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• So this would allocate an additional $475,000 to veterans. That is what the Brigadier would like.
• Last year when we did member grow, you all allocated $1 million to the COGS for all of them to increase
• Last year when we did member grow, we, you, you all allocated $1 million to the COGS for all of them
• Item 15 is from the Office of the Natural Resource Trustee. She has a trustee fund.
• We can work through the allocations of that with you all.

Keywords: 996, all

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• The next one is about enhancing the resources.
• Our budgeting process involves ensuring that about a third of our agency's budget is allocated to capital
• They allocate up to 10% of those funds for shooting range improvements.
• When that happened, we did several projects, and pretty much all of our allocation has been used up.
• When we get additional allocations, we we have a list of prospects.

Keywords: 914, all

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• This bill protects Minnesotans who are looking to donate their personal funds and resources to political
• <00:04:49.120> to funds their personal resources to funds their personal resources to political
• And if the allocation options did include an individual stock, I just want to be clear... be uh a be
• of the funds and decide the allocation of the funds and if<00:51:37.680> the<00:51:38.160>
• :51:40.160> an if the allocation options did include an if the allocation options did include

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We are now on item four of your binder with the document titled "Strategic Resource Management."
• That intentional long-term planning process is typically referred to as strategic resource management
• Because of that, you all adopted strategic resource management in your annual budgeting processes.
• So it limits resources, which means less technology for our students who we need.
• I believe strongly in directing resources to the kids who need it the most.

Keywords: 996, all

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• Chair, that reduction to the Office of Natural Resources is too much for me.
• What's the name of the Office of Natural Resources?
• And the money, if we need it for a natural resource, would then transfer to that natural resource disaster
• The balance on the Office of Natural Resources or Office Resources? You know, the balance you had?
• The balance on the officer of natural resources or office resources. You know, balance you had.

Bills: SB190, HB247, HB8

Keywords: cancer treatment, revenue bonds, Gila Regional Medical Center, Nor-Lea General Hospital, healthcare funding, capital outlay, capital projects, appropriations, reversion, encumbrance, reauthorization, reappropriation, general fund, capital development and reserve fund, tribal infrastructure project fund, Department of Finance and Administration, DFA, state board of finance, severance tax bonds, tax-exempt bonds

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• She's not going to walk into any pregnancy resource center; she's out there looking.
• So, whatever dollars get allocated... The expectation is that they would be serving Oklahomans.
• It could be connecting them with the resources or the entities that can help them.
• Representative Pack now has the maximum amount of time allocated.
• One gets in her car, drives down to a pregnancy resource center she knows is there.

Bills: HJR1101, SB1319, SB1264, HB4237, SB1277, SB2069, HB3066, HB2115, HB2153, HB2268, HB2961, SB1679, SB2018, HB4294, SB2095, HB4113, SB1894, SB1810, HB4268, HB1752, HB3413, SB625, HB3644, HB3940, HJR1096, HJR1100, HJR1099, HB2992, SB1636, HB4302, SB1613, SB1443, HB1409, HB1675, HB1225, HB1381, HB4359, SB1503

Keywords: SB1319, Corporation Commission, Oklahoma, remediation, environmental emergency, brine contamination, oil contamination, oilfield pollution, residential property, home buyout, property acquisition, fair market value, revolving fund, remediation fund, state plugging funds, well plugging, abandoned well, natural breakout, Department of Environmental Quality, DEQ

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• . nationwide directory of thousands of organizations that are committed to life and that provide resources
• These resources may include care for mothers of children, material or legal support, financial assistance
• Right now, Austin and San Antonio combined have allocated $500,000 to pay for flights, hotels, meals,
• We cannot provide material resources or support that assists someone else in breaking the law.
• They're ensuring access, especially for those with limited resources.

