Transcript Highlights:

• But a carbon price on the facility in Washington, they may just back off production in Washington and
• And based on the average auction settlement price—remember, auction prices fluctuate up and down—but
• based on the average price, the value of those allowances given at no cost to the EITEs was about $504
• up and, you know, make them pay a high price.
• And so they're receiving allowances equal to their estimated emissions for the coming year, but they

Summary: The committee held a work session covering PFAS regulation and impacts, no-cost allowance allocation for emissions-intensive trade-exposed industries (EITEs), and regional resource adequacy and data center load growth. Senator Victoria Hunt was welcomed as a new member. The Department of Ecology reviewed Washington’s Safer Products for Washington PFAS work, including completed restrictions on PFAS in outdoor furniture, carpets, rugs, stain/water-resistant treatments, and newer rules adopted in November restricting PFAS in most apparel, cleaning products, and automotive washes, with reporting requirements for some other products such as cookware and firefighting gear. Ecology also described Cycle 2 PFAS reviews now underway, including artificial turf and paints, and answered questions about compliance, online sales, sell-through periods, and how Washington’s approach differs from broader bans in states like Maine and Minnesota. The Department of Ecology also presented on PFAS in biosolids, describing a 2024 sampling study, limitations in testing methods, and a 2025 statutory amendment requiring additional sampling between 2027 and 2028 and a report to the legislature in 2029. The Department of Health then updated the committee on PFAS in drinking water, reporting that most Group A public water systems have completed sampling, that 317 sources and 188 systems are expected to exceed new contaminant levels, and that treatment costs for public systems are estimated at about $970 million, leaving a large funding gap; members also asked about private wells, health effects, bathing exposure, and home filters. The Board of Health’s new state action levels are being aligned with federal MCLs, and the department said it expects to continue monitoring and notification under state rules. Ecology also briefed the committee on no-cost allowance allocations to EITEs under the Climate Commitment Act, explaining the leakage-mitigation rationale, the current allocation schedule through 2034, and a forthcoming report on policy options for 2035-2050; members asked about industry barriers, competitiveness, and whether facilities might leave the state. Finally, E3 presented a regional resource adequacy study showing rising load, retirements outpacing additions, limited winter reliability value from wind, solar, and batteries, and a projected shortfall beginning in 2026 that could grow to about 9,000 MW by 2030 if planned projects are not built. The presentation emphasized winter cold-weather events, hydro variability, the importance of permitting and transmission, and longer-term options including nuclear, geothermal, hydrogen, carbon capture, and long-duration storage. EPRI then introduced its DC Flex initiative, which is studying how data centers can provide flexible load through workload shifting, cooling optimization, and on-site backup or bridging resources to reduce grid stress and protect ratepayers.

Transcript Highlights:

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• </c><00:09:08.079><c> or</c> and procedures that provide estimate or and procedures that provide estimate
• A revenue estimate is estimating the impact of legislation on state tax revenues and tax expenditures
• A revenue estimate is estimating the impact of legislation on state tax revenues and tax expenditures
• </c><00:22:10.480><c> is</c> um oftentimes the revenue estimate is um oftentimes the revenue estimate

Committee: House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• And so, I agree we want to be the leader, but when we're pricing ourselves out of the area and seeing
• And so, I agree we want to be the leader, but when we're pricing ourselves out of the area and seeing
• And so, I agree we want to be the leader, but when we're pricing ourselves out of the area and seeing
• how much revenue that brings estimate how much revenue that brings in?
• of fiscal cost or you have any estimates of fiscal cost or anything?

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And that's when we really pay a dear price. So, uh, I think we've been on the right track.
• And that's when we really pay a dear price. So, uh, I think we've been on the right track.
• And that's when we really pay a dear price. So, uh, I think we've been on the right track.
• It's estimated to be 15.9 million in fiscal year '27 and 16 million in fiscal year '28.
• to be 15.9 million in uh, it's estimated to be 15.9 million in fiscal<00:25:25.400><c> year</c><00:25

Bills: HB0034 , HB0035 , HB0036 , HB0106

Committee: Senate Appropriations

Keywords: HB0034, Wyoming retirement system, Wyoming Retirement Act, firefighter retirement, public employee retirement, retirement benefits, state pension, wildland firefighting, wildland firefighter, crash and rescue, Wyoming National Guard, Office of State Lands and Investments, Wyoming Retirement Board, correctional forestry crew, correctional crew supervisor, correctional forestry crew manager, general fund appropriation, state agency employees, service credit, benefit eligibility

Transcript Highlights:

• There's going to be a presentation by the Consensus Revenue Estimating Group tomorrow in front of the
• Again, the Consensus Revenue Estimating Group (CRAG) will be giving a more detailed breakdown.
• Additionally, this estimate of $190 million does not include more complex changes.
• The Farm Safety Net and Disaster Support, the Agricultural Risk Coverage Program, and the Price Loss
• So those are the initial estimates of that potential. Cliff that the state will be incurring.

