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• And Senator Neal, will you just state again what the appropriation would be?
• The bill appropriates $10 million to the Housing Division to reduce the monthly mortgage payments for
• There is accompanying this bill a general fund appropriation of just over $550,000.
• There is accompanying this bill a general fund appropriation of just over $550,000.
• Is this strictly just an appropriation? Not seeing any other questions.

Bills: AB568, SB90, SB133, SB147, SB229, SB233, SB240, SB245, SB280, SB378, SB393, SB417, SB434, SB494, SB495, AB62, SB104, SB119, SB132, SB193, SB262, SB422, SB431, SB435, SB468, SB503

Keywords: higher education, Nevada System of Higher Education, operational expenses, instructional expenses, public funding, education funding, teacher grants, classroom supplies, instructional support, specialized personnel, civics education, Nevada Center for Civic Engagement, funding, youth programs, civic involvement, Southern Nevada, Clark County, Las Vegas Valley, regional planning, economic resiliency

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• </c><00:35:50.560><c> picide</c> appropriation to the waste picide appropriation to the waste picide
• </c><00:35:54.720><c> this</c> require an additional appropriation this require an additional appropriation
• And this would impact them on a financial scale.
• Um we know that having financial myself.
• ><01:43:51.520><c> from</c> financially transition that land from financially transition that land from

Bills: HF3965, HF3704, HF3260, HF3718

Keywords: pesticide, agriculture, environmental protection, health risks, chemical safety, local agriculture, insecticides, pollinators, seeds, environmental health, neonicotinoids, systemic insecticides, civil penalties, pest management, land trends, report, appropriation, farmers, veterinary medicine, veterinary technology

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• Committee or by the Joint Appropriations Committee.
• </c> by the joint appropriations committee. by the joint appropriations committee. where<00:02:52.480
• </c><00:09:14.000><c> Moving</c> joint appropriations committee.
• Moving joint appropriations committee.
• </c><00:29:56.399><c> for</c> special revenue also appropriated for special revenue also appropriated

Bills: SF0032, SF0010, SF0001, HB0001

Keywords: 911 services, emergency response, grant funding, next generation technology, government accountability, public safety, mental health, detention, competency evaluation, treatment, contractual agreements, Wyoming, budget, funding, education, wildfire prevention, healthcare, community colleges, grants, economic development

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• :04:33.600><c> and</c> This summary reflects appropriations and This summary reflects appropriations
• </c> appropriations for purposes of spending. appropriations for purposes of spending.
• I'll pass it off to Miss Scott for page two. appropriation is in the Raven Act. appropriation is in the
• ><c> at</c><00:18:20.240><c> 1.6</c> Today, that appropriation is at 1.6 Today, that appropriation is
• </c><00:36:28.960><c> funds</c> a a step further by appropriating funds a a step further by appropriating

Bills: SF0032, SF0010, SF0001, HB0001

Keywords: 911 services, emergency response, grant funding, next generation technology, government accountability, public safety, mental health, detention, competency evaluation, treatment, contractual agreements, Wyoming, budget, funding, education, wildfire prevention, healthcare, community colleges, grants, economic development

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• </c><00:03:36.239><c> The</c> appropriated for that purpose. The appropriated for that purpose.
• ,</c><00:04:07.280><c> I'd</c> to have a copy go to appropriations, I'd to have a copy go to appropriations
• ,</c><00:09:09.279><c> how</c> the $3 million uh appropriation, how the $3 million uh appropriation,
• to House Appropriations Welcome to House Appropriations Committee.<01:03:53.680><c> Please</c><01:03
• appropriations be set the appropriate appropriations be set aside<01:04:45.280><c> and</c><01:04:45.520

Bills: SF0032, SF0010, SF0001, HB0001

Keywords: 911 services, emergency response, grant funding, next generation technology, government accountability, public safety, mental health, detention, competency evaluation, treatment, contractual agreements, Wyoming, budget, funding, education, wildfire prevention, healthcare, community colleges, grants, economic development

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• We did have some appropriation that was put forward to it.
• This is pretty much a straight appropriation bill of $50 million to continue the cleanup of funds out
• I support the appropriation to fund the assessment and cleanup of abandoned uranium mines.
• Last year, there was $20 million appropriated.
• Okay, another appropriation bill. SB 249 we're doing now.