Bills: SB 6, SB 11, SB 33

Keywords: electric power, interconnection, utilities, ERCOT, large load customers, water supply, sewer service, demand management, school prayer, Bible reading, religious text, public schools, Texas Education Code, student prayer, silent prayer, meditation, religious liberty, First Amendment, Establishment Clause, church and state

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• One city has found what they consider to be a loophole in our law, and they've allocated taxpayer dollars
• free or at a reduced cost. thousands of organizations that are committed to life and that provide resources
• These resources may not be available to you today, but they are available to you in the future.
• Right now, Austin and San Antonio combined have allocated $500,000 to pay for flights, hotels, meals,
• We cannot provide material resources or support that assists someone else in breaking the law.

Bills: SB6, SB11, SB33

Keywords: electric power, interconnection, utilities, ERCOT, large load customers, water supply, sewer service, demand management, school prayer, Bible reading, religious text, public schools, Texas Education Code, student prayer, silent prayer, meditation, religious liberty, First Amendment, Establishment Clause, church and state

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• We need resources on the ground. We need trauma-informed... ...heal communities.
• We need resources on the ground.
• or New Bedford may not have the same level of resource allocation— Fall River or New Bedford may not
• have the same level of resource allocation or the same program models in place, whether it's neighborhood
• These resources are vital to our work.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The commission on Violence Prevention Services Funding opened by explaining that its purpose is to examine how state dollars for gun violence prevention are being spent, whether they are reaching the right places, and how effective they are. Chair Marjorie Decker noted the commission was created through a legislative bill as part of a broader gun ownership package, and emphasized that the commission will produce recommendations rather than new law. The hearing began with a moment of silence for the National Day of Remembrance for homicide victims, followed by introductions from commissioners and staff. A series of community-based organizations testified about violence prevention, intervention, and survivor services. Emmanuel Williams of the Transformational Prison Project described work with incarcerated and returning youth and families, stressing lived experience, relationship-building, and the impact of budget cuts on travel, staffing, and programming; commissioners asked about his budget, caseload, and funding mix. Teresa D. Grigario and Antonio Gutierrez of Lynn Youth Street Outreach Advocacy said their work focuses on youth ages 12 to 24 in Lynn and Lawrence, with outreach at courts and shooting scenes, and argued that prevention is most effective when it starts early, includes family engagement, counseling, therapy, case management, food, and basic needs support; they said a million-dollar annual budget would help them expand. Ruth Rollins of We Are Better Together/Warren Daniel Hairston Project, speaking as a survivor, called for long-term flexible funding, trauma-informed care, and a community-informed database, and said her organization would ideally need about $2.5 million annually. Ruth Zakarin of the Massachusetts Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence explained that the commission grew out of listening sessions during the firearms-law update process and said the goal is to identify gaps, support grassroots groups, and address regional equity in resource allocation. Other testimony highlighted youth development, reentry, and survivor response as violence prevention. More Than Words described its job-training and supportive-services model for court-involved, homeless, foster-care, and out-of-school youth, citing high rates of graduation, postsecondary enrollment, and employment; a participant, Jorge, shared how the program helped him avoid adult incarceration and build a career in trucking. The Louis D. Brown Peace Institute described its homicide-response and healing work, noting that it served more than 1,100 survivors in 2024, facilitated healing groups and trainings, and is seeking a permanent center in Dorchester; its leaders said the operating budget is $4.5 million and the desired budget is $8 million. The Massachusetts Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs emphasized that gun violence is a youth health crisis and urged continued investment in after-school and out-of-school-time programs. UTEC called for multi-year, flexible funding, more training and networking support, and attention to nonprofit cost recovery, while Roca described its outreach to high-risk young people, strong outcomes, and major federal grant cuts that forced staff reductions. Portal to Hope discussed domestic violence and stalking services, the importance of on-site police-department-based advocacy, and the instability caused by funding restrictions. New North Citizens Council briefly underscored that violence prevention funding is needed to address poverty, lack of education, and mental health needs. State officials also presented on existing grant programs. Kevin Stanton of the Office of Grants and Research described the Commonwealth Project Safe Neighborhood Initiative and the state’s broader public safety grant portfolio, saying partnerships between law enforcement and community organizations are central to violence prevention and citing seizures of illegal firearms, narcotics, and suspected drug proceeds. Renee Contreras said the Shannon Community Safety Initiative is a national model built on nearly 20 years of sustained investment, with multidisciplinary collaborations in 25 communities and research partnerships guiding strategy and evaluation. Throughout the hearing, commissioners repeatedly asked about budgets, staffing, caseloads, and how organizations measure impact, and several speakers said they would follow up with written materials or additional data.

