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• Currently, when the legislature allocates funding for local airports, recipients often are required to contribute
• cannot be achieved if airports are expected to provide money they simply do not possess or cannot contribute
• quote, failed to effectively monitor and address icy roadway conditions during 2021 winter storm, contributing
• additional revenue bonding capacity, which if you consider that the local, uh, local support for Contribution

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• For generations, Armenian families have contributed to the strength and character of the Central Valley
• The resilience and contributions continue to shape. our state's social, cultural, and economic fabric
• thrives because of its rich diversity, and we will always support the Armenian people and their contributions
• indeed the City of Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley would not be what they are without the contributions

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Okay, to what extent did the expansion of Medi-Cal coverage to undocumented individuals contribute to
• At what extent did the expansion on Medi-Cal coverage to undocumented individuals contribute to the increased
• And I would say that a lot of that contributed to where we are now.
• addition to what my colleague from the Department of Finance said, which I think those factors contributed

Summary: The Assembly Budget Committee held an informational hearing on SB 100/AB 100, the early action budget bills, with a focus on Medi-Cal funding, wildfire recovery, and several smaller budget adjustments. The Department of Finance explained that the bill would add $2.8 billion General Fund and $8.3 billion federal funds for Medi-Cal, along with other items including wildfire-related local assistance for Los Angeles County, property tax backfills for fire-damaged local agencies, Cal OES wildfire monitoring authority, nonprofit security grants, the Property Tax Postponement Fund, FARMER and Clean Cars for All funding, foster family home insurance claims, Proposition 98 technical assistance for LA wildfire-impacted schools, teacher credentialing authority, and Proposition 4 climate bond appropriations for wildfire and forest resilience projects. Much of the member discussion centered on rising Medi-Cal costs, the recent $3.4 billion cash-flow loan, and whether the new appropriation would cover payments through June. Finance said the new funds were for program costs and cash flow, not repayment of the loan, and that no additional loan authority remained. Members also debated the causes of higher Medi-Cal spending, including expanded eligibility, higher enrollment, pharmacy costs, and federal policy changes. The LAO noted that forecasting errors are not unusual but that current revisions are somewhat higher than typical, though not unprecedented. Several members emphasized that Medi-Cal supports access to care and hospital stability, while others raised concerns about sustainability and future federal cuts. Public commenters largely supported the bill, especially the Medi-Cal funding and wildfire-related provisions. Health and labor advocates argued that the program is functioning as intended by covering more low-income Californians and preventing uncompensated care. Representatives of special districts and the Altadena Library District supported the property tax backfill provisions tied to the Eaton fire. The hearing ended without a vote, with the chair noting that the committee would adjourn for floor session and that the Assembly would vote on one of the early action bills later that morning.

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• projected infrastructure cost exceed $5 million, with the state grant of $2 million and the city would contribute
• <00:04:26.000> would of 2 million and the city would of 2 million and the city would contribute
• > another<00:04:27.360> million<00:04:28.360> and<00:04:28.520> the contribute
• another million and the contribute another million and the balance<00:04:29.039> of<00:04:29.240

Keywords: 1183, house

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• ARE DUE TO THE CONTRIBUTIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
• WHAT KIND OF CONTRIBUTION TO THE TOP ONE BACKYARD BEEKEEPERS WHAT KIND OF CONTRIBUTION DO THEY MAKE OVERALL
• I KNOW IN THE OLD PROGRAM HOBBYIST BEEKEEPERS ARE SOME OF THE GREATEST SUPPORTERS IN CONTRIBUTING THIS

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• This event highlights their valuable contributions to our state's economy and fosters meaningful connections
• We welcome your Easter basket donations. contributions to our state's economy and contributions to our

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• We know that the burning of fossil fuels contributes to climate change, the impacts of which Hawaii faces
• They're going to make a significant contribution. I just wanted to make a more general comment.
• challenge that we have to meet, and I just hope that we don't take too long out of our toolbox that can contribute

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• I can speak to the fact that corporate contributions are very hard to come by in Louisville with my visual
• are very hard to corporate contributions are very hard to come<00:56:48.000> by<00:56:48.600>
• Parks also keep cities cooler and contribute to positive outcomes for physical, emotional, and mental
• And in that week, the product is sold and all of the proceeds from that are contributed to the choice
• contribute contributed to the choice contribute contributed to the choice that<01:15:02.360>