Committee: House Water & Natural Resources Committee

Transcript Highlights:

• appropriate economic principle that tries to accurately match the cost of producing a product with the price
• How much do you think gas prices have increased? I'll help you out: 47%, almost double.
• $4.1 billion, which is a decrease of approximately $600 million compared to estimates.
• The governor's budget estimates budget year 2025-26 auction revenues of approximately $4.2 billion.
• Based on our estimates, we think that for the current year we're probably okay.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Our gas prices, when you're talking about sales tax impact, our gas prices are the highest in the nation
• In terms of CalFresh, an estimated 17,600 residents will lose their eligibility.
• We know how cost of living has risen, and gasoline prices alone in L.A. and the North County area are
• the person who's in the White House, who's making the kind of decisions that have driven up our gas prices

Committee: Senate Local Government

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• You know, pricing parking—I know that’s lovely, everyone loves talking about that—but pricing is not
• Good parking pricing is how you make parking actually available.
• I think there’s dynamic pricing strategies we need to think about. Yeah.
• So you price the parking, you price it so that you can maximize your customers, and you just put it into
• Pricing parking makes spaces turn over.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> at the revenue estimates. Yes. at the revenue estimates. Yes.
• Um, walking through the bill, you also have a revenue estimate.
• Madam Chair, you also see a revenue estimate listed.
• </c><00:43:39.119><c> uh,</c> based on a average or an estimate uh, based on a average or an estimate
• </c> this year, I have a revenue estimate this year, I have a revenue estimate that<00:59:59.760><c>

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• If adopted, this bill revenue estimate.
• Housing prices in Minnesota districts.
• Housing prices in Minnesota continue<00:21:02.080><c> to</c><00:21:02.400><c> climb.
• It's also a and that also drives price.
• But the sad prices in neighborhoods.

Bills: HF4119 , HF3959 , HF3792 , HF3913 , HF3752

Committee: House Taxes

Keywords: property tax, renter credits, co-pay, housing affordability, tax relief, homestead, tax refund, Minnesota, tax increase, financial relief, homeowners, AmeriCorps, taxation, individual income tax, living allowances, stipends, national service, tax compliance, revenue, analytics

Transcript Highlights:

• One, the incomes of high-income earners are more sensitive to changes in the economy and asset prices
• That's estimated to save, what, $166 million a year.
• And now we're estimating $55 billion. And they're saying that a huge portion of that was fraud.
• And now we're estimating $55 billion. And they're saying that a huge portion of that was fraud.
• Yeah, I would say the estimate of the 10% through the multi-year would be between $22 billion to $25

Committee: Senate Budget and Fiscal Review

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• final scoping of Labmar responsibilities versus DOTD responsibilities and still developing cost estimates
• It just had an addendum that said if we needed to fix-price agreement, they would be willing to do that
• The third factor is estimated cost of the transportation facilities is reasonable in relation to other
• Three alternatives were provided in that feasibility study, and those cost estimates for construction
• My estimate is that design, once that started, would probably take at least a year and a half to two

Summary: The Louisiana Transportation Authority met on March 26 and approved the minutes from its prior meeting before taking up the Cameron Ferry privatization proposal from Labmar Ferry Services. Staff from DOTD explained the ferry’s current operational problems, including an aging 1964 vessel, reliability issues, maintenance and dry-docking needs, staffing challenges, and the lack of a spare vessel or backup terminal pair. They reviewed the procurement process, noting that after an unsolicited proposal from Labmar, LTA required a competitive solicitation, received only Labmar’s updated proposal, and then selected Labmar as the preferred proposer. Local input was also described: the Cameron Parish Police Jury issued a no-objection letter and the Cameron Port Harbor and Terminal District gave written support, while no public comments were received at prior public comment opportunities. The board first voted that the privatization proposal serves a public purpose, based on statutory factors such as public need, compatibility with transportation plans, reasonable cost, and improved efficiency. It then voted to approve the proposal contingent on execution of a comprehensive agreement, with members emphasizing that the final contract terms would still need to be negotiated. Discussion highlighted that Labmar currently operates New Orleans ferry routes with high uptime, and that the Cameron crossing is important for local travel, emergency response, evacuation, industry, and tourism. Members also stressed the need to respect and retain current DOTD staff as the transition is negotiated. Staff outlined next steps: negotiations are expected to continue through spring and early summer 2026, with a transition period over the summer and possible full Labmar operations in late summer if an agreement and funding are secured. Two new hybrid ferry vessels are under construction and expected in May and August 2026, temporary dock space and site improvements are underway, and training will include Labmar personnel. A feasibility study for terminal expansion found that adding and improving landing slips could cost roughly $30 million to $50 million, but current funding is insufficient; members asked for a phased, multi-year plan and budget breakdown for future consideration. The meeting ended with adjournment.