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• about this whole LUMCON conversation is I believe people now understand LUMCON is a very valuable resource
• about this whole LumCon conversation is I believe people now understand LumCon is a very valuable resource
• , expenditure, Performance, including budgeting, allocation, expenditure, and stewardship.
• So for all school districts, the resource that we provide for them is that one.
• And it's something that they're thinking about too: how they can develop resources that support teachers

Summary: The committee met on May 19, 2026, with a quorum present and first heard a presentation from Superintendent Cade Brumley on Louisiana’s recent education scorecard, which showed the state ranked first nationally in reading growth, second in math growth, and first overall in academic growth from 2022 to 2026. Members praised teachers and the department for the results. The committee then deferred SB 507 at the author’s request. The committee reported several bills favorably. SB 484 by Sen. Abraham, as amended, transfers selected duties from the Board of Regents to university management boards and Louisiana Works, adjusts authority over certain higher-education initiatives, creates a study of LUMCON’s placement, and adds financial reporting and early-warning requirements for universities. SB 157 by Sen. Jenkins, as amended, creates six weeks of paid parental leave for eligible public K-12 employees for birth, adoption, or fostering, with a reimbursement fund subject to appropriation; testimony emphasized family support, recruitment and retention, and health benefits. SB 83 by Sen. Edmonds, as amended, requires human trafficking prevention and victim-identification training in schools and updates coordination and service language; the amendment made implementation subject to appropriation and clarified the governor’s office role. The committee also reported SB 450 by Sen. Edmonds, as amended, requiring mandatory reporting of school threats and physical security assessments, with student witnesses and members stressing school safety and the need for funding and practical security measures. SB 132 by Sen. Klein-Peter, as amended, requires exterior master key boxes and updated school mapping data for emergency response, with an amendment exempting districts already using such boxes. Finally, Rep. Carver presented HR 251 on recess for K-3 students, citing Oklahoma’s expanded recess law and research on physical activity and learning, but said he would keep the resolution parked for further discussion rather than seek a vote.

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• It is, of course, a trusted partner expertly leading the way in human resources practices to enhance
• I want to let you know that we have spent already 48 percent that was allocated to us for fiscal year
• I think it's the goal for us to make sure that they have the resources and strategies to make sure that
• These rapid hires, you can allocate the positions. Let us know And then bring somebody in.
• And I think the legislature deserves some credit on that because you have given us additional resources

Keywords: 996, all

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• allocation too.
• allocation too.
• So at each of those needs, we're allocating resources accordingly.
• We allocated $35 million in gap funding after the property tax for the primary credit.
• We allocated $35,000. Probably not prepared to answer it, but let's give it a shot.

Keywords: 908, all

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• with money that's already been allocated with money that's already been allocated for<01:47:06.080
• <01:49:01.520> and and those who take public resources and and those who take public resources
• should be providing additional resources should be providing additional resources to<01:52:22.560
• I'm asking if take resources from.
• This is no cut to his budget.” allocated, that doesn't make any allocated, that doesn't make any sense

Keywords: 1183, house

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• This is a significant amount of money: $32 million a year that has a legacy allocation as part of our
• <00:14:57.399> uh<00:14:57.480> for save uh uh uh State resources uh for save uh uh
• uh as part of our system when allocation uh as part of our system when we<00:15:45.920> when<
• It's critical to have these resources available for employees.
• This also is for Human Resource Staffing and Labor Relations staffing.

