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• It was to create some shared office space, to create some shared conference rooms, to relocate vital
• Also, we do have some information regarding the child care assistance program.
• this just provides information regarding how some TANF funding has been used for the child care assistance
• Also, we do have some information regarding the child care assistance program.
• program and some other actions the department has taken to assist. used for the child care assistance

Summary: The Budget Section Leadership Division met with a quorum present and approved the March 18 minutes. The committee first heard an update from the Petroleum Council on oil and gas activity, which described North Dakota production as holding steady around 1.1 to 1.2 million barrels per day despite lower prices and market volatility. The presentation emphasized that efficiency gains, longer laterals, and improved completion technology are allowing operators to sustain output while activity shifts north in the Bakken. Members asked about gas taxation, natural gas liquids, flaring, and enhanced oil recovery; the witness said gas is taxed by volume, most liquids are handled through oil lines or gas processing, and the state’s EOR pilot projects and new gas infrastructure are intended to help hold production flat and expand future recovery. The committee then received a presentation from the Tax Department on the federal “big beautiful bill” and its effect on North Dakota income tax collections. The department explained that most of the federal changes were extensions of existing Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions, but several items — including the larger standard deduction, senior deduction, tip and overtime exclusions, auto loan interest deduction, and business expensing changes — affect state collections. Revised estimates showed a smaller-than-expected impact on individual income tax, with the department suggesting a net cash effect in the range of roughly $30 million to $35 million when business and individual effects are combined, plus a possible one-time distortion from large oil-field transactions in fiscal year 2025. Members asked which provisions apply to standard versus itemized returns, and the department clarified that most of the individual provisions apply broadly, while the SALT-related item is itemizer-specific. OMB then reported on major capital projects and facility funding. Updates included Capitol grounds improvements such as 18th-floor renovations, wayfinding, augmented reality displays for the Rough Rider Hall of Fame, tree management and lighting studies, and restroom and parking reconfiguration in the tower. OMB also described security upgrades at the governor’s residence, where human remains were discovered on site and are being handled with historical and legal review. The state hospital project in Jamestown remains on schedule for substantial completion in winter 2027 and opening in spring 2028, with costs currently estimated a little over $292 million and a line of credit expected to be drawn in April 2027. The North Central State Office Building in Minot is under construction, with a $5.6 million line of credit already accessed. OMB also reported on the State Facility Maintenance Fund, noting about $1.1 million spent so far on projects such as the Liberty Memorial Building roof and foundation work, Capitol window replacement, boiler replacement, and kitchen remodeling. Finally, Legislative Council staff reviewed the interim compliance report on legislative intent and state trust funds. The report highlighted the status of multiple lines of credit, including those for the state hospital and Minot office building, and noted that the executive budget will likely need to include repayment planning for about $350 million of expected outstanding balances. Other updates included the Bank of North Dakota profit transfer schedule, litigation pool spending, the new Office of Guardianship and Conservatorship, the Missouri River Correctional Center planning effort, HHS items such as FMAP and child care assistance, Job Service’s unemployment insurance modernization project, and DPI school aid turnback estimates. No formal votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes.

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• Creating one centralized place for technical assistance, education, and support would be fantastic for
• What this office can do is provide some ongoing training and technical assistance to the variety of state
• It also will provide a subject expert to be able to provide technical assistance for the buildings.
• . ...there that gathers the data and the reporting and provides technical assistance and requires the
• And we also believe that ultimately medical providers, like other businesses, choose to relocate to or

Keywords: 996, all

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• $30 million for state matching funds to political subdivisions of the state with approved federal assistance
• $30 million for state matching funds to political subdivisions of the state with approved federal assistance
• When it talks about the state has been approved for federal assistance, I was assuming the land.
• When the state has been approved for federal assistance due to a natural disaster, are you not referring
• So they've, in your bill, they have to have been approved for federal assistance.

