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• The current version of the CD1 does not have any appropriation.
• So I think it's entirely appropriate.

Bills: SB2057, SB2109, SB2400, HB1752, SB2599, SB2930

Keywords: immigration enforcement, sanctuary policy, detainer, ICE, federal immigration authorities, 8 U.S.C. 1357(g), 8 U.S.C. 1373, 8 U.S.C. 1644, deportation, undocumented immigrants, noncitizen, migrant rights, local police cooperation, law enforcement cooperation, hold request, judicial warrant, probable cause, civil immigration enforcement, county police, state police

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• There is no appropriations in this bill. We do have a FIN and WAM referral.
• There is<00:10:12.240> no<00:10:12.600> appropriations<00:10:13.720> in<00:10:13.880
• is no appropriations in this bill. is no appropriations in this bill.

Bills: SB2057, SB2109, SB2400, HB1752, SB2599, SB2930

Keywords: immigration enforcement, sanctuary policy, detainer, ICE, federal immigration authorities, 8 U.S.C. 1357(g), 8 U.S.C. 1373, 8 U.S.C. 1644, deportation, undocumented immigrants, noncitizen, migrant rights, local police cooperation, law enforcement cooperation, hold request, judicial warrant, probable cause, civil immigration enforcement, county police, state police

Bills: SB2057, SB2109, SB2400, HB1752, SB2599, SB2930

Keywords: immigration enforcement, sanctuary policy, detainer, ICE, federal immigration authorities, 8 U.S.C. 1357(g), 8 U.S.C. 1373, 8 U.S.C. 1644, deportation, undocumented immigrants, noncitizen, migrant rights, local police cooperation, law enforcement cooperation, hold request, judicial warrant, probable cause, civil immigration enforcement, county police, state police

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• Moving on to HB 2271, making emergency appropriations for public employment cost items.
• Moving on to HB 2272, uh, making emergency appropriations for public employment cost items.
• appropriations for public employment<00:05:09.840> cost<00:05:10.120> items.
• I am still in discussions with House Finance about this because of the appropriations and additional
• I am still in discussions with House Finance about this because of the appropriations and additional

Bills: SB2057, SB2109, SB2400, HB1752, SB2599, SB2930

Keywords: immigration enforcement, sanctuary policy, detainer, ICE, federal immigration authorities, 8 U.S.C. 1357(g), 8 U.S.C. 1373, 8 U.S.C. 1644, deportation, undocumented immigrants, noncitizen, migrant rights, local police cooperation, law enforcement cooperation, hold request, judicial warrant, probable cause, civil immigration enforcement, county police, state police

Bills: SB2057, SB2109, SB2400, HB1752, SB2599, SB2930

Keywords: immigration enforcement, sanctuary policy, detainer, ICE, federal immigration authorities, 8 U.S.C. 1357(g), 8 U.S.C. 1373, 8 U.S.C. 1644, deportation, undocumented immigrants, noncitizen, migrant rights, local police cooperation, law enforcement cooperation, hold request, judicial warrant, probable cause, civil immigration enforcement, county police, state police

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• Madam Chair, members, House Bill 2388 appropriates an unspecified amount of monies to the Arizona Commerce

Bills: HB2388, HB2804, HB2926

Keywords: HB2388, Arizona Commerce Authority, ACA, small modular reactor, SMR, nuclear energy, advanced nuclear, data center, data centers, economic development, study, appropriation, general fund, jobs, wages, tax revenue, broadband, infrastructure, secondary businesses, tertiary businesses

Summary: The committee began with short presentations highlighting historic sites in Prescott, including the Arizona Pioneer Home and the First Territorial Governor’s Mansion/Charlotte Hall Museum, framed as ways to showcase rural districts and Arizona history. Members discussed the importance of using committee time to feature district-specific projects and tourism assets before moving to legislation. The main action was on HB 2804, a bill creating a state rural development and housing tax credit tied to the federal low-income housing tax credit for projects in counties under 800,000 population. Supporters, including the sponsor, the mayor of Flagstaff, housing developers, and other local officials, argued the credit would help finance affordable housing for seniors, veterans, and low-income residents in rural areas where projects are otherwise not feasible. Opponents, including the Arizona Free Enterprise Club, argued the program is inefficient, difficult to police, and disproportionately benefits intermediaries and developers. After extended questioning and debate about whether the bill truly helps veterans and seniors, the committee passed HB 2804 on a 7-0 vote. The committee then heard HB 2388, which directs the Arizona Commerce Authority to study the economic benefits of small modular reactors and data centers and report findings to the governor and legislature. The sponsor described it as a data-gathering measure to inform future policy, while supporters said it could help assess energy and job impacts, especially for Hispanic workers. One member suggested adding information on utility-rate impacts and waste/storage issues through amendment. The bill passed on a 6-1 vote, and the committee adjourned.