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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• The resources needed for California and the counties to even attempt to mitigate the harm that would
• So once we noticed this trend, we did transition internally and redirected resources.
• We have the California Department of Human Resources.
• I work at the California Department of Water Resources. I'm a PhD trained research scientist.
• My name is Pete Nelson, I'm a senior scientist at the Department of Water Resources.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• pursuing aerospace with the resources pursuing aerospace with the resources that<00:10:08.640>
• So this particular position and the allocation, uh, is that contract only the allocation?
• We were weren't given the resources.
• our from our BJ table when we allocated our from our BJ table when we allocated our<01:42:56.080
• So allocation of each budget line items.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• ,<00:41:57.960> it's defined criteria is not a resource, it's defined criteria is not a resource
• My feeling on this is this would not be a good use of the resources for the General Court.
• I didn't feel that it was a good use of the resources. I apologize for the General Court.
• I didn't feel that it was a good use of the resources. I apologize for the General Court.
• <01:29:34.040> of should be a particular allocation of should be a particular allocation of

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I chair the Committee on Health and Representative Lisa Martin chairs the Committee on Human Resources
• here to to have many other resources here to to support<00:18:46.960> this.
• get allocated differently. get allocated differently. >> Correct. >> Correct.
• And we've also updated our website with these retailer resources.
• So, we've laid these retailer resources.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The joint hearing opened with House Bill 1969, which would provide state funding for colorectal cancer screenings for uninsured and underinsured residents. The Department of Human Services said it supports the goal of early screening but would need new administrative capacity, including a program manager and claim pre-screening, to run the program. The Department of Health supported the measure and cited low screening rates in Hawaii, noting an educational campaign to encourage screening. The Insurance Division raised concerns about reliance on federal FAQs, warning that guidance can change and may create state cost exposure. Supporters including the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and the Hawaii Medical Association argued the bill would close a preventive-care gap, reduce late-stage diagnoses, and save long-term costs; the committee also discussed implementation costs, estimated by DHS at roughly $1.4 million to $2 million annually plus administrative expenses, and a 6-month to 1-year timeline to establish the program. The committee then took up House Bill 1965, which would require health carriers to spend at least 6% of total medical expenditures on primary care providers. The Insurance Division said several provisions raise technical and legal concerns, including the premium freeze, the medical loss ratio language, the lack of an existing external review process for downcoding claims, and a new mandate for medically necessary inter-island transportation that could trigger an ACA defrayal. The Department of Human Services supported the intent but suggested broader language to include primary care supports and services, and noted that QUEST integration plans already invested at least 9% of total medical expenditures in primary care in 2024, with additional spending on supports and low-value care reductions. State health planning officials strongly supported the bill as an investment in primary care, saying it could improve outcomes and lower long-term costs, though they acknowledged a possible temporary premium increase during the transition. Testimony in support emphasized Hawaii’s physician shortage, especially on Maui, the Big Island, and other neighbor islands, and warned that clinics are under financial strain and may close without higher primary care reimbursement. The Hawaii Healthcare Task Force, AARP Hawaii, and other supporters said the bill would help retain providers, improve access for Medicare and Medicaid patients, and prevent downstream costs from emergency room use and avoidable hospitalizations. No votes or final committee action were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.

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• Senate Bill 2137 by Menendez relates to the allocation of low-income housing tax credits.
• They don't have resources.
• and our scarce jail resources to step in and do the federal government's job.
• Where we want to prioritize law enforcement resources that result in arrest, correct?
• We did not allocate the required money to implement this amendment. I move...