Bills: HB2, SB193, SB132, SB35, SB145

Keywords: general appropriation, budget, Medicaid, education funding, public safety, SB193, acequia, community ditch, irrigation works construction fund, water infrastructure, ditch infrastructure, irrigation, New Mexico water law, agricultural water, farmers, Rio Grande, acequia association, forest land protection revolving fund, state fund transfer, irrigation projects

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• In front, we have Jeffrey Ramirez, who will be our Assistant Committee Clerk.
• In front, we have Jeffrey Ramirez, who will be our assistant committee clerk.
• in reducing those costs or provide some kind of assistance?
• in reducing those costs or provide some kind of assistance?
• Do you need anything from us to assist?

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• So, as you know, the Supplemental Nutrition Committee, the Food Assistance Program or SNAP, is the largest
• We're seeing that HCA family assistant analysts process assistance programs, including SNAP, and their
• Other public assistance programs. So, yeah, that explains.
• I believe Medicaid and other public assistance programs as well.
• I think the family assistance list of analysts is a smaller number than that.

Keywords: 996, all

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• So with the expected budget year, we're looking at opportunities to continue to do technical assistance
• assistance with application to implementation, as well as evaluation in that type of program.
• So a lot of that is just extra support to be able to assist communities across the state.
• We had State Parks law enforcement personnel from across the state assist with their work.
• For technical assistance this year. Thank you. Good afternoon, Chair.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Had 41 new state assisted fire starts.
• In assisting the overall, the overall project of, of public safety. So no, thank you, Colonel.
• Is there anything that we can do to help assist with that burden?
• Additionally, the TPC encourages defense-related businesses to expand and relocate in Texas.
• As I mentioned earlier, the TMPC has 2 financial assistance programs for local communities.

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• And then we are working on accelerating early works in the Merced and Bakersfield sides to relocate.
• had stated that 76 out of the 231 parcels actually had part of the negotiation completed on the relocation
• So we're doing our best to work through it, but it does complicate our ability to assist you, and I know
• in an increase in the expenditure authority for current year and also for budget for the local assistance
• We'd like to voice support for issue 13 and the return of budget authority to the Office of Pets Assistance

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Our resident assistants, as far as I understand, I know because my friend's daughter is a resident assistant
• And we did this suicide with all of the resident assistants this past year.
• We assist with enrollments and help families connect to the resources they need.
• In addition to outreach, we provide one-on-one assistance.
• We can play a vital role in assisting with the ACA during this challenging time.

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• from adopting or enforcing an ordinance, rule, or other measure that regulates the installation, relocation
• I was, when I was a graduate student, a graduate teaching assistant, and then an adjunct instructor at

Summary: The committee first took up HB 455, a local bill for the City of Lake Wales that would allow open containers in a downtown arts district. The sponsor said the city had invested heavily in the area and wanted to support business growth. An amendment clarified that the allowance was intended for cups, not bottles taken from restaurants, and the bill was then adopted favorably without opposition. Members then heard HB 1049 on building permit requirements, which would remove permits for certain work under $7,500 and for battery or backup power systems, while also preempting local governments from adding extra permitting rules. Two amendments were adopted: one clarifying modular homes on RV lots, and another addressing contractor “splitting” of projects to avoid the threshold and requiring five years of record retention. County and local-government groups raised concerns about inspections and permitting, while several business and advocacy groups supported the bill. It passed favorably. HB 1175, dealing with safety design standards for office surgery suites, was presented as a measure directing the Florida Building Commission and State Fire Marshal to establish new standards to improve safety and efficiency. There was no amendment or public testimony, and it passed favorably. The committee then spent extensive time on HB 221, which would let workers waive the state minimum wage for certain work-based learning, internship, or pre-apprenticeship positions for up to nine months, later narrowed by amendment to 252 days, or 126 days for minors with parental consent, and defining the program as structured learning. Supporters framed it as a way to expand apprenticeships and help small businesses offer training opportunities; opponents argued it would create free or subminimum labor, invite abuse and coercion, and raise constitutional concerns. Despite strong opposition testimony from labor, civil rights, and policy groups, the bill passed favorably after debate. The committee also heard HB 4035, a Palm Beach County local bill requiring applicants for a certificate of competency to pass the licensing exam before applying to the Construction Industry Licensing Board. The sponsor said it would streamline and modernize the process, and members discussed it briefly in support. The transcript ends before the final action on that bill is fully shown.