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• modifications to prior appropriations modifications to prior appropriations that<00:18:36.160>
• Direct appropriations let us bill.
• <00:42:58.720> to used these direct appropriations to used these direct appropriations to
• funding, through expanded appropriation funding, through expanded appropriation for<00:45:32.720
• We urge a balanced appropriations.

Bills: HF3228, HF2441

Keywords: workers' compensation, insurance programs, employee protection, Minnesota statutes, safety regulations, prevailing wage, certified payroll, payroll reporting, construction contracts, public works, project registration, labor standards, contractor compliance, subcontractor reporting, state government, Department of Administration, Commissioner of Labor and Industry, Metropolitan Council, highway construction, public construction

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• Section 16, unexpended appropriation, so it's a request to have the authority to spend unspent money
• And also having to go back and ask for deficiency appropriations is also, I think we need to do a better

Bills: HB1540

Keywords: education savings account, ESA, school choice, private school vouchers, nonpublic school, tuition assistance, education tax credit, homeschool exclusion, Bank of North Dakota, Department of Public Instruction, public funding for private education, voucher program, student scholarships, special education, parental choice, curriculum funding, tutoring, online learning, state per-pupil payment, income-based eligibility

Summary: The committee first took up amended bill 10-13, a school funding and education appropriations measure. Senator Schaible walked through the final version, which included changes to foundation aid, transportation grants, free and reduced-price meals funding, paraprofessional and teacher support programs, Native American education items, library and school facility projects, and several one-time grants. Members discussed removing the science center grant funding, and Senator Meyer objected to that removal, arguing that Grand Forks had raised matching private and local funds and that other cities had received similar state support. The committee also agreed to adjust regional education association funding to reflect six centers rather than seven, reducing that line to $600,000. The committee then adopted the amendment to 10-13 unanimously and passed the bill as further amended on a unanimous roll call, with Senator Shively designated as carrier. After a brief recess, the committee turned to bill 1540, but no formal action was taken. Bank of North Dakota and OMB representatives raised concerns that the draft included policy changes and procurement/IT exemptions that needed further discussion. Members agreed the bill would be delayed until Monday so the Bank, OMB, and NDIT could confer and work through the mechanics and policy issues before the committee moved it forward.

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• for—or says that the bill would cost $726,000 per year to DEED, and I noticed that the amendment appropriates
• But the appropriation is expected to cover those two positions for the ombudsman, so that is the information
• <00:04:05.680> I<00:04:05.760> think that the amendment appropriates I think that the
• amendment appropriates I think a<00:04:05.920> little<00:04:06.079> bit<00:04:06.239><
• <00:40:50.079> in deed uh with the amount appropriated in deed uh with the amount appropriated

Bills: HF8, HF1416

Keywords: wetlands, environmental review, permitting efficiency, Pollution Control Agency, construction permits, environmental impact statements, local government, business regulation, environmental assessments, HF1416, relocation grants, economic development, business relocation, site selection, business incentives, grant extension, appropriation extension, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, request for proposals

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• So right now, these are two different appropriations bills.
• This puts them into one appropriation bill for simplicity and tracking.
• There was a special appropriation discussed that would have been a little different than that, but when
• Which is equal to 1/12th of the amount appropriated. Does that apply to anything in 274? Mr.
• Of appropriation. Mr. Chairman, Representative Herndon, that's correct. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Bills: HB2, SB152

Keywords: general appropriation, budget, Medicaid, education funding, public safety, telecommunications, low-income assistance, lifeline, broadband, rural broadband, universal service fund, public regulation commission, PRC, 911 surcharge, telecommunications relay service, VoIP, mobile service, internet affordability, digital equity, digital inclusion

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• Again, the NMECG supports a committee substitute for Senate Bill 152 and asks House Appropriations and
• I am wondering, there are some cuts to DFA on special appropriations.
• This said DFA special appropriations, and there was... I can speak to that, Mr. Chairman.
• Chair, we are re-appropriating some...
• And Chair, I feel like the House Appropriations Committee comes in early.