Bills: SB37, SJR84, SJR87, SJR27, SB8, SB10, SB227, SB261, SB15, SB12, SB25, SB57, SB127, SB293, SB441, SB3059, SB512, SB241, SB1718, SB140, SB2055, SB2075, SB2018, SB1534, SB1567, SB785, SB1233, SB1580, SB1663, SB413, SB447, SB519, SB467, SB1579, SB1191, SB1021, SB1838, SB2807, SB2835, SB546, SB2121, SB2167, SB2035, SB2024, SB1032, SB1049, SB1266, SB1400, SB1302, SB401, SB1596, SB1281, SB1242, SB1343, SB310, SB1346, SB2753, SB2703, SB2221, SB1719, SB2177, SB800, SB790, SB748, SB571, SB1957, SB1923, SB1896, SB1760, SB1335, SB2368, SB2477, SB2587, SB2972, SB2986, SB2965, SB1563, SB1467, SB1164, SB1137, SB614, SB705, SB961, SB918, SB955, SB869, SB850, SB863, SB1610, SB1055, SB2206, SB457, SB2337, SB1362, SCR9, SB2405, SB2406, SB2407, SB2166, SB2148, SB535, SB777, SB827, SB1141, SB1330, SB1352, SB1664, SB1862, SB1936, SB1453, SB1448, SB1398, SB2137, SB2111, SB53, SB226, SB1677, SB1723, SB1839, SB36, SB38, SB815, SB1856, SB552, SB646, SB37, SJR84, SJR87, SJR27, SB8, SB10, SB227, SB261, SB15, SB12, SB25, SB57, SB127, SB293, SB441, SB3059, SB512, SB241, SB1718, SB140, SB2055, SB2075, SB2018, SB1534, SB1567, SB785, SB1233, SB1580, SB1663, SB413, SB447, SB519, SB467, SB1579, SB1191, SB1021, SB1838, SB2807, SB2835, SB546, SB2121, SB2167, SB2035, SB2024, SB1032, SB1049, SB1266, SB1400, SB1302, SB401, SB1596, SB1281, SB1242, SB1343, SB310, SB1346, SB2753, SB2703, SB2221, SB1719, SB2177, SB800, SB790, SB748, SB571, SB1957, SB1923, SB1896, SB1760, SB1335, SB2368, SB2477, SB2587, SB2972, SB2986, SB2965, SB1563, SB1467, SB1164, SB1137, SB614, SB705, SB961, SB918, SB955, SB869, SB850, SB863, SB1610, SB1055, SB2206, SB457, SB2337, SB1362, SCR9, HB5560, HB762, HB 107, HB 114, HB300, HB138, HB4386, HB2495, HB581, HB3348, HB5323

Keywords: higher education, curriculum review, governing board, faculty council, ombudsman, tax exemption, property tax, homestead, fire damage, constitutional amendment, bail reform, criminal justice, felony offenses, public safety, judicial conduct, state commission, judicial misconduct, commission membership, immigration enforcement, ICE agreements

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• So that is a concern that they can't, they're not going to be able to use our resources.
• I think that's a great resource.
• I think that's a great resource.
• Chairman, 2082 comes from the Energy and Natural Resources Committee.
• So there isn't a new allocation; it's just... ...utilizing the existing dollars.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 2265, which would provide the Fargo National Cemetery with up to a $3 million line of credit to help fund improvements such as indoor bathrooms, parking, a family gathering area, an office, a hearse garage, and a veterans gallery. Supporters said the cemetery has expanded rapidly since 2019, has already conducted about 1,000 burials, and needs better facilities for families and the Honor Guard; they also said the project would be subject to federal VA approval and, once completed, would be taken over by the VA. Members raised questions about the project’s cost, timing, funding sources, whether the bill should be a grant instead of a line of credit, and whether a chapel should be specifically included. No vote was taken on SB 2265 during the excerpt. The committee then took up Senate Bill 2230, which would have the Secretary of State mail active voters a guide on ballot measures at least 45 days before an election, with objective summaries, fiscal impacts, and arguments for and against each measure. Secretary of State Michael Howe said the office already receives many questions about ballot measures and would post the same information online and at polling places, while emphasizing the need to keep the material objective and consistent with election-law restrictions. Members generally supported the idea as a voter-education tool, and the committee adopted a due pass motion on SB 2230 by a 19-0 vote. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 2256, which would provide one-time state support for the NDSU Research and Technology Park in Fargo to expand its role in commercialization, robotics, precision agriculture, and defense-related technology. Park CEO Brenda Weiland explained that the park is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit spun out of NDSU, governed by a board with both university and industry representation, and that the new model is intended to bridge the gap between research and market-ready products without competing directly with private industry. Members asked about ownership, intellectual property, the planned partnership with Carnegie Mellon’s robotics center, and how the park would use the funding; the discussion focused on contracts, licensing, and the park’s intent to build technical capacity and attract companies. The excerpt ends before any vote on SB 2256.