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• This bill would appropriate $400,000 in the first year and $400,000 in the second year to 30,000 Feet
• would appropriate would appropriate $400,000<00:33:48.720> um<00:33:48.840> in<00:
• <01:09:48.880> versus kind of direct Appropriations versus kind of direct Appropriations versus
• <01:19:49.280> to 1847 uh which is uh an appropriation to 1847 uh which is uh an appropriation
• a direct appropriation and then do<01:37:10.800> competitive<01:37:11.199> grants<01:37

Bills: HF1936, HF849, HF989, HF1130, HF1223, HF1907, HF1847, HF1957

Keywords: workforce development, youth employment, career guidance, education, job skills, Duluth Promise, education funding, career training, employment support, youth apprenticeship, economic development, minority support, internship program, Bloomington, funding, youth mentorship, job training, disadvantaged youth, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Youthprise

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• Okay, HB 1 is the general appropriation bill that outlines how the state will allocate funds for the
• The ancillary bill appropriates funding to 11 budget units.
• Appropriations, House Bill 983. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• House Bill 983 appropriates funds for expenses of the Louisiana Judiciary, including the Supreme Court
• This bill appropriates $94.5 million in State General Fund for the expenses of the legislative branch

Bills: HB1, HB2, HB3, HB312, HB313, HB314, HB383, HB983, HB1126, HCR3

Keywords: state budget, appropriations, education funding, public health, social services, government operations, state institutions, capital outlay, budget, infrastructure, appropriation, general obligation bonds, bond authorization, capital improvement, financial management, state treasury, funding, state general fund, local government, fiscal year

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• Burkel for his leadership on this important piece of legislation to modernize the DNR's water appropriation
• This legislation builds on the Legislature's decision last year to increase water appropriation permit
• This legislation builds on the Legislature's decision last year to increase water appropriation permit

Bills: HF4253, HF4257, HF3236, HF4264, HF4149, HF4019

Keywords: boat storage structures, public waters, natural resources, rule amendments, watercraft canopy, PFAS, environmental regulation, manufacturers, public health, product safety, groundwater, water appropriation, water-use permit, water permit, aquifer test, aquifer, well construction, groundwater permit, Department of Natural Resources, DNR

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• the<00:46:36.079> bill<00:46:36.319> we're appropriation in the the bill we're appropriation
• money that we have allocated appropriate money that we have allocated appropriate out<00:51:08.559
• and redirect them to appropriate and redirect them to appropriate scratching<01:02:26.799> surfaces
• Then we try the appropriate elimination.
• appropriate intervention. appropriate intervention.

Bills: HF4080, HF3693, HF1857, HF4350

Keywords: agriculture, livestock, retailers, ownership interest, exclusive contracts, meat packing companies, dominant retailers, state law, Department of Agriculture, appropriation, funding, agriculture policy, state budget, animal welfare, cat declawing, animal cruelty, therapeutic procedures, civil penalties, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, aquatic life

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• <00:01:42.320> appropriately.
• <00:01:43.360> Um<00:01:44.000> that's uh appropri appropriately.
• Um that's uh appropri appropriately.
• You'd be looking onetime appropriation.
• You're asking appropriation out of this.

Bills: HF3403, HF3410, HF3424

Keywords: HF3403, emergency rental assistance, rental aid, homelessness prevention, housing crisis, imminent risk of homelessness, eviction prevention, county aid, Tribal governments, local government aids, general fund appropriation, Minnesota revenue commissioner, poverty level, low-income housing, housing stability, family homeless prevention and assistance, emergency housing assistance, eviction, rent, redemption

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• Position within the ADC and appropriates funds.
• And we'll also blank the appropriation amount and insert it in the committee report for consideration
• > insert<00:48:12.880> it<00:48:13.040> in appropriation amount and insert it in
• appropriation amount and insert it in the<00:48:13.359> committee<00:48:13.599> report
• appropriate um agency to take that on. appropriate um agency to take that on.

