisades and David Sandell, an educator and former Air National Guard member. The session concluded after those memorials, with the Senate set to reconvene on June 11, 2026.

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• fund splits to the education trust fund splits to the amendment.<00:34:07.039> So<00:34:07.200
• With decisions you've made to date, this would bring it pretty close to zero.
• So this amendment, the reason you see it as zero impact is that it does two things.
• <01:54:43.199> fund over in both the education trust fund over in both the education trust
• and we can build out the education trust and we can build out the education trust fund<01:54:55.520

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Is this really a trust fund? >> It's a trust fund.
• really a trust fund?
• >> It's a trust fund. >> It's a trust fund.
• trust fund. trust fund.
• of a conventional trust which is a trust of a conventional trust which is a trust document<03:40

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Dedicated Funds met to review inactive and dedicated accounts, note prior legislation that had passed, and begin its annual review of agency funds. Members discussed several inactive funds, including some HHS-related accounts, a law enforcement memorial fund, and possible cleanup of accounting references where funds had been reorganized or merged. Staff noted that some newer funds may simply not have started receiving revenue yet, and the committee agreed to follow up on specific accounts later rather than address everything immediately. The committee then heard from Fish and Game on its dedicated funds. Topics included the statewide public boat access account, which is used for boat ramp and access-site maintenance and is supported by boat registration fees and federal funds; the ORV education, training, and enforcement account, which has declined over time and may need attention because revenue depends heavily on weather and snowmobile use; and the search and rescue account, which is funded by Hike Safe cards, a $1 fee from boat and OHRV registrations, and court-ordered fees. Fish and Game also explained that the conservation license plate fund had been merged into the non-game species management account, which is supported by donations, federal funds, and a statutory general fund transfer, and that pheasants are treated as game species under a separate program. The committee spent considerable time on the lifetime license account, an off-book Treasury-held account that collects lifetime license sales and returns funds to Fish and Game based on annual sales plus 9% of the fund balance. Members questioned why the account’s presentation did not clearly show the transfer as a revenue reduction and suggested the reporting format needed cleanup so the flow of money would be easier to understand. Fish and Game said the account is operating properly and that the transfer to the unrestricted Fish and Game fund exceeded $400,000 in the most recent year. The committee also reviewed the publications and fundraising revolving fund, which keeps a $100,000 balance for inventory purchases and transfers excess year-end funds to the unrestricted Fish and Game fund; members again raised concerns that the reporting format did not clearly show the transfer, and staff said they could add a note or other clarification.

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• You today with humility and gratitude for the privilege and the honor we have to serve, and for the trust
• By a vote of 65 in the affirmative, zero in the negative, House Bill 43 has passed this House.
• Madam Speaker, gentlemen, but isn't Water Trust Board general funds?
• Either we trust parents or we don't.
• It's zero to nine. Right now it's zero to three.

Bills: HB111, HB61, HB43, HB156, HB70, SB3, HB103, HB109, HB128, HB247, HJM2, HJM3, HM7, HM17, HM4, HM22, HM23, HM24, HM26, HM2, HM16, HM32, HM11, HM14, HM21, HM34, HM50

Keywords: water law, state engineer, civil penalty, compliance order, water rights, overdiversion, illegal diversion, groundwater storage and recovery, well license, permit violation, water enforcement, New Mexico water code, irrigation district, conservancy district, water diversion, unauthorized water sales, measuring device, district court appeal, water resources, water compliance