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Call to Order and Roll Call: 00:01:12 America 250KY: Impact and Legacy: 00:03:15 America 250 Events in Lexington: 01:02:13, 958, all

Summary: The committee met for an interim update from the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, with presentations from the Kentucky Historical Society and the Kentucky Arts Council. Secretary Lindy Casebier reported that Kentucky tourism has posted record growth for four straight years, with $14.6 billion in economic impact, 97,000 tourism-related jobs, and 81 million travelers spending more than $10.4 billion in 2025. He said the Historical Society and Arts Council help create visitor experiences that support those tourism gains. The Kentucky Historical Society focused on America 250, the state’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Staff described a community-driven approach built around themes such as “Revolutionary Experiment,” “We the People,” “Power of Place,” “Crossroads in Kentucky,” and “Doing History,” organized under heritage tourism, education, signature events, and legacy projects. They said the effort has included Liberty Tree plantings in nearly every county, partnerships with local organizations and KET, grants to cabinet agencies and historic sites, and preservation projects in 19 counties. They highlighted Harrodsburg 250 as an early kickoff, along with grant-supported events, exhibits, and educational programs across the state. The Historical Society also described public engagement events tied to the commemoration, including Two Lights for Tomorrow, a food drive in Franklin County, a July 8 historic reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Old State Capitol, and planned participation at the Kentucky State Fair. They said the General Assembly’s support enabled a grant program that has funded 250 events and programs in 43 counties, totaling more than $720,000, and that the work is intended to build a lasting legacy beyond 2026. The Kentucky Arts Council said it received America 250 grant funds to support artists, arts organizations, communities, and nonprofits for public art, artwork creation, and related programs. The council reported 55 funded projects and $466,000 awarded statewide, with examples including a Burkesville summer arts and history camp and a Fayette County community singing project. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the meeting.

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• Please join me in recognizing him and thanking Hayden for his contributions to the Missouri House of
• , our Missouri Consolidated Health contributions for state employees for their health care.
• , our Missouri Consolidated Health contributions for state employees for their health care.
• program, where Missourians could make a charitable contribution and receive a 100% tax credit.
• And few people know their names or what their contributions are, but they are many and great.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the prior day’s journal by a 107-1 roll call vote. Members then spent a substantial portion of the morning introducing guests, including family members, students, interns, nonprofit representatives, a park ranger recognized for life-saving work, and legislative staff being honored for service or graduation. Committee reports and Senate messages followed, including Senate refusals to concur on several amendments to Senate Bill 1421 and the appointment of a conference committee on House Bill 2818. The main floor debate centered on the conference committee report for House Bill 2002, the K-12 education budget. The budget chair explained that the report maintained record-level overall funding for the foundation formula but changed the mix of funding sources, including a reduction in capital commission dollars and use of blind pension funds, with possible later ARPA dollars to offset shortfalls. Several members argued the bill still underfunded schools by about $190 million and raised concerns about relying on projected or one-time funds; others defended the budget as meeting or exceeding constitutional requirements and noted record spending per pupil and recent increases in education funding. A substitute motion to send the bill back to conference failed 62-89, and the conference report was then adopted 83-68; the bill was subsequently third read and passed 83-68. The House then adopted and passed House Bill 2003, the higher education budget, by 119-28 on adoption and 109-32 on third reading. Debate there focused on restoring the governor’s recommended funding while directing higher education institutions to develop a new performance-based funding formula by the end of the year. Members generally described the compromise as a step toward a more sustainable model while preserving current funding levels. Next, House Bill 2004, covering the Departments of Revenue and Transportation, was adopted 128-21 and passed 127-27; discussion highlighted transportation funding, rural roads, and a small local safety appropriation that had already been addressed by MoDOT. The House then began debate on House Bill 2005, the Office of Administration budget, with members emphasizing IT accountability, state employee functions, and ongoing technology consolidation/deconsolidation issues.