Transcript Highlights:

• final scoping of Labmar responsibilities versus DOTD responsibilities and still developing cost estimates
• It just had an addendum that said if we needed to fix-price agreement, they would be willing to do that
• The third factor is whether the estimated cost of the transportation facilities is reasonable in relation
• Three alternatives were provided in that feasibility study, and those cost estimates for construction
• My estimate is that design, once that started, would probably take at least a year and a half to two

Keywords: 965, house, all

Summary: The Louisiana Transportation Authority met on March 26 with a quorum present and approved the September 10, 2025 minutes. The main item was the Cameron Ferry privatization proposal from Labmar Ferry Services. Staff explained the ferry’s current operational problems, including reliability issues with the aging Cameron No. 2 vessel, limited backup capacity, and staffing challenges. They also reviewed the competitive solicitation process that followed Labmar’s unsolicited proposal, noting that Labmar was the only proposer and that local entities, including the Cameron Parish Police Jury and Cameron Port Harbor and Terminal District, had no objection to the concept. Staff and counsel outlined the statutory public-purpose factors the board had to consider and described the scope of a potential agreement, which would cover vessel operations, maintenance, facilities, communications, dry docking, and emergency response. Board members praised DOTD staff and the Cameron ferry workers for their long service and emphasized the need for more reliable service and better contingency planning. Senator Abraham asked procedural questions about the unsolicited proposal and the solicitation process. The board first voted that the privatization proposal would serve a public purpose, then voted to approve the proposal contingent on execution of a comprehensive agreement; both motions passed without objection. The meeting also covered next steps. DOTD said negotiations would continue through spring and early summer, with a possible transition to Labmar in late summer 2026 if an agreement and funding are secured. Staff reported that two new hybrid ferries, the Holly Beach and the Cameron, are expected in May and August 2026, and that temporary docking and site improvements are underway. A feasibility study for terminal expansion estimated costs between $30 million and $50 million, with permitting and design likely taking at least a year and a half to two years. Members discussed the need for a multi-year funding plan, and the meeting ended with a motion to adjourn.

Transcript Highlights:

• . $8,900 is the estimated average annual cost of child care for one infant in Arkansas.
• When we look at multiple kids in child care, the estimated average annual cost is $17,500 for one infant
• And across the board, a 10% price reduction was the most frequently identified first choice among urban
• The most common first choice was a 10% price reduction.
• On the slide that says 27, estimated average annual cost of care for one infant plus one toddler in Arkansas

Committee: All EDUCATION- HOUSE EARLY CHILDHOOD SUBCOMMITTEE

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes and then heard a presentation from Maddie San Juan of the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas on the report “Holding It All Together: Working Moms and Child Care in Arkansas.” She said the research found Arkansas moms are working and want to work, but child care costs, inflexible schedules, inadequate paid leave, and the mental load of caregiving are major barriers. She cited survey and focus group findings showing flexible hours were the most requested workplace support, 69% of moms identified child care costs as a barrier, and many families spend a large share of income on care. Members asked about labor force trends, what flexibility means in practice, and the cost and age structure of child care assistance programs. The presenter also noted child care affects economic development and workforce recruitment, and mentioned a Department of Commerce option that may help pay child care for people seeking training. Department of Education and Office of Early Childhood staff then gave updates on internal dashboards for enrollment, applications, and provider participation in School Readiness Assistance (SRA), saying the tools are now live for internal use and should improve transparency and data access. They said CLASS transition funding from the PDG grant would be released soon to providers who completed observations, and clarified that OEP awards based on CLASS scores are separate from OEC’s work. They also warned providers about a payment interruption during the transition to a new system: June 26 would be the last day to submit SRA payments for processing, payments would stop June 30, and billing would continue without processing from July 1 to 13, with back payments expected when the system resumes around July 14. Members raised concerns about provider cash flow, early childhood special education funding, an overpayment appeal involving a child care center, and whether CLASS data would be public; staff said the data is FOIA-able but not used by the department to set current quality or rates. The department also said it is reviewing audit requirements tied to Head Start and SRA, that Early Head Start children remained in their facilities after a closure, and that a market rate survey/cost analysis is still in procurement. Staff reported that the QRIS process will begin with a June 23 webinar and that CLASS will be part of a broader quality system still being developed with provider and parent input. They also said the local lead network was re-competed and will cover all counties starting July 1 with 23 local leads, and that the PDG partner group has been formed to provide ongoing stakeholder feedback. The meeting ended with no further business and adjournment.