Bills: SB2350, SB2349, SB2407, SB3320

Keywords: agriculture, aquaculture, livestock, agribusiness, Department of Agriculture, regulatory functions, employee benefits, restorative practices, sustainability, environmental stewardship, local food systems, Native Hawaiian, workforce development, agricultural development, Hawaii Island, property manager, state employment, SB3320, Hawaii, Agribusiness Development Corporation

Summary: The committee heard testimony on SP 2350, which would transfer oversight of the Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Development Division and the aquaculture and livestock support services branch to the Agribusiness Development Corporation. The Department of Agriculture and ADC both testified, with ADC opposing the bill as written while supporting the goal of strengthening agriculture. ADC said the transfer could create federal operational and coordination risks, jeopardize federal funding and program continuity, and was unnecessary because ADC is a business development entity, not a regulatory agency. The Hawaii Farmers Union also expressed concern that moving the programs could weaken the department’s ability to access federal resources, while the Hawaii Farm Bureau submitted written testimony and the Hawaii Aquaculture and Aquaponics Association and H-Plan were noted as supporting the measure; the Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council was noted as opposing it. Much of the discussion focused on aquaculture’s economic potential and the role of regulation, permitting, and funding. Committee members questioned why aquaculture had not grown faster, citing current gross revenues of about $66 million last year, a prior high of $82 million, and a possible long-term target of $500 million. Testimony identified permitting and feed costs as major barriers, along with market conditions and water quality issues affecting producers. ADC described ongoing efforts on feed development, permitting streamlining, coastal-state collaboration on seaweed and restorative aquaculture, and national advocacy for more parity in seafood import standards. Members also pressed the Department of Agriculture on its leadership and priorities, criticizing the lack of bills and resources dedicated to aquaculture and asking whether the department should have more authority to pursue land purchases and development opportunities. The department said it relies on divisions and industry feedback for bill ideas, noted it funds an annual aquaculture survey, and said it was pursuing congressional earmarks and other funding for aquaculture parks, research, and export/import issues. ADC said it would work with the department if the bill passed, but that its current statute does not give it regulatory authority and any such change would require a statutory amendment.

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• Good to be back in Appropriations. Representative Joseph Chaplik, LD3.
• I think if we are structured properly with this Appropriations Committee that you've served on, I've
• Representative Fult asked the bill sponsor to explain the two appropriations to each department.
• discussion and make the appropriate determination for transfer.
• That grant is appropriated for almost a decade at the same amount of $1 million.

Bills: HB2014, HB2156, HB2180, HB2554, HCR2047, HR2002

Keywords: air emissions, fuel blends, environmental quality, feasibility study, Arizona Department of Agriculture, livestock, compensation, funding, ranching, agriculture, appropriation, University of Arizona, education, state budget, biennial budget, state funding, appropriations, budget procedures, fiscal years, Judea

Summary: The committee first took up HCR 2047 and the identical HCR 2002, both sponsored by the chair. The resolutions recognize the historical, biblical, and legal legitimacy of Judea and Samaria, encourage those terms in official state communications, and reject the term West Bank as a modern political construct. Staff and several proponents, including representatives of an Israel-Arizona business coalition, a rabbi, and a StandWithUs representative, argued the language is historically accurate and important for truth, legal clarity, and Arizona’s relationship with Israel. No one testified against either measure. HCR 2047 passed 10-6 with 2 not voting, and HCR 2002 passed 11-6 with 1 not voting, both with due pass recommendations. The committee then considered HB 2554, which would move Arizona to a biennial state budget process and biennial capital planning. The sponsor argued the change would make government smaller, more disciplined, and less prone to long budget fights and spending growth. JLBC staff provided historical context, explaining Arizona’s past use of annual, bifurcated, and biennial budgeting and noting that second-year budgets are often adjusted for revenue and caseload changes. Members raised concerns about legislative leverage, executive flexibility, and whether the state already effectively budgets on a multi-year basis. Testimony was mixed: one supporter said the change could improve budget clarity, while others voted present or no, citing uncertainty and the need for more study. HB 2554 received a due pass recommendation on a 9-7 vote with 2 present. Next, HB 2014 was amended and passed. The bill directs ADEQ and the Department of Agriculture to study gasoline blend emissions and feasibility for seasonal fuel use in certain areas, with appropriations for the studies. The sponsor said Arizona’s fuel supply is vulnerable because of federal EPA rules and reliance on out-of-state refineries, especially California. Some members supported the study as a way to address possible fuel shortages, while others said prior stakeholder work had shown little could be done and questioned the cost. After adopting the Livingston amendment, the committee gave HB 2014 a due pass recommendation on a 12-2 vote with 4 present. The committee also advanced HB 2180, which funds the University of Arizona’s AZ Reach program, after adopting an amendment reducing the appropriation from $2.5 million to $500,000. The sponsor and a rural physician testified that AZ Reach helps small hospitals coordinate patient transfers, freeing clinicians to focus on care and improving access for rural communities. A program director explained that AZ Reach handles the administrative logistics of transfers for sending hospitals. Some members supported the program but noted concerns about the amount and ongoing budget negotiations, while others said the receiving hospitals needed to be part of the discussion. The bill passed with a due pass recommendation. Finally, HB 2156, as amended, appropriates $250,000 for the livestock compensation fund to help ranchers with wolf depredation losses and conflict-avoidance measures. A Game and Fish representative said the current federal grant funding is insufficient and unstable, while members debated the use of general funds and the program’s priorities. The bill received a due pass recommendation on a 10-7 vote with 1 not voting.