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• To the Cabo family and every employee who contributed to this agency, thank you, and congratulations
• TO THE CABO FAMILY AND EVERY EMPLOYEE WHO CONTRIBUTED TO THIS AGENCY, THANK YOU.
• COMMITTEE AND CONTRIBUTE TO ITS WORK DURING THIS TRANSITIONAL PERIOD.
• And subsequent reports have indicated that a policy at D.H.S. is a contributing factor, a policy that
• It was a dream for me to work in contributing to the success of this small business.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, November 17, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• <00:15:22.399> and 380 and uh 16 for TRS contributions and 380 and uh 16 for TRS contributions
• And so this would simply be a reporting mechanism, not impacting the local contribution.
• no Senate Bill 6, as we drafted it and it passed the Senate, would have no impact on local contribution
• And so this would simply be a reporting mechanism, not impacting the local contribution. Thank you.
• So that would be the state contribution of state taxpayer funds on a per-pupil basis is approximately

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 History of SEEK 00:02:15 Summary of On-Behalf Payments 00:12:40 Discussion on Collection of University Debt Department of Revenue 00:32:40 Northern Kentucky University 00:57:10, 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the minutes from the September 17 meeting, and heard a presentation from Kentucky Department of Education staff on SEEK school funding and KDE on-behalf payments. KDE explained recent SEEK changes, including the guaranteed base per-pupil amount, attendance-based calculations, second-month and January growth, the 2022 change funding kindergarten at 100% instead of 50%, and the existing add-ons for at-risk students, exceptional children, limited English learners, home/hospital instruction, and transportation. Staff also reviewed tier one funding, noting the 2024 increase from 15% to 17.5% and explaining that eligibility depends on local tax effort and property wealth. They also described Senate Bill 6 from the 2025 session as a reporting proposal to include on-behalf costs in education spending totals. KDE staff then outlined on-behalf payments made for districts, including roughly $458 million for Teachers Retirement System contributions, $942 million for health insurance, about $12 million for technology costs, and additional SFCC debt service outside KDE’s appropriation, for a total of about $1.5 billion. Members asked how a future Senate Bill 6 would affect local contributions and whether folding on-behalf payments into SEEK would shift costs among districts. KDE and Senator Gibbons clarified that the bill was intended only as a reporting mechanism and would not change local contribution or district payments; it would simply present a broader total of state education investment. The discussion also noted that Kentucky’s reported SEEK amount alone does not capture all state education spending. Members raised questions about home and hospital instruction data, saying local concerns suggest growth in some communities even if statewide numbers appear stable. KDE said the statewide figure has been relatively consistent but offered to provide district-level trend data. Co-Chair Petrie also asked about the accuracy of SEEK projections and on-behalf calculations, referencing prior concerns from the Office of Education Accountability. KDE responded that it works with the state budget director’s office in a consensus forecasting process and has been reviewing demographic and property-assessment data, including exceptional child counts, to improve forecast accuracy.

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• And that shows how much solar contributes during a winter storm—not much.
• I, again, sincerely appreciate the work and contributions of each member. **Mr.
• This not only stabilizes electricity prices but also contributes to a more sustainable energy future
• The second takeaway is the solar contribution, which shows how much solar contributes to a winter storm
• So if we don't have that outflow, then that increases the likelihood that we can make contributions to

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• premium tax credits should be taken, the expansion of the program that allows consumers to elect to contribute
• So on this day, we would like to acknowledge the contributions of Haitian Americans in these United States
• We are contributing at all levels. We are in the state, in the state house.
• But most of all, our workers also contribute so much to the health care industry, to the hotel industry
• You've already heard some about our contributions, but our contributions stand beyond the state of Florida

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• premium tax credits should be taken; the expansion of the program that allows consumers to elect to contribute
• We are contributing at all levels. We are in the state, in the state house.
• But most of all, our workers also contribute so much to the health care industry, to the hotel industry
• Contribute so much to the health care industry, to the hotel industry, to education everywhere, you name
• You've already heard some about our contributions, but our contributions stand beyond the state of Florida