Transcript Highlights:

• . $8,900 is the estimated average annual cost of child care for one infant in Arkansas.
• When we look at multiple kids in child care, the estimated average annual cost is $17,500 for one infant
• And across the board, a 10% price reduction was the most frequently identified first choice among urban
• The most common first choice was a 10% price reduction.
• On the slide that says 27, estimated average annual cost of care for one infant plus one toddler in Arkansas

Committee: All EDUCATION- HOUSE EARLY CHILDHOOD SUBCOMMITTEE

Keywords: 1204, all

Transcript Highlights:

• This is to send refunds for overpayment of estimated quarterly premium taxes.
• So our original damage estimate from the insurance company was $7.1 million.
• When we went through the procurement process to get the bid and get a contractor started there, the estimate
• They're on the last few items—pricing, different things like that that they're using.
• They're on the last few items—pricing, different things like that that they're using.

Committee: All JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE

Summary: The committee heard a series of appropriation requests and contract reviews across multiple sections. In Section B, members approved temporary appropriations for the Court of Appeals, Commerce/Aeronautics, and Insurance-related payments and refunds. Section C ARPA requests from DHS were approved to return unused federal funds. Section D infrastructure-related appropriations, including wildfire preparedness, broadband BEAD funding, forestry support, recycling, and oil and gas sample preservation, were approved after questions about broadband audit controls and performance safeguards. Section E DHS reallocations were approved, including large transfers within Medical Services from hospital medical to private and public nursing home lines, along with smaller transfers for children and family services, developmental disabilities, and youth services; members asked about the source and purpose of the medical services transfer. Sections F and G were reviewed, covering cash fund requests, federal grants, and miscellaneous grants, including community college storm repairs, corrections commissary and maintenance, 911 enhancements, maternal health, disability determinations, state police equipment, digital newspaper archiving, and CDL data improvements. In Section H, the committee reviewed pay plan appropriations and performance fund transfers tied to the new Class and Comp pay plan. Section I reviewed three methods of finance for UA Little Rock, UAMS, and the University of Arkansas system. In Section J, the committee reviewed discretionary grants, including a $1.4 million HIV services grant and nine tobacco prevention subgrants through UAPB. Members questioned the effectiveness, metrics, and addresses of some tobacco-cessation arts-based grantees, especially Arts Absolutely Inc.; after discussion, Representative Kavanaugh moved to expunge the vote on J2 and refer it back for review at a later ALC meeting, and that motion passed. J3, a Department of Energy and Environment grant for propane safety training and e-waste recycling services, was then reviewed. The committee also reviewed contracts in Section K. K-1 ratified emergency management nuclear planning work performed during a transition between agencies. K-2 construction contracts included architectural and engineering services for corrections, National Park College signage, a Razorback Road parking facility, and UAMS cyclotron installation. K-3 intergovernmental contracts covered health, education, autism waiver, stroke, newborn screening, Medicaid evidence review, and radiation testing services. K-4 out-of-state contracts included staffing, IT, tobacco prevention, audit, marketing, planetarium, recruitment, and janitorial services; Senator Irvin noted one contract appeared to belong in the out-of-state list rather than intergovernmental. K-5 in-state contracts covered staffing, cleaning, re-entry and treatment services, foster care and disability services, hearing officers, asbestos abatement, campus IT support, and janitorial work. The meeting ended after a brief personal update from Senator Irvin about tornado damage in Stone County and thanks to members for their concern, followed by adjournment.