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• The department has issued a technical assistance advisory on this issue that takes the position that
• in very tiny trailers that, in her words, she was surprised would even move if someone tried to relocate

Summary: The Ways and Means Committee met on April 16, 2025, with one agenda item: PCB WMC-2502, the committee’s tax package. Chair Duggan presented the bill as a broad tax measure covering sales tax, tourist development taxes, ad valorem/VAB procedures, affordable housing property tax changes, tangible personal property, special assessments, fuel taxes, communication services taxes, corporate income tax updates, pari-mutuel/card room taxes, local incentives, and a redistribution of horse industry trust fund money. He also noted emergency rulemaking authority for the Department of Revenue and estimated a recurring state impact of $34.6 million in FY 2025-26. Members questioned several provisions, including the aviation fuel tax repeal, the delay of the natural gas fuel tax, the extension of the local communication services tax freeze, the charitable trust corporate income tax clarification, the reduction in card room taxes, and the affordable housing changes tied to the Live Local Act. Public testimony included support from airlines, UPS, child care management, and others, while the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association opposed the lifeguard/TDT change, the Florida Association of Counties and Florida League of Cities opposed the missing-middle exemption changes, and local government representatives raised concerns about revenue impacts and the loss of local opt-out authority. The committee also adopted Amendment 1 by Representative Rizzo, which limits certain special assessments on RV parks when based on square footage. During debate, members split on some provisions but generally supported the package, with comments focused on aviation competitiveness, preschool assessment relief, lifeguard funding, affordable housing, and the horse industry funding shift. Representative Duggan closed by emphasizing that the bill was only the beginning of the process and would continue through conference and floor consideration. The committee then voted 16-1 to report PCB WMC-2502 favorably, with Representative Alvarez voting no.

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• If you require assistance registering for testifying, please. Contact the committee staff.
• management, design, construction, operation, maintenance. and leasing of state facilities, and the sale, relocation

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• My wife and I were able to relocate back home in Florida after touring the South because of that job.
• He is the Assistant Director of the Office of Ag Water Policy with the Department of Agriculture and

Summary: The Senate Committee on Agriculture met with a quorum present and heard three presentations focused on Florida aquaculture, agricultural nutrient reduction, and land preservation. First, clam farmer Tim Solano of Cedar Key described the economic and environmental importance of the state’s clam industry, noting Florida’s strong national production, the industry’s recovery role after the net ban, and the severe damage caused by recent hurricanes and red tide. He said the Dislocated Workers program helped farmers return to work and asked that existing state programs be written more broadly to include aquaculture. Oyster producer Canaan Greg of Pelican Oyster Company then discussed the growth of off-bottom oyster farming, the losses his industry suffered from Hurricane Michael and the pandemic, and the need for better access to recovery loans, student internships, local seed production, and waterfront protection. Members asked questions about leases, production, predators, and storm resilience, and the presenters emphasized that aquaculture is a sustainable, year-round industry that filters water and supports local economies. The committee next heard from UF/IFAS regional extension agent Dr. Bob Hockmouth on education, research, and extension efforts to reduce nitrogen in the Suwannee Valley Basin Management Action Plan area. He explained that the region’s agricultural load reduction target has increased from about 4.2 million to 5.8 million pounds of nitrogen, and that extension programs are helping farmers adopt practices such as precision fertilizer placement, soil moisture sensors, controlled-release fertilizer, petiole sap testing, and irrigation automation. He highlighted corn and watermelon as major examples, saying on-farm demonstrations and cost-share programs are essential because the equipment and technology are expensive. He reported substantial reductions from participating farms and said growers are generally cooperative when funding is available. Finally, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services presented an update on the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program. The program acquires development rights through voluntary conservation easements to keep working agricultural lands in production, protect water resources and wildlife habitat, and preserve taxable land without transferring ownership. The presenter said the program has expanded rapidly in the last two years, with more acreage acquired, faster application review, and more properties in the Florida wildlife corridor. He noted new online application and monitoring tools, a shortened review timeline, and stronger partnerships with federal and defense-related programs. Committee members asked about long-term maintenance responsibilities and the Board of Trustees approval process, and the presentation closed with support for continued funding and efficiency improvements before the committee adjourned without objection.