Summary: The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for former Senator Donnell C. Childers, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognition of Officer Antonio Richardson as law enforcement officer of the day. A quorum was announced, the journal was approved, and the Speaker said the chamber would take up 11 budget conference reports, with debate and final votes on each report. The first report considered was HB 7031E, the tax package, followed by HB 501E, the state budget appropriations bill. On HB 7031E, Chair Duggan explained that the conference report included a range of tax reductions and tax-related changes, including sales tax holidays, property tax and homestead-related provisions, reductions in certain taxes and fees, and new exemptions or administrative clarifications. He said the package also added items such as sales tax relief for certain university construction projects, a tennis admissions exemption, and changes to agricultural property tax treatment, and that the amendment reduced state and local tax revenues by $272.2 million. Members questioned the bill about the child care tax credit reduction from three years to one, the homestead exemption provision for certain diplomats and foreign service personnel, the absence of gas tax relief and combined reporting, and the inclusion of firearm accessories and tennis tickets in sales tax holidays. After structured debate, the House adopted the conference report and passed HB 7031E by a vote of 88-11. The House then began the conference report on HB 501E, the $114.5 billion budget for fiscal year 2026-2027, which was described as below the prior year’s spending level and leaving more than $14 billion in reserves. Subcommittee chairs outlined major allocations across education, higher education, IT, health care, transportation and economic development, justice, state administration, and agriculture/natural resources. Highlights included increased FEFP funding and veteran teacher raises, full funding for Bright Futures, major IT modernization projects, Medicaid and behavioral health funding, transportation and local infrastructure spending, correctional and law enforcement investments, fire station and emergency response funding, and large environmental and water-quality appropriations. Members asked detailed questions about school voucher fraud oversight, scholarship funding, teacher raises, preeminence funding, ADAP changes, SNAP data tools and error rates, Medicaid rate changes, prison wastewater monitoring, and other budget items, but the transcript ends during the budget questions before final action on HB 501E is shown.

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• Taxpayers contribute over $147 million per cohort of transfer students for courses that they are forced
• The third issue relates to local contributions.
• The third issue relates to local contributions.
• Our concern here is just that if local contributions are low, District funds.
• Students in the state can enhance financial contributions made into higher education, and the state can

Summary: The committee heard an overview of the California Community Colleges budget proposal, including Proposition 98 funding, a 2.41% COLA for apportionments, enrollment growth funding, repayment of an apportionment deferral, and one-time investments for a student support block grant and deferred maintenance. The Department of Finance described the Governor’s package as providing significant new resources, while the LAO recommended prioritizing COLA and enrollment growth within available funds but raised concerns about some smaller proposals, including making the Healthy School Food Pathways Program ongoing and adding more funding for credit for prior learning before outcomes are known. The Chancellor’s Office supported the COLA, enrollment growth, and one-time investments, and said current projections suggest enrollment growth closer to 3%, with about $85 million to $90 million in ongoing costs if fully funded. Members focused heavily on enrollment growth, the 10% district cap, and whether the state should continue funding growth in the current year and budget year. The Chancellor’s Office said some districts, especially in the Inland Empire and Central Valley, are growing rapidly and that about seven districts are above the cap, with roughly 1,563 FTES and about $30 million in ongoing costs tied to that issue. Members also discussed hold-harmless districts and whether declining campuses should be required to produce turnaround or right-sizing plans. The Chancellor’s Office said districts are already having local conversations and that state funding provides time to adjust, but no formal plan requirement was proposed. The committee then took up common course numbering, where the Chancellor’s Office said all 115 community colleges have implemented the first phase and more than 550,000 students enrolled in the first six commonly numbered courses. The office argued that CCN improves clarity but does not yet guarantee that credits will transfer with full value across UC and CSU, because articulation is still handled campus by campus and can require more than 3,500 separate reviews. Members expressed concern that students can still be forced to retake courses such as calculus or ethnic studies even when they have the same common number, and urged the systems to develop a stronger statewide articulation mechanism tied to outcomes and transparency. The item was left open. Finally, the committee heard the Governor’s proposal to make Calbright College’s funding ongoing at $53.1 million. The LAO recommended instead transitioning Calbright to the student-centered funding formula, with one-time bridge funding in the meantime, arguing the Governor’s proposal lacks a clear enrollment-based rationale and performance expectations. Calbright’s leadership defended the college’s competency-based, flexible model for adult learners, citing more than 6,800 students served, over 2,200 certificates awarded, and wage gains for graduates; they said enrollment is expected to grow from about 7,000 students now to roughly 8,000 to 9,000 next year and around 10,000 over the next couple of years. Members pressed for clearer enrollment and funding data before deciding how Calbright should be funded going forward.