Bills: SB201, SB226, SB242, SB249

Keywords: rural libraries, education, cultural funding, library services, community resources, contaminated sites, environmental cleanup, uranium mining, state funding, abandoned sites, tribal affairs, Indian Child Welfare Act, appropriation, children, youth, compliance, field liaison, Indigenous rights, missing persons, law enforcement

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• HB 310 is simply an appropriation bill for $1 million to expand the planning, the development, the study
• that we can bring it back when we have a detailed plan to this legislature and then work within appropriations
• The financial reporting doesn't go through it.

Bills: HB310, HB323, HM51, HB194

Keywords: museum, cultural affairs, lowrider, Espanola, appropriation, feasibility study, broadband access, low-income, rural areas, Indian nations, affordable internet, employment opportunities, detention centers, immigration, economic development, repurposing facilities, job transition, rural development, housing, affordable housing

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• This eliminates the need for busing, which has been a very large financial and logistical barrier to
• The concerts are age appropriate and just delightful for the majority of my students.
• And this very well could be the absolutely appropriate way to invest Legacy dollars, but I think that
• And this very well could be the absolutely appropriate way to invest Legacy dollars, but I think that
• way to invest absolutely appropriate way to invest Legacy<00:41:31.319><c> dollars</c><00:41:32.319>

Bills: HF1679, HF1019, HF2321, HF1740, HF2278

Keywords: public television, funding, grants, arts and culture, Minnesota, Minnesota Public Radio, arts education, cultural heritage, community engagement, public radio, community radio, educational grants, community cable, public access, programming funding, civic engagement, ethnic media, public access television, Minnesota Humanities Center, funding appropriation

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• </c><00:23:46.120><c> moving</c> double the appropriation moving double the appropriation moving forward
• Chair will welcome her. ...financial management around that.
• </c> our Farms understand the financial our Farms understand the financial pieces<00:36:30.599><c> that
• </c><00:50:47.200><c> adviser</c> meeting um with a farm financial adviser meeting um with a farm financial
• </c> to help me evaluate my financial to help me evaluate my financial standing<00:51:17.160><c> and<

Bills: HF711, HF653

Keywords: agriculture, agricultural education, leadership development, Minnesota Agricultural Education and Leadership Council, MAELC, chapter 41D, grant funding, general fund appropriation, commissioner of agriculture, farm education, youth agriculture programs, ag literacy, workforce development, extension education, research funding, extension services, technology transfer, grant programs, 1183, house

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• House File 4470 is an appropriation for the Melissa Hortman Memorial.
• So, it is an $800,000 appropriation to implement the updated Capital Mall design framework under the
• And we are also ready to stand by and help when it might be appropriate.
• </c><01:06:34.760><c> So,</c> help when it might be appropriate.
• So, help when it might be appropriate.

Bills: HF4470, HF2418, HF3417, HF3365, HF3463

Keywords: HF4470, Melissa Hortman, memorial, statue, memorial garden, State Office Building, Capitol Mall Design Framework, capital investment, appropriation, Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board, Department of Administration, public art, commemorative monument, landscaping, artist selection, family consultation, Minnesota legislature, state building site, capital appropriation, political subdivisions

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• You do not let your children have whatever they might be age appropriate to have.
• You do not let your children have whatever they might be age appropriate to have.
• Um, it was highly competitive over 52 million in financial requests. bill.
• You will see a blank appropriation.
• You will see a blank appropriation.