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• I'm the House research assistant for this committee. Hi, everybody.
• Minnesota's electric rates were once an attractive feature for business expansion or relocation, with
• business once an attractive feature for business expansion<00:37:54.760> or<00:37:55.079> relocation
• /c><00:37:56.079> with<00:37:56.319> costs<00:37:56.599> that expansion or relocation
• with costs that expansion or relocation with costs that were<00:37:56.880> below<00:37:57.119

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We thank you for your work. on this issue and stand ready to assist you. Mr.
• Our organization stands ready to assist you. We thank you very much. Thank you Mr. Wood.
• being fair. to everyone, and talking about thriving businesses in a way that aren't just the major relocation
• And so, we talked to our constituents about a county assistance district.
• With a county assistance district sales tax, we don't.

Bills: HB8, HB9, HJR1, HB22, HB8, HB9, HJR1, HB22

Keywords: HB 8, school finance, compressed tax rate, maximum compressed tax rate, MCR, PYMCR, property tax, school district taxes, Education Code, Tax Code, state aid, school funding formula, local school taxes, Texas school finance, tax rate compression, public education funding, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, income-producing property, business personal property

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• We are providing $3.3 million to assist schools and fiscally constrained counties to participate in the
• Technical assistance will be provided to various institutions as they develop and manage the program.
• Assistant, read the amendment sponsors and amendment barcodes. Alisha, you are recognized.
• And provides the center with technical assistance and support.
• The center will provide technical assistance and support to grant recipients.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• One physician assistant just happened to do one type of blood work and said, 'Let's see if this is going
• can relocate, grow, create jobs,<01:56:49.880> and<01:56:50.000> expand<01:56:50.480><
• We have a very under cash assistance. We have a very robust<03:25:35.080> program.
• with regards to you said cash assistance with regards to you said cash assistance and<03:27:46.720
• For refugee cash and medical assistance, For refugee cash and medical assistance, that is all federally

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Williams relocated to Nogales, Arizona, where he joined Mariposa Community Health Center as a general
• Williams is also a clinical assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Arizona and currently
• They prevent and assist those. And nonprofits as they struggled through the SNAP deficits.
• They prevent and assist those experiencing homelessness.
• They assist children, students, parents, individuals, older adults, They assist children, students, parents