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• we should be expecting higher things from it in every other dimension if it's not significantly contributing
• So, as you probably remember, the film tax credit projects have to contribute to career pathways and
• Participants under that program, and productions have contributed $8.1 million in order to fund these
• And out of those, there are 329 projects that have contributed to support those organizations.
• It has been literal; it's contributed to our survival.

Summary: The subcommittee heard an informational update from the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development on the state’s Jobs First economic development strategy and related budget requests. Go-Biz described its regional planning process, priority sectors such as ag-tech, space defense, life sciences, and semiconductors, and requests including an extension of the CalCompetes tax credit, support for export promotion, additional film commission staff, innovation and emerging technology capacity, and a California brand campaign. Members questioned the campaign’s purpose, with some supporting efforts to counter misinformation about California and others warning it should not obscure regulatory and business-climate concerns. Go-Biz said the campaign would be nationally focused, could include business attraction efforts, and was intended to complement—not replace—policy work on permitting and workforce development. The item was informational only. The committee then heard from the California Office of the Small Business Advocate on the California RISE program, the Performing Arts Equitable Payroll Fund, and the Technical Assistance Program/Capital Infusion Program. CalOSBA reported that California RISE’s first round awarded $16.9 million to 61 employment social enterprises, which collectively increased revenue, secured contracts, and employed thousands of people facing barriers to work; a second round is being launched with a new administrator and expanded services. For the performing arts payroll fund, the office said all 100 awardees had been paid, but demand far exceeded available funding, and the program was oversubscribed within days. California for the Arts testified that the sector remains fragile after COVID and urged statutory changes to simplify eligibility and stretch dollars further. SBDC representatives described TAP/SIP as a statewide network supporting small businesses, capital access, and disaster recovery, emphasizing their role in underserved communities and the leverage of federal matching funds. Committee members focused on whether these programs produce durable outcomes and reach smaller or disadvantaged businesses. Questions centered on long-term job retention in California RISE, outreach to ethnic and community media in the civic media program, and whether TAP/SIP are accessible to entrepreneurs with limited capital or capacity. CalOSBA and its partners said they rely heavily on local community organizations for outreach, provide one-on-one counseling and training, and are working to collect more longitudinal data. The committee also discussed the film and television tax credit program, for which Go-Biz requested funding for three permanent positions and ongoing program support. Film Commission staff said the expanded program is tracking demographic and career-pathway data, with most productions opting into new diversity provisions, and that a formal report to the Legislature is expected in 2027. The item concluded without a vote, as the hearing was for oversight and budget discussion.

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• High School to the Capitol and thank their students, educators, and families for their positive contributions
• High School to the Capitol and thank their students, educators, and families for their positive contributions
• Speaker, please join myself. contributions. They make the Virginia Beach in the Commonwealth. Ms.
• Speaker, I ask that this body please join me in recognizing the contribution of the Richmond Free Press
• Here are some statewide statistics that they have contributed to: We have had 115 technologies that were

Keywords: March 11, 2026 - Regular Session, 976, house, all

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• favorite, and I wanted to honor the Ecklunds by sharing one with each of you as a reminder of their contribution
• favorite, and I wanted to honor the Ecklunds by sharing one with each of you as a reminder of their contribution
• favorite, and I wanted to honor the Ecklunds by sharing one with each of you as a reminder of their contribution
• favorite, and I wanted to honor the Ecklunds by sharing one with each of you as a reminder of their contribution
• favorite, and I wanted to honor the Ecklunds by sharing one with each of you as a reminder of their contribution

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• > electronic filing system for the electronic filing system for the political<00:02:23.840> contribution
• political contribution refunds. political contribution refunds.
• Corporations contributed as much as 40% of federal revenues in the middle of the 20th century compared
• Corporations contributed<00:37:22.600> as<00:37:22.720> much<00:37:22.920> as<00
• :37:23.080> 40%<00:37:23.800> of<00:37:23.920> federal contributed as much as 40%

Keywords: 1183, house

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• then Bill 1602, which allowed political subdivisions to withdraw from the newly formed defined contribution
• dual membership service among the defined benefit plan does not include the newly formed defined contribution
• 6 of 71-02-06, states that employees need to be treated by an employer in a similar manner for contribution
• 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

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