Bills: HF2078, HF777, HF841, HF1112, HF1098, HF1926

Keywords: child care, day care, child care center, licensing, license requirements, parent access, guardian access, custody order, court order, furnishings, equipment standards, learning materials, early childhood education, infant care, toddler care, preschool, school-age child care, play materials, sensory materials, gross motor equipment

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• Senators, if you will please take up Tab 1, Senate Bill 964 on financial disclosures by Senator Wright
• by deleting the current statutory language that requires Form 10 to be filed with the individual financial
• The reason is that the financial disclosures that are required are electronically filed, and this particular

Bills: S0964

Keywords: financial disclosures, ethics, government transparency, gift reporting, procurement

Summary: The committee convened with a quorum present and Senator Polsky excused. The main bill heard was Senate Bill 964, sponsored by Senator Wright on behalf of Senator Stewart, which revises financial disclosure reporting requirements for certain gifts and honoraria. The bill is intended to conform the filing process for Ethics Commission Form 10 by clarifying that it is filed with the Commission, rather than attached electronically to financial disclosure forms, and to allow the Commission to update its rules accordingly. Carrie Stillman, executive director of the Ethics Commission, testified in support of the bill, saying it clarifies the filing location and reflects current practice. There was no debate, and the committee voted unanimously to report SB 964 favorably. The committee then took up confirmation hearings for appointments listed in Tabs 2 through 15. No appointee was requested to be heard separately, and the committee approved all of the nominees in one vote. The meeting concluded after a motion to rise was adopted.

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• Chair and members, House Bill 2416 appropriates $20 million in fiscal year 2007 from the State General
• The $20 million that are being appropriated to this fund are $20 million that can and should be allocated
• Can you explain why SAVE is not appropriate for voter eligibility checks?
• Chair and members, House Bill 2759 appropriates $500,000 in fiscal year 2027 from the State General Fund
• I don't know if the sponsor or hear the bill, and if that's more appropriate for the sponsor.

Bills: HB2416, HB2663, HB2759, HB2806

Keywords: border security, drug trafficking, human smuggling, law enforcement funding, Arizona, public safety, immigration, military leave, national guard, employment rights, paid leave, disaster response, veterans services, education programs, funding, appropriation, Yavapai county, lawful presence, public programs, verification

Bills: SB 629, SB 1015, SB 2501, SB 2933

Keywords: child support, interest accrual, family law, delinquency, financial judgment

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• She understands that financial regulators play an important role.
• We don't see outside financial crises.
• Appropriately and efficiently.
• . in the financial system as well.
• That might be more appropriate. Yes. Okay. Thank you.

Keywords: legislation, housing affordability, financial regulation, public testimony, accountability, oversight

Summary: The meeting involved significant discussions around key legislative proposals, primarily focusing on various bills such as HB2 and SB5. The committee examined the implications of these bills on issues like housing affordability and financial regulation. Notable members engaged in debates, providing differing perspectives on the potential economic impacts of the proposed bills. The meeting witnessed public testimony, which included a call for accountability in government actions and oversight of current financial policies. Members echoed concerns about following through on commitments to address critical issues affecting everyday Americans.

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• individuals who have the experience. leadership and commitment needed to restore economic growth and financial
• experience to the OCC, and he will put an end to the politically motivated debanking and ensure financial
• Luc Pettit, nominated for Assistant Secretary of Treasury, for financial institutions, has the experience
• working to increase the affordable housing supply, to expanding access to capital, to ensuring our financial
• with the Trump administration's deregulatory agenda. instead of fighting to protect consumers and financial

Keywords: nominees, economic growth, financial stability, public testimony, consumer protection

Summary: The meeting centered around the confirmation of four significant individuals nominated for leadership positions within various financial institutions. Members engaged in heated discussions regarding the nominees' qualifications and past track records. Concerns were raised over the potential implications of these appointments on economic stability and consumer protections. Each nominee was scrutinized, with particular emphasis on their political alignments and prior influence in their respective agencies. Despite the contentious atmosphere, there was a clear focus on the need for strong leadership to guide economic policies during challenging times.

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• Part of the issue is financial for institutions, correct? Correct.
• Forty percent receive need-based financial aid, and a large majority have jobs while attending college
• for the Passport to Careers program into the state financial aid account.
• for the Passport to Careers program into the state financial aid account, and there are no amendments
• This bill helps address that, and we have fantastic financial aid programs in the state.