Bills: HB2, SB152

Keywords: general appropriation, budget, Medicaid, education funding, public safety, telecommunications, low-income assistance, lifeline, broadband, rural broadband, universal service fund, public regulation commission, PRC, 911 surcharge, telecommunications relay service, VoIP, mobile service, internet affordability, digital equity, digital inclusion

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• Making an appropriation to the CYFD to improve computer hardware and software used in the child welfare
• , but otherwise would be an appropriate award.
• So, Madam Chair, members of the committee, just to stay consistent with other appropriations through
• The shortfall has been paid in recent years by non-recurring appropriations.
• It's not currently covered by general appropriations.

Bills: SB246, SB146, SB300, SB301, SB309, SM17

Keywords: massage therapy, licensure, health and safety standards, continuing education, establishment licensing, civil rights, sovereign immunity, damages, public body, lawsuit limitations, legal notice, child welfare, computing infrastructure, data management, Department of Health, appropriation, foster care, Indian children, cultural competency, training services

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• And provide an appropriation in order to continue to make the improvements to the facility.
• And so the resources that would be appropriated would be to continue to make the improvement so that
• And so the resources that would be appropriated would be to continue to make the improvement so that
• Senator, you described for me the local skin in the game as a percentage of this total appropriation.
• But I certainly understand this a one-time appropriation.

Bills: SB47, SB195, SB196, SB197, SB198, SB78

Keywords: food recovery, composting, waste management, solid waste surcharge, organic waste reduction, environment, grants, advisory group, soil conservation, water resources, training services, outreach programs, environmental protection, animal care, veterinary services, spay and neuter, Las Vegas, community funding, animal welfare, animal shelter

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• The bills before you today are appropriation bills.
• And within the process itself, there are going to be the appropriation bills, and there will be, if you
• Again, this seems like this ought to be a capital outlay, not a direct appropriation.
• In that appropriation over there, or how would that get added to it, or is it in HB 2?
• The legislature appropriates funds.

Bills: SB194, SB200, SB203, SB204, SJR3

Keywords: appropriation, higher education, sports facilities, community college, Luna Community College, KANW, educational radio, rural news, public education, funding, education, documentary, historical figure, Padre Antonio Jose Martinez, cultural heritage, research funding, federal funding, New Mexico, University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University

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• has no place in classrooms, but because its use has expanded far beyond what is developmentally appropriate
• focus and early literacy, along with how we can better support students in modern, developmentally appropriate
• elementary school and really dislike for a number of reasons that we can get into when the time is appropriate
• Chair, if appropriate. I'd like to move a do pass.

Bills: SB194, SB200, SB203, SB204, SJR3

Keywords: appropriation, higher education, sports facilities, community college, Luna Community College, KANW, educational radio, rural news, public education, funding, education, documentary, historical figure, Padre Antonio Jose Martinez, cultural heritage, research funding, federal funding, New Mexico, University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University

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• In that case, an appropriate notice will be posted.
• So in that sense they would be appropriate.
• We don't like to see this, but we believe that right now DAB is the appropriate agency for these two.
• appropriate appropriate agency<01:07:20.400> for<01:07:20.720> these<01:07:21.119>
• Also blank<01:34:17.600> out<01:34:17.840> the<01:34:18.000> appropriation<01:34

Bills: HB1601, HB1828, HB1616, HB1603, HB1606, HB1604, HB1605

Keywords: biosecurity, invasive species, Hawaii Invasive Species Council, Department of Land and Natural Resources, appropriation, agriculture, land use, farm dwelling, renewable energy, income qualification, solar energy, geothermal resources, hydropower, agricultural tourism, aquaculture, commercial activity, swine production, Korean natural farming, land leases, Hawaii

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• What appropriation bill do you want to do? Oh, it doesn't matter. Mr.
• What appropriation bill do you want to do? Oh, it doesn't matter. Let's start at the top.
• Madam Chair, members, House Bill 2065 appropriates the sum of $9,500,000 from the State General Fund
• I know it has to go through appropriations to be able to accommodate and mitigate some of the future
• then still go through appropriations first and then be hashed out on the budget.