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The House convened, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, welcomed judicial branch guests for Judges Day, and recognized several visitors and proclamations, including 2026 Social Work Month. Members also received routine announcements and committee substitutions before moving into Committee of the Whole on multiple calendars. In Committee of the Whole, the House considered and advanced a large number of bills, often after committee and floor amendments. Notable measures included HB 2035 on kinship placement in child welfare; HB 2041 on keeping children from being removed from parents solely due to poverty; HB 2251 on licensed midwifery standards; HB 2429 on short-term rental regulation; HB 2444 on pharmacist-provided testing/treatment, which drew strong opposition from several members over safety, oversight, and cost concerns but still advanced; HB 2615 on court-appointed supervisors; HB 2726 on a sleep apnea device for AHCCCS/Access coverage, which drew concerns about vendor specificity and process; HB 2914 on protecting vulnerable adults in long-term care; HB 4018 on public safety; HB 2127 on an omnibus transportation/license plate measure; HB 2240 on tuition waivers for children of disabled veterans; HB 2344 and HB 2403 on appropriations-related matters; HB 2991 on social media and youth safety; HB 4070 on trafficking-related corporate penalties; and HB 4136 on unlawful entry involving vulnerable adults. Several sponsors described stakeholder negotiations and policy goals, while opponents raised concerns about safety, scope, costs, or process. The House then adopted Committee of the Whole reports and sent many bills to engrossing. In third reading, HB 2123 failed on a 24-28 vote after debate over gold and silver legal tender; HB 2270, HB 2324, HB 2404, HB 2557, HB 2574, HB 2594, HB 2611, HB 2681, HB 2697, and HB 2800 were among the bills voted on, with most passing. Members explained votes on several measures, including support for county authority changes, mental health services, patient records access, domestic violence address confidentiality, child welfare rights, and a bill tied to impaired-driving-related tragedy. The session ended with additional votes still underway on later third-reading bills.

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• Will DPS be assisting with some, I know you assist the feds now, but do you feel like you'll be assisting
• They want to relocate that downtown.
• Chair: ...to assist our counties across the state of Texas.
• Speaker: ...the state tuition assistance program.
• Tara Tucker: ...The Other Victims Assistance Grant allows for that.

Bills: SB 1

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• The legislative budget assistant has determined that this legislation has a total fiscal impact of less
• The legislative budget assistant has determined that this legislation has a total fiscal impact of less
• proud of that diversity and I want that inclusion and I value equality, I might be thinking of relocating
• 03.600> of value equality, I might be thinking of value equality, I might be thinking of relocating
• my business outside of New relocating my business outside of New Hampshire.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first considered House Bill 66, a right-to-know measure that would broaden access from “citizen” to “person,” including out-of-state requesters. Members also adopted an amendment removing the current no-filing-fee provision for appeals of unfavorable right-to-know ombudsman rulings, citing budget concerns. The bill was then reported ought to pass as amended on a 16-9 vote, with a minority report requested. House Bill 187, which would let a parent or guardian seek a protective order on behalf of a minor alleging abuse by someone outside the family or household, was described as a narrow fix with little fiscal impact. It passed unanimously, 25-0, and was placed on the consent calendar. House Bill 215, requiring landfill permit applicants to submit a report on potential harms and benefits, was retained because its policy had been folded into House Bill 2; the committee voted 25-0 to retain it. House Bill 219, dealing with renewable portfolio standard changes and lower renewable energy certificate values, drew opposition from members who said it would weaken renewable energy development and raise concerns about energy costs, but the motion to retain was adopted 14-11, allowing the bill to be moved into House Bill 2. The committee then retained House Bills 365, 552, 566, 572, 607, 611, and 624, all by unanimous or near-unanimous votes, generally because the relevant policy or funding had been incorporated into House Bill 2 or because the bills were viewed as technical or low-impact. HB 566 was described as a landfill leach-management bill with a fiscal note under $10,000 annually and was sent to consent. HB 572 and HB 607 were retained because their money components were moved into HB 2, though one member objected that HB 607 represented an unfunded mandate for the Hampton Beach Area Commission. House Bill 511, concerning ICE detainers and county detention practices, generated the most debate. Supporters said the amendment clarified how long counties may hold detainees without a federal contract and compared the detention period to existing bail rules; opponents argued the bill could sanction detention of people not charged with crimes and raised due-process concerns. The committee adopted the amendment 14-11 and then reported the bill ought to pass as amended on another 14-11 vote, with a minority report requested. House Bill 639, involving securities and digital currency issues, was also reported ought to pass after members noted unresolved concerns but said the Secretary of State’s Securities Division was willing to continue working on it in the other body; the vote was 16-10.