Bills: SB6258, SB5963

Keywords: Washington Medical Commission, medical license, license relinquishment, voluntary surrender, nondisciplinary pathway, physician regulation, health professional licensing, disciplinary database, National Practitioner Data Bank, license renewal, license reinstatement, medical board, professional discipline, credential surrender, healthcare regulation, SB 5963, passport to careers, Washington College Grant, financial aid, higher education

Summary: The committee held a public hearing on Senate Bill 6258, which would authorize the Washington Medical Commission to create a non-disciplinary process for physicians and other licensees to voluntarily relinquish their licenses. Staff, the bill sponsor, and supporters from the Medical Commission and the Washington Physicians Health Program said the bill would give providers a dignified way to permanently give up a license when they are retiring or otherwise leaving practice, without triggering disciplinary reporting, while preserving patient safety by excluding anyone under investigation or discipline. Members asked about the practical purpose of the bill, including how it would help retired or inactive doctors avoid ongoing continuing education and administrative oversight. The committee then held a work session on part-time and contingent faculty in the community and technical college system. The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges described the system’s enrollment, staffing, and bargaining structure, noting that faculty conditions and pay vary by college and that adjunct pay has historically lagged behind full-time faculty. A panel from AFT Washington argued that contingent faculty are underpaid and often lack guaranteed work, benefits, or compensation for duties such as office hours, advising, and committee work. They cited a 2024 SBCTC report finding contingent faculty pay averaged 61.5% of full-time faculty pay and said the state’s 85% pay-equity goal should be funded over time; members asked about bargaining, health benefits, workload, and comparisons to other teaching jobs. In executive session, the committee considered two bills. Substitute Senate Bill 5931, making administrative changes to the Workforce Education, Investment, Accountability, and Oversight Board, was reported out of committee with a do pass recommendation on a 14-1 vote. Senate Bill 5963, which would automatically make students eligible for the Passport to Careers program if they qualify for the Washington College Grant and align the financial-need formula with the federal formula, was also reported out with a do pass recommendation on a 15-0 vote. The committee then adjourned.

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• by transaction in order to determine whether this particular item is taxable, and they apply the appropriate
• by transaction in order to determine whether this particular item is taxable, and they apply the appropriate
• guidelines, not only in statute that you all have put in over the years, especially since the 2008 financial
• So if that worked with roads, fire, or even money we appropriate to certain communities that don't go
• think of taxation in terms of public goods right so if that worked with roads fire or even money we appropriate

Bills: HB2143, HB2273, HB2290, HB2373, HB2784, HB2794, HB4037

Keywords: public safety, retirement system, investments, trust fund, board of trustees, financial report, income tax rebate, Pinal County, taxpayer eligibility, state revenue, financial assistance, transaction privilege tax, business location, tangible personal property, shared vehicle, sourcing, income tax, veterans, donations, tax refunds

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• I think that it's appropriate that there should be some protections for the property taxpayers.
• I think that it's appropriate that there should be some protections for the property taxpayers.
• In Arizona, access to financial services should be based on financial facts, not ideological scoring.
• In Arizona, access to financial services should be based on financial facts, not ideological scoring.
• In Arizona, access to financial services should be based on financial facts, not ideological scoring.

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

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• Page three, lines 12 through 13 in their entirety. relating to appropriations measures relating to appropriations
• But when we don't fund things appropriately, they have to make hard choices.
• The Kentucky Commission on Women has never had an appropriation.
• Um, so I there are all of appropriation.
• It had to be appropriated.

Bills: SB141, SB124, SB56, SJR116, SB94, SB37, SB127, SB197, SB66, SB70, SB133, SB160, SB214, SB312, SB52, SJR62, SJR75

Keywords: legal advertisements, tax rates, public hearings, transparency, local government, sick leave, education, teacher retirement, benefits, employee compensation, Medicaid, nonopioid analgesics, pain management, health care regulation, utilization controls, physician shortage, health care access, medically underserved areas, medical education, workforce development