Bills: HB2065, HB2066, HB2071, HB2106, HB2237, HB2258

Keywords: appropriation, housing, Apache Junction, affordable housing, rehabilitation, blight abatement, broadband, fiber optic, technology, connectivity, infrastructure, rural development, workforce hub, health services, tourism, recreation, Superstition trails, funding, HB2258, Arizona tourism

Summary: The Committee on Rural Economic Development met briefly, adopted its committee rules, and heard several bills focused largely on Apache Junction, La Paz County, broadband, transportation, and rural economic development. HB 2258 would add La Paz County to Area 4 for representation on the Tourism Advisory Council and was described as correcting an omission; it passed unanimously 7-0. HB 2065 appropriates $9.5 million for Apache Junction housing infrastructure, rehabilitation, and blight abatement; members discussed statewide housing shortages and the need for targeted rural-adjacent investment, and the bill passed 6-1. The committee then considered HB 2066, which appropriates $8 million for broadband and fiber optic expansion in Apache Junction. The sponsor emphasized rural connectivity and safety concerns, especially for the Navajo Nation and students, and expressed openness to federal BEAD funding and amendments; the bill passed 6-1. HB 2106, an emergency measure to direct undistributed county transportation excise tax revenues to ADOT for Pinal County road projects, was explained as a way to use escrowed funds for the voters’ intended purpose after litigation over the tax; it passed unanimously 7-0. Finally, HB 2071 would appropriate $15.5 million for a rural business and workforce hub, infrastructure revitalization, and a rural health and community services facility in Apache Junction. Members discussed whether the proposal should be broadened to other rural areas and the need for accountability and possible amendments, including for the Navajo Nation; it passed 6-1. The chair noted that one remaining bill would be held for the next agenda, and the committee adjourned.

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• So I think it's perfectly appropriate for that money to go out.
• It appropriates $130,000 from the general fund to the New Mexico Department of the Environment for fiscal
• It appropriates $130,000 from the general fund to the New Mexico Department of the Environment for fiscal
• We support this appropriation for studying organic waste diversion and composting opportunities.
• From reducing appropriation for studying organic waste diversion and composting opportunities.

Bills: SB38, SB46, SB18

Keywords: SB38, pet food, registered pet food, registration fee, fees, sunset repeal, repeal of repeal, revenue, state fee, business regulation, animal feed, pet food registration, New Mexico, SB46, organic waste, solid waste, waste diversion, composting, compost feedstock, waste characterization study

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• So the General Appropriations Act right now has a $150 million appropriation, so that project is tied
• And that's why this bill and the appropriation line up with that.
• This year, these bills propose appropriating $5 million, respectively, to each university. ...appropriating
• Chairman, members, this is a special appropriation, one time.
• Last year, it was a special appropriation.

Bills: SB234, SB210, SB243, SB244, SM16, HB8

Keywords: foster children, school transportation, education funding, public education, child welfare, New Mexico Highlands University, soccer field, women's sports, infrastructure improvement, funding allocation, student athletes, appropriation, New Mexico State University, nutrition, travel support, funding, education, university support, financial assistance, parenting students

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• on page 10, line 12, in English and home, and then we insert: or other languages, if otherwise appropriate
• And then we insert: or other languages, if otherwise appropriate.
• So we're trying to get this narrow focus for our K through third students, which I think is appropriate
• Because this bill, as it stands, does not have an appropriation. Mr.
• Because I know that when you were in front of House Appropriations, there was a concern about the $1.5

Bills: SB234, SB210, SB243, SB244, SM16, HB8

Keywords: foster children, school transportation, education funding, public education, child welfare, New Mexico Highlands University, soccer field, women's sports, infrastructure improvement, funding allocation, student athletes, appropriation, New Mexico State University, nutrition, travel support, funding, education, university support, financial assistance, parenting students