Transcript Highlights:

• Oler, King, Overcast, Price: here. Here. Here. Price: here. Okay.
• The interest cost is estimated at $77,350.
• This allows taxpayers to act on real numbers, not estimates.
• Estimates. There’s also precedent for this in federal tax policy.

Committee: House Emerging Issues and Professional Registration

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 3037, which would allow certain Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Account tax credits, beginning in 2028, to be carried back to the immediately prior tax year. Representative Allen said the bill was a technical timing change that would not alter the credit amount, cap, refundability, transferability, or other safeguards. Supporters, including the American Federation for Children and a representative of the scholarship organization, said the change would help donors better match contributions to their actual tax liability and could increase participation. One member raised concern about the fiscal impact on education funding, noting the Department of Revenue’s estimate of reduced revenue, while the sponsor said the delayed start date was intended to give the state time to plan. The committee then heard House Bill 2830, which would increase the recorder fee that funds the Missouri Housing Trust Fund from $3 to $9 per real estate document. Representative Collins said the increase would strengthen funding for affordable housing, rental assistance, and homeless prevention. Supporters from Empower Missouri, Love Columbia, Peter and Paul Community Services, and Missouri’s Coalition of Recovery Support Providers testified that the fund is under-resourced, with many requests going unmet and some housing programs unable to support new construction or rehabilitation projects. They described local housing shortages, homelessness, and the need for more capital funding, arguing the fee increase would help meet demand without using general revenue. No opposition testimony was presented. Finally, the committee took up House Bills 1778 and 2760, both aimed at protecting religious exercise during emergencies. The sponsors said the bills were prompted by COVID-era restrictions on churches and would prevent government orders from limiting worship services, while still allowing compliance with building and fire codes and excluding violence or harm. Members debated whether the bills would create a special exemption for houses of worship and whether they could interfere with public health responses to future outbreaks. A Baptist minister testified in opposition, arguing that religious gatherings should not receive special treatment and that restrictions should apply consistently to all mass gatherings. The hearing ended without a vote, and the committee adjourned after public testimony.

Transcript Highlights:

• fiscal note, I mean, it looks like this is an extension, right, of an existing program, and they estimated
• million, and then, but they said for continuing this, since we've already absorbed that, it'll be estimated
• And then those two dollar amounts add up to half of the estimated cost of the bill.
• premise that underlined and propped it up to try to make it work was the model of community-based pricing
• of those models showed under that ACA model was that young people consume less health care. based pricing

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The committee met to consider four policy bills and discussed a possible later return to handle DOCR amendments and budget work. They first took up HB 1327, funding for the Agricultural Diversification and Development Fund, and adopted an amendment striking language that would have capped up to $10 million for agricultural infrastructure grants to political subdivisions. The bill was then passed as amended on a 22-0 vote, with Rep. Belts assigned as carrier. Next, the committee considered SB 2256, the Research Technology Park grant. Rep. Stemen offered an amendment reducing the appropriation amounts from the original figures to $10 million and $5 million levels, citing available funding; the amendment passed 19-3. The bill then passed as amended 22-0, and Rep. Stemen agreed to carry it. The committee then debated SB 2093, which combined a retired peace officers/surviving spouses benefit with an added income tax reduction. Rep. Munson moved to remove the income tax portion, and the committee agreed 17-4. The remaining peace officer benefit portion was then passed as amended 21-0, with Rep. Kempenich carrying it. Finally, the committee considered HB 2160, changing the state health plan from grandfathered to non-grandfathered status. Members discussed cost shifting, employee retention, out-of-pocket exposure, and the updated fiscal note; the committee adopted an amendment updating the appropriation figures to match the current PERS/Deloitte analysis, then passed the bill as amended 15-7-1, with Rep. Worry originally the carrier.

Transcript Highlights:

• Chairwoman, members of the committee, Marissa Hagerman with Tratton-Price Consulting, registering support
• We estimate that the next increase will need to triple rates in order to include an adequate capital
• Currently, the maintenance of this critical infrastructure has a high price tag, leading to delays in
• We expect the permitting price tag to total about one-half of the cost of construction.
• It requires data centers to provide estimates of both expected and actual water use.

Committees: House Water, Parks and Wildlife , House Water, Parks, and Wildlife

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I mean, I'm sure it's sort of an estimation, but it's about a third.
• And these are all in the $15 to $30 price range, by the way.
• And we also know that impactful change often comes with a high price tag.
• I'm hoping for a price increase for the staff at Mary Lee and...
• We understand that these cost estimates...

Bills: SB1 , SB 1

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all