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• services and appropriate level of care setting.
• All that's ever been appropriated to it is about $9 million.
• All that's ever been appropriated to it is about $9 million.
• Oh, it received a $5 million appropriation.
• appropriation until 2020.

Bills: SB21, SB42, SB81, SB101, SB139

Keywords: SB 21, Medicare supplement, Medigap, open enrollment, guaranteed issue, birthday month enrollment, health insurance, insurance regulation, senior health coverage, elderly, retiree, Medicare beneficiaries, preexisting conditions, underwriting restrictions, premium discrimination, New Mexico insurance law, superintendent of insurance, health care coverage, policy portability, healthcare

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• Appropriate screening and assessment of DUI offenders and subsequent treatment programs can substantially
• Appropriate screening, assessment, and treatment of DUI offenders in our justice system can be part of
• Jail should not be the first response, but it must remain an available and appropriate consequence for
• But it must remain an available and appropriate consequence for those who have exhausted less punitive
• Jail should not be the first response, but it must remain an available and appropriate consequence for

Bills: SB60, SB85, SB323, SB309, SB465

Keywords: elderly, vulnerable persons, criminal penalties, theft, civil penalties, criminal justice reform, traffic stops, law enforcement, data recording, public safety, racial profiling, SB323, Nevada, Department of Corrections, offenders, inmates, incarcerated people, prison phone calls, free phone calls, family communication

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• We have the Choose Act, which has $100 million that's in the appropriation of Million that's in the appropriation
• Now the supplemental appropriation you Now the supplemental appropriation you will see is weighted 39%
• So that basically completes the supplemental appropriation. Any questions or... appropriation.
• So all of that together is $1.25 billion in appropriation for ENT.
• This is the main appropriations bill. Now, you have two appropriations spreadsheets in your folder.

Bills: SB113, SB114, SB305, SB111, HB600, SB112, SB150, SB109, SB122

Keywords: education funding, appropriations, local education boards, school safety, workforce development, Alabama, technology, higher education, career technology centers, public institutions, grants, local education agencies, RAISE Act, student outcomes, public schools, accountability, weighted allocations, special education, English language learners, gifted students

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• I have a question, though, about the appropriations. They are left blank.
• Chair, for the one-time appropriations. I think any amount would be helpful, honestly.
• Chair, um, in a perfect world, I would say $50,000 for the one-time appropriations would help.
• <00:47:15.640> will appropriation will appropriation will have<00:47:18.359> representative
• <00:57:14.599> 10 this the legislature appropriated 10 this the legislature appropriated 10

Bills: HF2090, HF982, HF2229

Keywords: higher education, scholarship, financial aid, state grant, tuition assistance, Pell grants, student retention, education equity, disabled veterans, veterans' dependents, dependent children, college affordability, books and fees, University of Minnesota, public colleges, Office of Higher Education, veterans benefits, military families, permanent disability, 100 percent disability

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• standard of review uh and it appropriate standard of review uh and it did<00:30:04.000> that<
• <00:41:37.400> here<00:41:38.119> and<00:41:38.280> I there's no appropriation
• here and I there's no appropriation here and I would<00:41:38.599> imagine<00:41:39.240> that
• She said she was here to present the amendment to modify the appropriation from one representative appropriation
• She said she was here to present the amendment to modify the appropriation from one representative appropriation

Bills: HF22, HF45

Keywords: parent's bill of rights, parental rights, minor consent, minors, parents, guardians, education rights, school records, home schooling, charter school, private school, health care consent, medical privacy, patient records, exam room access, biometric data, DNA samples, blood samples, mental health, physical health

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• :41.360> will<00:03:41.599> be that case, appropriate notice will be that case, appropriate
• 1929, which requires and appropriates 1929, which requires and appropriates funds<00:12:37.440><
• issuance of geo bonds and appropriates issuance of geo bonds and appropriates funds<00:12:53.760
• So, I'm wondering if this might be appropriate for neighbor islands but maybe not so appropriate for
• <00:54:05.359> Appropriates producers in the state. Appropriates producers in the state.

Bills: HB1952, HB1951, HB1929, HB2497, HB2208, HB2572, HB1737, HB1953, HB2551, HB2549

Keywords: HB1952, Hawaii agriculture, University of Hawaii, CTAHR, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience, Kauai, agricultural research station, extension station, capital improvements, general obligation bonds, GO bonds, appropriation, ADA compliance, Americans with Disabilities Act, certified kitchen, greenhouse, laboratory, field research, cesspool decommissioning, invasive species

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• And the appropriation is being asked for $3 million.
• And<00:08:01.039> it<00:08:01.280> the<00:08:01.520> appropriation<00:08:02.080>
• And it the appropriation is being asked for<00:08:03.120> $3<00:08:03.360> million, for
• appropriate for startup charter<00:16:17.040> schools.
• it's funded and we get the appropriation it's funded and we get the appropriation and<00:25:06.480

Bills: HB2185, HB2621, HB2179, HB2534, HB2168, HB2427, HB2560, HB2565, HB2172, HB2298, HB2304

Keywords: sports officials, referees, umpires, athletic directors, school administrators, league administrators, coaches, assault, first-degree assault, substantial bodily injury, temporary restraining order, TRO, private counsel, Department of Education, DOE, sports safety, school sports, amateur athletics, professional sports, public schools

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• So House File 3079 relates to an appropriation, a grant to the City of Minneapolis, that was included
• And so we were also implementing two different direct appropriations at the same time, and so just the
• <00:05:06.880> um<00:05:07.479> uh<00:05:07.680> direct<00:05:07.919> Appropriations
• <00:05:08.479> at different um uh direct Appropriations at different um uh direct Appropriations
• /c><00:24:23.559> When be eligible for UI benefits When be eligible for UI benefits When appropriate

Bills: HF3023, HF3078, HF107, HF2171, HF3079, HF689, HF1316

Keywords: unemployment benefits, iron ore mining, economic support, workforce development, Minnesota, unemployment insurance, deferred resignation, employment, worker rights, benefits eligibility, Ellsworth Independent School District, ISD 514, school construction, school renovation, sales tax exemption, use tax refund, construction materials, HVAC replacement, boiler replacement, window replacement

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• So today, I'm asking this committee to consider a $1.125 million appropriation.
• I'm here today in support of House File 3128, which would appropriate funding for a critical infrastructure
• The appropriations would allow for the addition to our building and would complete this important project
• This would appropriate $15 million to build out a shared community space around a transit station in
• getting it into one package that can prepare for the eventual transfer, and section two deals with appropriating

Bills: HF474, HF218, HF210, HF441, HF691, HF720, HF1068, HF1314, HF1465, HF1860, HF2046, HF1389, HF2404, HF2854, HF2985, HF3128, HF3103, HF778, HF3125

Keywords: HF474, Hubert H. Humphrey, Henry Mower Rice, Statuary Hall, United States Capitol, statue replacement, capital investment, general fund appropriation, Minnesota State Capitol, Minnesota State Historical Society, public art, commemorative statue, National Statuary Hall Collection, commissioner of administration, cultural heritage, monument, Washington D.C., HF218, Minnesota, Department of Public Safety

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• So today I am asking this committee to consider a $1.125 million appropriation to the Oval to address
• I'm here today in support of House File 3128, which would appropriate funds for a critical infrastructure
• funds for a critical appropriate funds for a critical infrastructure<00:26:43.200> improvement
• > for<00:32:47.519> the The appropriations would allow for the addition to our building
• Um, this would appropriate $15 million to build out a shared community space around a transit station

Bills: HF474, HF218, HF210, HF441, HF691, HF720, HF1068, HF1314, HF1465, HF1860, HF2046, HF1389, HF2404, HF2854, HF2985, HF3128, HF3103, HF778, HF3125

Keywords: HF474, Hubert H. Humphrey, Henry Mower Rice, Statuary Hall, United States Capitol, statue replacement, capital investment, general fund appropriation, Minnesota State Capitol, Minnesota State Historical Society, public art, commemorative statue, National Statuary Hall Collection, commissioner of administration, cultural heritage, monument, Washington D.C., HF218, Minnesota, Department of Public Safety

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• that this committee has appropriated that this committee has appropriated over<00:19:32.480>
• :09.039> for<00:21:09.280> the supplemental appropriations for the supplemental appropriations
• Uh from the appropriation this year.
• Section 22, in addition to all of the appropriations thereof and hereafter made, there is hereby appropriated
• Section 22, in addition to all of the appropriations thereof and hereafter made, there is hereby appropriated

Bills: SB146, SB143, SB144, SB145, HB224, SB152, SB153, SB154, SB162, SB226, SB146, SB143, SB144, SB145, HB224, SB152, SB153, SB154, SB162, SB226

Keywords: supplemental appropriation, FY2025 budget, general fund, Alabama State Board of Public Accountancy, Unified Judicial System, court automation, advanced technology and data exchange, judiciary funding, transportation debt service, highway bonds, bridge bonds, Alabama Department of Transportation, ALDOT, public highways, federal matching funds, state appropriations, bond principal and interest, special funds, budget amendment, SB143

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• In that case, appropriate notice will be posted.
• 35.120> for<00:04:35.280> one This measure appropriates funds for one This measure appropriates
• :07:33.360> for Establishes and appropriates moneys for Establishes and appropriates moneys for
• appropriates funds. appropriates funds.
• Just to appropriation at this time.

Bills: SB2319, SB2407, SB2489, SB2153, SB2321, SB2805, SB3010, SB2892, SB2595, SB2781

Keywords: agriculture, biosecurity, grant funding, food security, climate resiliency, agricultural development, Hawaii Island, property manager, agribusiness, state employment, invasive species, lease provisions, environment, food safety, farmers, local food systems, rural development, livestock, forage grasses, pest management

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• While I am here, I will note this grant fund has awarded all previously appropriated American Rescue
• pots of money that WIFA manages that is funded through Environmental Protection Agency federal appropriations
• That WIFA manages is funded through Environmental Protection Agency federal appropriations on an annual
• It'll go to appropriations and see that process, and then we will deliberate further from there.

Bills: HB2029, HB2096, HB2116

Keywords: water conservation, grants, infrastructure, environmental protection, sustainability, cesspool remediation, cesspool replacement, forgivable principal, forgivable loan, wifa, water infrastructure finance authority, clean water revolving fund, drinking water revolving fund, wastewater infrastructure, on-site wastewater system, septic system, groundwater protection, public health, nonpoint source pollution, county water projects

Summary: The Natural Resources Committee heard three bills, all of which received do pass recommendations. House Bill 2029 would require additional disclosure from applicants to the Water Conservation Grant Fund, including plans for how saved water will be used; an amendment broadened the disclosure requirement from only certain applicants to all eligible entities. WIFA testified neutral on the bill and amendment, noting it already collects much of the information. The amendment and the bill as amended both passed 8-0, with the sponsor indicating he may reoffer the amendment on the floor. House Bill 2096 would authorize counties to seek WIFA financial assistance, including forgivable principal, to remediate, close, or replace cesspools that threaten water quality or public health, and would clarify county authority to accept such loans without voter approval. WIFA was neutral and said the bill resolves ambiguity in the statutes. Supporters from the County Supervisors Association and Gila County described widespread cesspool problems in rural counties, especially Gila County, where thousands of cesspools remain and flooding caused sewage contamination and major cleanup costs. The committee approved the bill 8-0. House Bill 2116 would appropriate $1 million from the General Fund in FY 2027 to the Colorado River Litigation Fund. Supporters said the money is needed to prepare for possible legal challenges over Colorado River cuts, while several members emphasized they hope litigation will not be necessary and described the amount as a placeholder for future budget discussions. The bill passed 8-0 and was sent to Appropriations before the committee adjourned.